Get Your Discounted Circus Tickets with Pikes Peak on the Cheap

May 14, 2013

circus 2013The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus is bringing “the Greatest Show on Earth” to the Colorado Springs World Arena June 6-9. Circus performers and acts from across the globe include elephants, tigers, clowns, acrobats and aerialists. Tickets for a family can be pricey, but you can get a BIG DISCOUNT through Pikes Peak on the Cheap. For June 6, get tickets for $13 (regularly $16 or $23) For June 7-9, get tickets for $19 and $12 (regularly $23 and $16). You also save the box office fees, which can be substantial. To get in on this group sales event, just log on to www.worldarena.com/group_sales. User name: Pikes Peak. Password: Cheap (case sensitive) Or to purchase tickets over the phone, call Nathan Landry at 719-477-2116. Discounted tickets available now through May 31. We can save you up to $40, plus box office fees, (between $3.25 and $4.50 per ticket) for a family of four!

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Screen Local Films at the Lon Chaney Theatre on Tuesday

May 19, 2013

filmDid you know there are a bunch of talented local filmmakers? You can enjoy their efforts at a FREE screening of their work from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, May 22, at the historic Lon Chaney Theatre, 221 E Kiowa St  For more information, call 502-7057 or check out the Web site of the local  Independent Film Society when you CLICK HERE.

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Eat at Wendy’s May 21 and Benefit Pikes Peak Library System

May 19, 2013

Wendy's logoIf you have a hankering for a Wendy’s burger or other menu item, head there on Tuesday,  May 21. From 5 to 8 p.m. that day,  Depending on the store, at least 10 percent of sales during that time on that day will go to the Pikes Peak Library District, to support their services and programs. You can “give to charity” without it costing you anything! If you donate an extra dollar, you will get to spin the Wendy’s Wheel to win a prize — and all those proceeds go to the library, too.  The event is happening ONLY at the Montebello and Academy store.

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Hillside Gardens Presents Free Summer Concert Series

May 19, 2013

music and flowersEnjoy some great music among the flowers when Hillside Gardens once again presents its FREE Summer Concert Series, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays at 1006 S. Institute St. Meanwhile, here’s the line-up for the season: May 22: Out of Nowhere; May 29: George Sisneros; June 5: John Wise and Tribe; June 12: Benjamin Pratt; June 19: John Stone; June 26: Burn the Maps; July 3: Redraw the Farm; July 10: Joe Uveges; July 17: Mistura Bela 3; July 24: 21/3; July 31: Skean Dubh; Aug. 7: Chuck Pyle;  Aug. 14: Mango fan Django; Aug. 21: The Hollands; Aug. 28: Robert Beard; Sept. 4: Edith Makes a Paper Chain;  Sept. 11: Mitguards; Sept. 18: Old Friends and Memories; and Sept. 25: Big Jim Adam, Bill Snyder and Jon Stilwagen. For more information, or to confirm a program, call 520-9463 or visit www.hillsidegardens.net.

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Little Clinics Provide Low-Cost Sports and Camp Physicals

May 19, 2013

little clinicYou’ve seen The Little Clinics in some King Soopers stores around town. Well, did you know they do sports and camp physicals for just $39? If you don’t have insurance, or your co-pay is high, this is a deal. The price is good for patients ages 25 and younger. The clinics are staffed with physician’s assistants and Certified Nurse Practitioners and the exam includes filling out your participation form, plus information on sports injuries, nutrition and hydration for summer activities.  For details, go to www.thelittleclinic.com.

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Enjoy Extended Hours on Free Days at the Fine Arts Center

May 19, 2013

See fine art for FREE   — on FREE days , the third Tuesday of every month, at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center.  Not only is admission FREE during the new extended hours of 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, but anyone who attends can get a free guided tour of the gorgeous facility at 10 and 11 a.m. or at 1 and 6 p.m. There’ll be prize giveaways (value up to $50) – maybe for an art class at Bemis School of Art, theater tickets or museum passes. Any way you look at it, you’ll be back. Click here for more events at the Fine Arts Center.

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Take a Guided Hke in Paint Mines Park on June 1

May 18, 2013

paint minesJoin an El Paso County Parks naturalist on a hike to experience the wonders of Paint Mines Interpretive Park from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 1. Archeological studies indicate that humans have inhabited the Paint Mines area for 9,000 years. The Paint Mines were named for their colorful clays that were used by American Indians to make paint. Participants will develop an understanding of the physical and historical features of the Paint Mines. Environmental, climatic, and resource characteristics will also be addressed. Participants must be at least 12 years old and 12 – 16 year olds must be supervised by an adult. Cost is $5 per person. Reservations required by calling 520-7880. Limited to 20 participants. Participants are encouraged to bring a hat, sun screen and water and must be able to walk in challenging terrain. The Paint Mines Interpretive Park is at 29950 Paint Mines Road, Calhan. Meet in the main parking lot before 9 a.m.  Or you can go hike for FREE any time — but you won’t have a guide.

