Tales from the Dark Side

Our cars need some tender loving care, especially when it comes to engine oil.  Engine oil is the lifeblood of your car, and when it is not replenished or…

Paint the Town had the awesome opportunity to paint & dance with 8th Street Alano Drug and Rehab.  8th Street Alano is a local non-profit.  Their mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment for the alcoholic/addict and their families to find recovery.  They are a 15-year-old grassroots organization run and overseen by recovering alcoholics and addicts. …

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…

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…

 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…

Stop! in the Name of Safety!

Will your car stop when you need it to?  Are you hearing squealing or grinding when you step on the brake pedal?  Do you have to push your brake pedal down further than you used to?  Do you…

Come by and be surprised!

The Colorado Springs Senior Center offers classes in the arts, general education, computers, fitness, health, dance and personal business.  These classes are for all adults, with a priority to those 55 years of age or older.  Along with classes, you will also find numerous day trips that are reasonably priced and include local, Front Range and mountain destinations. The special…

OEM vs. Aftermarket Parts

"So, is it worth the savings?"

Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) auto parts are those commissioned by…

How to find “Mr. RightWrench”

Ask the guy who's driving your car (actually, a car like yours) for a recommendation.

By doing an…

http://www.wendywoo.com

As Colorado’s music scene has exploded over the past few years, one of its mainstays has been Wendy Woo. Her energetic personality, musical skills, and spirited songwriting have made her a media and fan favorite and have taken her to venues across the country.

Wendy has released 8 CDs displaying a wide variety of styles including mellow jazz, folk-inspired ballads, funk, acoustic guitar interwoven with her father’s…

Friday, Jan. 20th, 2012…

Drive with Care in the Winter!

Winter is here and your “sleigh” needs a little extra attention!  Visibility is critical at any time of year, but particularly when you may not be able to…

Rudolph with Your Nose So Bright, Have You had Your Headlights Polished Tonight?

In these dark days of winter, have you found that you aren’t seeing the road ahead as well as you should?  Do you feel like you are driving in a haze?  You might think one of…

Best Tips for Infertile Couples (and Their Family and Friends)

In American culture, the holidays are all about family. Festivities and gatherings are a large part of the season—and many of these happenings center around children.



But what if you are struggling to build a…

Don’t Be Fuelish!

We have talked about keeping your vehicle clean on the outside, but what about the cleanliness of your fuel system? 

Your fuel system consists of your air filter, fuel filter, throttle…

When Anastasia had to have an emergency hysterectomy, forever losing her chance to have more children, her cousin Heather graciously offered her womb. Here’s a story of how two families came together to create a miracle.

It was supposed to have been a storybook birth. Denver…

Time for a Timing Belt?

Often ignored, your vehicle’s Timing Belt is an integral part of the working of some overhead valve engines.  Although changing a Timing Belt is not an inexpensive repair, it is…

Preventative Maintenance:  Pay Me Now or Pay Me (MORE) Later!

This old adage has been around for decades, but is it really true?  If you don’t follow the manufacturer’s recommended service schedule, what can (and will)…