The Pikes Peak Workforce Center will host the Hiring Abilities Career Fair, from 12-3:30 p.m., on Wednesday, Oct. 16, at the Southeast YMCA, 2190 Jet Wing Drive. PPWFC has partnered with the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, The Independence Center, Colorado Springs Utilities, Rocky Mountain ADA, Southeast YMCA, and the City of Colorado Springs to … [Read More...]
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Cheap Editor Shares Halloween Savings Tips
Living on the Cheap editor Laura kDaily recently wrote a story for the Washington Post about ways to save money on Halloween. You csn read all her tips here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/home/halloween-costs-can-be-scary-here-are-smart-and-creative-ways-to-save/2019/09/23/237640c4-dae6-11e9-ac63-3016711543fe_story.html … [Read More...]
City Kicks Off Tree Planting Challenge
As part of the City of Colorado Springs’ sesquicentennial celebration, the City Forestry division is partnering with City Council and Colorado Springs Utilities to present the COS 150: Tree Challenge. The challenge is a nod to the city’s founding in 1871 and the vision of tree-lined streets initiated by its founder William Jackson Palmer. The goal is to plant and track 18,071 trees by the end … [Read More...]
Experience Night at the Museum Tonight!
History comes to life for guests of all ages! Experience an evening of exploration and discovery in the beautiful 1903 El Paso County Courthouse TONIGHT, Oct. 12.. It's FREE. Interact with historic figures from Colorado Springs’ past, make unique crafts, and enjoy performances and activities that celebrate the spirit of the fall season. There will be music by the First Congregational Church … [Read More...]
Starsmore Opens New Exhibit, Trail
The City of Colorado Springs’ Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services department will open the Starsmore Nature Trail as well as a new geology exhibit “Mountains of Time” in the Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center with a ceremonial ribbon cutting at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12. The ribbon cutting will be followed by a nature hike and tour of the new exhibit. The new accessible recreational … [Read More...]
Make Your Own ‘Convenience’ Foods Cheaper
They’re called convenience foods for a reason. But take a little time to make these items and enjoy the convenience of ready-to-eat foods with a cheaper price tag — and, sometimes, a healthier result. Some prepackaged foods (such as frozen pizzas) can be expensive, available seasonally (Girl Scout cookies), or perhaps filled with artificial ingredients (fruit rolls). Now you can enjoy all of these … [Read More...]
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Ask These Restaurants for Senior Discounts
Here are some awesome senior discounts at popular restaurants: Applebees: 10% discount Burger King: 10% discount and discounts on drink items Chick-fil-A: 20% off during breakfast hours and 10% off during lunch/dinner hours Denny's: senior menu with discounted prices IHOP: senior menu as well as 10% off Sonic: 10% discount Golden Corral: discounted menu prices … [Read More...]
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Be a Part of Art Master Plan
To guide future public art activities and address its current and future art collection, the City has begun the process of creating its first public art master plan. One of the first steps in this process is collecting input from residents to better understand attitudes and aspirations for a public art program in Colorado Springs. An online survey is currently available for residents to provide … [Read More...]
Jimmy John’s Joins Value Menu Trend
Jimmy John’s, one of America’s fastest-growing sandwich franchises, has introduced the Little John—a skinny mini version of any of its seven Original sandwiches, including the Vito®, the Turkey Tom®, and the J.J.B.L.T.®—for just $3. The $3 Little John is an unrivaled value option and is made the same Freaky Fresh® way as all Jimmy John’s sandwiches, with all-natural* meats, hand-sliced … [Read More...]
County Holds Meeting on Property Tax Exemptions
El Paso County Assessor Steve Schleiker, Representative Terri Carver and Senator Bob Gardner invite senior citizens to attend an Open House on Saturday, October 12, to discuss the current Homestead Property Tax Exemption, and Medical Necessity Bill. This is an opportunity for citizens to learn more about the provisions of the tax exemption by asking questions and engaging with state and local … [Read More...]