Author: Linda Navarro linda.navarro@gazettedev.gazette.com
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6 things to do around Colorado Springs this weekend: Restaurant Week, Herb Fest and more
Thrift shop clothing sales, Restaurant Week, Mining Museum Day, Herb Fest and more this weekend around Colorado Springs. FRIDAY-SUNDAY Moms can tell you all about the Just Between Friends children’s clothing resale that saves them giant amounts on those next-size outfits. Add to that everything for babies along with toys and shoes and books and more. Friday-Sunday,…
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Pikes Peak: Learn to play the drums online with Sheila E.
If you were the kid who played drummer on pots and pans, this one’s for you. Percussion extraordinaire Sheila E. (think Prince) is teaching the real thing, master classes online, even for beginners pounding rhythms on the couch cushions. On YouTube and Facebook. — Linda Navarro
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Six things to do around Colorado Springs and the state this weekend: full moon hike, skate in the park, Alamosa beach fest, Red Rocks symphony
THROUGH FEB. 3 The Sundance Film Festival moves throughout the country this year with 12 feature films and the festival experience. Some films will be shown online and others will be private screenings for distanced groups of nine. Colorado’s site is Sie Film Center, 2510 E. Colfax Ave., Denver. fpg.festival.sundance.org/live-events FRIDAY-SUNDAY It’s the final weekend…
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Things to do around Denver and Colorado this weekend
THURSDAY THROUGH FEB. 3 The Sundance Film Festival moves around the country this year with 12 feature films and the festival experience, some online and others for private art house screenings for personally distanced groups of nine. $600. Colorado’s site is Sie Film Center in Denver, 2510 E. Colfax Ave. Some of the very best…
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Win Detective Fox bear for the best hero Valentine for Colorado Springs police officers
Adorable stuffed Detective Fox will leave Police Operations Center to live with the youngster who creates the best Valentine’s Day card for Colorado Springs police officers. It’s time for the second annual CSPD competition, and the top three cards will be chosen by Police Chief Vince Niski. Voters on social media Feb. 8-12 will select…
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Things to do in Denver and Colorado this weekend
THURSDAY-SUNDAY No spectators in person, just ice-climbing athletes and staff this year, but you can watch the virtual 26th annual Ouray Ice Festival this weekend. Qualifying for Elite Mixed Climbing the first two days, finals on Saturday. The Ouray Speed Climbing Competition moves to Instagram on Sunday. ourayicepark.com THURSDAY-SUNDAY Final two weekends for the disturbing immersive virtual…
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2021 Nonprofit Fundraiser Save the Dates
Large in-person fundraising events throughout 2020 went virtual or were canceled or rescheduled. A Save the Dates list for 2021 nonprofit fundraisers has begun, with most information still to be determined as the year goes along and COVID protocols evolve. FEBRUARY Feb. 6: Virtual Mardi Gras Masquerade, online live and silent auction, St. Peter School,…
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2021 Nonprofit Fundraisers around Colorado Springs | Save the Dates
Large in-person fundraising events throughout 2020 went virtual or were canceled or rescheduled. A Save the Dates list for 2021 nonprofit fundraisers has begun, with most information still to be determined as the year goes along and COVID protocols evolve. JANUARY Jan. 20: 100 Women Who Care Colorado Springs, virtual, 5:30 p.m., email sharon@1 00wwccs.com…