Dear editor and fellow citizens of Manitou Springs, Amid the bustling charm and mountain vistas of our beloved town lies a spirit that doesn’t just reside in the heart – it sings, it flourishes, it invites us into a dance of unity. The Manni Awards, as Heila Ershadi wonderfully expressed in last week’s Pikes Peak […]
Inside Racquel Garcia’s office, uplifting quotes adorn almost every wall. The first quote to draw me in states: “Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire.” I’m inside the walls of the nonprofit HardBeauty’s headquarters (480 Kinner St., Castle Rock) where anyone on the path of substance use disorder recovery can […]
Manitou Springs residents spoke out about the City’s new system for managing resident parking, which does away with physical passes and stickers placed on cars in lieu of an online registration system, during this week’s city council meeting. “The passes that we had to give to visitors were perfectly acceptable,” said resident Ila Quinn. “The […]
Manitou Springs is getting ready for a replacement of the Iron Springs Font, and several talented artists are in the running. The process is being led by CRANE (Creative Alliance Manitou Springs) and the Mineral Springs Foundation. Each artist has shared their unique ideas to create something special for the beloved landmark. CRANE and the […]
In the town that owns the weirdness it’s characterized by, no place quite encapsulates the creative, quirky spirit of Manitou Springs quite like the Manitou Arts Center. A local staple for nearly four decades, the MAC offers classes, workshops and creative spaces to the community along with a series of galleries to house the works […]
Around Barbara Lendsey’s 70th birthday in 2023, she was approached by her son-in-law, DeAndre Smith, co-founder and executive director of the local organization OneBodyEnt. “The question was, ‘are you ready to be a senior?’” Lendsey said. The two discussed bringing seniors under the OneBody umbrella, which at the time already consisted of Men of Influence […]
Despite chilly temperatures and snow the night before, the community came out Jan. 18 for the 27th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Festival in its first year at Manitou Springs City Hall. The event was formerly held in Woodland Park. Event organizer Charlotte Rickert said the theme this year was “love,” not just […]
January is Manitou Art Center Month in the Pikes Peak Bulletin In the town that owns the weirdness it’s characterized by, no place quite encapsulates the creative, quirky spirit of Manitou Springs quite like the Manitou Arts Center. A local staple for nearly four decades, the MAC offers classes, workshops and creative spaces to the […]
The annual Great Fruitcake Toss is scheduled to return to Memorial Park in the heart of Manitou Springs on Jan. 25. A beloved and quirky tradition, the annual toss is celebrating three decades of “flinging fruitcakes.” According to the Event Manager for Visit Manitou Springs Jenna Gallas, who has led efforts behind the fruitcake toss […]
Step, a long-running, Denver-based residential addiction recovery program for homeless men, will be opening a new location in Colorado Springs in 2025. Renovations begin this month at their 4525 North Park Dr. location, a 50-bed facility near Garden of the Gods Road and Interstate 25. “Our goal is to serve 160 men in the first […]
January is Manitou Art Center Month in the Pikes Peak Bulletin Manitou Arts Center. A local staple for nearly four decades, the MAC offers classes, workshops and creative spaces to the community along with a series of galleries to house the works of creatives across the Pikes Peak Region and beyond. When I moved to […]
The First Amendment Gallery at the Manitou Art Center is the only non-juried art show in the Pikes Peak Region. The January First Friday Art Walk will feature an ongoing show in the First Amendment, as well as new shows in the Hagnauer and Slam galleries. The First Amendment Gallery at the Manitou Art Center […]
The warm clothing drive by Manitou Springs Real Estate culminated in a streetside giveaway on Dec. 14 with hot chocolate, popcorn and a visit from Santa.
Flying Pig Farm in Manitou Springs has received substantial grant funding to support its mission of bringing farm and local food education to schools in the Manitou Springs area and beyond. In late October, U.S. Department of Agriculture officials, along with Manitou Springs Mayor John Graham, visited the rustic Flying Pig Farm during Farm to […]
Despite the Nov. 30 closure of the Rockrimmon Library, activists are continuing efforts to save their local branch. During an Oct. 16 meeting, the Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) Board of Trustees voted 5-2 not to renew Rockrimmon’s lease after Nov. 30, citing a $1.2 million maintenance backlog, Rockrimmon’s proximity to other library locations, and […]
Disclosure: Heidi Beedle is married to Erin Beedle. December is the busiest time of year for retail small businesses in Colorado Springs. With the influx of holiday shoppers, small business owners do the bulk of their business during the holiday season. “We do about 15% of our yearly sales in the month of December alone,” […]
Each year, the Give! team, along with local leaders in business, media, and philanthropy, makes it easy for you to discover and donate to trusted nonprofits in the Pikes Peak region. Our expert review committee carefully vets every applicant, ensuring solid financials, ethical practices, and proven impact. Eligible nonprofits must serve the Pikes Peak region, […]
