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Mar 19, 2010 - Help Homeless Families at Partners In Housing Fund-raising Event Partners in Housing is hosting the first annual "It's A Big Deal Ball" fund-raising event on Saturday, April 10. KKTV 11 News anchors Don Ward and Shannon Brinias will be there to emcee the event. To find out how you can get tickets, click on the link below. |
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Mar 19, 2010 - Here's The Deal! Money Saving Ideas 3/18/2010 Find a half-price appetizer, a super deal on personal postcards, and a big sale on DVDs in this weeks "Here's The Deal." http://www.kktv.com/economy/heresthedealheadlines/88360997.html |
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The Legend of the Buried Bombers Legend has it, the military buried up to 12 B-24 and B-17 bombers near the airfield that would become the Pueblo Memorial Airport, right before they turned it over to the city of Pueblo. Click on the link below to see the full story and learn more. |
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House Reconciliation Health Care Reform Bill Posted Online Click on the Link below to see the changes the House of Representatives wants to make to the Senate passed health care overhaul passed back in December. |
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Pet Of The Week- 3/18/10 6AM Show Yvonne and Yvette are two rabbits that are looking for a forever family. Yvonne is 2 years old and is the mother of Yvette, who is 7 weeks old. The two must be adopted together. They are inside pets and love to be held. They both love carrots, spinach, leaves, and they need a very large cage. Yvonne is litter-box trained and her daughter, Yvette, is currently being trained. DreamPower has 5 rabbits, 1 guinea pig, and 1 mouse. You can see DreamPower's other pets looking to be adopted on Saturdays from 11:00a.m.- 3p.m. or Sundays from 12p.m.- 3:30p.m. at the Petsmart Citadel Crossing. You can also visit their website www.dreampower.org |
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Mar 18, 2010 - Here's The Deal! Money Saving Ideas 3/18/2010 Find a half-price appetizer, a super deal on personal postcards, and a big sale on DVD's in this weeks "Here's The Deal." http://www.kktv.com/economy/heresthedealheadlines/59642222.html |
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Mar 18, 2010 - Get Unemployment Insurance Questions Answered Thursday and Friday, March 18 - 19, the Pikes Peak Workforce Center is bringing in counselors from the CO Department of Labor and Employment's Unemployment Insurance Program to address questions and concerns people may have about their Unemployment Insurance accounts. Advisers will be on hand from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day. The Pikes Peak Workforce Center is located at 2306 East Pikes Peak Avenue in Colorado Springs. You can find more information by clicking on the link below to visit the PPWFC's web site. |
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Adopt a Street Light in Colorado Springs The City of Colorado Springs has begun a streetlight adoption program to help interested citizens reactivate streetlights that have been turned off over the past six weeks as part of a $1.2 million cost-saving move by the city. To adopt a streetlight, interested citizens can click on the link below to find complete program details. https://secure.springsgov.com/adoptastreetlight/ |
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Grant Program For Companies To Train Workers The Pikes Peak Workforce Center is implementing a new program that helps employers in El Paso and Teller counties avoid layoffs. The Incumbent Workers program provides grants for training so that companies can help their employees learn new skills or upgrade existing skills. The program aims to encourage business competitiveness in the global economy. Grant funds are limited to $30,000 per company. The training funds will be awarded through a competitive process. Applications can be found online at www.ppwfc.org and must be submitted by April 9, 2010. |
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CSPD Cold Case Facebook Page The Colorado Springs Police Department have created a Facebook page featuring cold cases. They hope social networking may help them crack a case. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Colorado-Springs-CO/CSPD-Cold-Case-Unit/248170447825#!/pages/Colorado-Springs-CO/CSPD-Cold-Case-Unit/248170447825?v=wall |
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Mar 16, 2010 - Taking Advantage of Group Coupons Coupons are more fun when you share them with friends. That's premise behind Group Coupons. They are a way of finding deep discounts with social networking. |
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Mar 15, 2010 - Get Tax Help from the IRS Need help filing taxes? Contact your local Taxpayer Assistance Center. Find the nearest office by visiting the link above. |
