Tag: Activities
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Garden of the Gods to hold 29th annual Earth Day celebration
What better place in Colorado Springs to celebrate Earth Day, a worldwide environmental movement dedicated to saving the planet from manmade issues like climate change and pollution, than the 1,341-acre natural playground known as Garden of the Gods? Earth Day is celebrated annually April 22, but Garden of the Gods is getting an early start,…
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RAD programs offered to students
There are many activities suggested by Real Alternative Drugs and Drinking designed to steer students away from alcohol-influenced parties are available for the social-minded individual. Suggestions include late-night programming such as comedy night, karaoke and movies, and active options ranging from hiking, rock climbing and intramural sports. These initiatives help reduce alcohol-related issues, provide engaging,…
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Hundreds of dogs kick off Halloween season at Barks and Boos fall fest in Colorado Springs
More than 500 four-footed revelers helped usher in the Halloween season on Sunday at the third annual Barks and Boos Festival at the Under the Sun dog training and day care facility in north Colorado Springs. Presented by the North Springs Veterinary Referral Center, the event was packed with dogs dressed as pumpkins, lions, sunflowers…
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Cool Science kicks off 15th annual STEM fest in Colorado Springs
Aeronautics and astronomy, bubbles and bees, robots and rockets, and a host of other STEM-related activities were on colorful and engaging display at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs campus as a local nonprofit kicked off its 15th annual science blowout. With Saturday’s Carnival Day serving as its launch pad, the 2024 Cool Science Festival began…
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Colorado Springs nonprofit kicks off inaugural summer enrichment program
A Colorado Springs-based nonprofit recently expanded one of its signature programs to include two jam-packed summer enrichment sessions. Educating Children of Color, an organization dedicated to elevating underserved kids through education, just completed the initial session of its first Summer Leadership Academy, an initiative that combines interactive learning with a series of classroom sessions on…
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First-ever Garden of the Gods Art Festival draws thousands
Thousands of art enthusiasts turned out for the first-ever Garden of the Gods Art Festival over the weekend. The event, held at the Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site, drew nearly 4,000 people on Saturday, according to festival director Liz King. “We had no idea what to expect, since it was a first-time show,” King said.…