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PIKES PICK: Celebrate Black history at the museum
Explore the powerful local history of the local Black community since the city’s founding at the Black History Month tours and permanent exhibit at Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, including the Cotton Club’s legendary Fannie Mae Duncan. Tuesdays through Saturdays. cspm.org – Linda Navarro
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PIKES PICK: A new home for the Children’s Museum
A new location is being set up for the Pikes Peak Children’s Museum with a grand opening to come in the Pikes Peak Family Success Center, 1520 S. Verde Drive. Activities will be planned for children, ages up to 10. @pikespeakchildren’s museum on Facebook or Instagram. – Linda Navarro
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PIKES PICK: Super Bowl snacks delivered from theaters
No Broncos this year, but the buffalo wings and pizza have been ordered for Super Bowl day. How about some movie theater snacks from Cinemark, too? A 50% sale on orders of $25 or more. DoorDash, Grubhub and Uber Eats deliver goodies like buttery popcorn, boxes of candy and nachos straight from theaters. – Linda…
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PIKES PICK: Share a Valentine with a policeman
Kids ages 3 to 10, create something special for police during the annual Valentine’s Day Contest and maybe win fuzzy Officer Barry Custard. All entries go to police officers. Send homemade cards to Community Relations Unit, drop off by Feb. 10 at or mail to Police Operations Center, 705 S. Nevada Ave., 80903., with child’s…
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Pikes Pick: Stuffed dough a delicacy of hidden gem in Colorado Springs
What is a Bunzy? I could try to describe the hot pockets of dough stuffed with seasoned and saucy meats, cheese and veggies. But it’s best you go straight to the source: B&B’s Bunzy’s and Booze, 1919 E. Boulder St., is a true hidden gem. — Seth Boster
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PIKES PICK: See favorite local art at the airport
Some of the public art enjoyed throughout downtown can now be seen at the Colorado Springs Airport. Sculptures from previous Art on the Streets will be near airport entrances, and see if you can spot new, rotating indoor terminal exhibits. – Linda Navarro, The Gazette
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PIKES PICK: Try out pickleball at this festival
Ready to learn something new or just go to play this popular sport at the free pickleball festival Jan. 17 at Springs Pickleball East, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 2975 New Center Point. Open play, paddles and balls provided, 11 courts. springspickleball.com – Linda Navarro
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Pikes Pick: ‘Crappy Hour’ is happiest hour at Colorado Springs pub
At one of Colorado Springs’ favorite brewpubs, “Crappy Hour” is the happiest hour. That’s Cerberus Brewing Co.’s name for an enticing winter promotion: When it’s below 25 degrees, get 25% off your bill. Nothing like discounted comfort food and beer to warm you up. — Seth Boster
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PIKES PICK: Everyone’s a Santa on this bike ride
Thanksgiving’s over and Santa’s busy. Santas of every age will hit the trails on their bikes for the Chasing Santa 5K & Cycling Santa Toy Drive leaving from Buffalo Lodge on Dec. 6. 22, 10 or 5 miles and a party. tinyurl.com/nhk437a3 – Linda Navarro
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Pikes Pick: Downtown Colorado Springs Candy Crawl is a sweet tradition
Shopping while trick-or-treating? It’s a downtown Colorado Springs tradition. Dress up with friends and family and hit the Downtown Candy Crawl, set for 2-5 p.m. Oct. 25. $7 tickets and more info at DowntownCS.com/crawl. – Seth Boster