Author: Heila Rogers
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2023 TRI-LAKES GUIDE: SLEEP
“O bed! O bed! delicious bed! That heaven upon earth to the weary head.” — Thomas Hood Whether your Tri-Lakes area “delicious bed” place to stay includes a fantastic indoor waterslide to ride down when you wake up in the morning; or alternatively the contemplative sounds of native birdsong, the Tri-Lakes area has plenty of…
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Monument-area Kinnikinnik Chapter of the DAR commemorates National Day of Service
Her involvement with the Daughters of the American Revolution is to support education, patriotism and historical preservation in the community, says Pat Borah. She adds that it’s also important to her because it’s a personal connection to her past. As regent of the Monument-area Kinnikinnik Chapter of the DAR, Borah and 11 others, out of…
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Creating second chances: Elite Equine Rescue in Colorado Springs a place for horses to heal and find new homes
COLORADO SPRINGS • Giving abandoned, abused and slaughter-bound horses a second chance at a better life, Elite Equine Rescue is one of few rescues in the nation specializing in performance horse rehabilitation. The nonprofit works toward recovery with horses rendered unrideable because of injury, illness or age and then finds them forever homes in and…
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One-man band M.G. Bailey to perform at Pikes Peak Brewing in Monument
On the road, rig in tow, M.G. Bailey is a unique one-man band making his way to Pikes Peak Brewing Co. in Monument, where he’s set to perform on Friday, July 29. DETAILS Who: M.G. Bailey in concert When: 7 p.m., Friday, July 19; free Where: Pikes Peak Brewing Co., 1756 Lake Woodmoor Drive, Monument…
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As demand for estate planning ramps up during pandemic, Mason Law and Planning Group seeks to help
The demand for estate planning spiked during the past two years of the pandemic, especially with people who experienced a significant case of COVID-19 or had family members who did, according to a 2022 study from Caring.com. But it’s not only wills and advanced health directives for older adults that people have on their minds…
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Tri-Lakes area author pens novel about wildfire-fighter, brings fire preparedness to life
BOOK DETAILS “To Starve an Ember” (330 pages, High Plains Wordsmith LLC) by Lisa Hatfield is available in paperback form on Barnes & Noble and Amazon websites, among others, for $13.99 (eBook, $6.99) It’s all about “defensible space” and protecting your “home ignition zone” when it comes to wildfire preparedness, says Lisa Hatfield, author of…
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Who Gives a SCRAP in Colorado Springs now has room to offer artist studios, yoga classes and more
Fourth move in six years looks to be a charm for Who Gives a Scrap, which plans to relocate in November Behind a non-descript storefront off South 8th Street and Arcturus Drive lies an unexpected hub of creative activity. This “Place of Possibilities,” as a crafted sign says on the way in, is Who Gives…
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Who Gives a SCRAP in Colorado Springs now has room to offer artist studios, yoga classes and more
Fourth move in six years looks to be a charm for Who Gives a Scrap, which plans to relocate in November Behind a nondescript storefront off South 8th Street and Arcturus Drive lies an unexpected hub of creative activity. This “Place of Possibilities,” as a crafted sign says on the way in, is Who Gives…
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Rocky Mountain Women’s Film Festival marks 34 years with hybrid attendance model
In its 34th consecutive year, the Rocky Mountain Women’s Film Festival is both a filmmaker and audience favorite. Continued pandemic concerns led to a hybrid attendance model this year, after the all-virtual attendance option organizers decided on for 2020. Denise Gentilini (left), Emmy-winning composer, speaks with colleague Cindy Abel, director of the film “Surviving the…
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Rocky Mountain Women’s Film Festival marks 34 years with hybrid attendance model
In its 34th consecutive year, the Rocky Mountain Women’s Film Festival is both a filmmaker and audience favorite. Continued pandemic concerns led to a hybrid attendance model this year, after the all-virtual attendance option organizers decided on for 2020. Denise Gentilini (left), Emmy-winning composer, speaks with colleague Cindy Abel, director of the film “Surviving the…