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Easter Events in Colorado Springs 2012

Elizabeth Alexander — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 08:52:00 GMT

Colorado Springs Easter Events are taking place throughout the weekend. Here are a list of community Easter Events for Saturday and Sunday where you and the kids can enjoy photos with the Easter Bunny, Easter Brunch and Easter Egg Hunts.

Parents should help make this a fun and safe event for the children. Old Colorado City has canceled its annual Easter Egg Hunt do to aggressive parents. This should be a time to show kids respect and a time for sharing. Enjoy this years events and remember the main reason we celebrate Easter.

We are constantly updating the list so check back often.

Colorado Springs Easter Events

Free Pancake Day at IHOP in Colorado Springs

Elizabeth Alexander — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 16:26:00 GMT

IHOP is celebrating its seventh annual National Pancake Day on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 by giving a free short stack of Buttermilk pancakes to every customer that drops in. In return guests are asked to consider leaving a donation to Children's Miracle Network Hospital or local charity. Get your free stack of pancakes from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. IHOP's goal is to raise 2.7 million in support of Children's Miracle network Hospitals.

IHOP Locations:

IHOP 2290 Southgate Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80906

IHOP 5479 Stetson Hills Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80917

IHOP 8065 N Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80920

Great Fruitcake Toss in Manitou Springs

Elizabeth Alexander — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 23:27:00 GMT

The Great Fruitcake Toss is on January 14, 2012 in Mantiou Springs from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. The Great Fruitcake Toss will be held at the Manitou Springs High School Track at 401 El Monte Place in Manitou Springs. Compete in the Hand Toss, Kid's Toss, Launch, Pneumatic Gun or Canon. Team Catch or Accuracy division. The cost of competing is bring a non-perishable food item to be donated to the Westside Cares food bank. A limited quantity of fruitcakes are avaialbe to rent, however you are encouraged to bring your own fruitcake. 2012 Great Fruitcake Toss t-shirts will be availabe for sale at the event. Snacks and beverages provided by the MS Kiwanis Club. A complete list of rules are posted on the Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce website under Event Applications.

The Great Fruitcake Toss Rules 2012

Christmas Tree Recycling

Elizabeth Alexander — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 14:12:00 GMT

This is the last weekend to recycle your Christmas trees Jan. 7 & 8 with the City of Colorado Springs Parks and Recreation Program. Each year the City of Colorado Springs Parks and Recreation Department is happy to support our community’s local Christmas tree recycling program. For $5 (your donation supports community youth programs) residents can drop off their de-decorated trees. The trees are ground into mulch, which is then made available on-site for reuse by the general community. Choose from one of seven sites between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Click here for maps, extended hours and mulch pick-up information.

Date: January 7 - 8, 2012

Time: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Locations: Tree Cycle Drop Off Locations

Free Safe And Sober Ride Home on New Year's Eve

Elizabeth Alexander — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 08:51:00 GMT

McDivitt Law Firm is offering its Safe and Sober Free Cab Ride Home program on New Year's Eve Saturday, December 31, 2011 from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. in Colorado Springs. Rides are meant for adults to get a safe ride home who have been drinking or who don't have a safe way home. Rides are provided home and not to other drinking locations. For a free ride home within Colorado Springs city limits Call Yellow Cab at (719) 777-7777 and tell them the ride is on McDivitt Law Firm!

Due to the high number of ride requests on New Year's eve, rides cannot be guaranteed for everone who calls but they will try to accommodate all requests. Riders are reminded to tip their drivers accordingly.

The legal professionals at McDivitt Law Firm work with clients who have lost loved ones in alcohol related crashes. To help fight against drunk driving, McDivitt Law Firm encourages everyone to make responsible choices by not drinking and driving. Have a Safe and Happy New Year!

Many Lights of Christmas

Elizabeth Alexander — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:04:00 GMT

Many Lights Of Christmas is put on each December by the First Church of the Nazarence in Colorado Springs with Drive through Christmas Light Display. See Santa's Workshop, Santa and Sleigh, Live Animals, Gingerbread House, Toy Shop, Shepards, Nativity and Over a half million lights. The Many Lights of Christmas, Electric Safari at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo and light display at the Broadmoor are some of the best Christmas and Holiday light dispalys in Colorado Springs. Our Colorado Springs neigbhorhoods are also filled with colorful displays throughout the city. Here are some of the best displays around. The families on East Caramillo Street went all out and decorated their homes, trees and streetlights. On 1017 E. Dale Street there is a display of the nativity scene, ferris wheel, ice skating bears and penguins.