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Mar 15, 2010 - Monday Meals 3/15/2010 Snacks With 100 Calories Or Less 4 Quick and Easy Homemade Chocolate Treats for 100 Calories or Less! Maya E. Nahra, RD Sunflower Farmers Market - To melt chocolate, microwave on Medium for 1 minute. Stir, then continue microwaving on Medium, stirring every 20 seconds, until melted. Or place chocolate in the top of a double boiler over hot, but not boiling, water. Stir until melted. Quick Mini Chocolate Cheesecakes • 1/4 cup semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips, melted • 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta • 12 chocolate wafer cookies • 1 tablespoon 100% fruit jam, such as raspberry or cherry 1. Combine melted chocolate and ricotta in a small bowl. Spoon a scant 1 tablespoon of the mixture on each chocolate wafer and top with 1/4 teaspoon jam. Per cheesecake: 61 calories Chocolate Drizzled Popcorn • ½ cup Bulk popcorn • 2 T coconut oil • 2 cups dark chocolate chips, melted • Large chuck sea salt 1. Heat coconut oil in a pot over high heat, add popcorn kernels, and place lid on top. With on hand on the lid and one hand on the pot handle, move the pot back and forth over the heat until all the kernels have popped. 2. Spread out popcorn over wax paper and drizzle melted chocolate over the popcorn. Sprinkle the large chuck sea salt on top, just a little will do. 3. Let popcorn and chocolate sit overnight and break up into chucks in the morning. Want to get creative? Add cherries, swirls of white chocolate, or peanut butter chips! Per serving: 100 calories Peanut Butter & Pretzel Truffles • 1/2 cup crunchy natural peanut butter • 1/4 cup finely chopped salted pretzels • 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips, melted 1. Combine peanut butter and pretzels in a small bowl. Chill in the freezer until firm, about 15 minutes. Roll the peanut butter mixture into 20 balls (about 1 teaspoon each). Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment or wax paper and freeze until very firm, about 1 hour. Roll the frozen balls in melted chocolate. Refrigerate until the chocolate is set, about 30 minutes. Per truffle: 64 calories Frozen Chocolate-Covered Bananas • 4 large ripe bananas, peeled and cut into thirds crosswise • 3/4 cup semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips, melted • 1/4 cup shredded coconut Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper. Insert a popsicle stick into the cut end of each banana half. Cover each piece of banana with melted chocolate using a rubber spatula and sprinkle with coconut. (Reheat chocolate, as needed, to keep it melted.) Place the bananas on the baking sheet and freeze until frozen, about 2 hours. Per serving: 100 calories |
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Mar 14, 2010 - Travel Warning To Mexico Because Of Violence A U.S. consulate employee and her husband are now dead after a weekend shooting in Mexico. Lesley Enriquez and her husband, Arthur Redelf, of El Paso, Texas, were shot to death in Juarez. This is just the latest in a string, of what police are calling, drug related killings. Now, there's a new warning for anyone going to, or living in, Mexico. This warning is from The Department of the State and it's in reaction to the increased violence in Mexico over the past few weeks. http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/tw_mexico.html |
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Mar 14, 2010 - 2010 US Census Interactive Form Click the link to see what the US Census asks. There is also an explanation about why the questions are asked. |
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Mar 11, 2010 - Here's The Deal! Money Saving Ideas 3/11/2010 We have deals for coffee lovers that could make your next cup of java a little bit sweeter. |
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Mar 11, 2010 - Pet of The Week 3/11/2010 Noon Show "Aussie" is a friendly 5-year old Australian Shepherd looking for a new home. He's good with other dogs, is house broken, and knows his commands. You can learn more about him by contacting the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak region at 719-473-1741  PLAY VIDEO: Humane Society Pet of the Week |
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Pet of the Week- 3/11/10 6a.m. Show Hummer the gerbil is looking to be adopted. He is 12 weeks old (gerbils typically live 2-3 years). Hummer loves to run around on his flat-bottom cage and on the exercise wheel. DreamPower has 1 chinchilla, 1 mouse, 1 gerbil, 2 rabbits, and 3 rats that are looking to be adopted. You can see DreamPower at the Petsmart Citadel Crossing on Saturdays from 11a.m.- 3p.m. and on Sundays from 12p.m.- 3:30p.m. PLAY VIDEO: DreamPower Pet of the Week |
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Colorado Springs Mom Will Run Your Errands Angela Hayman will run your errands if you live near Colorado Springs! She's not a maid. But will help with simple errands, hence the name of her business. Here's how her website describes her services: "Simple Errands is a family owned and operated business. I am a mother of four who understands that "free time" is hard to come by these days especially when trying to raise a family. For many people finding enough time in your day to run simple errands such as dropping off the bills, dry cleaning or grocery shopping can be extremely time consuming and takes you away from the things you enjoy doing most." You can visit her website at www.cosimpleerrands.com |
