Since everyone seems to e-mail or text birthday wishes, get-well hopes or congratulatory notes nowadays, hand-written greeting cards have become even more special and noteworthy for recipients. Hallmark Gold Crown wants to reinvigorate the trend of sending greeting cards with its new Just Because collection. The collection includes everything from thank-you to thinking-of-you cards. The […]
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Send Kids to Bed with Disney Friends
Like Pikes Peak on the Cheap? Tell Your Friends!
Do you like the deals and freebies we tell you about? Have you taken advantage of a bargain, coupon offer or other money-saving tip? Then tell everybody about us! That’s the only way we can keep on doing this. Tell your family and friends about us on your Facebook page or Twitter account. Tell them to […]
Have Coffee with a Commissioner
The Board of El Paso County Commissioners President Pro Tempore Mark Waller is holding regularly scheduled “Coffee With a Commissioner” meetings. This will provide citizens a chance to sit down with him and other County Commissioners in a small-group setting and discuss current topics that impact El Paso County. Waller will offer guests coffee and […]
Have Coffee with a Cop Soon
Join the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office, Colorado Springs Police Department and other local law enforcement agencies for Coffee With a Cop sometime soon. This is an opportunity for informal, friendly conversation, to answer your questions, offer tips and share information. Buy your own coffee and visit with local law enforcement folks one-on-one. For more […]
Bear-proof Your Home Now
The end of summer means the beginning of hyperphagia for bears, the time period in which their sole goal is to bulk up before hibernation. While bears already have a reputation for being hungry, this time of year sends their instinct to find food into overdrive! The Colorado Department of Parks and Wildlife has lots of good […]
Help with City’s Tree Survey
As part of the first urban tree canopy assessment in Colorado Springs, City Forestry is hoping to receive additional feedback from a public survey. The short online survey, which closes on Aug. 20, will help forestry better understand residents’ overall knowledge and concerns about the city’s urban forest and is an important part of the […]
Red Lobster Debuts Daily Specials
Red Lobster just introduced early dining specials — perfect for those who prefer their savings (and seafood) during the day. Even better, the offers are a permanent fixture on its menu, not for-a-limited-time. The daily deals are only valid Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m , so plan accordingly. (The only exception […]
Take Free Garden of the Gods Shuttle
Following a transportation study conducted earlier this year, the Garden of the Gods Foundation and the City of Colorado Springs’ Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department will offer a free public shuttle this summer. The optional shuttle will be offered for approximately 90 days between the end of May and beginning of September, which is […]
Free and Cheap Things to Do with Kids This Summer
Summers can be challenging for parents, grandparents and babysitters trying to keep youngsters entertained. And it can get expensive, if you only take advantage of the commercial venues available. Summer in Colorado also offers endless outdoor opportunities and many of them are FREE. Or at least not too expensive. The play’s the thing. Colorado Springs […]