Our Town

Megan & Jennifer are here to talk about Look What the Cat Brought In, which is part of www.indygive.com this year and raises money for shelter cats who have health issues and may not be adopted.

Sharon Black joins Sarada to talk about Plato's Closet. Plato's Closet is a store for second hand clothing for teens and adults with an incredible mentor ship program and donation programs. They are opening a new location January 4th near the Chapel Hills Mall.

Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), is a Department of Defense program, was established in 1972 to promote cooperation and understanding between Reserve Component Service members and their civilian employers, and to assist in the resolution of conflicts arising from an employee's military commitment.

Founded in 1955 and serving El Paso, Teller and Park Counties, The Arc Pikes Peak Region is one of more than 700 chapters of The Arc across the United States.

The salvation Army will be out in an attempt to raise $40,000 on Dec 21st.

LearningRx is a company founded on helping kids with learning disabilities overcomes their learning struggles.

Theresa Diaz, Author and creator of A Red Carpet Ministry. She recently published her memoir entitled, "A Series of Red Carpets" in order to help others love even themselves more freely. http://aredcarpetministry.com/about-theresa/

Colorado Springs Youth Symphony - The mission of the Youth Symphony Association is to provide for the artistic and educational development of young people within the Pikes Peak region. http://www.csysa.com/

THE MARTINI SHOT is a seven-piece, horn-powered, Pop-Rock cover and original band based out of Southern Colorado. https://www.facebook.com/martinishot/

Janet Karnes- Pikes Peak Suicide Prevention Pikes Peak Suicide Prevention provides education on suicide prevention, Children Left Behind by Suicide, free counseling and the Jeffrey & Kevin Graham Support Services for persons with thoughts or actions towards suicide and their family members. http://www.pikespeaksuicideprevention.org/

Tim McKenna and Anthony Welchjoins me to talk about The Riff Rag. It is a monthly publication that covers the best of music and comedy in Colorado Springs.

Dee Anna Thompson joins me to talk about Women on the Move has partnered up with the Business Journal and they are giving away a scholarship at their event, Women of Influence. They have been raising money for 3 years and this will be the first time to give away the scholarship. Taking place at The Broadmoor November 16th at 11:30AM. More event info click: https://www.facebook.com/events/588205184684382/

Steve Saint- Pikes Peak Justice & Peace Commission Throughout its 29 year history, the Pikes Peak Justice and Peace Commission has served as an alternative voice committed to raising community consciousness regarding the protection of human rights, the elimination of oppressive foreign and domestic policies, nonviolent options for conflict resolution, an end to the proliferation and use of nuclear weapons, and environmental sustainability. The Commission's consistent effort has been the promotion of peace through justice and nonviolence. www.ppjpc.org

Deann Barnett- Banning Lewis Ranch Academy School Board President The Banning Lewis Ranch Santa Sprint on December 10th at 10 am, you are invited to celebrate the holiday season by joining us in the Santa Sprint 5k. Runners, walkers, and well behaved (leashed) dogs are encouraged to participate in what they plan to make an annual tradition for our community. This event will benefit the Banning Lewis Ranch Academy Foundation, with proceeds going towards the Banning Lewis Preparatory Academy capital campaign. Learn more about the BLRA Foundation here: www.blrafoundation.com

Ben Gallegos- Big Brothers Big Sisters Colorado Become a Mentor2.0! Mentor 2.0 matches high school students with college-educated mentors and provides them with the support and guidance they need to graduate high school and succeed in college and the workforce. Mentor/mentee matches get to know each other through an innovative combination of weekly messages (via a secure web-based platform) and monthly group events at the high school that mentor2.0 organizes and hosts.https://www.biglittlecolorado.org/page/mentor-2-0

Logan Laszczyk- Postsecondary Workforce Readiness Counselor- Logan will share about the statewide effort that, ICAP is connecting student classroom learning with the opportunities to experience, plan, and prepare for Postsecondary Workforce Readiness (PWR) educational and career opportunities after high school in a more intentional, relevant, student-driven, and collaborative process.

Dr. Doug Weiss -Author As prolific writer and an Amazon Best Seller, publishing more than 20 books on addiction recovery as well as many books and DVDs for marriage and youth. Doug has appeared on prestigious national television shows including Oprah and Dr. Phil. His work and writings have also fueled a Lifetime Network movie and an international documentary depicting his private counseling practice. Dr. Doug will share about his book on marriage and much more. http://drdougweiss.com/

Mike Wurum- Enter The Room Colorado Manitou Spring's premier escape room attraction. Win up to $10,000 in prizes!

Matt Bloom Band performs live in studio.

Spotlighting local business owner Suzette and her family's 34 year old pizzeria, Bambino's now located downtown off Tejon/Bijou.