The city of Manitou Springs has announced the winners of its 2022 Photo Contest. The city received 90-plus photos from 41 people. First place wins $200 in and will become the profile pictures for the city’s social media, second place wins $150 in Manitou Money and will become the cover photo for the city’s applicable […]
With an enhanced website to expedite the process, the Manitou Arts, Culture, and Heritage Board is accepting grant applications for 2023, MACH Board Chair Neale Minch has announced. Applicants may submit their funding requests between now and Jan. 6, 2023, after which the board will evaluate submissions, learn the exact amount of available funding from […]
Courtesy of the Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce As we said goodbye to the spookiest month of the year, our judges hit the streets to find the best skeleton window displays in Manitou. Businesses competed for bragging rights in the 2022 edition of the Skeleton Craze, presented by the Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce and […]
Dozens of children and the young at heart took to the downtown streets on Monday, Oct. 31, stopping at businesses to collect treats.
housands of spectators turned out to cheer on 43 teams in this year’s Emma Crawford Coffin Races on Saturday, Oct. 29. Four runners push the coffin containing the fifth team member (Emma) 195 yards up Manitou Avenue. The beloved event had been canceled the past two years. “Border Pirates,” sponsored by Border Burger Bar, won […]
Manitou Springs Real Estate LLC is sponsoring its annual Warm Clothing Drive. Clean, gently used winter clothing such as coats, sweaters, hats, mittens, scarves and boots will be accepted through Friday, Dec. 2. All sizes are accepted, but there is a heightened need this year for men’s shoes, boots, socks and gloves. Please drop off […]
Community Manitou Community Church Food Pantry: Everyone is welcome; no vouchers or identification required. Provided by Westside CARES and Manitou Community Church volunteers. 1-3 p.m. Fridays. 103 Pawnee Ave. Information: www.manitouchurch.org or 685-5255. Care and Share Food Pantry: Open to Manitou residents at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 808 Manitou Ave. Food is provided in bags […]
Now’s the time to vote for your favorite Skeleton Craze display. People’s Choice ballots are available at the Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce, 354 Manitou Ave., and online at www.manitousprings.org. Paper ballots can be dropped off at the chamber office or at ballot boxes throughout downtown. Kathy Minch, Sallie Knox Hall and Annie Schmitt will […]
Courtesy of Wendy Wilkinson Come celebrate with the dead on Tuesday, Nov. 2, when the Smokebrush Foundation for the Arts in Manitou Springs hosts the 10th Mexican cultural holiday, Day of the Dead, Noche de los Muertos. The annual event includes authentic food, music by Ryan Flores, Adriana Jones Rincon and friends, as well as […]
With an enhanced website to expedite the process, the Manitou Arts, Culture, and Heritage Board is accepting grant applications for 2023, MACH Board Chair Neale Minch has announced. Applicants may submit their funding requests between now and Jan. 6, 2023, after which the board will evaluate submissions, learn the exact amount of available funding […]
By William J. Dagendesh A local business is being recognized for inspiring clients to explore nature as a way to heal emotionally, mentally and physically. Caring Nature LLC, based in Colorado Springs, seeks to draw clients into nature and add nature into their life for wellness, learning, adventure, community and joy through classes, experiences and […]
An unusual event is coming soon to Bear Creek Nature Center, just in time for Halloween. “Ghost Fish: The Legend of the Lake,” is slated for Saturday, Oct. 22. Billed as an “interactive theater hike,” the production is designed for elementary-age children and their families, and it features whimsical and magical characters – mermaids, pirates, […]
