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Bike Fest rolls into Colorado Springs
June 27, 2010 5:29 PM
Downtown Colorado Springs was packed with people on Sunday as thousands returned for the 10th Annual Tejon Street Bike Fest. The Tejon Street Bike Fest is Colorado's biggest one-day rally and largest annual downtown event: This year, it encompassed 10 city blocks of motorcycle-only parking, vendors, food, and live music... more » -
USOC celebrates "Appreciation Day"
June 26, 2010 5:23 PM
More than 1,000 people crowded the Olympic Training Center on Saturday in celebration of "Appreciation Day." The United States Olympic Committee (USOC) hosted the free community event to pay tribute to the city of Colorado Springs and also to Olympic Day, which commemorates the birth of the modern Olympic... more » -
Colorado Springs dog show brings thousands
June 12, 2010 6:27 PM
Thousands of owners primped their pooches for the 6th Annual American Kennel Club Dog Show in Colorado Springs on Saturday. The Colorado Springs Kennel Club hosted the show, accommodating close to 1,500 dogs of nearly 130 different breeds at the Phil Long Expo Center. Dogs were judged on their... more » -
Rock Ledge Ranch gets wild 'n' wooly
June 5, 2010 4:13 PM
The history of the Pikes Peak Region came to life for the 33rd season Saturday afternoon at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. Colorado Springs' Rock Ledge Ranch provided sheep shearing, sheepdog herding demonstrations, and allowed crowds to experience traditional daily activities to celebrate the start of the summer season.... more » -
Colorado Springs receives its first universally accessible playground
May 16, 2010 7:33 PM
Colorado Springs' first and only universally accessible playground is nearing completion. More than a hundred volunteers from the Swing High Project, Phil Long Ford, Wounded Warriors, and the Therapeutic Recreation Program spent hours helping put the finishing touches on the playground Sunday afternoon. The city's new addition will... more » -
Happy "Fly Day"!
May 15, 2010 7:58 PM
Dozens of Colorado Springs airplane enthusiasts celebrated the first international Learn to Fly Day on Saturday. The event, sponsored by Experimental Aircraft Association, is an attempt to boost the aviation industry and increase enthusiasm in aspiring pilots, especially in younger children and adults. Experienced pilots provided demonstration flights, a... more » -
Colorado Springs walkers pound the pavement for MS
May 8, 2010 6:27 PM
It's second nature for the people Colorado Springs to give back abundantly to those in need. Hundreds of dedicated racers hit the pavement Saturday morning for the Wells Fargo Multiple Sclerosis Walk. Currently, Colorado has one of the highest incidences of multiple sclerosis in the nation; Colorado's Multiple... more » -
Generous Coloradans continue to pour into Haiti
March 20, 2010 8:03 PM
The generous people of Southern Colorado continue to support the people of Haiti. On Saturday, close to 100 people met at Glen Eyrie in Colorado Springs for a Haiti benefit, including music, entertainment, and speeches about the poverty-stricken country. Waddell and Reed Financial Advisors and Compassion International teamed up... more » -
Sen. Bennet visits Colorado Springs, encourages feedback
March 7, 2010 5:50 PM
In the midst of campaigning for re-election, Senator Michael Bennet returned to Colorado Springs on Sunday. The senator met with nearly a dozen people at Poor Richard's Bookstore to gain input and discuss ideas on how to reform Washington's current state, including: reducing the federal deficit, health care, and... more » -
Red Cross helps our military heroes
March 6, 2010 6:56 PM
Deployment can be incredibly stressful and straining on Southern Colorado's military families. The Pikes Peak American Red Cross offered a free class on Saturday called "Coping with Deployments: Psychological First Aid for Military Families" to address that very issue. The course, offered free of charge, was open to military... more » -
Free pancakes!
February 22, 2010 8:50 PM
In celebration of National Pancake Day, IHOP restaurants across Southern Colorado are offering guests a free short stack of buttermilk pancakes this Tuesday from 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. However, the stores are asking for a small donation; it benefits the Shrine Children's Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah,... more »
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