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Black Forest fire stories?

If you live in the Black Forest area and have been impacted by the fire, been evacuated or lost a home, please share your stories here at CSFreshInk.com. We will feature some of the stories in The Gazette.

Running for a cause

On Saturday morning, June 29th in Memorial Park (by the Velodrome) the 8th annual Veterans’ Home Run 5K Run and 3K Walk to support the Colorado Veterans Resource Coalition’s Crawford House will take place. More

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Garden of the Gods Run 2013

Photos from the Garden of the Gods 10 Mile Run Sunday, June 9...
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Pikes Peak Annual Soap Box Derby

10th annual Pikes Peak Soapbox Derby... Slideshow


Kids Fun Fest

Kids learned how to exercise by dancing Zumba at the annual Kids Fun Fest at Acacia Park.... More

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Arnie Coleman posted an event

Tire Rack Street Survival School at Pikes Peak Intl Raceway

August 11, 2013 from 8am to 4pm
                      Tire Rack Street SurvivalTeen Driving Safety CourseTeaching your teen driver how to survive behind the wheelThis is not your high school Driver's Ed course . . .This is not a course for learning how to drive your car at high speeds . . .Car control and collision avoidance are our objectives  -  Saving lives is the result! Last year, over 5,000 teenagers died in motor vehicle crashes, the leading killer of American youths aged 16 to 19, accounting for more than 40 percent…See More
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Marmalade at Smokebrush posted an event
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INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOSHOP - an absolute beginner’s class at Marmalade at Smokebrush

July 6, 2013 from 2pm to 5pm
LEARN THE BASICS If you have always wanted to learn how to get up and running with Photoshop but had cold feet about making the first step, this class is for you! This is a beginner’s class for those who want to learn about the work area, the tools available, and the potential of Photoshop for editing images. This class will be based on Photoshop CS4, but don’t worry: this basic class will teach you the tools you need to really get started! CONTENT • Basic work area • Understanding tools and…See More
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Colorado Egg Producers Assoc. added a discussion to the group Fountain
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BEYOND BREAKFAST: EGGS FOR LUNCH, DINNER, SNACKS AND MORE

Nothing wakes you up in the morning quite like a cup of coffee and a plate of eggs, bacon and toast. Considered a breakfast staple in many kitchens around the world, eggs provide the nutrition and long lasting energy needed to make it until lunchtime. Whether they’re scrambled, hard-boiled, poached or sunny side up, everyone’s got their favorite egg dish to wake up with. But did you know that eggs are a tasty option at many other times of the day? With less calories, trans fats and sugars than…See More
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St. Mary's High School posted a blog post

Campbell, St. Mary's Alum, Wins Christopher Award

2013 is shaping up as a year to remember for Colleen Carroll Campbell, a 1992 graduate of St. Mary’s High School. First, her latest book, My Sisters the Saints, won the 2013 Christopher Award. Then she anchored EWTN’s coverage of the conclave and resulting election of Pope Francis in March. And later this year, she’ll be seen on a new daily TV show, EWTN News Nightly with Colleen Carroll Campbell. And while the year has brought exciting changes, they weren’t always expected changes. One of…See More
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Jack Anthony added 2 discussions to the group Cheyenne Mountain
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Jack Anthony added a discussion to the group Security-Widefield
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Veterans' Home Run helps local veterans in need

On Saturday morning, June 29th in Memorial Park (by the Velodrome) the 8th annual Veterans’ Home Run 5K Run and 3K Walk to support the Colorado Veterans Resource Coalition’s Crawford House will take place. Since 2006, the Pikes Peak Road Runners have been presenting VHR to raise funds and awareness for the downtown Crawford House residence that helps local veterans facing challenges of substance addiction regain their health, confidence, and step back into the community in a great way. There…See More
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Billie Allor posted an event
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CALL FOR ART!!! at Marika's Coffeehouse and Art Gallery

July 17, 2013 from 1pm to 5pm
CALL TO ARTISTS!  Marika's Coffeehouse and Art Gallery Open Intake for July art show!Theme: MIDNIGHT MERRY GO ROUND.....$6/PER ENTRY, LIMIT 3 ENTRIES PER ARTIST; All mediums excepted (watercolor, acrylic, oil, clay, photos etc.)  Intake Wednesday 7/17/13 noon-6pm at Marika's Coffeehouse in Manitou Springs.  Art will be accepted that day if it is appropriate for the theme and for "family viewing". Come early, display space is limited.  Opening will be Friday 7/19/13 5pm-8pm at Marika's…See More
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ADA Colorado updated an event
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American Diabetes Association Southern Colorado Tour de Cure at Mary Kyer Park

