Earn Rewards for Expressing Your Opinion with Take a Survey

February 20, 2012

We’ve got ‘em. You’ve got ‘em. We’re talking about opinions, of course! Want to earn some cool rewards for just telling someone what you think? You can. Sign up with Take a Survey and all you have to do is fill out surveys to earn gift cards for major brands. They want your opinion on such things as: never-before-seen movie trailers; new tools and solutions for IT professionals; the latest fashion trends; new video games; health topics; business issues, large and small; and much, much more. Want to know more? Go ONLINE and check out the details for yourself.

H&R Block Lets You File Federal Tax Return Online for Free

February 20, 2012

Still need to file your tax return? If it’s a simple one,  an offer from H&R Block allows you to complete your federal tax return using their online product for FREE.  (Though there is a fee for state returns.) To find dout more about this offer, go ONLINE and check it out. What have you got to lose? This offer is good — no kidding — through January of 2013.

Win Free Tix to Advance Screening of Dr. Seuss’ ‘The Lorax’ on Feb. 25

February 20, 2012

There will be a special advance screening of Dr. Seuss’ “The Lorax” at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 at the Cinemark Theater at Carefree Circle and Powers Boulevard.  The creators of “Despicable Me” have tapped the imagination of Dr. Seuss to bring to the big screen, in 3D-CG, an adaptation of the classic tale of a forest guardian who shares the enduring power of hope. The animated adventure follows the journey of a 12-year-old as he searches for a real Truffula Tree, the one thing that will enable him to win the affection of the girl of his dreams. To get it he must find the story of the Lorax, the acerbic yet charming character who fights to protect his world. For  your chance to win FREE tickets,  Text the word TREE and your ZIP CODE to 43549 for your chance to win a family four-pack of passes to the special advance screening! (Example Text: TREE 80907.)  Entry deadline is Thursday, Feb. 23. Winners will be drawn at random and notified by Friday, Feb. 24 by 5 p.m. One entry per phone. Seating is not guaranteed and is on a first-come first-served basis, so if you win tickets, it’s still a good idea to arrive early. Theaters are typically over-booked to ensure a full house and you don’t want to miss out! The movie opens in theaters on March 4.

Coyotes, Hummers Star in Preschool Programs at the Garden

February 20, 2012

If you’re looking for a FREE and fun activity for your preschooler, look no farther than the city’s landmark park, Garden of the Gods.  Upcoming programs, held at 10 a.m. in the Red Rocks Room of the Visitors’ Center on Fridays, include: Feb. 24, a look at the coyote, with a story time followed by arts and crafts. On Friday, March 2,  the topic will be hummingbirds, also with  a story time followed by arts and crafts.  Even though it’s free, space is limited, so call for reservations at 219-0108.

ID Birds of Prey at Cheyenne Mt. State Park — Take the Kids

February 20, 2012

“Identifying Birds of Prey” will be a program offered on selected Sunday afternoons this winter at Cheyenne Mountain State Park.  Owls will be studied on Feb. 26,  1 p.m. – 2 p.m.;  Eagles and Others are the topic on March 4, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.; Buteos (medium sized, wide ranging raptors) get attention on March 11, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.; and Falcons and Accipters (birds of prey) are examined March 18, 12:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.  Photographer and expert birder Debbie Barnes will share her photos and birding skills to help improve your ability to identify soaring and perching birds of prey. Learn to use “field marks” and behaviors to distinguish between the many species of raptors that live in and around the Pikes Peak Region. Recommended for adults and children 12 years and older. This free program will be conducted at the park visitor center and no parks pass is required. Programs are FREE, but every vehicle entering the park pays a $7 per car fee, unless you have an annual parks pass. Daily passes may also be purchased at the self-serve station next to the entrance booth. Check or exact change required. To make program reservations or for more information, call 576-2016.

Pick Up Back Issues of Magazines for Only a Dime at Library

February 20, 2012

Looking for back issues of your favorite magazines? East Library only has room for a few years’ worth of each title in its circulating collection, so older issues are pulled and sold on the fourth Thursday of every month outside of the Friends Bookstore at East Library. The next sale takes place on Feb. 23. The price is only 10 cents per issue (or 11 magazines for a dollar). Whatever doesn’t sell is recycled the following day. Proceeds go to the Friends of the Pikes Peak Library District.

