Author: Linda Navarro linda.navarro@gazettedev.gazette.com
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AROUND TOWN: Komen survivors
More than 250 people in pink were on hand for the Komen Colorado South Survivors Luncheon and Fashion Show at the Antlers Hotel. The attendees last month ranged from those recently diagnosed with breast cancer to a 50-year survivor. The happy event featured shopping, spring plants from Phelan Gardens and a fashion show with survivors…
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AROUND TOWN: Luncheon gives ‘Reason to Hope’ Alzheimer’s cure is possible
“This one’s for Pat” was the cheer as the Denver Broncos won Super Bowl 50, and it’s on the team’s huge championship rings. Pat is Broncos owner Pat Bowlen. Now, when his daughter, Beth Bowlen Wallace, director of special projects for the Broncos, says, “This one’s for Pat,” it’s with tears in her eyes. This…
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Must See Must Do: Your best bets for weekend entertainment in and around Colorado Springs
Here’s a look at some of our favorite happenings in the Colorado Springs area and the rest of Colorado the next few days: FRIDAY – SUNDAY – Beware, Negan’s headed toward the Colorado Convention Center in Denver this weekend as he grabs his bad-Lucille bat and leads his group of “The Walking Dead” survivors our…
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AROUND TOWN: Leadership Pikes Peak Signature Class celebrates 40 years
Every Leadership Pikes Peak Signature Class claims the title “Best Class Ever,” so it stands to reason that LPP’s 40th anniversary celebration, Swinging into Our Forties, was the “Best Gala Ever.” Setting the theme at the front door of The Pinery was a classic 1938 Buick, which drew admiring selfie photographers in ’40s attire. And…
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Must See Must Do: Best bets for weekend fun in and around Colorado Springs and beyond
Here’s a look at some of our favorite happenings in the next few days around Colorado Springs: FRIDAY – SUNDAY – Goodness gracious, it’s a hot one: the Royal Gorge Holy Smoke BBQ Showdown at Royal Gorge Bridge and Park, 4218 Fremont County Road 3A. Competitors will be heating it up in the KCBS-sanctioned/Rocky Mountain…
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Ready to break the rules on salade nicoise? Grab a tomato ‘Doing the work of the Almighty’
Salade nicoise was the first recipe I made when I lived in France, a country that would become my second home. At the time I was 19, spending a semester abroad. Shortly after my arrival, my French was barely sufficient to order a coffee, let alone get me through a French cookbook. Despite the language…
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Must See Must Do: Your best bets for weekend entertainment in and around Colorado Springs
FRIDAY Downtown’s the place to be Friday, and come prepared to hike around to some exciting First Friday celebrations from 5 to 8 p.m. A delightful, colorful new public artwork will go on display at Blue Dot apartments, 412 S. Nevada Ave., teamed with a meet-the-artist reception, including signature artist Jana Bussanich. Interesting steel and…
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AROUND TOWN: Thanking the Ronald McDonald House volunteers
Mr. “I wear size 29 EEE shoes” was on hand for an event carrying his name as Ronald McDonald House Charities saluted its volunteers for donating 12,031 hours in 2015, a value estimated at $308,956. Ronald McDonald House serves as home to families with critically ill children and there are Family Rooms in three hospitals.…
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AROUND TOWN: Country Couture stylish support for therapeutic riding center
It was a Country Couture crowd as the 35th anniversary of Pikes Peak Therapeutic Riding Center was celebrated in Western style April 22 at Swan House Manor. Boots and hats, leather and lace, and turquoise jewelry were almost a requirement. The fashion show/auction featured models in clothing and accessories from Rustic Sunflower, Patricia Wolf, Lorig’s,…
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AROUND TOWN: Chuck Murphy’s photos auctioned for families of special kids
The photographs were each a moment in time from philanthropist businessman and developer Chuck Murphy’s travels to fascinating spots around the globe with his wife, Mary Lou. Murphy donated them to the capital campaign for Zach’s Place, a licensed respite care center for the developmentally disabled, and as they were auctioned by guest auctioneer Kevin…