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Area's best sledding spots
In anticipation of some REAL snow around here, we've got some info for you on the best sledding spots in town.
First of all, know that any city park is fair game. Even if a park isn’t posted for sledding, feel free to slide down any slippery slope.
Tops on the list for city park spots are Cottonwood Creek on the city’s northeast side, near Dublin Boulevard and Rangewood Drive just south of Woodmen Road, and… ContinueCreated by Carmen Boles Oct 22, 2009 at 9:25am. Last updated by Carmen Boles Oct. 22, 2009.
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Pikes Peak BMX This weekend! 1 Reply
Great turn out last saturday (3/5/2010) we had some new faces, that is great to see new interest in the sport of BMX thank you everyone that showed up and raced or just watched. This weekend appears…
Tagged: activities, Family, sport, child, racing
Started by pikes peak BMXER(Gerry Martinez). Last reply by Trudy Thomas 1 day ago.
ARE YOU MARRIED WITH CHILDREN UNDER 18 YEARS OLD IN YOUR HOUSEHOLD? WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
Hi guys, if you're interested helping shape The Gazette so that it remains relevant to you, here's your opportunity, plus you get two tickets to Theatreworks! The Gazette is interested in learning a…
Started by Trudy Thomas Mar 9.
Cooking from your garden - share your recipes. Here's one of mine. 1 Reply
If you've ever tasted a garden fresh tomato, you'll wonder why you ever ate the store bought variety. Maybe you've grown zucchini, or peppers, or even culinary herbs. What favorite recipes have you d…
Started by Trudy Thomas. Last reply by Felicia Johnson Mar 8.
Get your GREEN on! Upload photos - win some tickets
St. Patrick' Day is just around the corner. Upload photos of you and your loved ones wearing your St. Patrick's Day finery for a chance to win tickets!
Started by Trudy Thomas Mar 7.
SUMMER CAMP INFORMATION? ENTER HERE
Please post information on upcoming summer camps here. Thanks! -The Pikes Peak Justice and Peach Commission has an awesome 1 week Peace Camp where kids get to learn about peace with themselves, their…
Tagged: peak, pikes, information, camp, summer
Started by Carmen Boles Mar 5.
Are you an avid gardener? 2 Replies
If you love gardening and even have gotten your kids involved. I've got an interesting activity for you. Tell me what you love the most about gardening. Upload photos, too.
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Spring Forward!
It's almost spring! Even though we might see some big, white, fluffy flakes falling from the sky, let's anticipate rain, flowers, baby animals, gardens, and sunshine. Here are some books to get you and your little one in the mood for spring. All of these books are available at the Pikes Peak Library. Check the catalog at ppld.org or call your local branch to check for availability.
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Posted by Marie Ballard on March 11, 2010 at 10:47am
A whole new life
So we have started our life as a family of three girls, 2 cats and a dog..It is interesting. My daughters are testing me in their own ways to see how much they can get away with. Everyday they come home with daddy letters to mail. Todaythey got daddy mail which was my husband reading storybooks and the book he read to them..thank you to the USO for such a gift that made my daughters night...I know you are all wondering how we are..I am just leery as to what I can and can not say on here..I am
… ContinuePosted by Tanya Rogers on March 10, 2010 at 8:49pm — 2 Comments
Cell Phones Cause Impaired Thinking - In Other People
As though clear thinking isn't hard enough for some of us, inconsiderate cell phone users make the process all but impossible. Not only that, they negate everything we ever taught our kids about respecting personal boundaries.
Here's an example. I was in the grocery store recently trying to decide between Progresso's Creamy Tomato and Savory Vegetable when I realized my mind had turned to fuzz. What should have been a five second interaction in the soup section was taking far t
… ContinuePosted by Patricia Harvey on March 10, 2010 at 4:42pm
Free Spring Break programs at Pikes Peak Library District
Spring Break is approaching fast. Here's some FREE activities at the Pikes Peak Library District!
March 22
Hands-on Art.
10-11 a.m., Meeting Room… Continue
Posted by Trudy Thomas on March 10, 2010 at 3:00pm
N.Y. chef creates cheese using wife's breast milk
From the Associated Press
NEW YORK - Breast milk cheese, anyone? A Manhattan chef has posted a recipe on his blog for what he calls "My spouse's mommy milk cheese." Daniel Angerer co-owns Klee Brasserie with his wife Lori Mason. A photo on his b… Continue
Posted by Trudy Thomas on March 10, 2010 at 3:00pm — 1 Comment
St. Patrick's Day Parade set for Saturday
St. Patrick's Day Parade
Get ready to celebrate the green! The St. Patrick's Day Parade is ready to roll from Noon until 2 p.m. on Saturday. The Parade route is in downtown Colorado Springs, starting at St. Vrain and Tejon Streets and continuing south on Tejon.
Posted by Trudy Thomas on March 9, 2010 at 2:07pm
Donate food, get Curves deal
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Join any Curves fitness facility this month minus the sign-up fee if you donate a bag of groceries for local food b… Continue
Posted by Trudy Thomas on March 9, 2010 at 1:34pm
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CityRock Colorado Springs, 21 N. Nevada Ave., is celebrating its g… Continue
Posted by Trudy Thomas on March 9, 2010 at 1:30pm
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