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April 8 April 13 Simon and Garfunkel through the years by Bookends 7:00 p.m. Presented by Stargazers eatre & Event Center. Accompanied by a live string quartet, Bookends perform the most authentic-sounding tribute to the unforgettable music of Simon & Garfun- kel. Made up of Dan Haynes & Pete Rich- ards, Bookends have toured extensively with their concerts being described as "simply breathtaking." Advanced General Admission Tickets: $20 plus ticketing fee Day of Show General Admission Tickets (if available): $25. Phone: (719) 476-2200 Exhibit Lecture by Mindy S. Vogel Presented by Western Museum of Mining & Industry. On April 13, Mindy S. Vogel, a Forest Service geologist, will present a lecture entitled "Rock, Paper, Forest Ser- vice: A Summary of Mining and Permit- ting on Forest Service Lands." is lecture is in pairing with the Western Museum of Mining & Industry's new exhibit, "Minerals You Use Every Day from the National Forests." Light refreshments will be offered. Free; donation suggested. e museum requests that those interested in attending please contact the museum to reserve a spot. Please call (719) 488-0880 or respond by e-mail at rsvp@wmmi.org. Phone: (719) 488-0880 Civics on Tap 5:30 p.m. Presented by Council of Neighbors and Organizations at Sto- rybook Brewery. Join the Council of Neighbors and Organizations for joint presentations from the city and county. Get half off your first pint and there will be a food truck on site. April 4 - Land Use & Planning (Peter Wysocki, Craig Dossey) April 11 - Roads & Bridges (Jim Reid, Travis Easton) April 18 - President of City Council (Merv Ben- net) April 25 - President of Board of County Commissioners (Daryl Glenn) April 18 April 17 Pikes Peak Lions Donkey Basketball Game e Woodland Park Pikes Peak Lions An- nual Donkey Basketball Game and Silent Auction.Woodland Park High School Gym, 155 Panther Way Woodland Park, CO 80866 Details: Silent Auction will start at 5:30 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Game starts at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $10 per Adult and $5.00 per School age Child. phone: 719-686-8177 April 20 Chef Showcase 5:30 p.m. Presented by Rocky Mountain Health Care Services at Antlers Hotel. Join us for the seventh annual Chef Showcase! Tickets are limited, so reserve your spots while they last! For the first time ever....open to the public! Phone: (719) 466-8777 April 21 - 23 31 April 16 e Never Alone Foundation's 4th Annual Family Ball Presented by e Never Alone Founda- tion at e Broadmoor Hotel Join us once again and treat your family to a night at e Broadmoor while support- ing international adoption! ere will be dinner, dancing, and something for ev- eryone: entertainment during dinner, an arts and cra table, a silent auction, and a photo booth. VIP Dinner 5:30-7:00 p.m. Check-in begins at 5 p.m. (Dance entry included with purchase) Adult plate: $100 Child plate (12 and under): $40 VIP Din- ner ticket sales close at Noon on March 3. Family Dance 7-10 p.m. Couples ticket: $45 Family ticket: $60 Stay the night. Rooms are available at a group discount. Please call (719) 577-5775 to book your room. Online ticket sales end at 3 p.m. on April 8. Tickets can be purchased at the door. *Please note that ticket sales at the door will be cash or check only. Sorry for any inconvenience. Phone: (719) 597-6472 Bee Keeping Workshop 9:00 a.m. Presented by El Paso County Conservation District at Environmental Services Building. is is a fun, informa- tive workshop for those interested in keeping bees. Materials and refreshments provided by EPCCD. is is a great and inexpensive way to learn about keeping bees for beginners. Call (719) 600-4706 for details and to reserve your space. Mad Hatter Saturday and Ice Sculpting Competition Check out the events happening through- out Old Colorado City all day on Mad Hatter Saturday! Housing & Building Association Home Show Friday 3:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m., Sunday 11:00 a.m. At Mortgage Solu- tions Financial Expo Center. e HBA Home Show features the area's most in- novative manufacturers and suppliers of home products. Phone: (719) 592-1800 April 22 Earth Day 9:00 a.m. at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site. In combination with the Garden of the Gods Nature and Visitor Center, cel- ebrate the environment at Rock Ledge Ranch on this free day! Historic homes will be open, as well as the Blacksmith Shop and General Store. Free. Phone: (719) 578-6777 April 30 Taste Of Old Colorado City Check out the flavors of local foods in Old Colorado City from 1:00 p.m. -4:00 p.m. Many chefs from local restaurants will be set up offering samples of their latest culinary creations! April 12 "Curiosity Unlimited" Free Lecture, "ISIS as a Global Player: Understanding Islamic Foreign Policy," UCCS University Center, Room 116, 9:30-11:30, Steven Pitttz, Ph.D., free coffee & goodies, free parking in lots 222 & 224 (put Curiosity Unlimited on windshield), phone: 719-574-1449