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A member of the TwoCor work crew helps the Colorado Springs Fire Department with fire mitigation May 7 at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. Photo by Kyler Knutson

TwoCor, CSFD tackle fire mitigation at zoo BY CLELIA DEMORAES TwoCor

On the morning of May 7, animals at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo woke to the commotion of chainsaws and voices echoing in the surrounding woods. TwoCor, a local youth work-training program, and the Colorado Springs Fire Department were working together on a fire mitigation project to remove dead standing trees destroyed by the tussock moth at the zoo, all in celebration of National Wildfire

One in seven people face hunger daily in Colorado. It’s an issue that forces many to choose between putting food on the table and handling necessary expenses like bills and medication. Steve Baron, Senior Director Kaiser Permanen- of Operations for Southern te Colorado has an- Colorado Kaiser Permanente nounced an effort to diminish the rates of hunger in our state by providing 13 nonprofits a portion of a $1 million grant that aims to increase access to food for all Coloradans. Three southern Colorado nonprofits have received a portion of the food insecurity grant: SET Family Medical Clinics, TESSA and Tri-Lakes Cares. Without proper diet, all ages, including children and seniors, experience nutrient deficiencies, weaker cognitive performance and higher healthcare costs. The $1 million Kaiser Permanente food insecurity grant is designed to increase enrollment in Supplemental Nutrition Assis– CONTINUED ON PAGE 11 –

Community Preparedness Day. The zoo project came in second in a nationwide competition sponsored by State Farm Insurance involving more than 260 fire mitigation projects. Funding for the project went directly to TwoCor youth for their labor and meals. TwoCor youth worked through the morning, gathering branches and trees cut by the fire department and hauling them to the chipper sites. Afterwards, zoo volun-

teers treated the youth to a tour of the zoo. Participants in the TwoCor program range from 15-19 years old and come from around the Pikes Peak region. Many of them have been removed from their homes due to abuse, neglect or abandonment and placed with foster parents or in group homes. Since 2004, TwoCor has served over a thousand youth, who are referred to the – CONTINUED ON PAGE 11 –

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Air Academy teens host free ballet classes for CPCD children BY AMIE BENNIGHT

CPCD ... giving kids a head start

For two hours every other Wednesday afternoon from January through April, Julia Gaubatz and Tori Johnson volunteered their time to teach ballet to kids involved with CPCD ... giving children a head start. The Air Academy High School juniors presented the tiny dancers to parents and the community in a special recital, “Les Petits Papillons” (The Little Butterf lies) on April 27 at CPCD. CPCD Volunteer Manager Charlotte Nal said many of the organization’s parents, volunteers and staff members looked forward to the event all spring. “We feel very fortunate these girls chose CPCD as their volunteer home,” Nal said. The CPCD Ballet Co. was started in 2015 when Gaubatz and Johnson approached CPCD hoping to volunteer with area kids. Gaubatz, a dancer with a local

company, was passionate about bringing dance to young children who might be unable to afford classes. Johnson helped secure slippers, leotards and tights from generous donors and aided with costumes, hair and rehearsals along the way. The classes were very popular, and an additional session was added to accommodate more children. “Zoe and her sister wouldn’t miss a class,” said CPCD parent Anastasia Trueblood. “It’s such a treat to watch them dance together and then practice at home.” CPCD serves more than 2,000 children and families in El Paso County with three core programs: Head Start, Early Head Start and the Colorado Preschool Program. Volunteers help with classroom support, office and administrative duties, playground and building maintenance and other special projects throughout the year.

