Check out the Beginner’s Archery Class for Dads & Kids from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 15 at the archery range at Cheyenne Mountain State Park. In honor of Father’s Day, they are encouraging new archery shooters to bring dad along. Whether he’s already a pro or a newbie like the kids, it […]
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Workforce Center Offers Free Classes, Workshops
Looking for a job? The Pikes Peak Workforce Center (PPWFC) has lots of help for you,including monthly workshops. All workshops are held at the PPWFC main office at the Citizens Service Center, 1675 Garden of the Gods Road, unless otherwise noted. There is no charge to attend any of the workshops listed. Job seekers should register at www.ppwfc.org, click […]
Senior Center Offers Endless Options
Are you 55 or older? Do you want to challenge your brain by experiencing something new? Is the creative side of you ready to explore new worlds on a canvas? Are you looking for a fun social outlet? Have you wanted to participate in an exercise or dance class? Then the Colorado Springs Senior Center […]
Find Free or Cheap Fitness Classes
Gyms are awesome and yoga studios are calming, but they can be really expensive. Some gyms even charge another few dollars for classes on top of membership fees. Staying fit is a money saver, but it can cost a lot to keep it up. We’ve found some places to look in your town for FREE fitness classes. […]
Teachers Get Discount Deals from Gift Card Granny
Along with classroom supplies and other learning tools, like books, numerous teacher discounts are offered nationwide, ranging from laptops and Photoshop to museum entry and cell phone plans. Gift Card Granny has compiled a list of 80 top-notch discounts spanning nine categories, both online and off. The Gift Card Granny list provides information where a deal […]
Springs Senior Center Offers Wide Range of $1 Classes
The Colorado Springs Senior Center offers a wide variety of health classes for just $1 each. Many programs focus on preventive care and general well-being. You also can schedule a “nurse chat” with a professional or find help for Alzheimer’s prevention and care. Trying to figure out Medicare? Need help with your balance or posture? […]
Check Out Library 21c’s Maker Spaces for Creative Activities
Library 21c has two makerspaces available for public use at no cost, Make and Make II. In order to use any machine in either space, you must first take the Makerspace Safety Class and then contact them to make an appointment. Due to popularity and demand, they have a queue for appointments with staff for use of […]
Math-o-phobia Got You? Get Free Help at Local Libraries
If the very word “math” gives you shivers, if your child struggles with it in school, or if you need to brush up before the ACT, SAT, or GED tests, get some help. AfterMath is FREE math tutoring for students in K – 12 available at four PPLD libraries. Experienced math tutors can help you improve your […]
Get Your Yoga On at Bear Creek Nature Center
Check out the Vinyasa Yoga classes from 8 to 9 a.m. Wednesdays at Bear Creek Nature Center, 245 Bear Creek Road, Begins with centering and warm-up, moves into a standing flowing sequence to tone and strengthen followed by seated postures, and ends with deep relaxation. No experience necessary. It’s gentle enough for beginners with variations for those […]
ABCmouse Gives Little Ones a Jump on School
ABCmouse is an online kid’s learning site that features a full online curriculum for kids from Preschool through Kindergarten (ages 2-6). The Step-by-Step Learning Path presents the full ABCmouse.com curriculum in a carefully designed program of more than 450 lessons in six levels. As your child completes each lesson, he or she is guided to the next […]