Enjoy the holiday season with some of the best Colorado Springs Holiday Light Tours and annual Colorado Springs Christmas events.

Happy Holidays from COhomepages.com

Colorado Springs Festival of Lights

Elizabeth Alexander — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 18:22:00 GMT

The Colorado Springs Festival of Lights Parade is on December 3, 2011 at 5:50 pm. The Festival of Lights Parade has chosen the Empty Stocking Fund as its charity this year. Click on the Empty Stocking link to make a donation online or bring a dollar to the parade and give it to the collection elves. The Colorado Springs Festival of Lights Parade includes floats, bands, elves and more. The annual Festival of Lights Parade is held in downtown Colorado Springs and starts at the corner of Tejon and St Vrain Streen and proceeds south onTejon to Vermijo Avenue. This years Fesitival of Lights Theme is "Through the Eyes of a Child."

Get to the parade early to find good parking. Tejon street will be closed and cars will be towed to make room for the parade so be sure to park in one of the Downtown parking areas or side streets. It gets cold at night (Brrrr....) so bring warm clothing, blankets a chair and something warm to drink. Downtown restaurants are open. Help support local businesses and eat downtown for dinner before the parade starts.

Happy Holidays,

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Veterans Day Free Events Colorado Springs 2011

Elizabeth Alexander — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 09:47:00 GMT

Throughout Colorado Springs and the United States our Military men and women are honored each year on November 11 on Veterans Day. Many restaurants, businesses and National Parks offer discounts and free meals.

Applebee's Military Appreciation Day. Applebee's will have a free meal for all veterans and active duty military members at participating Applebee location on November 11. More info here...

Arby's Free Classic Roast Beef Sandwich for Veterans. Must have a valid military ID. Not valid at all locations.

BJs Restaurants. Complimentary lunch entree or one topping mini pizza on Veterans Day at 5150 N. Nevada Ave.

Champs All American Burger for our All American heros on Friday, November 11th. More info

Chilis Veterans Eat Free on Veterans Day, Friday, Nov 11th from 11 am to 5 pm. More info...

Famous Dave's FREE Two Mead Salute (Dine in only) choose two different meats served with corn breat muffin, corn onthe cob and your choice of side on Veterans Day. More info..

Golden Corral Military Appreciation Day. Golden Corral will have a free meal for veterans on November 14th, 2011. More info here...

Olive Garden. Free entree on Veterans Day. More info...

Outback Steakhouse Military Appreciation Day. Outback Steakhouse will be offering free Bloomin' Onion and bevarage at all locations on November 11th. More info here...

Texas Roadhouse. Veterans Day Lund Menu 11am -2pm elect one Free Entree, selected items. More info...

TGIF. November 11 - November 14th Buy One Entree, Get One Free on Beterans Day Weekend More info...

National Parks will have free admission to America's national parks for veterans and the public. More info here.

>> See all Veterans Day Events on Colorado Springs and El Paso County

Halloween Costume Carnival on Friday

Elizabeth Alexander — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:36:00 GMT

The City of Colorado Springs will be holding a Halloween Costume Carnival from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Starsmore Discover Center.

The event is free and there will be contests, prizes and a Not Too Scary Haunted Trail and Pinata Bash!

Date: Friday, October 28, 2011

Time: 4:00 - 8:00 pm

Location: Starsmore Discovery Center, 2120 S. Cheyenne Canon Road.

New Home for the El Paso County Centennial Hall Motor Vehicle and Recording Departments

Elizabeth Alexander — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 10:35:00 GMT

COLORADO SPRINGS

The El Paso County Clerk & Recorder has moved its Centennial Hall Motor Vehicle and Recording Departments to a new location. The Colorado Springs Department of Motor Vehicle Department is now located on the lower level of the County’s new Citizens Service Center. The Colorado Springs new DMV office is located at 1675 W. Garden of the Gods Road. The Clerk & Recorder office is still maintaining a small branch location inside the Centennial Hall downtown office.