Tori Johnson adjusts a ballerina’s costume during a spring performance at CPCD. Courtesy photo

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Monument woman forms nonprofit to raise hep-C awareness Courtesy of Climbing for Carleen

In 2010, Carleen McGuffey of Monument was diagnosed with hepatitis C virus (HCV), a potentially life-threatening disease, after visiting her doctor about pain on the left side of her abdomen while pregnant with her last child. The news left her in shock, and she wasn’t provided with any resources, follow-up or support group information about the disease. HCV is considered a “silent disease” because those infected often do not experience any symptoms for years and even decades; approximately 50 percent of patients are unaware they have the disease. Over time, HCV can damage the liver, leading to cirrhosis, liver cancer and death. The good news is that HCV can be cured. After McGuffey, a mother of six young children, was diagnosed, she decided not to be treated with the medications available because of the debilitating side effects they were known to cause. Meanwhile, her untreated HCV affected her health; she experienced fatigue,

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James and Carleen McGuffey and their children from left to right, Kelsey, 16; Karsten, 8; Kyle, 4; Kendell, 13, and Kollin, 6, started the nonprofit “Climbing for Carleen” to raise awareness of hepatitis C. Photo by Christian Murdock

joint pain and depression, and was diagnosed with fibrosis of the liver. McGuffey later heard about a newly approved treatment that offered a better chance of a cure. After completing the medication in late 2015, McGuffey is free of HCV. McGuffey, her husband and family founded “Climbing for Carleen”

to raise awareness of hepatitis C. This nonprofit organization, based in Colorado Springs, is dedicated to promoting testing and diagnosis of HCV, dispelling the stigma of the disease, and connecting people to the care they need. The organization hosts free rapid HCV testing clinics from 5–7 p.m. every Thursday at

People are at an increased risk for HCV if they: • were born between 1945 and 1965 • were treated for a blood-clotting problem before 1987 • received a blood transfusion or organ transplant before July 1992 • received longterm hemodialysis treatment • have abnormal liver tests or liver disease • are a healthcare worker exposed to blood through a needle stick or other sharp object injury • are current or former injection drug users, even if they injected only one time or many years ago • are infected with HIV • are children born to HCVpositive mothers

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Nonprofit Events To submit an event for the Nonprofit News calendar, please send details and contact information to nonprofitnews@gazette.com.

JUNE 2

Citizens Project Creating Community Breakfast 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. at Antlers Hotel, 4 S. Cascade Ave. Reservations: tinyurl.com/jrwbzd5.

Sangre de Cristo Arts & Conference Center’s 44th Anniversary Gala 6 p.m. at Sangre de Cristo Arts & Conference Center, 210 N. Santa Fe Ave., Pueblo. Reservations: 719-295-7200.

Nature Adventures: Terrific Turtles 9 –10:30 a.m. at Fountain Creek Nature Center, 320 Pepper Grass Lane, Fountain. $3/family. Reservations: 520-6745.

6–8 p.m. at Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts, 304 CO-105, Palmer Lake. Info: 481-0475, trilakesarts.org.

10:30 a.m. –2:30 p.m. at Western Museum of Mining & Industry, 225 North Gate Blvd. Watch the Air Force Academy Thunderbirds fly over from the WMMI parking lot. $5/vehicle. Info: 488-0880, wmmi.org.

JUNE 3

Cowgirls & Cocktails 5 p.m. at Norris-Penrose Event Center, 1045 Lower Gold Camp Road. Benefiting those suffering with breast cancer. Tickets: cowgirlsandcocktails.org.

10 a.m. –2 p.m. at Acacia Park. Info: rmpbs.org/csfunfest.

JUNE 3 & 4

Everything 4 Kids Sale 5:30–7:30, Friday; 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday at Tri-Lakes Recreation Center, 1808 Woodmoor Drive, Monument. $1/adult. Benefiting Colorado Springs Parents of Multiples. Info: facebook.com/ everything4kidssale.

JUNE 4

Kids’ Fishing Derby 8 a.m.–noon at Palmer Lake. Hosted by Tri-Lakes Lions Club. Info: dprejean@farmersagent.com.

Night Out 2 Help Out

Friends of Retired Greyhounds Adoption Fair 11 a.m.– 3 p.m. at Pet Pantry, 5148 Academy Blvd. Info: 6299274, pet-pantry.com.

JUNE 6 –10

American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Fountain Valley

Watershed Wizards Nature Camp

Noon– 10 p.m. at Fountain Middle School, 515 N. Santa Fe Ave., Fountain. Info: 630-4961, relayforlife.org/fountainvalleyco.

