In this class, we will discuss the beginning of the universe starting with the Big Bang.  Along the way, we will discuss inflation and the Cosmic Microwave Background and the significance of these events.  Then on to star and galaxy formation and an overview of neutron stars and black holes.  Finally, we will discuss the …

The second annual GRIT conference is an opportunity to join other individuals passionate about resilience, community and personal development. Keynote speakers include Hunter Kemper, U.S. Olympian; Elycia Cook, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters; Mike Edmonds, headmaster at The Colorado Springs School; Meg Fredrick, co-founder and executive director of the Mindfulness and Positivity Project; Jeff …

Do you enjoy herbal tea? Consider growing a tea garden!Can a garden be more than vegetables? Let's grow outside the box in this edible landscape workshop! We will show you how to safely grow, harvest, and use a variety of plants that can fill your tea boxes. We will touch on how to incorporate these …

Neutrinos are the most abundant subatomic particle in the universe. One hundred trillion of them careen through your body every second! Yet, they are very difficult to detect.  Without them the stars would not shine.  Let’s learn about them. Dr. Henry Gertzman:  PhD in Nuclear Physics from the University of Rochester and a BS in …

Where does the U.S. rank in meeting the challenges that exist in 2025?  We will examine taxes, economy, environment, education, energy, healthcare, climate change, immigration, safety, prosperity, music, and personal happiness. Doug Stowell: MBA in Market Research from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. PILLAR Members-FREE                          Not-Yet-Member-$25.00 *dates, times, location are subject to …

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 …

For several generations, we have come to think of our flag as fairly static because it hasn’t changed much.  But, for the first 150 years of the USA, we had many, many varieties of the flag.   Jamie Foster: BA in Geology from Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota.   PILLAR Member-FREE Not-Yet-Member-$25.00   Click here to …

Performers: Pianist Andrew Staupe: https://uh.edu/kgmca/music/about-us/faculty-staff/andrew-staupe/ Sergei Vassiliev: https://www.sergeiclarinet.info/ About the performance: Dive into the fascinating journey of Leonard Bernstein’s early years with a performance of his first published work, the Clarinet Sonata. This special concert features Sergei Vassiliev, whose clarinet playing the Colorado Springs Gazette calls "flawless," alongside crowd favorite Andrew Staupe, known for his …

Introduction to Canning: Water Bath CanningIntroduction to Canning: Water Bath CanningFrom preserving your garden harvest to putting up locally purchased produce, canning is a great way to preserve the season’s bounty. Unlike baking, home canning requires knowledge of the science behind food preservation. In this introductory class, participants will learn about the risk of botulism, …

Learn about gardening tools and how to take care of them in this hands on class.Which tools do you need for different gardening jobs? Which ones are essential? In Autumn, when other gardening chores are winding down, how do you care for your tools (clean, sharpen, oil) to store for the winter and have them …

El Paso County Beef Blow N Go Show brought to you by the El Paso County 4-H Livestock Advisory CommitteeClass Order: Breeding Beef, Market Beef, and ShowmanshipShow Start Time: 10 AMWeight-In will be from 7:30-9:00 AMPrizes will be awarded for grand and reserve in breeding and market.Showmanship is CASH only at the gate and split …