This move includes the Recording Department’s Public Search and Copy area. To view archived recorded documents or to purchase copies of older documents, you will now have to come to Citizen Service Center. "The biggest change will be for our recording customers that are looking to use the Public Document Search Area. That area is now located at Citizens Service Center it is no longer available at Centennial Hall branch location," said Clerk & Recorder Wayne Williams. "As we prepared to locate our main office to Citizens Service Center we worked out a compromise to maintain a small office downtown to continue to service that community," said Clerk & Recorder Wayne Williams.

The new office is smaller in size and has fewer counters than the previous office but you can still can access many of our services at this location. The new branch offers Election and Recording services in addition to the Motor Vehicle and Driver’s License Renewal services.

The El Paso Country Clerk’s services include Motor Vehicle Titles, License Plate Renewal, Driver’s License Renewal, Voter Registration, Document Recording, and Marriage Licenses.

The Clerk & Recorder’s current offices are:

Centennial Hall (Downtown) 200 S. Cascade Ave (Cascade and Vermijo)
Union Town Center (North) 8830 Union Blvd (Union and Research)
Powers (East) 5650 Industrial Pl. (Airport and Powers)
Citizens Service Center (West) (Currently, only Elections Department Services) 1675 W. Garden of the Gods Rd.

For more information about the Colorado Springs, El Paso County Motor Vehicle and Recording Departments contact Alissa Vander Veen at 719-351-9626 or AlissaVanderVeen@elpasoco.com

Open House in Woodmen Hills on Saturday

Elizabeth Alexander — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 08:02:00 GMT

Woodmen Hills, Peyton - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 7895 Midnight Rd on October 8 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Beautiful spacious home with soaring two story entry, living room, dining room and family room. Large eat-in country kitchen with walk-out acces to a large patio. This home has it all. Huge 2/3 acre corner lot, fully fenced with lots of trees!

http://www.coloradohometoday.com/listing/mlsid/198/propertyid/425723/syndicated/1/cgltguid/A97B683C-8EAD-4912-B136-F250F84F91AC/?ts=crg

Listing Courtesy of Elizabeth Alexander, ERA Herman Group Real Estate

Open House in Cheyenne Hills

Elizabeth Alexander — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 13:24:00 GMT

We invite everyone to visit our open house today at 3288 Breckenridge Dr from 10:00 am to 11:00 am.
This home has been remodeled and is move in ready. Home has wood floors, new cherry cabinets in kitchen, central air and manicured front yard.

Stop in and take a look!

View Property Details

Courtesy of Liz Alexander, ERA Herman Group Real Estate

Colorado State Fair in Pueblo Starts Today

Elizabeth Alexander — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 20:35:00 GMT

Looking for some fun! Start at the Colorado State Fair where you will find carnival rides, horse shows, concerts and agriculture events. The fair runs from August 26th to September 5th with entertainment for the whole family. Upcoming concerts include the Beach Boys, Selena Gomez, Los Lobos and Martina McBride. To see this years events go to http://www.coloradostatefair.com/

USA Pro Cycling Challenge starts Today

Elizabeth Alexander — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:12:00 GMT

The USA Pro Cycling Challenge will be taking place today on Monday August 22nd. The race begins at the Garden of the Gods with riders released at one minute intervals starting at 1:15 p.m., they descend out of Garden of the Gods at an incredibly fast pace, reaching speeds up to 50 miles per hour or more. This is a great crowd stage, because the riding will be very fast, with many dramatic turns on the downhill for viewing, and one viewing spot will allow you opportunity to see each individual rider and their personal strategy for negotiating fast turns and high speeds. This stage will also bring out the best of the best technology – teams will be breaking out their ultimate speed vehicles in their quest to wear the yellow jersey during the first road stage. The Prologue takes the cyclists 5.5 miles out of Garden of the Gods, through Old Town Colorado Springs and into downtown for the finish.

The race will be nationally televised and will begin at Noon and going through 4:00 pm. Colorado Street will be closed to thru traffic.

Below is a link for information on this race.
http://www.usaprocyclingchallenge.com/

Colorado Springs Best U.S City for Housing Values

Elizabeth Alexander — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 09:43:00 GMT

Colorado Springs was picked as one of Kiplinger's best Cities for 2011 with vibrant economies, reasonable living costs and great amenties.

