Author: Carlotta Olson
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Colorado Springs area cooking classes and events starting Jan. 28
CLASSES Chefs’ Kitchen — 1753 S. 8th St. Registration: chefskitchencos.com/events. • Valentine’s Day Donuts, for ages 4-12, 10-11:30 a.m. Feb. 14, $49. • Valentine’s Day Steakhouse Dinner, 5-8 p.m. Feb. 14, $140. The French Kitchen — 4771 N. Academy Blvd., call or go online for prices. Registration: 719-528-6295, tfkcc.com. • Pot-ay-to, Pot-ah-to, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday. • Dips…
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Pikes Pick: Calling all tequila lovers
A day for all agave spirit enthusiasts to discover new favorites. Enjoy curated tastings that will transport you to an agave paradise at the Denver Winter Tequila Tasting Festival, 2:30 p.m. Feb 14 at Mile High Spirits, 2201 Lawrence St., Denver. Samples of more than 20 craft, small-batch and premium tequilas and mezcals will create…
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Colorado Springs area wellness events starting Jan. 27
Listings appear on a space-available basis, free for nonprofits and at the discretion of The Gazette. Email information at least two weeks in advance: listings@gazettedev.gazette.com. Colorado Springs Plunge & 5K — To benefit Special Olympics Colorado, 9 a.m. March 7, Rock Ledge Ranch, 3105 Gateway Road. Registration: p2p.onecause.com/2026cosplunge. Pikes Peak Hospice Patriotic Blanket Drive —Through…
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Colorado Springs area literary events starting Jan. 25
LITERARY EVENTS Paws to Read Children’s Program — Practice reading with a Paws to Read therapy dog, 3-4 p.m. Thursday, Cheyenne Mountain Library, 1785 S. 8th St.; ppld.org/events. Toddler Time — Songs, rhymes and stories for ages 1-2 with an adult, 11-11:45 a.m. Thursday, East Library, 5550 N. Union Blvd.; ppld.org/events. Sensory Storytime — For ages 3-12 with an adult,…
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Colorado Springs area nonprofit community fundraising events starting Jan. 25
JANUARY Tennis Pro Am — To benefit Newborn Hope, 6-9 p.m. Friday, Colorado Springs Racquet Club, 2529 N. Murray Blvd. Registration: secure.qgiv.com/event/newbornhopeproam2026. TreeCycle Christmas Tree Recycling — To benefit Colorado Springs Youth Sports, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays, through Saturday, Rocky Top Resources, 1755 E. Las Vegas St., $5 suggested minimum…
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Colorado Springs area military events starting Jan. 25
APRIL 18 Angel Gala — to benefit Angels of America’s Fallen, 5:30 p.m. April 18, Hotel Polaris, 898 North Gate Blvd., $235. Tickets: aoafallen.org. THROUGH MARCH 2 Pikes Peak Hospice Patriotic Blanket Drive — Donations of new handmade red, white and blue throw blankets for veteran hospice patients can be dropped off at 2550 Tenderfoot…
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Colorado Springs pet-related information and events starting Jan. 24
EVENTS Yappy Hour: Puppy Bowl Edition — With adoptable dogs from Karl’s Canine Krew, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 8, Cerberus Brewing Co., 702 W. Colorado Ave.; info@cerberusbrewingco.com. Fur Ball — To benefit the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region, 4:30-9:30 p.m. May 9, DoubleTree hotel, 1775 E. Cheyenne Mountain, $225. Tickets: hsppr.org/events/fur-ball-2026. ADOPTION Comfort…
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Around the Neighborhood events calendar Jan. 28-Feb. 3
WEDNESDAY Hatha Yoga — For all levels, led by Suetta Fischer, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Woodland Aquatic Center, 111 N. Baldwin St., Woodland Park. Mats and props supplied; 719-687-5233, city-woodlandpark.org. Pikes Peak Memory Cafe — Monthly gathering of caregivers and loved ones of those experiencing memory loss and brain change with engaging music and activities, refreshments, guest speakers, friendship…
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Around the Neighborhood events calendar Jan. 28-Feb. 3
THURSDAY Colorado Springsteen: Bruce Springsteen Tribute — 7:30 p.m., Phil Long Music Hall at Bourbon Brothers, 13071 Bass Pro Drive, $25.64-$48.05; phillongmusichall.com. SATURDAY Crazy Diamonds – Tribute to Pink Floyd — 7 p.m., Phil Long Music Hall at Bourbon Brothers, 13071 Bass Pro Drive, $36.58-$43.88; phillongmusichall.com. ONGOING Lucretia Vaile Museum — 1-4 p.m. Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.…
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Colorado Springs area entertainment events starting Jan. 22
THURSDAY The Sleeping Giants — 6 p.m., Jack Quinn’s Irish Pub & Restaurant, 21 S. Tejon St.; jackquinnspub.com. Beers & Beats with Colton Hittle — 6:30 p.m., Cerberus Brewing Co., 702 W. Colorado Ave.; 719-636-2337. FRIDAY Butterfly Assembly — 6 p.m., Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, 2 El Paso Blvd.; bicycleresort.com/events-activities. The Toaster – 45 Years…