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SATURDAY, MAY 10
15th Annual
Hummingbird Festival. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.,
Starsmore
Discovery Center, 2120 S. Cheyenne Canon Road.
Celebrate the return of
the hummingbirds with educational programs,
crafts,
face paint,
hikes,
food,
music a climbing wall and more
at this free event. Free parking shuttle at Cheyenne Mountain High School.
Details:
385-6086.
8th Annual
Alex Hoag
Run for Sunshine. 8 a.m.,
Security Service Field,
4385
Tutt Blvd.
This 5k run/walk is a BolderBoulder qualifier and benefits the Proteus
Syndrome
Foundation. Also offers Kids Fun Run with Sox the Fox and $5 pancake
breakfast.
Details: Kim at 660-1346 or www.alexhoagrun.org.
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