9 a.m. – 3 p.m., daily at Fountain Creek Nature Center, 320 Pepper Grass Lane, Fountain. For children grades 1-5. $130/ member, $140/nonmember. Registration: 520-6745.

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11 a.m. –3 p.m. at Intermountain Coach, 3204 E. Platte Ave. Hosted by Harley’s Hope Foundation. Info: info@ harleys-hopefoundation.org, harleys-hopefoundation.org.

8:30 – 10 p.m. at Bear Creek Nature Center, 245 Bear Creek Road. $4/member, $5/ nonmember. Reservations: 520-6387.

5th Annual Because We Care Pet Fair

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6:30– 8:30 p.m. at Painting With A Twist, 2834 N. Powers Blvd. Benefiting Care and Share Food Bank for Southern Colorado. Info: hippyfitmom@gmail. com, hippyfitmom.com.

National Get Outdoors Day 10 a.m.–4 p.m. at Memorial Park.

Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts First Friday Opening Reception

Picnic-N-Planes! ’N Burros!

Rocky Mountain PBS Kids Fun Fest

Active Adults Nature Club: Star Party

JUNE 10

Ronny Cox in Concert 7 p.m. at Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts, 304 CO-105, Palmer Lake. Tickets: 481-0475, trilakesarts.org.

JUNE 11

8th Annual Good News Motorcycle Benefit Ride 8 a.m., registration; 8:30, first group out, at Pikes Peak Harley-Davidson, 5867 N. Nevada Ave. Benefiting PILLAR Institute for Lifelong Learning. Info: 671-6479, gn-comotorcycleride@ hotmail.com.

PILLAR Used Book Sale Fundraiser 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Sacred Heart Parish Center, 2030 W. Colorado Ave. Benefiting PILLAR Institute for Lifelong Learning. Info: 633-4991, director@ pillarinstitute.org.

Story Time with Puppets 10 a.m. at Fountain Creek Nature Center, 320 Pepper Grass Lane, Fountain. Free. Reservations: 520-6745.

Jeanne Taylor Parkinson’s Support Group Monthly Meeting 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church Center, 105 N. Weber St. Info: co-parkinson.org.

AWR Cat Rescue Adoption Fair 10 a.m.– 3 p.m. at Pet Pantry, 5148 Academy Blvd. Info: 629-9274, pet-pantry.com.

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2:30 p.m. at Benet Hill Monastery, 3190 Benet Lane. Free. Reservations: 633-0655 Ext. 132, benethillmonatery.org.

9 a.m.– noon at Black Forest Lutheran Church, 12455 Black Forest Road. Free. Hosted by Black Forest AARP Chapter 1100. Info: 1-800-222-4444, Opt. 2, aarpchapter1100blackforest.weebly.com.

JUNE 15

Colorado Springs Western Street Breakfast 5:30 – 9 a.m. downtown at Pikes Peak Avenue and Tejon St. Benefiting military and local charities. Info: cswesternstreetbreakfast.com.

10 a.m.– 3 p.m. at Chapel of Our Savior Episcopal Church, 8 4th St. Benefiting Westside Cares. Info: feastofsaintarnold.com.

Mollica’s Food and Wine Tasting 2 – 4:30 p.m. at Mollica’s Market and Deli, 985 Garden of the Gods Road. $40/person. Benefiting Therapeutic Recreation Community Partners. Info: 598-9472, trcp.net.

JUNE 12

50th Jubilee Celebration

10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Pet Pantry, 5148 Academy Blvd. Info: 6299274, pet-pantry.com.

Starlight Spectacular

JUNE 16

Exchange Club of Falcon Annual Golf Tournament 7 a.m., registration; 8 a.m., start at Antler Creek Golf Course, 9650 Antler Creek Drive, Peyton. Info: 641-0752, info@ exchangecluboffalcon.com.

Twos and Threes Outdoors: Fishy-Wishy 9 –10:15 a.m. at Fountain Creek Nature Center, 320 Pepper Grass Lane, Fountain. $3/family. Reservations: 520-6745.

Monument Art Hop 5– 8 p.m. at various locations around Monument.

