Colorado Springs School District 11

If your children attend Colorado Springs School District 11 - you can now get the annual report online.

This report - according to the card sent out by the District - describes the status and accomplishments of our district, schools and students.

To get it online - go to:

http://www.d11.org

Or you can receive a printed copy by calling:

719-520-2005

What’s your opinion on this report?

Colorado Springs Ranks…?

Every City likes to be thought of as a great place to live, work and play. And some actually achieve that - as ‘proven’ by rankings given out from magazines, associations etc. (And if the Citizens agree - even better!)

Thought I’d put together - at least a partial list of rankings/awards/etc. Colorado Springs has achieved…so you can compare, agree, comment, disagree, ponder…

According to the Colorado Springs Economic Development Corporation - Colorado Springs offers the “Best Business Climate In The World”.

Considering that’s by a Corporation that’s here in Colorado Springs - does that even count as a ranking?

But then Colorado Springs was named Government Fleet Magazine’s “Top US City with a Biodiesel Fleet“.

Another Article touted “Colorado Springs Energy Bills the 5th lowest in the Nation“.

My Question on that one would be: Can we keep it that way?

Colorado Springs was also named “The fittest City in the Nation” by Men’s Fitness Magazine.

In 2006, Money Magazine named the Springs as “One of the Best Places to Live“.

However, despite all those nice rankings, awards and namings - there are also some rather dubious (or should I say worrisome?) rankings…for example:

“Colorado Springs Named Second Highest In Suicides“

What rewards/namings/rankings do you remember for Colorado Springs? (Aside from the whole “Foreclosure Capital”-one…?)

Colorado Springs Rides Again

The weather is getting warmer - and - like every year - they are spotted on the streets of Colorado Springs in increasing numbers. What are we talking about? Bikes!

If you’re a rider - you might be interested in some of the events scheduled for this year:

May 17th - The Pikes Peak Custom and Classic Show & Shine, to be held at Pikes Peak Harley Davidson

June 22nd- Tejon Street Bikes Fest - touted as “Bikes, Babes, Concerts, Contests, Guys & Grub”

August 15th to 17th - 16th Annual Salute to American Veterans Rally and 21st Anniversary of the POW/MIA Recognition Ride, to be held in Winter Park, Colorado

September 6th - 6th Annual Motorcycle Tribute Parade, to start at Pikes Peak Harley Davidson

October 5th - The 21st Annual High Country Toy Run, collecting Toys for Tots  together with the United States Marine Corps

For additional Information see www.pro-promotions.com or call (719)487-8005

Ride Safe!

Disney On Ice Coming To Colorado Springs

When: April 17th  and 18th at 7:30 pm

            April 19th at 11:30 am and 3:30 pm

Where: World Arenaat 3185 Venetucci Blvd

What: Disney On Ice - Finding Nemo

If you’ve ever been to any of the Disney on Ice shows - you know they are an amazing spectacle. I think “Finding Nemo” will follow suit and be entertaining and wonderful to watch…for kids AND adults alike…

Aspen Skiing Season Extended

According to a report by the Denver Post, the Aspen Skiing Company will extend the Season until April 27th, thanks to more than 120 inches of snow on the ground in the Highland Bowl and nearly 100 inches at mid-mountain!

Happy skiing!

Shopping For Your Home? Watch For Sales!

If you’re anything like me - you’ll like a bargain. Not that I’m always able to wait until this bargain appears - but boy, when it does….

Thought I’d share some of the major dates to keep in mind when shopping for your home (doesn’t mean there are no bargains to be had throughout the year - but typically - those month are known for sales):

January, February, March:Rugs, Lamps, China, Linen, Furniture, Bedding, TV’s, Garden Supplies, Housewares, Glassware, Appliances

April, May, June:Paint, Wallpaper, Furniture, Bedding, Housewares, Draperies, Floor Coverings, Rugs, TV’s

July, August, September: Lamps, Carpeting, Curtains and Drapes, Garden Equipment, China and Glassware, Linens, Paint

October, November, December: Furniture, Major Appliances, China and Glassware, Housewares, Rugs, Bedding, Linens

What are your bargain shopping times and items?

Colorado Springs Career Fair

Looking for a Job? A new career? Connections?

Come to the Colorado Springs Career Fair on Tuesday, March 18th from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Doubletree World Arena Hotel. It is located at 1775 E. Cheyenne Mountain Blvd.

According to the press release, more than 45 employers will be on hand, from Hewlett Packard to the Broadmoor Hotel, the Pikes Peak Library District to Lowe’s and more.

For more information, please go to www.goodwill-colosprings.org or email jbush@goodwill-colosprings.org.

This Is Why We Love This Country

This is an unblievable story….

This is an amazing story - and one of the reasons we love the United States!

How Times Have Changed….

Compare 1954 to now…

The above video has been produced by the Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce in 1954, to promote Colorado Springs as a Tourist Destination. If you have been in the Springs anytime during the last 5-10 years - you’ll see just how much things have changed…

Colorado Springs Home Show

Did you visit the Colorado Spring Home Show at the Phil Long Expo Center this weekend? What did you think? My two cents - it was a nice show, a way to spend a very snowy and windy afternoon - but overall - it was the same old, same old….most of what was displayed had been displayed for the last several years. Nothing majorly new and exciting - with a couple of exceptions.

One of them: “Quinn Essentials - The Key to finishing your home”, represented during the home show by Wendy Quinn, the Owner. Say you can’t get excited about hardware? Well, you’d have to see their offerings. It’s hardware alright, but it’s not your run of the mill type of items. If you missed them during the home show, check out their website. 

What was your favorite display at the show?