Author: Linda Navarro linda.navarro@gazettedev.gazette.com
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AROUND TOWN: Colorado Springs Young Professionals kick off the new year
The end of the workday on Jan. 8 was the signal for a crowd of young career people to converge on The Famous Steak House for a connecting-with-the-community social. It’s the 11th year for Colorado Springs Young Professionals (facebook.com/ cosyoungpros), founded by Jon Severson. Twice-monthly meetings are held at various sites. The networking groups also…
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Turn cabbage into dinnertime winner2014 debutantes make debut
My grandma, who lived to be 92, always said the key to her good health was that whenever possible, she ate cabbage. Maybe she was on to something. Cabbage is full of vitamins, as well as calcium and iron. And 1 cup of it has only 20 calories, so you can load it onto your…
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Must Do Must See May 30-June 5
Here are some of the top entertainment options in the Pikes Peak region May 30-June 5: FRIDAY – Academy Boulevard will shake with a pounding, pulsating, throbbing, heavy-duty beat Friday as drum and bass DJ AK1200 makes the scene at Rawkus. Dave Minner has been doing his breakbeat electronic thing since 1989 and he’ll deliver…
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Documentary ‘Hanna Ranch’ at Ivywild School
Showings: 7 p.m. Saturday; 3, 5 and 7 p.m. Sunday; 5 and 7 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at Ivywild School, 1604 S. Cascade Ave. Tickets $8, tinyurl.com/mw3ovsm or hannaranchmovie.com, 877-987-6487 “Hanna Ranch” is coming home. The spread south of Colorado Springs near Hanover has a multigenerational ranching history known across the American West. This “Hanna…
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2014 Colorado Springs debutantes announced
Twenty local families will have another reason to celebrate at Christmas this year, as their daughters and granddaughters are formally presented as debutantes. 2014 debutantes to be honored Dec. 22 at The Broadmoor are: Victoria Chanelle Bole is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Lewis Bole and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles…
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AROUND TOWN: Amblicab rock ‘n’ rolls its first fundraiser
The buses rolled up outside The Pinery at the Hill on May 8 for an evening of music and fun, delivering Amblicab clients who routinely depend on the transportation for trips to the doctor, work, school, Special Olympics and shopping. Rock ‘n’ Roll with Amblicab brought together staff, partner agencies, clients and sponsors for a…
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Fun Guide: Places to take a great photo
– Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, nps.gov/blca: Located just outside Montrose, this Colorado gem often can be overlooked. But those who take the time to tour the national park will be rewarded with stunning views. Visitors can hike or drive along the rim or explore the depths of the canyon along the Gunnison…
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AROUND TOWN: Happy barks and purrs at Humane Society’s Fur Ball
Empathy abounds when a new outcry goes up at glitzy nonprofit events: “Help. I lost my bars.” Bidding at gala silent auctions is evolving from paper bid sheets to higher tech. No more sprinting to the auction room time after time or at the “5 minutes left in the silent auction” call to outbid a…
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Must Do Must See May 9-15
Here are some of the top events happening in the Colorado Springs area over the next few days: FRIDAY – Why have only one church organ concert when you can have three – in one night? The Colorado Springs Chapter of the American Guild of Organists takes to the keyboards for its special Progressive Organ…
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AROUND TOWN: Discover Goodwill honors winners, says “Donate Stuff. Create Jobs”
“Donate stuff, create jobs” was the cheerleaders’ chant of the night April 24 as Discover Goodwill celebrated its annual awards dinner with 800 guests, sponsors and supporters. Leading the cheers were Discover Goodwill President/CEO Karla Grazier and board chair Chris Odell, who shared the stage with a large cube containing 275 neatly folded items donated…