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Here's a list of birthday party venues that I have complied. Please let me know if there are any others that should be on it or if there are any… Continue
Created by Trudy Thomas Mar 13, 2010 at 11:38am. Last updated by Trudy Thomas 1 day ago.
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WIN TICKETS! St. Patricks Day is next week. Get your green on and upload pics of you and your kids!!(See discussion).
Spring ForwardMarie Ballard, Pikes Peak Library District
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Summer Camp Memories 7 Replies
I remember being very nervous about 6th grade camp. It was a weekender, so we had to sleep in bunks and take showers together, cook together, hang out together. It was one thing to sit in class with…
Started by Trudy Thomas. Last reply by Ashley McGowan 9 hours ago.
Pikes Peak BMX This weekend! 1 Reply
Great turn out last saturday (3/5/2010) we had some new faces, that is great to see new interest in the sport of BMX thank you everyone that showed up and raced or just watched. This weekend appears…
Tagged: activities, Family, sport, child, racing
Started by pikes peak BMXER(Gerry Martinez). Last reply by Trudy Thomas Mar 10.
ARE YOU MARRIED WITH CHILDREN UNDER 18 YEARS OLD IN YOUR HOUSEHOLD? WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
Hi guys, if you're interested helping shape The Gazette so that it remains relevant to you, here's your opportunity, plus you get two tickets to Theatreworks! The Gazette is interested in learning a…
Started by Trudy Thomas Mar 9.
Cooking from your garden - share your recipes. Here's one of mine. 5 Replies
If you've ever tasted a garden fresh tomato, you'll wonder why you ever ate the store bought variety. Maybe you've grown zucchini, or peppers, or even culinary herbs. What favorite recipes have you d…
Started by Trudy Thomas. Last reply by Ashley McGowan 9 hours ago.
WIN TICKETS! Upload photos of you and kids sporting your green!
St. Patrick' Day is just around the corner. Upload photos of you and your loved ones wearing your St. Patrick's Day finery for a chance to win tickets!
Started by Trudy Thomas Mar 7.
SUMMER CAMP INFORMATION? ENTER HERE
Please post information on upcoming summer camps here. Thanks! -The Pikes Peak Justice and Peach Commission has an awesome 1 week Peace Camp where kids get to learn about peace with themselves, their…
Tagged: peak, pikes, information, camp, summer
Started by Carmen Boles Mar 5.
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Pikes Peak Urban Gardens offers kids summer gardening classes
It won't be long and the Colorado Springs landscape will change from brown to green. Pikes Peak Urban Gardens plans to help with this transformation by offering gardening classes for kids. Classes begin in May and continue through July. topics include garden art, basic gardening, an i… Continue
Posted by Trudy Thomas on March 12, 2010 at 4:12pm
St. Patrick's Day 5K Run starts at 10 a.m. tomorrow
The St. Patrick's Day 5K Run is set for 10 a.m. tomorrow at Acacia Park ( Tejon and Bijou Streets), downtown.Participants will run down Tejon Steet starting and ending at Acacia Park.
A Kid's Fun Run, for children 12-years-old and younger, starts at 11 a.m.
The entrance free for… Continue
Posted by Trudy Thomas on March 12, 2010 at 1:59pm
Venetucci Farm's kids gardening classes start April 13
Venetucci Farm's spring classes begin April 13. The 5-week classes meet from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The cost is $4 per student. To register, call David Rudin at 389-1251, x 112.In Saving Seeds, kids will lear… Continue
Posted by Trudy Thomas on March 12, 2010 at 1:00pm
Colorado Springs BirthNetwork monthly meeting
WHEN: WED 3/17/10 at 6:30pm
WHERE: Whole Foods cafe on Powers and Carefree, 3180 New Center Point, Colorado Springs, CO 80922
WHAT: This month ICAN co-leader Alexandra Orchard, CBE, PES, PBi will be discussing “Postpartum Depressi
… ContinuePosted by Candace McCollett on March 11, 2010 at 5:50pm
Spring Forward!
It's almost spring! Even though we might see some big, white, fluffy flakes falling from the sky, let's anticipate rain, flowers, baby animals, gardens, and sunshine. Here are some books to get you and your little one in the mood for spring. All of these books are available at the Pikes Peak Library. Check the catalog at ppld.org or call your local branch to check for availability.
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Posted by Marie Ballard on March 11, 2010 at 10:47am
A whole new life
So we have started our life as a family of three girls, 2 cats and a dog..It is interesting. My daughters are testing me in their own ways to see how much they can get away with. Everyday they come home with daddy letters to mail. Todaythey got daddy mail which was my husband reading storybooks and the book he read to them..thank you to the USO for such a gift that made my daughters night...I know you are all wondering how we are..I am just leery as to what I can and can not say on here..I am
… ContinuePosted by Tanya Rogers on March 10, 2010 at 8:49pm — 2 Comments
Cell Phones Cause Impaired Thinking - In Other People
As though clear thinking isn't hard enough for some of us, inconsiderate cell phone users make the process all but impossible. Not only that, they negate everything we ever taught our kids about respecting personal boundaries.
Here's an example. I was in the grocery store recently trying to decide between Progresso's Creamy Tomato and Savory Vegetable when I realized my mind had turned to fuzz. What should have been a five second interaction in the soup section was taking far t
… ContinuePosted by Patricia Harvey on March 10, 2010 at 4:42pm
Free Spring Break programs at Pikes Peak Library District
Spring Break is approaching fast. Here's some FREE activities at the Pikes Peak Library District!
March 22
Hands-on Art.
10-11 a.m., Meeting Room… Continue
Posted by Trudy Thomas on March 10, 2010 at 3:00pm
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