As we come into the "bbq season" (I say that referring to the novice barbecuer), I realize that we need to hold more barbeque classes here at Colorado BBQ Outfitters. My intent with this week's blog is to type out my class goal and follow through with it!

Many customers have come in asking when we are going to hold more detailed or specific classes such as how to smoke briskets, ribs, chickens, and so on.

I am excited to put a class for these topics together but at the same…

American Sign Language (ASL) is the 3rd most used language in the United States.

Carmel Community Living Corporation offers an intensive four hour workshop

to train participants to teach young children sign language.

Participants will learn:

•           Advantages of introducing sign language to infants, toddlers and preschoolers

•           Rules of ASL

•           Manual alphabet

•           Common ASL…

Parents/primary caregivers are the most important advocate for their children in all areas of their development, including social-emotional.  May is Mental Health Awareness month.     Children as young as newborns can have social-emotional issues.  Research shows, behavior problems that surface in early childhood are the single best predictor for several long-term outcomes, such as adolescent delinquency, gang involvement, incarceration, substance abuse, divorce, unemployment (Center for…

Friday, May 17, 2013 was a monumental day for those that love to read.   Greccio Housing in partnership with Vista Ridge High School has created new Grab ‘N Go libraries for residents of Enfield Apartments.  The libraries will be available for any Enfield resident to access donated books for readers of all…

Artist to donate 50% of painting sales to the Friends of Cheyenne Cañon!

Mr. Pitinga will be the first featured artist at “Art in the Cub” at Helen Hunt Falls Visitor Center, starting on Memorial Day weekend through Saturday, June 29.

During the time his…

Summer is just around the corner.  All winter long, you have been scraping snow and trying to stay warm.  It is time to shift gears and start worrying about the summer sun – be prepared for that summer vacation before you leave on that trip to Iowa to see Grandma and Grandpa!

Air Conditioning (A/C) sounds simple, doesn’t it?  Quite the contrary…compressor, evaporator core, condenser, receiver/dryer, blower motor, expansion valve, thermostat, Schrader valves, R134A (on…

Hard work brings good results. And the 2013 St. Mary’s High School graduating class is proof of that. The 89 graduates in the class of 2013 have earned $9.7 million in college scholarships, setting a school record.

Pat Davis, SMHS counselor, said the last class that compared in size to this year’s class earned $8.8 million in scholarships. She said they are largely merit scholarships, with a few athletic scholarships included.

“Our students are going to 20…

The St. Mary’s High School class of 2013 is moving on. The 89 seniors received their diplomas on Monday morning during commencement held at St. Dominic Catholic Church in Security. But the mark left by the class won’t soon be forgotten.

Records were common place for the class. A record setting $9.7 million in merit-based scholarships earned by one class. Two students being offered Boettcher Scholarships. Seven class members achieving high marks for their efforts in…

"HOW TO PAY FOR COLLEGE WITHOUT GOING BROKE"

Is Your Child Heading To College Soon?   Don't miss this FREE workshop!

This workshop will focus on high school freshman, sophomores, juniors and seniors.

In this workshop:

-We'll discuss the FAFSA form and all the other information you need to understand in order to maximize the amount of financial aid you are eligible to receive!

-How to pick colleges…

Jake, at Time after Time, has a Sunday Post Challenge. The theme this week is WINDOW.…

I grew up listening to Chickenman on the radio, "He's everywhere!  He's everywhere!"  Chickenman was inspired by another superhero, Batman; Chickenman stuck terror in the heart of criminals everywhere.  It's has been a long time since I thought much about chickens and superheroes.  But on Saturday we took the "Take a Peak Chicken Coup Tour" right here in Colorado Springs.  Thirty-six chicken coops were listed on the self-guided tour along with live animals, fresh…

Seven students at St. Mary’s High School were confirmed into the Catholic Church on Sunday, May 18. The event took place at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Colorado Springs.

The students, who have been working this year with Father Brian Roeseler, are: Colton Calandrella, Benjamin Delp, Jacob Emmel, Miles Keane, Aman Mital, Kuran Mital, and Cannon Wille. Father Roeseler is chaplain at St. Mary’s.

The path that each student has taken to reach confirmation may be…

Today is Friday – so we have a children’s book to review to add to the  Perfect Picture Book resource list that author Susanna Leonard Hill is building on her blog. For more wonderful reviews from…

Running your own business can be rewarding but it certainly has its challenges at times.

I left a 25 year career in corporate america to pursue my dream of having my own business. I believe I prepared myself and did my homework as much as humanly possible.

I researched starting a small business on the internet. I attending a small business start up workshop sponsored and provided by SCORE and was assigned a mentor who helped me determine if I was even cut out…

When you think of Martial Arts or Kung Fu, does Tai Chi come to mind?  Well, it should!  

Tai Chi Chuan is also known as “Supreme Ultimate Fist” (or Chinese…

When: 6:30 p.m. Sunday

Where: Packard Hall, Colorado College

Information: 719-633-3901

Here's a chance to hear how impressive the accomplishments of our local "kids" can get! The concert features excerpts from chamber music masterpieces by Schubert, Mendelssohn and some truly original…

Sequel to Oscar-Nominated Gasland Digs Deeper into Science, Politics & Media

See Gasland Part II and Josh Fox May 23, 6 pm., at Gallogly Center at UCCS.

Gasland stirred up a lot of interest in the hazards of hydraulic fracturing (fracking) three years ago. The film could be credited with at least being the catalyst for the growing number of fracking bans and moratoriums around the world. So a…

Every 7-year-old dreams of what he will be when grows up. For most, those dreams remain just that as other ambitions take over. But 7-year-old Richard “Nick” Nickelson’s dream of being a Navy “frogman” would provide him with amazing experiences, including playing a part in the historic last flight in the Mercury space program.

The dream began to really take shape when Nickelson was a senior at St. Mary’s High School in Colorado Springs. That year Nickelson and his best…

Look who's mentioned in this Colorado Springs Gazette article! Let's pray for new tenants and that the building fills quickly.

http://gazette.com/former-mr.-biggs-getting-new-tenants/article/153759

Chris

Freedom Ministries…

It’s always good when you can couple fun with a good cause. And that’s exactly what St. Mary’s 2013 Gala did. More 280 people enjoyed this year’s Masquerade-themed event, which again brought much needed funds to the school.

Brenda Soto, co-chair for the Gala, said a change in venue gave her and co-chair, Nichole Munoz, a chance to reevaluate the event.

“This year’s event had a change in venue from the past two years,” Soto said. “It was an opportunity to look at all aspects of…