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Area's best sledding spots
In anticipation of some REAL snow around here, we've got some info for you on the best sledding spots in town.
First of all, know that any city park is fair game. Even if a park isn’t posted for sledding, feel free to slide down any slippery slope.
Tops on the list for city park spots are Cottonwood Creek on the city’s northeast side, near Dublin Boulevard and Rangewood Drive just south of Woodmen Road, and… ContinueCreated by Carmen Boles Oct 22, 2009 at 9:25am. Last updated by Carmen Boles Oct. 22, 2009.
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Recently we wrote about the area's best sledding spots. With the recent snow, have you been sledding with the kids (or without)? What spots have you found that aren't on the list? Send us your photos…
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If you are up and out the door early on Thursday you may want to have breakfast with Colorado Springs School District 11 Superintendent, Dr. Nicholas Gledich. Gledich invites District parents to come share their thought, concerns and good news with him. The event, Donuts for Dads, Muffins for Mom, will ge… Continue Posted by Trudy Thomas on February 8, 2010 at 10:37am
Say "I love you" with a heart-shaped pizza
On Valentine's Day those on a budget can say "I love you" with a heart-shaped pizza. At least three local pizza chains are offering Valentine's Day specials.Louie's Pizza is offering a large heart-shaped cheese pizza with up to 3 toppings, a large t… Continue
Posted by Trudy Thomas on February 8, 2010 at 10:30am
How to say "I love you" for less
Personally, I think Valentine's Day is a highly overrated holiday. (So is New Year's Eve, for that matter.) The pressure (especially on guys) to find the perfect expression of feelings is artificially high as a result of an unending stream of jewelry and Hallmark commercials. Now, I like a good Hallmark production as much as the next gal, but let's be realistic. The current state of the economy is not helping us to achieve romantic milestones.
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At 2 p.m. tomorrow the Borders at Chapel Hills Mall, 1710 Briargate Blvd., #209, invites families to a Percy Jackson Movie Release party, "Percy Jackson & the Lightning Thief." Kids 7-14 will have the opportunity to participate in Olympic Games, a Demi-God Debate and Percy trivia.
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