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An inside view of the last month of the United States withdrawal from Afghanistan. Colonel Joseph Dietz: PhD in US History, Policy Strategy from University of North Texas.  Colonel Dietz is the head of the History Department at the US Air Force Academy. PILLAR Members-FREE                          Not-Yet-Member-$25.00 *dates, times, location are subject to change, please …

Learn the steps to safely and confidently pressure can vegetables and meats in this hands-on workshop. Class includes a pressure canner dialFrom preserving your garden harvest to putting up locally purchased produce, canning is a great way to preserve the season’s bounty. Home canning requires knowledge of the science behind food preservation. In this introductory class, …

To conclude our 32nd season, Colorado Vocal Arts Ensemble presents a concert inspired by Earth Day. Part elegy and part celebration, the program will evoke specific landscapes while exploring ideas of belonging and yearning for the places we call home. Featuring Dominick Argento’s lyrical Walden Pond for mixed choir, 3 celli, and harp. The Ensemble …

Colorado State University Extension - El Paso CountyColorado State University Extension has created a workshop focusing on the Mediterranean diet. This workshop will answer questions about key characteristics of the Mediterranean lifestyle and how foods in the diet contribute to health. Plus, you will learn how to make fresh home-made hummus and try a delicious …

Start you own home business with the Cottage Foods Food Safety Certificate!This training provides a 3-year certificate and meets the food safety training requirement for the Colorado Cottage Foods Act established and supported by the Colorado State Dept. of Health & Environment.Participants learn food safety guidelines and the specifics for operating a small home-based cottage …

This class will cover some ways music has been used in the United States and internationally to advance and deter political agendas during war and peace. Dr. Dick Fairley: PhD in Computer Science and Systems Engineering from UCLA.  He worked as an engineer, university professor, consultant, and as a jazz disk jockey at KRCC. PILLAR …

Arts and AI is a hot topic, and is next up for our LEVEL UP! Speaker Series. In this talk, Dr. Martin Key will introduce participants to a foundational approach to the responsible and ethical use of generative AI models. Participants will learn strengths and weaknesses of the technology, how to determine ways to use …

Dive into Denver’s most incredible Egg Hunt, with over 20,000 eggs ready to be discovered! Visit Four Mile Historic Park's 12 acres of Denver history, visit the animals and hunt for eggs. There's even a chance to get your picture with the Easter Bunny!

Learn what the space-based Hubble and Webb Telescopes have seen and what they’ve taught us. Jamie Foster: BA in Geology from Carleton College. Jamie has been a primary and secondary school teacher. PILLAR Members-FREE                          Not-Yet-Member-$25.00 *dates, times, location are subject to change, please check registration link for up-to-date details About PILLAR PILLAR Institute for …

This half-day workshop will cover landscape design, growing native plants, non-native turf removal, and native grass options.By gardening and landscaping with native plants you can create habitat and forage for wildlife, provide pollen and nectar resources for pollinators, save time on maintenance, conserve water, and save money on utilities and inputs. During this half-day workshop, …

We will learn about the historic associations with the Patty Jewett Memorial Field (now known as Patty Jewett golf course) and the large number of greenhouses (in an area now known as Casa Verde Co-Housing), the various subdivisions and the changing tastes of homebuilding over the years. Dominant architectural styles and types will be identified …

Let's get together and meet some new female friends. This group social hike is for women between the ages of 40's and 50's.Are you looking for an outlet to meet new people?Have you fallen into the habit of staying home because your friends are too busy, focused on other things?Are you wondering how to make …