Woodmen Hills Real Estate Closed

On December 14, 2011, we closed the sale for a customers residence in Woodmen Hills.  The home sold for $227,900 for the 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 3182 square foot residence built in 2003.  Woodmen Hills is one of the popular residential areas in El Paso County with its larger lot sizes.

Exterior Front View

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Cool Science Festival in Colorado Springs

This years Cool Science Festival will begin with the Cool Science Carnival Day at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs with events running through October 23rd. The Cool Science Festival will have science related events throughout Colorado Springs for all ages. The Cool Science Carnival Day has science activities from age four and up. The Science Show is a blast and the whole family will be amazed by the tricks.

Most Events to the Colorado Springs Cool Science Festival are Free , but tickets are required. Some of the events are the Cool Science Carnival Day at UCCS, Star Gazing Party, Electric Powered Airplane Models and more.

Cool Science Festival events will take place over several days from Saturday, October 15th thru Sunday, October 23, 2011.

Cool Science Festival Schedule of Events

Colorado Springs Fireworks 2011 – July 4th Firework Shows in the Colorado Springs Area

Looking for places to watch this years Fourth of July Fireworks in Colorado Springs, Manitou, Monument and surrounding communities?  Here is a list of places to celebrate our nations Independence Day.  There will be baseball games, barbecues, concerts and fireworks celebrating our beloved United States.   Please be sure to checks the event website since firework displays may be canceled due to dry weather.

Enjoy your July 4th fireworks and our nations Independence Day!

Click here to see the list of July 4th events in Colorado Springs

Air Force Academy Fireworks  and City of Colorado Springs
4th of July Celebration at Falcon Stadium
Where:  Falcon Stadium at the US Air Force Academy
When:  July 4, 2011 Gates open at 4:00 pm food, vendors, car show, music with fireworks at 9:30 pm
Admission:  Free 

Colorado Springs Fireworks at Memorial Park (Canceled since 2009)
This year the City of Colorado Springs and the Air Force Academy have joined forces to celebrate this years Independence Day
see Air Force Academy Fireworks for details.
 
Colorado Springs Fireworks at Sky Sox Stadium
Independence Day Extravaganza! and the Amazing Christopher as the Jackson 5
Where:  Security Service Field, 4385 Tutt Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO  80922
When:  July 4, 2011 at 7:05 pm
Admission:  $7 to $29.50
For more information call 719.591.SOXX (7699)

Fort Carson Fireworks:
Fourth of July on the 3rd at Fort Carson!
Where:  Fort Carson, Iron Horse Park
When:  July 3, 2011  4:00 pm to 10:00 pm 
Admission:  Free
For more information call MWR at 719.526.1867

Security, Colorado  July 4th Pancake Breakfast
Where:  Security Fire Department,  400 Security Blvd, Security, CO
When:  July 4, 2011  6:00 pm to 11:30 am 
Admission:  $5 for breakfast,  $3 for 12 and under, $3 for Seniors

Fireworks outside the Colorado Springs Area:

Canon City
Royal Gorge Bridge & Park
Where: Royal Gorge Bridge & Park,  4218 Fremont County Road 3!, Canon City CO  81215
When:  July 2 –  4, 2011 Gates open at 4:00 pm food, vendors, car show, music with fireworks at 9:30 pm
Admission: 
For more information call 1-888-333-5597

See more July 4th Events

Woodmen Road to Shift onto New Bridge

Beginning on Friday, March 25, 2011, at 8 p.m., Woodmen Road traffic onto the new bridge will begin.  The turning lanes from southbound Academy Boulevard to either direction of Woodmen Road; and either direction of Woodmen Road to northbound Academy Boulevard will not be available for fourteen (14) days.  Alternate routes are available for commuters during the final construction phase via Dublin Blvd to the south of Woodmen Blvd or Briagate Blvd to the north of Woodmen Blvd.   It is anticipated that this process will be completed by April 8, with crews working around the clock. Drivers are reminded to slow down (posted speed limit is 30 mph in this construction area), watch for signs and exercise caution.

The City is requesting that everyone please take their time and drive safely as we change the roadways to their final configuration. After the 14-day switch period, Academy Boulevard will be free-flowing with no traffic signals between Shrider and York Roads and you will no longer have to wait on Woodmen Road for the traffic on Academy to pass through the intersection.”

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Library Express Opens at First and Main Town Center

Vending machines aren’t just for soda, candy or snacks anymore.  The Pikes Peak Library District is now using vending machines to check out books and DVDs with the swipe of a library card.  Two books and two DVDs can be checked out at a time. The check-out times are seven days for books and three days for DVDs and no renewals.  Patrons can return their items to a book drop at the new Library Express or to any other PPLD locations. The Library Express vending machine is located next to the Cinemark movie theaters on Powers Boulevard and is open 6 a.m. to 11 pm. daily. 

