Tag: Around Town
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Philanthropy on the Farm a night of fun and fundraising for Children’s Hospital
It was a lively evening of delicious farm-to-table meals, dancing, friends and Western hats and jeans for supporters of Children’s Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs, at Spruce Mountain Ranch in Larkspur. The touching portion of the 2026 Philanthropy on the Farm evening was the stories recounted by former patients, now hospital ambassadors, and their families. And…
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AROUND TOWN: Six Colorado Springs Women of Distinction honored by Girl Scouts
The Girl Scouts of Colorado have more than 100 special mentors and women to emulate, and six more were added to their Colorado Springs Women of Distinction on Feb. 23 at the Colorado Springs Marriott. Named 2026 Women of Distinction were Beth Ann Taylor, Donna W. Guthrie, Gina Sacripanti, Promis Bruno, Trina Baldock and Stella…
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AROUND TOWN: With chocolate and wine, Pikes Peak Women shares a platform for women’s successes and issues
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There was teasing about the soaring decibel level of female voices filling The Pinery at the Hill on April 8 as 185 members of Pikes Peak Women gathered for the 15th annual Wine, Women and Chocolate evening. Established in 2011, volunteer-led Pikes Peak Women has a mission “to provide a platform where women in the…
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AROUND TOWN: Care and Share Food Bank for Southern Colorado’s Recipe for Hope means over 1 million meals
Hundreds of Southern Colorado donors are making a big difference about pressing food insecurity issues. Annual Recipe for Hope fundraising luncheons are in three Southern Colorado locations over three months. Care and Share Food Bank for Southern Colorado distributes food to 29 counties with its longtime rallying cry focus: “We believe no one should go…
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AROUND TOWN: Catholic Charities’ 25th annual St. Patrick’s Gala draws 325 sparkling in green
For 58 years Catholic Charities of Central Colorado has answered the call for help from people in need in a 10-county diocese area. The 25-year St. Patrick’s Gala is its traditional night of Irish green, shamrocks, Celtic music and dancing, corned beef and purple cabbage to raise funds – and toasts – for that work…
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AROUND TOWN: Southern Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce starts with fun before a busy new year
Upending national trends and negative business news, last year had been a very good year for the Southern Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce and major strategic plans are in place. With that announcement, SCWCC planned its first Holiday Evening Gala in December to usher out 2025 as they announced expansive plans in place for 2026.…
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AROUND TOWN: Holiday Debutante Ball has 58-year tradition
Ten young women in traditional formal white gowns, long gloves and pearls were presented as the 2025 Colorado Springs Debutantes in a sparkling December ball in Broadmoor International Center. The evening’s floral theme was “Velvet and Vines” and special flowers and colors were red Venturoso Rose and white O’Hara Garden. The debutantes and those serving…
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AROUND TOWN: Afternoon Teas a tradition at McAllister House, City’s oldest house
Delicate formal settings were in place, dainty antique teacups at the ready. It could be the daily London tradition but instead the Afternoon Cream Tea was shared by guests at a sold-out holiday event Dec. 13 in the Carriage House at McAllister House, the stately oldest house in Colorado Springs. It was an unhurried time…
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Your 2026 nonprofit fundraising events
Breakfasts, galas, golf, concerts, dinners and more. Let us know your nonprofit fundraisers planned for 2026. We’re preparing the new year’s Around Town master calendar of events planned so far. To be included, send us yours. It’s a perfect opportunity to avoid duplicate events on one date. Email your plans by Dec. 19 to linda.navarro@gazettedev.gazette.com…
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AROUND TOWN: We Fortify’s disco night a benefit for tiny-homes village and Care and Share
The crazy days of history’s club Studio 54 were “Staying Alive” once again as disco balls glittered and flashed to the beats of the Village People and Bee Gees. The Meanwhile Block in South Downtown was shimmering for a good cause Nov. 15 as the We Fortify tiny-house village program for housing-insecure young adults held…