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Velvet Hills Show Chorus

The Velvet Hills Show Chorus is pleased to present a preview of our regional competition performance to our family and friends in Colorado Springs on April 18, 7p.m. Also performing a preview are Velvet Hills’ quartets, Arioso, Finale, Fling, nVision, Studio 4, and VLOC. This is a FREE performance at Stargazers Theatre ($5 donation suggested). Food and beverages will be avai

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Added by Stargazers Theatre on March 13, 2010 at 3:42pm — No Comments

Why Does It Hurt?

Do you ever get muscle pain out of the blue? That pain may not be as random as you think. In fact, pain is never random. It is an indication that something is wrong. A sudden pain is usually the last straw to a problem that’s been going on “below the radar” of your pain sensors. There is a direct relationship between the sudden pains you feel now and all the demands you’ve been placing on your body over the years. It’s easy for us to take our bodies for granted. We are usually unconscious of ho… Continue

Added by Carrie Schoomer on March 13, 2010 at 12:33pm — No Comments

Event Update

We still have seats available for our health topics talk this coming Tuesday at the East Library. If you would like to come, send me an email at: carrie@CarrieSchoomerMassage.com If you have any questions about the event, you may reach me at 719-231-3989. Continue

Added by Carrie Schoomer on March 13, 2010 at 12:31pm — No Comments

Santa's Secret

As a child did you ever wonder what Santa Claus was really like? I know I did. Every Christmas Eve, I would lie very still in the darkness and listen very carefully for the sound of hoof prints upon the roof. Of course, no matter how hard I tried to stay awake, I would always fall asleep before Santa arrived. During the entire Christmas vacation my brother and I would confront our mother with many, many questions. Where did Santa come from? When was his birthday? How old was he? How did he know… Continue

Added by Karen Marie Shiver on March 13, 2010 at 7:00am — 5 Comments

Miss Saigon Bistro Celebrates Grand Opening in Colorado Springs

Miss Saigon Bistro, an authentic Vietnamese restaurant located at 6620-B Delmonico drive in the Rockrimon area of Northwest Colorado Springs, is proud to announce their Grand Opening.

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Added by Seiko Tran on March 12, 2010 at 9:14pm — No Comments

Program helps military spouses join workforce

Joshua Gannaway, Employment Readiness Program assistant manager, helps As

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Soldiers volunteer to help youth wrestlers

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Pfc. Brad Bellas, Headquarters and Headquarters Com

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Added by Fort Carson Command Information on March 12, 2010 at 4:19pm — No Comments

Longtime Fort Carson employee dies

by Rick Emert, Fort Ca

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Added by Fort Carson Command Information on March 12, 2010 at 4:00pm — 1 Comment

Soldiers get Middle East history lesson

Carl DeLorenzo, professor of history at St. Peter’s Preparatory School, Jers

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The advantages of Herbal Foot Massage

Top Quality Oriental Herbal Foot soak

A good foot massage session will help you exfoliate the dead skin layer and stimulate ancient reflexology point. It will also relieve aching feet and stimulates the whole body.

Ten advantages of Herbal Foot Massage

Recovery from daily demanding work
Prevent Arthritis
Improve night time sleep
Balance weight control, improve diet
Improve body

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Added by Oriental Energy Day Spa on March 12, 2010 at 3:27pm — No Comments

Free College Planning Workshop

Is the high cost of college causing you to lose sleep? Come learn….

“How To Pay For College Without Going Broke!”

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Added by Barbara Swiatek on March 12, 2010 at 10:25am — No Comments

Street Lamp De-commissioning: Saving Money or Allowing for Increased Crime?

Street Lamp De-commissioning: Will turning off street lamps reduce power or allow crimes to increase in our neighborhoods?
(Note: These are my personal views, opinions and experiences. They are not to be cited as "researched" sources or to hold me accountable for any mis-information. However, I do check my sources... Thank you.)

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Added by Kevin on March 12, 2010 at 9:53am — 2 Comments

The Era of Montera...

When someone really influences you and you wish to recognize it, one of the things you could do is get on FaceBook. There is a group there paying tribute to a phenomenal man. A band director. You say, “A what?” For those of you who were in band during high school, you understand. At least I hope you would.

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Added by Jay Smith on March 12, 2010 at 6:52am — No Comments

Bikers Against Child Abuse Will Present at Finding Our Voices Event

(FOV) Finding Our Voices: Healing Art Activities for Survivors of Sexual Assault Thanks (BACA) Bikers Against Child Abuse in advance for making a presentation for (SAAM) Se… Continue

Added by Lynn Tolson on March 11, 2010 at 7:18pm — No Comments

Vehicle Leasing vs Purchase - Which is right for you?

Lease vs. Purchase – which is right for you?

The answer is – it depends. It’s not possible to simply say that one is always better than the other because the answer depends on the specifics
of each individual si

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Added by Ronnie Haskins on March 11, 2010 at 12:50pm — No Comments

"Who Do You Think You Are" TV Program...

Friday nights, just got a bit more lively. The show on NBC gives a breath of fresh air to family trees.

Since it is airing in other countries and enjoying success, it is about time it got to the U.S.

It would be really nice if they would work on plain ole' Americans rather than just celebs, but...

Genealogy, is something that I feel we all should look into. In the Mormon religion, you are expected to trace your lineage. Some start because of curiousity or perhaps

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Added by Jay Smith on March 11, 2010 at 11:30am — No Comments

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month! What is Sexual Assault?

WHAT IS SEXUAL ASSAULT? Sexual assault is a legal term as well as a phrase that pertains to unwanted sexual contact. State laws vary* but the most common phrase used to define sexual assault is “an act of sexual penetration or intrusion without a person’s consent.” Sexual assault occurs when sexual contact is not consensual.

WHAT IS PENETRATION? Sexual penetration or intrusion can be vaginal, oral, or anal by any body part or object.

WHO IS A PERPETRATOR? Sexual assau… Continue

Added by Lynn Tolson on March 10, 2010 at 2:26pm — No Comments

Teen Writers Group Starting at Library

Starting March 18th from 4:00-5:00 pm, the Briargate Branch Library will host a teen writers' group called "Write Away." This unique group is just for teens who have an interest in or passion for writing. The group will be led by our Teen Specialist, Lindsay, who works as a freelance writer and editor as well. Over the course of 2010, Write Away will explore genres such as short story, manga/ graphic novel, memoir, lyric and poetry writing, and more! There will even be guest speakers every now a… Continue

Added by Lindsay on March 10, 2010 at 1:10pm — 1 Comment

Create Your Own Blog class for Teens

Thursday, March 11th from 4:00-5:00 pm, teens can learn how to create their own blog and website on wordpress.com at the Briargate Branch Library. This class will be taught by an internationally known blogger, and is just for teens!

Teens do need to register for this class. You can register by visiting

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Added by Lindsay on March 10, 2010 at 12:58pm — No Comments

Time for Seedlings!

Spring is only a week and a half away and boy am I ready for it. It’s been such a cold winter, compared to what we are used to in Colorado. I love cold weather, but this year, I’m over it.

Of course, this time

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Added by Michele Mukatis on March 9, 2010 at 8:44pm — 4 Comments