The Library and the Colorado Springs World Affairs Council invite you to presentations featuring world class presenters speaking on global issues. This month, Professor Efraim Inbar will discuss the conflict in Gaza. These presentations are offered free to young people ages 14 – 18 in the East Teen Center at East Library. They include breakfast and a chance for teens to interact with superb speakers brought to the area by the World Affairs Council. The programs will also be simulcast on The Library Channel, Comcast 17, and instant messaging with a teen librarian and the speaker will be available at ppld.org/teens. Space is limited to 25 attendees. To RSVP, email dvazquez@ppld.org.
- When: Tuesday, February 10 at 8 a.m.
- Where: East Teen Center at East Library, 5550 N. Union Blvd.
The Library and the Colorado Springs World Affairs Council invite you to presentations featuring world class presenters speaking on global issues. This month, Stephen Kinzer will discuss “Rwanda Genocide and the Aftermath.” These presentations are offered free to young people ages 14-18 in the East Teen Center at East Library. They include breakfast and a chance for teens to interact with superb speakers brought to the area by the World Affairs Council. The programs will also be simulcast on The Library Channel, Comcast 17, and instant messaging with a teen librarian and the speaker will be available at ppld.org/teens. Space is limited to 25 attendees. To RSVP, email dvazquez@ppld.org.
- When: Thursday, January 22 at 8 a.m.
- Where: East Teen Center at East Library, 5550 N. Union Blvd.
…just be thankful you’re not one of these unfortunate people!
If you own a dog in this town, you’re in good company. Men’s Health magazine named Colorado Springs as being the best city for dogs, and Dog Fancy magazine has just named the Springs as Dog-Town, USA! You can read the full story at the Gazette, and you can submit photos of your own four-legged friend here.
Looking for true weirdness on a large scale? Check out the official News Of The Weird site. It’s updated regularly and (somewhat) archived, so there’s plenty of bizarre news to keep you occupied.
February 14th, 2007
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Do you know someone who is in grades 9, 10 or 11 who has acheived something spectacular, who has a commitment to serving others, or who has overcome challenges or adversity in his or her life?
The City of Colorado Springs is now accepting nominations for the the Mayor’s 100 Teens. The program, in its 10th year, recognizes teens who have made contributions or added to the community. If you know someone you would like to nominate, or you want to learn more about the program, click here.
The seventh book in the Harry Potter series will be released on July 21st, 2007, according to J.K. Rowling’s official website. The news, which broke yesterday, immediately sent Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows to the top of the online booksellers top seller lists.
Deathly Hallows is the long awaited finale of the Harry Potter series. The first book, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone was first published in the United Kingdom under the title Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone ten years ago, in 1997.
Deathly Hallows will be released just 8 short days after the opening of the movie adaptation of the fifth book, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, on July 13th.