Not everyone would be excited about a four-hour test. But Cannon Wille, junior at St. Mary’s High School, was extremely excited. In April, Wille participated in the second round of the Chemistry Olympiad with hopes of qualifying for an international competition.

The second round of the competition, which is the national exam, consisted of an hour and a half multiple choice test, one hour and forty-five minutes of free response on six to eight questions, then an hour and forty-five…

Have You Checked Your Oil Level This Week?

Gone are the days of the attendant at the service station who fills your gas tank, cleans your windshield and checks your oil level.  Our mechanics say that checking your oil…

The skin is our largest organ and, within seconds, absorbs anything that is applied to it.  In today’s toxic world, some of the worst offenders are the skin care and beauty products intended to make us more attractive or keep us youthful.  Each company, “natural” ones included, is rushing to market the latest and greatest anti-aging beauty “miracle”. Unfortunately, to the uninformed consumer many of the products contain harmful, toxic, and yes, even deadly chemicals.

            In…

In the mood for fro-yo? Come out today, Wednesday, May 23rd and Support Southern Colorado Tour de Cure!

From 11AM-10PM, Come to the YoYogurt at Uintah Gardens and tell the cashier you are with Tour de Cure! YoYogurt will donate funds from the evening to Team Red and the Tour de Cure!  Learn more…

The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Charitable Service Trust on May 21, 2012, announced approval of a grant request for Colorado Veterans Resource Coalition (CVRC) in the amount of $10,000. “The DAV Charitable Service Trust is proud to award this grant to the Colorado Veterans Resource Coalition’s Crawford House to help expand its counseling services for disabled and/or homeless veterans residing at the Crawford House,” said Dick Marbes, Chairman of the Trust. “Through our partnership with…

You are invited to the tenth annual Summer Showcase of The Women of the Bible. Meet Biblical women through dramatic portrayals: Sarah, Michal, Abigale, Bathsheba, Anna the Prophetess, and others....with Special Guest: Fanny Crosby, author of over 8,000 Christian hymns.  Their uplifting spiritual messages…

   JD Dallager, President/CEO of Pikes Peak United Way will be trading in his normal business attire for cycling apparel as he joins over 2,000 participants in this year’s “Ride the Rockies” bike tour June 9-15.

    Not for the faint of heart, the 6-day trek - encompassing 442 miles, five mountain…

I nitiative 84 Presentation

Tuesday, May 22

PPJPC offices, Noon

332 W. Bijou St., Suite 102

The J&P is part of a statewide signature-gathering and fund-raising campaign for Initiative 84, …

The next edition of the largest and greenest clothes swap in Colorado Springs is scheduled for 1-7 p.m. June 2 at First United Methodist Church, 420 N. Nevada Ave. Repeat Boutique is a "swap-shop" for women, a fundraiser for the Pikes Peak Justice and Peace Commission, and a component…

Susanna Leonard Hill is holding one of her FAMOUS picture book contests…the topic this time is a unique or unusual birthday celebration.  Please click on her link and visit…I know there will be lots of great entries!

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In keeping with the theme of bringing history and a variety of cultural experiences to Colorado Springs, the Palmer Lake Historical Society has teamed up with One Nation Walking Together to bring the award-winning Native American group Brulé live in concert on Friday, May 25, 2012, at 7:00 PM at Palmer Ridge High School in Monument.  This two-hour concert is a colorful experience in ‘sight, sound and soul’ and features Native American sounds and rhythms in a dynamic and stunning…

--  Auditions Announced for Inclusive Community Theater --

Colorado Springs, CO – Dragon Theatre Productions, a program of Imagination Celebration, has announced auditions for their summer 2012 production, Blaze the Sky: Dragon Stories for Everyone. Auditions for all ages and all skill levels are set for Wednesday and Thursday,…

Members of the Colorado Springs Children Chorale gave a preview concert to patrons of the Colorado Springs Senior Center in anticipation of their "Red, White and Broadway - The Evolution" concert on…

The award-winning Native American group, Brulé, will appear live, in concert, at 7:00 PM on Friday, May 25, 2012, at the Palmer Ridge High School Auditorium, 19255 Monument Hill Road, Monument, Colorado 80132.  Described as an experience in ‘sight, sound and soul’, this two-hour concert features a unique blend of contemporary Native American sounds and rhythms in a powerfully stunning performance.  Native dancers in full, colorful regalia will provide a…

I’ve been a participant at the Pro Football Camp for the past two years, and I love it! As I write this I am a little sad that this will be my last year to be involved as a camper because I am 14 years old.  My situation is a little different than some of the other kids who have enjoyed this camp over the years.  I have 6 brothers & a sister (4 are adopted), and the first time I was able to come was shortly after my brother and sister came home from Haiti two weeks after the massive…

When the Rubber Meets the Road!

Today, we’re talking tires: the only thing between you and the road.  Here are a few basics:

• Get your snow shoes off!  It’s that time…true snow tires have a softer rubber…

The Palmer High School Girls Basketball team will be hosting the 14^th annual Papa Shack Golf Tournament.  This event will be held at the Glen Eagle golf course on June 2 with a 7:47 a.m. shotgun start.  Not only is this a great time for local golfers, this event has a special meaning for the founders, Dave and Debbie Shackleford.  

 In 2004 the Shackelford’s added another facet to the event with the Papa Shack Memorial Scholarship Fund, becoming the Palmer Girls Basketball…

Our country continues to be in a strained economy. These past few years have been a humbling experience for me and my children. And while it has been a stressful time, many good things have come of it. We have found ways to do without, redefined our true needs and have a better understanding of what are our priorities. For example, in our family, we value time together now more than ever. And through difficult times we have grown closer and work much better as a team.

It is important,…

The Electric Ride - Are You Ready?

Gail Conners

“Then one day he was shootin at some food,

And up through the ground came a bubblin crude. ..

Oil that is, black gold, Texas tea. “

Ballad of Jed Clampett from the Beverly Hillbillies

Though fictional television character Jed Clampett may accidentally have made it big in the 1960s oil boom, he’d likely be facing stiff…