September 21, 2013 all day
The American Diabetes Association is challenging riders to be part of the Stop Diabetes® movement by taking part in the annual Southern Colorado Tour de Cure®, a cycling event happening on September 21, 2013 at Mary Kyer Park in Colorado Springs, to help raise funds to change the future of diabetes and help stop this devastating disease. Tour de Cure is designed for anyone from the occasional to the experienced cyclist with routes from 10-mile family rides to 100-mile century rides. The route…See More
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CPCD posted an event
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Children's Donation Drive for Black Forest Fire Victims at Community Partnership for Child Development

June 18, 2013 at 11am to June 19, 2013 at 4pm
Community Partnership for Child Development (CPCD) will collect children's items for families affected by the Black Forest Fire. Looking for children's clothing/shoes, toys & activities, books, diapers, wipes, cream, feeding & bathing gear, baby gear, and furniture. Drop off hours on 6/18 & 6/19 are 11a-4p.See More
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45 Degree - Art From Every Angle posted an event
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45 Degree Grand Opening at OCC

June 22, 2013 from 4pm to 8pm
45° is excited to announce our expansion into a full gallery & custom frame shop. We are now located at 2528 W Colorado Ave in OCC. Help us celebrate at our Grand Opening on Saturday, June 22 from 4-8pm. Fide Durben of Fides Virtu jewelry will be doing a lampworking demonstration. This will be an evening of food, fun, and great ART!See More
Monday
45 Degree - Art From Every Angle posted a photo
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Bud Maison added a discussion to the group Fountain
Monday
CPCD posted a blog post

CPCD Hosts Donation Drive to Collect Children's Items for Fire Victims

Community Partnership for Child Development is collecting children's items for families affected by the Black Forest Fire. Drop off will be Tuesday, June 18 and Wednesday, June 19 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. at CPCD (2330 Robinson St.).Accepting new…See More
Monday
CTCA added a discussion to the group Central
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PATIENTS PLANT SUNFLOWERS AT CTCA IN HONOR OF NATIONAL CANCER SURVIVORS DAY

Cancer Treatment Centers of America® Hope Springs Organic Farm in Goodyear, Arizona.Cancer Treatment Centers of…See More
Monday
Heather Hale posted a blog post

The Gazette's Golf Tournament

Register today for our June 27th Golf Tournament!Go to www.gazette.com/nie/golfThis tournament raises money for Newspaper in Education. This program supports reading and literacy in local schools by supplying print and online editions of The Gazette to teachers and students.See More
Monday
Sue Trinko posted a blog post

Violinist Kyle Dillingham to give free workshop through Youth Symphony

World renowned violinist/fiddler Kyle Dillingham (http://kyle-web.com/) is in Colorado to perform at the Green Box Arts Festival in Green Mountain Falls (http://www.greenboxarts.org/) on June 27 and June 28 - both at 7…See More
Monday
Falcon School District 49 added a discussion to the group Falcon
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District 49 Teacher Explains Lessons from Waldo Canyon Fire

By JIM ROTTENBORNNOTE: The Rottenborn family was out-of-state, visiting family and friends, June 26, 2012, the day the Waldo Canyon Fire leveled their home in Mountain Shadows. High winds, record heat and extreme dryness fueled the flames that destroyed 347 homes. The Black Forest Fire erupted June 11, destroying more than…See More
Saturday
Joan Nusbaum commented on Donald C. Bunce's blog post 'A Garden Tour to Remember'
"This is going to be an awe inspiring tour. If you enjoying seeing what other gardeners are doing, plan on joining this tour. "
Saturday
Donald C. Bunce posted a blog post

A Garden Tour to Remember

                                                                                                                     Are you having difficulty with your garden and need new ideas to make your crown jewel more attractive?  You have an opportunity to capture those new ideas: ATTEND THE FRIENDS OF EXTENSION (FOX) 2013 OPEN GARDEN TOUR.Our garden tour is 13-14 July; it runs from 9:00am to 3:00pm each day.  We have seven spectacular gardens lined up in Southwest Colorado Springs; especially selected…See More
Saturday
ADA Colorado added a discussion to the group Health & Nutrition
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Cycling Event Postponed Due to Fire

Colorado Springs (June 14, 2013) – Due to the situation in Black Forest, the American Diabetes Association is postponing the Southern Colorado Tour de Cure scheduled for June 22, 2013 in Colorado Springs to September 21, 2013.The Association does not want to place undue stress on the first responders or the community, put volunteers and participants in harm’s way, or divert the attentions that need to be placed on the efforts of the firefight and affected family needs.All Tour de Cure…See More
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