Tag: around town blog
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AROUND TOWN: Big Brothers Big Sisters honors the Bigs
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The 420 “Littles” mentored by “Bigs” were on the minds of volunteers and supporters as they honored top annual winners recently at a reception at the new Carter Payne Event Center. It was also a…
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AROUND TOWN: There was family fun in the sun at the Black Forest monastery
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A sunny July Saturday drew 600 people of all ages for a day of joviality, food and fun on the grounds of the serene Benet Hill Monastery and Benedictine Spirituality Center in the Pines. This…
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AROUND TOWN: Therapeutic Riding; NAMI; Mercy’s Gate; Partners in Housing
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A sunny June day brought out horse lovers, volunteers and Colorado Springs Therapeutic Riding Center families for a barbecue cowboy lunch, fundraiser, kids activities and a visit with the program’s horses. This third annual event at Mark…
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AROUND TOWN: Therapeutic Riding; NAMI; Mercy’s Gate; Partners in Housing
A sunny June day brought out horse lovers, volunteers and Colorado Springs Therapeutic Riding Center families for a barbecue cowboy lunch, fundraiser, kids activities and a visit with the program’s horses. This third annual event at Mark Reyner Stables goes to scholarships for families who need help paying for equine-assisted therapy and Hippotherapy for children and adults,…
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AROUND TOWN: Citizens Project breakfast creates community
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save For 20 years Citizens Project has marched forward, a volunteer effort “fighting the extremism” of 1992’s Amendment 2 denying rights to gay, lesbian and transsexual citizens. Fast forward to 2012 and Citizens Project drew 550 people…
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AROUND TOWN: Citizens Project breakfast creates community
For 20 years Citizens Project has marched forward, a volunteer effort “fighting the extremism” of 1992’s Amendment 2 denying rights to gay, lesbian and transsexual citizens. Fast forward to 2012 and Citizens Project drew 550 people from throughout the community to a Creating Community Breakfast on June 7 at Freedom Financial Event & Expo Center. As…
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AROUND TOWN: Hats on to Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Alumnae
For five years Sharon Tunson has chaired a springtime Hats Off Luncheon honoring diverse women for their community service. At the June 2 luncheon, the tables were turned when Tunson herself received a special Dorothy Irene Height Hats Off award from the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Alumnae. There to present the award to her mother…
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AROUND TOWN: Hats on to Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Alumnae
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save For five years Sharon Tunson has chaired a springtime Hats Off Luncheon honoring diverse women for their community service. At the June 2 luncheon, the tables were turned when Tunson herself received a special Dorothy…
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AROUND TOWN: Black rhino brothers headed for the zoo, thanks to Zoo Ball
There won’t be a chance to see a black rhino in the African wild ever again, but visitors on safari to Cheyenne Mountain Zoo can soon see two black rhinos in residence. Extinct in the African wild, the rhinos are “critically endangered” elsewhere. The several hundred guests at the 2012 Zoo Ball African Affair on…
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AROUND TOWN: Black rhino brothers headed for the zoo, thanks to Zoo Ball
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save There won’t be a chance to see a black rhino in the African wild ever again, but visitors on safari to Cheyenne Mountain Zoo can soon see two black rhinos in residence. Extinct in the…