Author: Angelo Stambene
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Trade in lights, upgrade to LED
With Christmas a few short weeks away, houses across Colorado Springs are sporting festive lights and creative decorations. For the past three years, Colorado Springs Utilities has been helping customers who are willing to trade in their old bulbs for more cost-effective new ones, and this year is no different. Until Dec. 24, customers can…
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SoCO Loco at CityROCK
Head to CityROCK on Friday to participate in the SoCO Loco #3. The event is open to all climbers, regardless of ability, and costs only $20. Pre-registration will knock five dollars off the price for CityROCK members, and the event begins at 6 p.m. Also be sure to check out the High School Competition on…
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Winter fun in Colorado: Breakfast choices
BREAKFAST RESTAURANTS KING’S CHEF DINER 131 E. Bijou St., 636-5010, kingchefdiner.com King’s Chef Diner is a restaurant with one of the best bangs for your buck that you can find in Colorado Springs. While you’re there try “The Grump,” a full order runs $16 but will keep you full for three days. King’s Chef also…
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Palmer Lake appropriately eerie site for Creepy Crawl 5K
Palmer Lake was once a large lake abundant with fish, nestled against a scenic mountain backdrop, and attracting people from all over the Colorado Springs area. Now though, the lake is bare, with puddles of water in places that would have been 10 feet deep. The lake has an eerie feel to it. It was…
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More than just a Comedian
7:30 p.m. Friday, Arnold Hall Theater, Air Force Academy, 2302 Cadet Drive, $23-$35; 333-4497, ticketmaster.com With “Saturday Night Live,” the hit stoner movie “Half Baked” and stand-up shows on Comedy Central, you would think Jim Breuer would have an ego. You would be wrong though, as Breuer is just a normal guy whose life…
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Peace Officer’s Memorial Valor Run 5K Results
The warm sun greeted runners this morning of The Peace Officer’s Memorial Valor Run. More than 100 contestants were at the starting line, and all completed the 5K. Finbarr Kirwan took first place in the run with a time of 20:26, while Calvin Boerwinkle took second place at 21:12. Jon Teisher was right on Boerwinkle’s…
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Colorado Springs Halloween festivities
Ready for Halloween fun around Colorado Springs? No problem. There’s no shortage of haunted house, festival and entertainment options around town. Here’s a look: FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY Spooky Magic Town – 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. daily, runs through Nov. 1, Michael Garman Museum and Gallery, 2418 W. Colorado Ave. 471-9391, Michaelgarman.com/magic_town. Haunted Field of Screams, Dead…
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Flu Flu arrows make bow hunting for birds an easier task
Bird hunting often is associated with a shotgun. Because while shooting a bird flying away from you takes a lot of skill and a bit of luck, firing dozens of pellets certainly increases the odds. Archers take aim with a weapon that fires one projectile, making bird hunting with a bow different and difficult. A…
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Wasson High School graduate releases third edition of hunting book
Susan Campbell Reneau has roots that run deep in Colorado. In 1881, her ancestors opened a dry goods store in Grand Junction, and at least one Campbell has lived in-state ever since. Reneau’s personal history with the state involves plenty of time spent hunting. She loves the outdoors, and three decades ago took on the…
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festival: Giant Pumpkin and Scarecrow Days
10 a.m. Saturday, Old Colorado City 2527 W. Colorado Ave; 577-4112, shopoldcoloradocity.com You’ve heard of “James and the Giant Peach,” but have you heard of Gary and the giant pumpkin? Admittedly, it doesn’t carry the same weight as the famous children’s book, but Gary’s 1,386-pound pumpkin just might. Gary “The Wiz” Grande is not alone…