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Run to the Shrine

Join us on Saturday, May 20 or Sunday, May 21, 2023 for Run to the Shrine, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s annual fundraiser run/walk. This 4-mile casual run/walk winds through the Zoo and up to Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun, with giraffe, lions and elephants along the way. Enjoy stunning views of Colorado Springs below while ascending nearly 1,000 feet in elevation, before descending back down into the Zoo. Run to the Shrine is the ONLY time foot traffic is allowed on Shrine Road. Participants will start the ascent at their leisure, and there will be no official timing services.

The race is a great route for competitive athletes, weekend warriors, casual walkers and families of all ages. Jogging strollers equipped with tethers and automatic hand brakes are welcome!

Run to the Shrine registration includes evening Zoo admission until 8 p.m. and a commemorative performance T-shirt featuring our crowned crane mascot. All proceeds help feed and care for Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s animals. Since the Zoo is a nonprofit that does not receive any tax support, community fundraisers like Run to the Shrine help keep the Zoo “running.”

To register and get all the details, visit cmzoo.org/run. Registration is open now! Military and Zoo member discounts are available.

Ski to Defeat ALS Awareness Day

Are you ready to hit the slopes for a good cause? Join us for a fun day of raising awareness and funds for ALS! The ALS Association Rocky Mountain Chapter will be hosting their annual Ski to Defeat ALS on April 1st, 2023, at Eldora Mountain Resort, no fooling! We will be partnering with Ignite Adaptive Ski Group who will be offering 5 people with ALS a special ski experience session from 1-3pm at no cost! Family, friends, and community members who wish to support our cause just need to register and hit a fundraising minimum to earn swag or lift tickets for an ALS awareness day on the slopes. Register early to SAVE and start fundraising! http://web.alsa.org/SkiPlease contact Tami Anderson with any questions or donations at tami@alsaco.org or 303-832-2322Sign Up Website: http://web.alsa.org/SkiRocky Mountain Website: http://webco.alsa.org/Date & Ski Times: April 1st, 2023 8:00am-3:00pmAddress & Map Info:
Eldora Mountain Resort
2861 Eldora Ski Road
Nederland, CO 80466

Traditional Hawaiian Quilting: History, Characteristics, and Techniques

Traditional Hawaiian Quilting: History, Characteristics, and Techniques will be presented from 6-7:30 pm Tuesday, February 14, at the Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures. Jean Krause, a Hawaiian quilter for over 25 years, will explain the significance of various Hawaiian quilt design elements. A native of Oahu, Krause will also demonstrate the creation of a traditional Hawaiian quilt. Admission to the program is $5 per person, and advance reservations are recommended at globalvillagemuseum.org/product/traditional-hawaiian-quilting-history-characteristics-and-techniques/ Light refreshments will be served, and registrants will enjoy free admission to the Museum’s four galleries prior to the program. The presentation is in conjunction with Textiles: Exploring Boundaries in the Museum’s Main Gallery. For more information, visit globalvillagemuseum.org or call 970-221-4600.

Smart Textiles and the Evolution of Fashion

Smart Textiles and the Evolution of Fashion will be presented from 6-7:30 pm Thursday, Jan. 19, at the Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures. Christopher Muscato, Adjunct Professor of History at the University of Northern Colorado, will explore the future of smart textiles in terms of both function and fashion. Admission is $5 per person, and light refreshments will be served. Advance reservations are recommended at globalvillagemuseum.org. The Museum is located at 200 West Mountain Avenue, and Museum hours are 11 am to 5 pm Tuesday through Saturday. For more information, visit globalvillagemuseum.org or call 970-221-4600.

International Trivia Night

John Roberts, Fort Collins native and traveler extraordinaire, will host an International Trivia Night from 6-7:30 pm Tuesday, Jan. 31, at the Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures. The fun and friendly event will feature some 50 questions, with teams of six competing for prizes. Light refreshments will be served. Admission is $10 per person, and advance reservations are required at globalvillagemuseum.org. Partial teams or full six-person teams are welcome with a two-step process. First, team members should make individual reservations. Second, an email with the names of team members must be sent to the Museum’s Outreach Coordinator at outreach@globalvillagemuseum.org. Individuals who register without a team will be joined with others on the night of the event. Registration will close at 5 pm Friday, Jan. 27. The Museum is located at 200 West Mountain Avenue, and Museum hours are 11 am to 5 pm Tuesday through Saturday. For more information, visit globalvillagemuseum.org or call 970-221-4600.

