Events in Colorado Springs
Colorado State University Extension presents Pickling Technique Video Training!Link to the online training video and materials will be sent to the email address used for registration.The Pickling Technique Video will teach you how to pickle vegetables, fruit and summer relish. You will learn tested and researched based techniques to safely pickle. Covers water-bath canning basics …
Introduction to Canning: Water Bath Canning - Online Video TrainingIntroduction to Canning: Water Bath Canning - Online Video TrainingLink to the online training video and materials will be sent to the email address used for registration. Learn how to safely can high acid foods with this online video and materials. The boiling water canning method …
REMINDER THIS IS NOT THE CERTIFICATION FOR COTTAGE FOODS TRAINING. This is for food service workers.REMINDER THIS IS NOT THE CERTIFICATION FOR COTTAGE FOODS TRAINING. This is for food service workers. The Food Safety Works safe food handler certificate training teaches entry-level food workers how to safely handle, prepare and store food. This certification is taught …
Learn how to successfully grow amazing and delicious vegetables in your home garden.Starting a veggie garden can be excited but also daunting! Where do you even start? Growing vegetables in El Paso County, Colorado comes with its own challenges and we will guide you as you start to dream and plan for your Spring garden.The …
The year 1859 opened the gold rush era in Colorado, and with it came a host of new problems for a state still governed by the Kansas Territorial Government. The law was either new or non-existent. The courts organized by the government were few, and what could go wrong often did go wrong. David …
And in today’s weather report...rain, snow, sunny, unsettled? We’ll learn all about Colorado Springs’ unique weather and why it can be so hard to predict. And...anatomy of a thunderstorm from one of KRDO’s finest. Chevy Chevalier: MS in environmental sustainability and a BS degree in Atmospheric Sciences from Ohio State University. PILLAR Member-FREE Not-Yet-Member-$25.00 Click …
Take a deep dive into all things peppers.Growing peppers from seed is a fun way to try varieties that you can't buy at the store. However, growing them can be challenging. Join us for this hands-on workshop where you will learn soil-blocking techniques for starting these plants from seed.This class is IN-PERSON and space is …
Lun Li Returns with a New Emerging Soloist Competition Winner! Superstar violinist Lun Li takes on Bartók’s incredibly difficult Violin Concerto No. 2; meanwhile, the winner of our 2023 Emerging …
Lun Li Returns with a New Emerging Soloist Competition Winner! Superstar violinist Lun Li takes on Bartók’s incredibly difficult Violin Concerto No. 2; meanwhile, the winner of our 2023 Emerging …
Let's get together and meet some new female friends. This group social hike is for women between the ages of 20 and 90 years old.Are you looking for an outlet to meet new people?Do you desire friends that enjoy the same things as you, like hiking and being outdoors?Are you wondering how to make friends …
Today’s Gaza War is the fifth war of the Gaza-Israel conflict since 2008 and the most significant military engagement in the region since the Yom Kippur War in 1973. Do Israel’s actions today in Gaza qualify as genocide? How has this war changed the Middle East? Why has this war increased antisemitism globally? Specific country …
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 …
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 …
Black Hills Energy is partnering with several local organizations to host an energy assistance event with the goal of providing Southern Colorado residents with resources to manage their energy usage and bills. The event will connect attendees with programs designed to provide financial relief and energy efficiency support. Representatives from 211 Colorado, Energy Outreach Colorado, …
Let's learn how to play strategically in American Mah Jongg. Sandy Halby: BS in Mathematics from the University of Alaska. She is a military vet and current president of a local MENSA group. Sandy plays in Mah Jongg tournaments. PILLAR Members-FREE                        Not-Yet-Member-$25.00 *dates, times, location are subject to change, please check registration link for …
Let's learn how to play strategically in American Mah Jongg. Sandy Halby: BS in Mathematics from the University of Alaska. She is a military vet and current president of a local MENSA group. Sandy plays in Mah Jongg tournaments. PILLAR Members-FREE                        Not-Yet-Member-$25.00 *dates, times, location are subject to change, please check registration link for …
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, …
All Aboard the Rocky Mountain Train Show - April 5th and 6th 2025! Visit the largest model train show west of the Mississippi River at the National Western Complex. Make it a day or a weekend of Family Fun with 3 acres of model, toy trains of all scales, with more than 30 operating train …
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 …
Casino Night supporting Angels Against Alzheimer's. Blackjack, Roulette, Poker Craps and Tipsy Toss. All money raised from this event stays locally in El Paso County. Tickets include food, music and dancing. Casino chips are extra.