Author: Linda Navarro linda.navarro@gazettedev.gazette.com
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AROUND TOWN: Cheyenne Village Shrimp Boil benefits housing for those with disabilities
As Cheyenne Village CEO Tim Cunningham says, “One of the biggest obstacles facing people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) is finding accessible and affordable housing. “For over 54 years, Cheyenne Village has served adults with intellectual and development disabilities in innovative housing programs that have been recognized and replicated throughout the country. This unique…
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PIKES PICK: Delicious Palisade Peaches support Philharmonic music
Palisade peaches can be ordered to support the Philharmonic Guild; pick up Aug. 16 at Youth Symphony, 3113 Primrose Drive. Small Box, $37; large $65. Order: tinyurl.com/uk6ces3w — Linda Navarro
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11 weekend things to do around Colorado Springs and beyond: Six Feet Under Horror Fest, 719 Day Fest Block Parties, Color Fight
SUNDAY Get ready to be horrorfied watching 20 short films at the Six Feet Under Horror Film Festival. Scary for sure, with a serving of campiness, because they’re hand-picked by two forensic pathologists. VIP for all films, popcorn and soft drinks and even a poster, $41.80. General admission $21.40. Roadhouse Cinemas, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. visitcos.com/events/six-feet-under-horror-fest-horror-shorts-vol-3 SATURDAY Neighborhood…
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Weekend things to do around Denver and beyond: Lavender Fest at Chatfield Farms and more
FRIDAY-JULY 26 More than 200 athletes from five branches of the military will be competing in Colorado Springs at the Department of Defense Warrior Games, headquartered on the Colorado College campus. Competitors in 11 adaptive sports are military wounded, ill or injured and their 2025 theme is “LIMITLESS.” For competitions and locations: dodwarriorgames.com SATURDAY-SUNDAY Chatfield…
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PIKES PICK: Two new nature walks at Cheyenne Mountain State Park
Try two new nature walks in July at Cheyenne Mountain State Park. The next three Sundays at 10 a.m., a guided Colorado Ecology Walk (Lime Kiln). Meadow Nature Walk (Amphitheatre) is 10 a.m. Saturdays, moderate hike. No dogs. Park entry fee. sam.owens@state.co.us – Linda Navarro
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PIKES PICK: Two new nature walks at Cheyenne Mountain State Park
Try two new nature walks in July at Cheyenne Mountain State Park. The next three Sundays at 10 a.m., a guided Colorado Ecology Walk (Lime Kiln). Meadow Nature Walk (Amphitheatre) is 10 a.m. Saturdays, moderate hike. No dogs. Park entry fee. sam.owens@state.co.us – Linda Navarro
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Weekend things to do around Denver and beyond: Colorado Black Arts Festival in Denver and more
FRIDAY-SUNDAY Three special days honor African American arts and culture during the 39th Colorado Black Arts Festival 2025 filling Denver City Park West Friday to Sunday. Art Garden is the special area and a fascinating way to learn the history of the bottle tree, dating back to Africa’s Congo area in the ninth century where…
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12 weekend things to do around Colorado Springs: Olympic festival and more
THURSDAY-SUNDAY Every two years, Colorado Springs, aka Olympic City USA, sets aside a full weekend for a U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum Festival for the community. An inspiring time to meet Hall of Fame Olympians and this year an opportunity as well to visit the museum for free. On Thursday Movie Night see sports-themed movies at…
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PIKES PICK: Don’t miss this delicious spot on a mountain creek
Relax outside beside the rushing creek to enjoy great food and wine at Wines of Colorado on U.S. 24 in Cascade. Start off with gouda rancini balls and a wine flight. — Linda Navarro, The Gazette
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PIKES PICK: Don’t miss this delicious spot on a mountain creek
Relax outside beside the rushing creek to enjoy great food and wine at Wines of Colorado on U.S. 24 in Cascade. Start off with gouda rancini balls and a wine flight. — Linda Navarro, The Gazette