Gift of Home Tour

Habitat for Humanity of the St. Vrain Valley is hosting a time-honored event, now approaching its 56th year of holiday magic. The Gift of Home Tour is a beautiful Longmont holiday tradition. With a focus on charitable giving, making memories, and supporting local businesses, The Gift of Home Tour is Colorado’s largest self-guided holiday home tour. Homes will be “dressed up” for the holidays by decorators and decor stores, all with their own theme. The homes will feature items for sale and decorating ideas to get you ready for the holidays.Tour Dates & Times – December 2022
December 1: Opening Night Party 6-9pm  December 1: Opening Night Home Tour 6-10pm
December 2: Home Tour 1pm-7pm
December 3: Home Tour 9am-3pmEvent Contacts:
Hannah Williams, Project Manager hwilliams@stvrainhabitat.org 303-682-2485 x111
Christine Forster, My Big Day Marketing & Events mybigdayevents@outlook.com, 970-613-1455

Fiesta Fundraiser for Alianza NORCO

It’s time to party friends! Come celebrate our fifth anniversary with us in the Agave Room, above the Río Grande Restaurant! Dress in your favorite holiday outfit and dance the night away for a great cause! Your ticket includes delicious Mexican tapas, a free alcoholic beverage, a salsa lesson followed by salsa dancing, a silent auction, and tons of fun!
Alianza NORCO is an immigrant-led and immigrant-serving community organization that is rooted in the values of compassion, dignity, empowerment, and social justice. We provide resource guidance, immigration legal services, and driver’s license navigation to individuals and families throughout Colorado. These programs lead us to organize and advocate for immigrant-related issues at the local, state, and national level.Your ticket includes delicious Mexican tapas, a free alcoholic beverage, a salsa lesson followed by salsa dancing, a silent auction, and tons of fun!

¡Es hora de festejar amigos! ¡Ven a celebrar nuestro quinto aniversario con nosotros en el Agave Room, arriba del Restaurante Río Grande! ¡Ponte tu atuendo de fiesta favorito y baila toda la noche por una gran causa!
Alianza NORCO es una organización comunitaria dirigida por inmigrantes al servicio de inmigrantes. Nuestros valores incluyen compasión, dignidad, empoderamiento y justicia social. Brindamos navegación de recursos, servicios legales de inmigración y navegación para licencias de conducir a individuos y familias en todo Colorado. Estos programas nos llevan a organizar y abogar por asuntos relacionados con los inmigrantes a nivel local, estatal y nacional.
¡Su boleto incluye deliciosas tapas mexicanas, una bebida alcohólica gratis, una lección de salsa seguida de baile de salsa, una subasta silenciosa y mucha diversión!
Si necesita ayuda para comprar un boleto, llame a nuestra oficina al 970.703.3945

Wild & Scenic Film Festival 2022

Wild & Scenic Film Festival 2022 Comes to the Upper Arkansas ValleyThe Greater Arkansas River Nature Association (GARNA) is excited to host the 8th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival on Thursday, December 1 at 7 p.m. at the Ivy Ballroom at the Surf Hotel in Buena Vista and online with a simultaneous virtual screening. The Wild and Scenic Film Festival is an internationally renowned tour of the latest, cutting-edge environmental and adventure films from around the world. Sponsored by Monarch Community Outreach, the event benefits GARNA’s environmental education, on-the-ground stewardship, and sustainability programming throughout the year in the Upper Arkansas River Valley.The Wild & Scenic Film Festival leaves audiences feeling inspired for adventure and motivated to go out and make a difference in their communities and the world. In line with GARNA’s mission to inspire a conservation ethic with heightened focused on our watershed, this year’s film festival line-up partners with the Collegiate Peaks Chapter of Trout Unlimited, for the theme “Our Waters.” Featured films follow salmon migration, tell stories of reversing biodiversity loss through rehabilitation, and saving a thought-to-be extinct fish in Southern Colorado from wildfire in The Fish & the Flame.Doors open at the Ivy Ballroom at 6pm and films begin at 7pm. Ticket prices are $10 for GARNA members and $20 for non-members (so join today!). Ages 12 and under are $5.The virtual show also begins at 7pm on Dec 1, and videos on demand will be available on demand through Sunday, December 4. Household ticket prices for the virtual show are $20 for members and $30 for members.Tickets are available at: GARNA.org. For questions, contact Cat Anderson at programs@garna.org, or call 719-539-5106.

Ignacio’s Taste of Christmas

We Invite you to celebrate the most beautiful time of the year with us! Come and enjoy our annual light parade with a Santa helicopter flyover, town light display, holiday market, contests and prizes, festive treats, photos with Santa, and more!

Electric Safari

Electric Safari at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is the only place in Colorado Springs where you can see over 85 one-of-a-kind light sculptures and enjoy photos with our larger-than-life illuminated inflatable animals while celebrating the season with our animals at the same time! Electric Safari was voted 3rd Best Zoo Lights in the U.S. in 2021 and 2020 by USA TODAY 10 Best Readers’ Choice. This year’s event will celebrate 32 years of holiday cheer, and Santa Claus will be listening to wishes December 2-4 and 9-23. Come celebrate the holiday season with sparkling lights, animals and fun for the whole family! For all the details, visit cmzoo.org/electric.Advance timed tickets are required for both members and non-members. Zoo member tickets are free, but must be reserved in advance. Due to the popularity of Electric Safari, times and nights may sell out in advance. Everyone visiting the Zoo must have their own advance e-ticket, including children age 2 and under. Discounted tickets (senior and military) will be validated at the front gate with the appropriate ID.

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