JUNE 17

Association of Fundraising Professionals Lunch & Learn 11:30 a.m.– 1 p.m. at Space Foundation, 4425 Arrowswest Drive. Reservations: afpsc. memberlodge.org.

Evening Campfire Program Feast of Saint Arnold, a Family Friendly Beer Fest

Safe Place for Pets Adoption Fair

7-9 p.m. at Fountain Creek Nature Center, 320 Pepper Grass Lane, Fountain. $3/member, $4/nonmember. Reservations: 520-6745.

JUNE 18

Crossroads Ministries Parking Lot Sale 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at 5585 Erindale Drive. Info: 635-5767.

Milkweed Mania Giveaway 9-10 a.m. at Fountain Creek Nature Center, 320 Pepper Grass Lane, Fountain. $3/member, $4/nonmember. Reservations: 520-6745.

9 p.m. at Garden of the Gods Visitor Center, 1805 N. 30th St. Benefiting Trails & Open Space Coalition. Registration: starlightspectauclar.org.

JUNE 20-24

Watershed Wizards Nature Camp 9 a.m. – noon, daily at Fox Run Regional Park. For children grades 1-5. $90/member, $10/ nonmember. Registration: 520-6745.

JUNE 21

Association of Fundraising Professionals Monthly Mixer 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. at Old Chicago, 4110 N. Academy Blvd. Info: afpsc.memberlodge.org.

JUNE 22

Nature Explorers: Who Lives in a Tree? 9 –10:30 a.m. at Bear Creek Nature Center, 245 Bear Creek Road. $3/family. Reservations: 520-6387.

Pikes Peak United Way Community Celebration 6– 8 p.m. at Falcon Stadium, 2169 Field House Drive. Registration: blacktiecolorado.com/calendar/eventdetails.cfm?id=265919.

JUNE 23

Little Wonders: Ants on Parade 9 –10:15 a.m. at Bear Creek Nature Center, 245 Bear Creek Road. $3/family. Reservations: 520-6387.

JUNE 24

The Accidentals in Concert 7 p.m. at Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts, 304 CO-105, Palmer Lake. Tickets: 481-0475, trilakesarts.org.

JUNE 24 & 25

Firefly Celebration & Night Hike 7– 9 p.m. at Fountain Creek Nature Center, 320 Pepper Grass Lane, Fountain. $4/member, $5/nonmember. Reservations: 520-6745.

American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Colorado Springs 6 p.m. – 6 a.m. at Liberty High School, 8720 Scarborough Drive. Info: 630-4961, relayforlife.org/coloradospringsco.

JUNE 25

Climb for Courage 9 a.m.– 1 p.m. at Falcon Stadium, 2169 Field House Drive. $35/adult, $20/youth. Benefiting Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation. Info: 266-3021, childrenscoloradofoundation. org/climbforcourage.

Chihuahua and Small Dog Rescue Adoption Fair 10 a.m.– 3 p.m. at Pet Pantry, 5148 Academy Blvd. Info: 6299274, pet-pantry.com.

Tea Party in the Woods 10:30 a.m.– noon at Bear Creek Nature Center, 245 Bear Creek Road. $4/member, $5/nonmember. Reservations: 520-6387.

JUNE 26

Healing Through L.O.V.E. Fashion Show Noon – 6 p.m. at City Auditorium, 221 E. Kiowa St. $20/person. Benefiting TESSA, Restore Innocence, Empowered Colorado. Info: 473-5101.

JUNE 30

Moonlight on the Mountain 6– 10 p.m. at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, 4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Road. Info: cmzoo.org/moonlight.