Kids, hear All About Abe Lincoln at Children’s History Hour at Museum

February 20, 2012

Stop by the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum on the last Saturday of each month for Children’s History Hour. Staff will read a children’s book, offer a family-friendly tour, and create fun crafts. Some events will feature additional activities and even special visitors. This month’s feature, at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, is “Abe Lincoln’s Hat,”  by Martha Brenner and a tour of the current exhibit, Abraham Lincoln: A Man of His Time, A Man for All Times exhibit. It’s all FREE, and a fun and educational family-friendly event.

La Zingara at Gleneagle Serving Up Two-for-One Dinners

February 19, 2012

Lovers of Italian food maybe want to try La Zingara Italian Restaurant at trhe Gleneagle Golf Course sometime before the end of March. The upscale Italian restaurant is offering buy-one-get-one-FREEentrees on Tuesdays-Thursdays during this time. Yes, the restaurant is open to the public. This offer is only good for dinner on those days (one deal per table). You must call for reservations at 304-3434for the offer to be valid. They serve classic Italian fare, including a variety of veal, chicken, pasta, seafood, steaks and Neapolitan-style pizza. They have a gluten-free menu, too!  (They also have a large selection of imported wine and beer.)  For a look at the full menu and options, go online to  www.lazingaraatgleneagle.com.

Get ‘Disney on Ice’ Discount Tix Through Our ‘Cheap’ Group

February 19, 2012

Join the celebration as 65 of Disney’s unforgettable characters from 18 beloved stories come to life in Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic with performances at the Colorado Springs World Arena April 5-8.  You’ll see Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Donald Duck, Jiminy Cricket, Pinocchio and many Disney princesses. Be thrilled by exciting moments from “Lion King,” “Mulan,” “Finding Nemo,” “The Incredibles” and “Toy Story.”  Show times are at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 5 and Friday, April 6, at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, April 7, and at 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 8. Subscribers to Pikes Peak on the Cheap get a discount on tickets and get to order theirs before they go on sale to the general public (on Feb. 27). So you get the best seats. You’ll save $4 on each ticket, plus the box office fees. Your PPOTC discounted ticket prices are: $13 – Lower and Upper Bowl – opening night only; $18- Lower Bowl and Upper Bowl rows A – J (reg. $22); and $12- Remaining rows of Upper Bowl (reg. $16). And NO box office fees! (So you save the $7 per ticket convenience fee that you’d spend if you bought the tickets from TicketsWest. That’s a total of $11 savings per ticket!)  Children ages 2 and older require a ticket. To get your discount tickets:  log on to www.worldarena.com/group_sales. User name: Pikes Peak and Password: Cheap (case sensitive). Or call Whitney Gonzalez at 477-2116 to purchase tickets over the phone. Discount is not available at the box office or through TicketsWest. NOTE: Deadline to purchase discounted tickets is March 30.

Broken Spoke Among Artists Performing at Studio Bee — Free

February 18, 2012

This month’s Showcase at Studio Bee features four local bands: The Broken Spoke, BJ Estares and Route 61 and 2 Hour Delay. This FREE concert at Studio Bee in the Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade Ave., presents local artists performing original music. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 23, and seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.   These concerts are made possible due to a collaboration between KRCC, COPPeR, the Gazette, the Independent, Independent Records, Bristol Brewing Company and the Pikes Peak Center.

Spend Time in Denver? Check Out Mile High on the Cheap

February 18, 2012

If you spend much time in Denver, you might want to check out Pikes Peak on the Cheap’s sister site, Mile High on the Cheap. It’s got deals, freebies and bargains galore! Learn about Denver-specific events, such as free days at local museums. Look for restaurant deals not available in Colorado Springs, shopping bargains at Denver stores, and other goodies, updated regularly by site managers Laura Daily and Claire Walter. To find, it click on the link on this page (under On the Cheap, in the right margin) or simply click HERE. We’re all part of the Living on the Cheap network.

Enjoy Extended Hours on Free Days at the Fine Arts Center

February 18, 2012

See fine art for FREE! And now, enjoy extended hours 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, Feb. 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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