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Taking Adventure to New Levels with the Colorado Springs Senior Center

Posted by Colorado Springs Senior Center on January 27, 2012 at 4:29pm 0 Comments 0 Likes

SKSF Adults Making a Difference in Our Community

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Vanguard Senior Shaves Head for Cause

Posted by Janet Dinnen on January 26, 2012 at 7:23pm 0 Comments 0 Likes

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Taking Adventure to New Levels with the Colorado Springs Senior Center

As hand signals were explained and dogs howled, excited glances passed between them. “Yes, each of you will get to drive,” explained Mandy Powers, dog sledding guide for the day. As Powers, a guide for Good Times Adventures company just north of Breckenridge introduced each dog in turn, she gave a running lesson in dog sledding jargon and teamwork. So began another adventure for a group of 28 day trippers from the Colorado Springs Senior Center.Under blue skies and soft breezes, each person…See More

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Exchange Students Looking for Host Families for 2012-13 School Year!

Opportunities are available for families to experience a different kind of adventure and cultural experience during the coming school year. Over 100 students from countries throughout the world are looking to connect with a host family.Duane Slocum is the International Coordinator (IC) in the Pikes Peak Region for Aspect Foundation. A family can be a single person, empty nesters, single parent family or a traditional family with children. The exchange student program allows students to come…See More

Duane C. Slocum added a discussion to the group Briargate 10 hours ago

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Nutritional Cleanse with the Bija Studio
February 18, 2012 to March 3, 2012
Family & Partner Yoga
January 29, 2012 from 4pm to 5:30pm

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American Bouldering Series National Championships - at Colorado Springs City Auditorium

February 24, 2012 at 9am to February 25, 2012 at 11pm

USA Climbing will host the ABS 13 National Championships at the Colorado Springs City Auditorium on February 24/25 (Pro) and March 2/3/4, 2012 (Youth). This event will feature the top Pro climbers in the country and over 350 Youth climbers from all corners of the United States, all of whom will be competing for a spot on their respective US National Team. Members of the US National Team will represent the United States at international climbing competitions around the world. Colorado Springs’…See More

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District 49 Special Board of Education Meeting January 26

At its special meeting on January 26, the Falcon School District 49 Board of Education discussed and took action on many relevant items. Chief Education Officer Becky Carter provided the board and community with an update regarding the Special Education Advisory Committee. The district is refocusing this existing committee to encourage parent and community involvement and collaboration around special education services in the district. The next meeting will be held Thursday, February 2 from…See More

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District 49 Special Board of Education Meeting January 26

At its special meeting on January 26, the Falcon School District 49 Board of Education discussed and took action on many relevant items.Chief Education Officer Becky Carter provided the board and community with an update regarding the Special Education Advisory Committee. The district is refocusing this existing committee to encourage parent and community involvement and collaboration around special education services in the district. The next meeting will be held Thursday, February 2 from…See More

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SKSF Adults Making a Difference in Our Community

Did you know that one in every five Americans is affected by a disability that impacts vision, hearing, mobility, mental development or ability to learn? This translates into 54 million people striving to gain greater independence within their communities.* Engaging individuals we serve in community activities is one of our…See More

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Dave Hughes replied to Dave Hughes's discussion 'SAVE THE HISTORIC WESTSIDE!' in the group Old Colorado City

Well, an overflow crowd of Westsiders showed up for that meeting. We had a vigorous debate on the scope of the Westside Historical Overlay Zone - if any is created at all. Which I am beginning to doubt. The City government never has given a hoot for…

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Local Dancers to open show for Ballet Magnificat! Before His Throne...BOLDLY! at New Life Church

Praise Dance Ensemble Local dancers from Ballet Society of Colorado Springs’ Praise Dance Ensemble will be opening the production for the world’s premier professional Christian dance company Ballet Magnificat! at 7:00pm on Saturday, February 18, 2012 in…See More

Donna Lorrig added a discussion to the group Briargate yesterday

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"Rough Magic" at Liberty High School

Pictured above, from bottom to top, l to r: Kayla Angeloff (Alecto), Mackenzie Huss (Megaera), Ross Johnson (Coriolanus), Kristen Lee (Melanie Porter), Roxie Limon (Tisiphone), Daniel Dorbin (Ariel), Patrick McClellan (Prospero), Kirsten Price (Sasia).Adding to it's usual three-production season, award-winning Liberty High School…See More

Steve Skelcey added a discussion to the group Briargate yesterday

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Briargate

Have you got stories about events, issues and/or experiences in Briargate? This is the place for you to write - and read - about your community!

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Vanguard Senior Shaves Head for Cause

It was over one year ago that then Vanguard Junior, Nate Lane, endeavored to make a difference while doing the unthinkable. Nate announced that he would shave his several inches of curls if his peers raised $500 for Saint Baldrick's, a charity organization committed to finding cures for childhood cancer. Goal achieved! The Vanguard students came together to raise over $500 last year. (Click here to see the video of Nate's…See More

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Fun, Food, Drinks, Gift Giveaways, Shopping at Unique places! Discover shops with unique merchandise and connect with new friends and old! Sisterhood of Shoppers presents Ladies Night Out in…

Fun, Food, Drinks, Gift Giveaways, Shopping at Unique places! Discover shops with unique merchandise and connect with new friends and old! Sisterhood of Shoppers presents Ladies Night Out in Monument, Colorado, Saturday, February 11th!Trained guides take you to from shop to shop and assist you with your purchases and your jackets. Each attendee receives a take-home tote bag and from each shop you receive a small gift, a special S.O.S. discount, light gourmet snack/dessert and beverage. We end…See More

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Exchange Cleans-Up

The Exchange Club Cleans Up!“Adopt-a-Road” is an active program in El Paso County. Two miles of Falcon Highway has been adopted by the Exchange Club of Falcon for the past 5 years. Last Saturday, the 21st of January, club members again donned themselves with orange vests and walked the two miles stretch from Old Meridian Road to Good Fortune…See More

Leonore Misner added a discussion to the group Falcon yesterday

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I'm Bev Selby and I'm an ambassador for Sevenly. Sevenly designs a limited edition tee representing a selected cause or charity, that will be featured at www.sevenly.org for 7 days. Best part? $7 from every sale will go directly to the selected cause or charity! Sevenly.org has gone viral! If you are on facebook, then you have seen sevenly! Sevenly has been advertised online at gazette.com for the last few weeks!…See More

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Weekly Photo Contest

Last week's winner for "Winter Landscape" is Lynne Becker for her "Stealth Bird over Pikes Peak and AFA" It's a picture of a black object in the sky above snowy Pikes Peak near the academy that looks like a stealth jet, but was just a bird flying by. Becker wins four tickets to Stargazers Theatre.

This week's theme is "Kids at Play" so send us your photos of children playing sports or games by midnight Monday for a chance to win. Have a suggestion for a theme for our photo contests? Send them to pula@gazette.com.

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Submit your photos for next week's contest: "Kids at Play."