Easter Egg Hunts in Colorado Springs

Easter is just around the corner and the kids are getting excited to color eggs and ready for the annual Egg Hunts in Colorado Springs.  Colorado Springs celebrates Easter with Egg Hunts, face painting, a Victorian egg hunt and tea, and treasure hunts for older kids.

Old Colorado City is proud to again host its annual Easter Egg Hunt at Bancroft Park.

Fort Carson invites the public to celebrate its annual Eggsperience fun with the whole family.  A fun day featuring photos with the Easter Bunny, miniature golf, miniature golf and Egg Hunt. Free cookies for the kids.

Fountain Creek Nature Center and Bear Creek Nature Center will both have a Chocolate Bunny Walk & Egg Hunt.

Find this years local Easter events and more at CoHomePages.com.

Happy Easter!

Free Pancakes at Perkins

On March 21, participating Perkins restaurants will give away free made-from-scratch buttermilk pancakes to guests dining in the restaurant on that day. In return, guests can consider making a donation to Give Kids The World.

Give Kids The World is a non-profit organization that provides week-long vacations to children with life-threatening illnesses and their deserving families at a fanciful, “storybook” retreat in Central Florida.

Perkins Restaurant and Bakery has supported Give Kids The World for nearly 20 years. Since their partnership began, Perkins has raised more than $10 million dollars for the organization, through the generosity of employees, franchisees and guests.

Perkins Pancake Day is available only at participating locations. Valid for one free short stack. Promotion and times may vary by restaurant. Sales tax, if applicable, must be paid by customer. For a limited time only at participating restaurants.

St. Patricks Day in Colorado Springs

Looking for something to do on St. Patrick’s Day?  Take a look at local St. Patrick’s Day and Irish festivals in Colorado and Colorado Springs.   St. Patrick’s Day is a religious holiday usually celebrated by attending church, wearing green, shamrocks and Irish cuisine.  Who is St. Patrick?  St. Patrick is one of the most recognized patron saints of Ireland.   

Here is a fun St. Patricks Day poem:

The Wearin’ O’ the Green 

Today is the day fer the wearin’ o’ the green.
Today is the day when the little people are seen.
Today is St. Patrick’s Day, so if ye’r Irish me lad,
Join the celebratin’ fer the grandest time ta’ be had.

Ya’ put yer hand up in the air, the other hand on your hip.
Ya’ tap yer toe, ya’ tap yer heel, ya’ bounce yer knee a wee bit.
Ya’ prance ‘n dance around the room, n’ circle one two three.
The saints be praised, I must admit, ya’ all look Irish ta’ me.

Colorado Springs St. Patrick’s Day Events

McDivitt Law Firm to Host St. Paddy Free Ride Home Program

COLORADO SPRINGS, Co., March 17, 2011—

McDivitt Law Firm’s priority is to keep the Colorado
Springs community safe by reminding everyone to drive safely. That’s why McDivitt Law Firm
continues to host its Safe and Sober Free Ride Home program on St. Patrick’s Day.

Don’t Leave It to Luck—Get a Safe Ride Home

The Safe and Sober Free Cab Ride Home program is for
adults who have been drinking or who don’t have a safe
way home. Rides will be available in Colorado Springs
from 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 17, through 3 a.m., on
Friday, March 18.

For a free ride home within Colorado Springs city limits,
call Yellow Cab of Colorado Springs at (719) 777‐7777
and tell them the ride is on McDivitt Law Firm.

Rides are provided to an individual’s residence—not to
other drinking locations. Due to the high number of ride
requests on St. Patrick’s Day, rides cannot be guaranteed for everyone who calls; however,
every attempt will be made to accommodate all requests. Drivers have the right to use their
discretion when accepting fares.

More Information

Spring forward, Fall back

In 2011 – Daylight Saving Time begins– Sunday, March 13, 2011.  In the U.S., clocks spring forward from 2:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m.

The reason for Daylight Saving Time (DST) is it saves energy. Energy demand for electricity to light homes is directly related to when we get up and go to bed. We also use less electricity because people are home less during the “longer” days of spring and summer. Most people plan outdoor activities during the extra daylight hours. When we are not at home, we don’t use appliances or lights. The Secretary of Energy will report the impact of this change to Congress. Congress retains the right to resume the 2005 Daylight Saving Time schedule once the Department of Energy study is complete.

Safety Reminder
Many fire departments encourage people to change the battery in their smoke detector when they change their clocks because Daylight Saving Time provides a convenient reminder. A working smoke detector more than doubles a person’s chances of surviving a home fire. More than 90 percent of homes in the United States have smoke detectors, but one-third of smoke detectors are estimated to have missing batteries or dead batteries.

Website:  http://www.webexhibits.org/daylightsaving/index.html