The average home sale price in Colorado Springs is under $230,000 and monthly rent on a two bedroom apartment is less than $800. Utility costs are about $222 per month for electricity, water, gas and trash collection. Plus spectacular views of the Rocky Mountains.

Read about the top ten best value cities in the U.S for 2011

Learn more about Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs Top Ten Things To Do

Elizabeth Alexander — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 12:13:00 GMT

Looking for something to do this week in Colorado Springs. Here are a few events that are coming up.

1. Colorado Springs Parade of Homes

2. Shakesphere at Rock Ledge Ranch

3. Fountain Creek Nature Center - Storytelling Hike & Camp Fire

4. Photography Lesson at Garden of the Gods

5. Venetucci Farm Stand

6. Bear Creek Nature Center Geocaching

7. Burro Birthdya Bash and Blue Grass Festival

8. Canvases in the Canon Arts Festival

9. Bat Walk at Garden of the Gods

10. Stargazing at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

View event information at SpringsEvents.net

Colorado Starts Ticketing Booster Seat Violators on August 1

Elizabeth Alexander — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 22:02:00 GMT

Colorado Springs, CO

The one-year education period for booster seat violations will expire in Colorado on August 1, 2011. The new law, enacted on August 1, 2010, requires all children under age 8 to use a child safety seat when traveling in a motor vehicle. Children ages 6- to 7 are now required to use booster seats. Previously, the law required only 4 and 5-year-olds to be in booster seats.The minimum fine per violation is $82 for each child that is not restrained.

Children ages 4–7 who use booster seats are 45% less likely to be injured in a crash compared with children who are restrained only by seat belts. In Colorado, from 2004–2008, 28 children ages 4–7 were killed in traffic crashes. Twenty of them were improperly restrained, totally unrestrained or using only the vehicle seat belt (which does not provide adequate protection).

For more information visit CDOT.

Parade of Homes 2011

Elizabeth Alexander — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 10:17:00 GMT

The Housing & Building Association of Colorado Springs has 25 home builders from the Colorado Springs area that will have homes in the 2011 Parade of Homes.

Each builder will design and construct at least one Parade home highlighting the latest in construction, design and energy efficient technologies. Main sites will be located at Gold Hill Mesa, Cordera and Flying Horse.

All 33 homes will be open every day from August 5 through August 21 from 10:00 am. to 6:00 pm. Tickets will be on sale at all local Safeway Stores on July 18, 2011. Admission is $10.00 for Adults 18 to 64 and $5.00 for 65 and over. You will receive a map with your ticket. One ticket will allow visitors to tour the Parade of Homes at their leisure during these 17 days.

The Parade of Homes offers variety in price and location. A total of 20 homes are priced below $450,000 and, 13 homes are priced over $450,000 with two of those priced over $1,000,000.

Free Guidebooks are available at any Parade Home. The Guidebook includes a list homes by builder and or location. The website will have the Map and Guidebook as well as a list of the Parade Builders with their contact information.

Blues Under the Bridge on Colorado Avenue

Elizabeth Alexander — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 12:49:00 GMT

Gates open at noon

1-1:30pm-Home Field Advantage-BAM (Broadmoor Academy of Music)

1:45-2:15pm-Gospel Choir of America-Colorado Springs Chapter
2:30-3:45pm-Voodoo Blues Diner-Conservatory (CS Conservatory)
4-5:15pm-Edent Brent
5:30-6:45pm-Big Sandy & His Fly Rite Boys
7:15-8:30pm-Otis Taylor
9-10:30pm-Holmes Brothers
KRCC Members $20
General Public $28
Day of show everyone $35 (available at West Gate)
For more info go to http://bluesunderthebridge.com/
or Call (719) 473-4801

Free Admission to 2011 U.S. Women's Open at the Broadmoor

Elizabeth Alexander — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 12:05:00 GMT

Get free admission to the US Women's Open at the Broadmoor on Monday, July 11, 2011.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

6:30 a.m.	Shuttles Begin
7:00 a.m.	Gates Open
8:00 a.m.	Final Round Resumes
TBD	Trophy Presentation (18 Green)

SPECTATOR INFORMATION

Admission: Free admission for all spectators

Parking: Free parking and shuttles available at World Arena ONLY (map)

CURRENT LEADERBOARD

50% OFF Merchandise: The main Merchandise Pavilion will be open on Monday. All items will be sold at 50% OFF.

