The Colorado Springs Post Office received so much mail in December of 1930 that they sorted the mail outdoors. This H.L. Standley photograph captures the scene on Dec. 23, 1930 at the Post Office (201 East Pikes Peak Ave.). Photo courtesy of Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum

For retired teacher Kathleen “Kay” Esmiol everything is a teaching moment, and one in particular is how the downtown statue of Fannie Mae Duncan came to exist.

We’d like a puppy for our two-year old Australian Shepard, Aussie, who seems to need a playmate. 

I’m staring at a thick blanket of white. Both God and nature have conspired to create a blizzard in Colorado Springs, and apparently all the snow landed in my neighborhood.

If you’re worried about keeping everyone in your brood entertained, we’ve got you covered with ideas that will thrill all ages — plus tips for taking advantage of your built-in babysitters (date night, anyone?). You’ll find that Colorado’s winter adventures are the perfect way to bring everyone together for some family bonding and memory making.

The PPACG Area Agency on Aging has been awarded a grant from the NextFifty Initiative to begin implementation of a home sharing program in the Colorado Springs area.

When it comes to formal music education, guitarist Wayne Hammerstadt describes himself as “the world’s worst student.”

Volunteers of America has been managing the Federal Grant from the Corporation for National and Community Service for 17 years in El Paso County, providing purpose and payment for low-income executive citizens (55+) who choose to volunteer their time with children.