Events in Colorado Springs
Winter is an ideal time to observe owls and owl behavior. Learn more about these elusive creatures of the night. We will share stories and folklore, view an owl video, examine owl diets by dissecting an owl pellet, and go for a short night hike in search of owls. Please be on time and dress …
There are big anniversaries in 2026, like the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, and small anniversaries, like the 40th anniversary of the movie Top Gun. Let’s take a trip through the 2026 calendar and see what we can celebrate and commemorate! Sandy Halby: BS in Mathematics from the University of Alaska. She is …
Start the New Year off right by joining us for a short winter hike followed by a campfire, stories, and s’mores! Geared towards ages 6 and up. Prepaid registration is required. $5 per person/$4 per member.
Understanding the Periodic Table ~Carl Reese Probably everyone has seen the periodic table. Yet, most people don’t understand why it is formatted the way that it is. It’s all about the electrons and how they affect chemical bonds. We will discuss the structure, properties, and chemical bonds of atoms. Epiphanies about Epiphany ~ Jamie …
Let’s look at some cowboy poems, penned by a cowboy with a stubby pencil who wants to get it down before it is gone. We will learn about the thoughts of a cowboy poet and the description of the cowboy way of life. Location: Inn at Garden Plaza, 2520 International Circle Sandy Halby: BS in …
🔥 Slide Into the Spirit of the Winter Olympics! Join the Broadmoor Curling Club’s Learn to Curl Clinic! Have you ever watched curling during the Winter Olympics and thought, “I want to try that!”? Now’s your chance! Whether you're brand-new to the sport or returning after a few years away, our Learn to Curl Clinic …
Have you ever watched curling during the Winter Olympics and thought, “I want to try that!”? Now’s your chance! Whether you're brand-new to the sport or returning after a few years away, our Learn to Curl Clinic is the perfect way to discover why curling is one of the fastest-growing winter sports for all ages. …
Treating tuberculosis and related medical businesses became the major industry of the later 19th and early 20th centuries in Colorado Springs. It was the source of improving one's habits, wholesomeness, health care, “clean industry,” employment, and housing. This combination brought and/or influenced much of Colorado Springs' elite and artistic populations. In turn it also increased …
The El Paso County Conservation District & CSU Extension aim to reintroduce heirloom apple trees and promote sustainable land stewardship.The A.P.P.L.E. Project— Apple Preservation 🍎 Planting 🍎 Land Education —Apple Heritage & History in the Pikes Peak RegionPlant a Tree, Cultivate Knowledge, Harvest a LegacyJoin us for a fascinating lecture exploring the rich history of …
Let’s learn about EVs (electric vehicles), solar panels, and power issues. We will discuss costs, dependability, and rebates. Daryl Kuiper: MA in Mathematics from the University of Nebraska. 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 Lifelong Learning is a dynamic …
The “Better Balance/Falls Workshop” focuses on improving balance and building confidence in managing falls, addressing them not as an inevitable part of aging, but as preventable issues. The class explains the four systems that contribute to balance and provides practical exercises and techniques for safer falling and getting up from the ground. Max: 15 Erin …
Immortality means being imperishable through indefinite time. Concepts of immortality have arisen in different historical times, including in ancient philosophies and modern religions, mathematics, nature, biology, humanities, culture, and in the science of (perhaps) immortal human life. Dick Fairley: PhD in Computer Science and Systems Engineering from UCLA. Members-FREE Not-Yet-Member-$25.00 *Dates, times, location are …
Join us for these two exhilarating films presented by The North Face and sponsored by Pikes Peak Alpine School shown on the big screen. Food and drinks from the many establishments inside Ivywild School can be brought in. Doors open 6pm. And we'll have popcorn! FIRST DESCENTS Travel from the Himalayas to The Great Trango …
This open mic welcomes any writer of any level and also welcomes any of the performative arts! We would love it if you came and read / performed your work with us -- each month of the open mic is on a certain theme, a theme we vote on each month. Each participant is allowed up …
We will learn about the early life of Moses, the Burning Bush, the Ten Plagues brought upon Egypt, the parted Red Sea, and Mt. Sinai where the Ten Commandments were given to Moses. Location: Senior Center, 1514 North Hancock Ave. Must register with the Senior Center. PILLAR receives a portion of the class fee of …