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AARP volunteers contribute to Springs’ age-friendly designation AARP Chapter 1100 Black Forest volunteers who presided at the AARP movie May 7 at the Regal Interquest Stadium 14 theater were, from left to right, Chuck Karlstrum, Electa Beckner, Shirley Karlstrum, Linda Siebe, Rita Fitzpatrick and Stan Beckner, not pictured. Courtesy photo

BY STANLEY BECKNER

AARP Chapter 1100 Black Forest

Mayor John Suthers and the City Council officially accepted the designation of Colorado Springs as an A ARP Age-Friendly Community on March 8 in a brief ceremony at city hall. Roberto Rey, Colorado AARP Associate Director – Multicultural Outreach, discussed the implication of this designation during a May 11 meeting of the AARP Chapter 1100 Black Forest. Rey identified the Innovations in Aging Collaborative as having created a strategic plan for our community to become an age-friendly city that is welcoming and open to citizens of all ages and encourage a maximum quality of life. According to Rey, AARP’s participation in the program helps citizens live comfortably in their homes and communities as they age. AARP’s presence encourages older adults to take an active role in the community. Rey said he hopes Black Forest Chapter members will continue to participate in spreading age-friendly services at the local level. On May 7, chapter volunteers

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hosted a community event at the Regal Interquest Stadium 14 theater. The recently released movie, “Youth,” was screened free of charge for attendees. Black Forest Chapter volunteers assisted by introducing the movie, recording attendance, and conducting a survey of attendees to determine what categories of needs retirees and potential retirees believe are important to their welfare. Chapter members plan to volunteer at upcoming community events, including the Salvation Army Senior Services Fair, the Senior Resouce Council’s Successful Aging Expo, and a document shredding event.

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Kids on Bikes debuts community cycling center downtown BY PAIGE CARMICHAEL Kids on Bikes

Kids on Bikes started in 2005 because its founders believed in the power of bicycles to change lives. Bikes are tools for freedom, health and fun and every child should have access to them. The nonprofit distributes bikes to kids through its earn-a-bike program, and is thrilled to announce its new program, the Pedal Station, which opened May 17 at 527 S. Tejon St. The station is open from noon – 6 p.m., Tuesday – Friday and noon – 5 p.m., Saturday. The Pedal Station is a community bike center for kids and adults with a focus on education, bikes and community. KOB’s goal with the Pedal Station is to offer affordable, recycled bikes to fur-

ther its mission to get more people riding bikes. KOB is accepting bike donations that will be refurbished for resale, go into its earna-bike programs, or be recycled for parts or scrap. The Pedal Station will be a bicycling hub, offering classes, camps, rides and workshop space. Donate your old bikes, attend a repair class, explore urban trails or learn about bike safety as a family. The station will also feature bike repair stations that allow people to work on their bikes using KOB tools and help from a mechanic. Volunteer mechanic nights will be from 4 – 8 on Tuesdays, and volunteers can also help with retail during business hours. Visit kidsonbikes .net for more information.

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Mindy Carter adjusts a bike’s rear derailleur at the new Kids on Bikes Pedal Station downtown. The station provides tools for guests to use in tuning up their rides. Photo by Allen Beauchamp

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7th annual community-wide toilet paper drive a success BY K ATHY PETERSON Focus on the Family

Kathy Peterson, left, and Nancy White pose with a van full of toilet paper during the drive. Courtesy photo

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Local food banks and charities routinely receive donations of food and household items, but toilet paper is a necessity donors often overlook. The Community Round Table Toilet Paper Drive was created as a way to provide this household staple for families in need. The official city-wide collection sites for the 2016 drive included Radix Chiropractic, KTLF Radio, the Focus on the Family Welcome Center, Community Bible Study, and Vista Grande Baptist Church. Additional participants, collecting donations at their own facilities, included The Navigators, the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), and the Christian and Ministry Alliance. Thanks to private donations, Edukits purchased toilet paper in bulk to support the drive, and local artist Paul Cooke created promotional posters and materials.

DONATE TOILET PAPER Toilet paper donations are accepted year-round. Contact kathy.pete@ comcast.net or visit the “TP in the Springs” Facebook page for more information.

Exactly 12,574 rolls of tissue were collected during the 2016 drive. The Christian and Missionary Alliance collected the most: 4,070 rolls. Beginning in June, the donations will be distributed to the following charities: Crossfire Ministries, Connections for Life, Mercy’s Gate, Ecumenical Social Ministries, High Plains Helping Hands, and TriLakes Cares. Plans are in motion for the 2017 drive, and donations are accepted year-round. Monetary donations are also accepted through the Colorado Springs Community Round Table, visit crtcolorado.org for more info.

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