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Teen Job Fair GOVERNOR'S SUMMER JOB HUNT KICKS OFF WITH YOUTH CAREER FAIR ON MARCH 11 March 1, 2010, Colorado Springs, CO - It's that time of year again… time for the Governor's Summer Job Hunt! The Governor's Summer Job Hunt connects youth, ages 16 through 21, with local businesses to help them find short-term, summer employment. In El Paso and Teller Counties, the Summer Job Hunt will start with a youth career fair on Thursday, March 11, 2010 hosted by the Youth Zone at the Pikes Peak Workforce Center. There is no charge to attend but pre-registration is recommended. Youth must be at least 16 years old to participate. Due to current economic conditions, youth will be encouraged to seek volunteer opportunities to gain experience and build their resumes for future job openings. The Career Fair will also host local vocational schools and colleges so that youth can learn about possible career paths. WHO: Youth between the ages of 16 and 21 who are looking for full-time or part-time employment or volunteer opportunities. WHAT: Youth Career Fair for young adults, 16 through 21 years old. Workshops to help youth write a résumé and prepare for interviewing and job searching will be presented during March (more information follows). WHEN: Thursday, March 11, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. WHERE: Stargazer's Theatre, 10 S. Parkside Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80910. WHY: To connect youth with local employers looking to hire for summer and year-round positions and volunteer opportunities. Career Fair attendees should dress appropriately; bring multiple copies of their resumes and application information to help them fill out applications. WORKSHOPS: the following youth workshops will be presented in March to help youth prepare for their job search: March 3 - 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. - Resume Writing March 8 - 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. - Self Advocacy March10 - 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. - Resume Writing March 15 - 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. - Job Readiness March 17 - 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. - Interview Skills March 22 - 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. - Self-analysis March 24 - 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. - Social Media March 31 - 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. - Job Readiness Youth should pre-register at www.ppwfc.org |
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Mar 10, 2010 - Fireworks in Memorial Park Budget cuts forced the city of Colorado Springs to cancel Fourth of July fireworks in Memorial Park in 2009. Two dedicated people now hope word of mouth and some social networking will generate the support they need to bring back the 30-year tradition. |
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Veteran Job Fair EVENT: Colorado Springs Veteran, Diversity & Professional Job Fair FOR: FREE TO ALL JOB SEEKERS DATE: WEDNESDAY March 10, 2010 TIME: 10AM - 2PM LOCATION: Crowne Plaza - Colorado Springs 2886 S. Circle Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80906 For more information: www.freedomjobfairs.com http://www.freedomjobfairs.com |
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Mar 9, 2010 - School District 11 Budget Information Here's the district's web page with information on the proposed budget cuts for the next school year. http://www.d11.org/budgetchallenge/ |
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CS Youth Symphony Turning 30! Come Celebrate The Colorado Springs Youth Symphony is celebrating its 30th anniversary. You can celebrate with them during several weekend performances in Colorado Springs. Here is a performance schedule: Friday, March 12-Sunday, March 14, Featuring the Colorado Springs Youth Symphony performing in the Pikes Peak Center. Fri 5:00 pm Alumni Reception & Cocktail Party Sat 7:30 pm Joint Concert with the Albuquerque Youth Symphony Sun 11:30 am Gala Luncheon at Antlers Hilton Sun 2:00 pm Joint Concert with USAF’s Blue Steel Sun 5:00 pm Alumni Dinner and Musical Celebration For more information about upcoming performances and the group, just visit their web site by clicking on the link below. Play Video: Interview: CS Youth Symphony Turning 30http://csysa.com/ |
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Mar 8, 2010 - Make Fruit Arrangements To Delight Your Senses! 11 News at 9 3/8/2010 You can create fruit arrangements with the help of The Pineapple Daisy Recipe Book. http://thepineappledaisy.com/ |
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