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Barks and brews at Colorado Pet Fest
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save There’s a party Saturday, and all of your furry friends are invited. Sound far-fetched? Sniff it out yourself. Put your Netflix show on “paws” and head down to the Norris Penrose Indoor Event Center, where they’ll be serving craft beer to two-legged attendees and a…
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Pikes Peak Posse supports El Paso County 4-H talent
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Sirens echo loudly through the streets as a sheriff’s escort leads an entourage of eager adults to the hustle-bustle of the annual Colorado State Fair. Upon their arrival, their jovial voices and the sounds of livestock fill the 4-H and Future Farmers of America tent.…
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Old-fashioned fun at Bronc Day delights all generations
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The power of nostalgia brings a small mountain town together each year. The Green Mountain Falls community has enjoyed family fun at the Bronc Day Festival for generations. The celebration began 80 years ago to honor the vertical-mile marathon racers staying in the town to…
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Birthday cake and history lessons at Colorado Grown Family Fun Day
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save You know what they say. Your 142nd birthday only comes around once. Colorado turns 142 on Aug. 1, but the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum will celebrate early with families at the Colorado Grown Family Fun Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. “We really…
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Small-town Victor hosts big-time mining competitions during Gold Rush Days
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Victor Gold Rush Days is a little quirky — but so is the town of Victor. “It’s an eclectic group of people,” said Ayden Mestas, committee chair of the event. “We’ve got people who have been here for generations. We’ve got a great artist community…
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El Paso County Fair boasts bull riding and butterflies
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The El Paso County Fair is a special summer event for children young and old. As kids walk around the Butterfly Encounter and munch on funnel cakes as big as their faces, Greg Dingrando, digital media specialist for the El Paso County Public Information Office,…
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NFL Players Share Their Faith Testimonies at Praise with the Pros
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Thirteen years ago, Pro Football Camp founder Teddi Domann pioneered her vision of starting a program for children ages 7 to 14 that would teach them proper skills on the field and Christian values. As part of its weeklong programming, Pro Football Camp engages in…
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Walking in Colorado Springs: A newcomer’s perspective
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Picture this: It’s midday and you’re zooming along Academy Boulevard on the east side of Colorado Springs when you spot a 20-something girl walking alongside the busy road. She’s alone on the sidewalk, pushing forward as cars rush past. It’s possible you think nothing of…
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Local band attracts all-ages crowd at Front Range Barbeque in Colorado Springs
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Dylan Teifer and Tim Costello met in New York eight years ago. Despite their nearly 35-year age gap, they quickly bonded over music and started jamming regularly. They got their start playing at the Blue Frog Café, so they went by the name Blue Frog.…
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Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo celebrates Western way of life
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The mission of the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo is close to Jeff Renehan’s heart. Renehan is a Colorado Springs native and retired Air Force officer who grew up enjoying fluffy pancakes at the annual street breakfast and cheering on his favorite cowboys and cowgirls…