 

 

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Writing a Resume? Help Is Here for Young Adults

May 18, 2013

resumeGraduates, have you struggled to put together a solid résumé when your work history is spotty or even nonexistent? As a young person, at the beginning of your career, help is available for you to develop an impressive résumé that highlights your strengths by incorporating your current activities into marketable job skills. Attend one of these FREE programs for ages 14 – 21, and Pikes Peak Workforce Center will teach you the words to use on your résumé that give it POWER, while being aware of what you should and shouldn’t include. The application is the first step in your job search. Companies are using job applications more than ever to weed out candidates. A great application is key to getting call backs for job interviews. Sessions are: Tue., May 21 from 4 – 5:30 p.m. at Briargate Library; and Thu., May 23 from 3:30 – 5 p.m. at East Library.

 

 

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Get $5 in Bonus Bucks When You Buy a Macaroni Grill Gift Card

May 17, 2013

macaroni grill logoRomano’s Macaroni Grill is giving customers $5 Bonus Bucks with the purchase of a $25 gift card. The offer is available in-store and online. The Bonus Bucks are valid from June 17 through July 23, so you have more than a month to redeem it. The “bucks” can be used toward food, non-alcoholic beverages and retail merchandise. Remember, gift cards don’t necessarily have to be gifts. If you frequent the Italian restaurant often, why not buy a few gift cards now and wait until June 17 to dine out? You just turned your $25 gift card into $30. The offer expires June 16. For locations, click here.

 

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Grow Your Own Vegetables for Freshest Food, Big Savings

May 17, 2013

gardener cartoonWant to grow your own vegetables?  Well, it saves money — buying produce at the market costs eight times more than growing your own. There are many other good reasons why you may want to grow some of your own produce in a vegetable garden.  You will definitely enjoy better tasting food. Many people find that their cooking habits change; they prepare simpler and less expensive recipes that are also healthier. Some families make tending the vegetable garden a group activity to help teach children about homegrown food. For tips and cautions about starting your own garden, visit our sister site, Living on the Cheap.

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Pikes Peak Writers Tickle Your ‘Write Brain’ at Library Session

May 17, 2013

page lambertPikes Peak Writers will host another “Write Brain” session from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, in the Carnegie Room of Penrose Library, 20 N. Cascade Ave. The topic is: “Manifestation of Yearning: The Flesh & Blood Factor of Good Storytelling.” The speaker will be Page Lambert, author, editor and creative coach. It’s FREE. Lambert is the recipient of numerous writing awards. Her books include the best-selling memoir, “In Search of Kinship,” and Mountains & Plains Best Novel finalistShifting Stars. Her essays, stories and poems appear in dozens of anthologies. Page has presented over 200 seminars and keynotes. NOTE: Parking is FREE at meters after 6 p.m. If you plan to attend, you need to  RSVP to rsvp@pikespeakwriters.com.

 

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Buy $30 in Gift Cards, Get a Free Combo Meal at Pei Wei

May 16, 2013

pei wei mealWith so many gift-giving events (graduations, weddings, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day) coming up, we always enjoy a good gift-with-purchase promo. Through May 26, you can earn a FREE combo meal from Pei Wei Asian Diner with the purchase of $30 or more in gift cards — just save your receipt. When you’re ready to eat, just bring back that same receipt to a participating location for redemption. Limit one offer per receipt. (Of course, you must relinquish your receipt upon redemption.) The promo is only available in-store, not online. If you frequent Pei Wei Asian Diner often, pre-pay for meals for yourself and/or family.

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Money Museum Offers Free Admission on Third Saturdays

May 16, 2013

If you haven’t visited one of Colorado Springs’ unique museums, the Money Museum  of the National Numismatic Association, there’s no better time than on Saturday, May 18, when they’re offering FREE admission. Doors of the museum, 818 N. Cascade Ave., open at 10 a.m. that day. Explore the world of money for FREE on the third Saturday of each month. See rare and unusual coins. Check out the beautiful Bass Gallery and see how U.S. coinage has changed over the decades. Walk through the Civil War exhibit and learn how money played a large role in the battle between the states.

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Pikes Peak on the Cheap is your guide to free and inexpensive things to do in Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region. We’ll find deals, bargains, two-fers and other ways for you to dine, shop, stay or have fun in our area.

Your guide is Linda DuVal, a former writer, reporter and editor who worked at The Gazette for 32 years and who has lived in, and written about, Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region for most of her life.

You can reach us at info@pikespeakonthecheap.com