Prohibited Items: Please remember that cameras are not allowed (prohibited items)

Free US Women's Open Day Information

Free Slurpee Day Today at 7-Eleven

Elizabeth Alexander — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 11:55:00 GMT

7-Eleven is celebrating it’s 84th Birthday and is giving away free Slurpee’s as a way of thanking its customers. Get a free 7.11 ounce Slurpee today at 7-Eleven from 12:00 am until 12:00 am on Monday, July 11th.

Click here to find a location near you.

July 4th Fireworks at Falcon Stadium

Elizabeth Alexander — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 17:02:00 GMT

The City of Colorado Springs and the United States Air Force Academy are celebrating Independence Day at Falcon Stadium on Monday, July 4th. The Colorado Springs Philharmonic will be performing for the city's 4th of July celebration. There will also be games, music and fireworks on July 4 at the Academy. The event is open to the general public and will be held at Falcon Stadium with free admission.

Schedule of Events:

Gates open at 4 p.m.
Austin Healey Car Show, which will run 4-8 p.m.
Colorado Springs Philharmonic at 7 p.m.
Air Force Academy Band at 8 p.m.
Fireworks show will begin at 9:30 p.m.

A number of food and beverage vendors will be on site.
Tailgating will be authorized. The following items are prohibited inside the stadium stands, including coolers, barbecue grills, pets other than working service dogs, backpacks and fireworks.
Also, the following items are prohibited on the Academy grounds: fireworks, firearms and other weapons.

More July 4th Events

Free Concert at Studio Bee

Elizabeth Alexander — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 15:08:00 GMT

Free conert tonight at Studio Bee at 6pm with four groups performing. Thanks to a collaboration with KRCC, COPPeR, the Gazette, the Independent, Downtown Partnerships, Pikes Peak Library District and the Pikes Peak Center and KCME, the Showcase at Studio Bee will feature some of the best in local musical talent performing original music.

6:00 PM: MoonHoney
6:45 PM: CS Chorale-Chamber Singers
7:30 PM: Moli
8:15 PM: Rvzoo/Sugar Spun Elephant Band

Date: June 16, 2011
Time: 6:00 pm

See Event Calendar for Details

Spring Spree is Coming!

Elizabeth Alexander — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 15:37:00 GMT

Springs Spree is an annual outdoor event and one of Colorado Springs longest running celebrations with over 70,000 in attendance. Spring Spree is a two day celebration occurring each year in the month of June. This year Colorado Springs celebrates its 34th Annual Springs Spree on June 18th from 9am to 7 pm and June 19^th from 9 am to 5 pm. There will be 3 stages of live entertainment, gravity Play Kid’s Zone, Hamster Ball Rides, Universal Kempo Karate Demonstrations, Father’s Day Custom Cruiser Car Show, Colorado Disc Dots, Native American Dancing, Street Entertainers and hundreds of Arts & Crafts vendors and Food Vendors with to meet everyone’s taste ... Read more

ERA Herman Group Real Estate Relocation is nominated for the SIRVA Relocation Award

Elizabeth Alexander — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 13:51:00 GMT

ERA Herman Group Relocation was nominated for the SIRVA Relocation Preferred Broker of the Year Award which is based on quality of service and other various performance metrics. The top 10 brokers throughout the United Sates are nominated for this award and the award is presented to the winner at this year’s 2011 ERA Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada on May 18, 2011.

“ERA Herman Group Relocation’s achievement is truly noteworthy," said Roger Herman, CEO. "Our Relocation Department and Relocation agents continue to meet the challenges of today's real estate market and this nomination proves we have the experience and knowledge required to serve transferees, their families, employers and third-party relocation companies nationwide. We are committed to the service often required for incoming and out going transferred employees and are focused on the details which can go well beyond the normal, local real estate transaction”.

About ERA Herman Group Real Estate
The Herman Group is a growing national brand specializing in residential real estate sales, REO property listings and is a proud affiliate of ERA Real Estate. In business since 2004, The Herman Group encompasses many aspects of the real estate industry including residential and commercial real estate, mortgage, title, relocation, short sales and REO properties. With aggressive growth history and future expansion goals, THG has proven to be a major player in the ever-changing real estate industry. Fueled by an energetic and visionary founder with progressive and capable leadership, THG is poised to increase its market share in each and every market in which it has entered.

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