ONEN Garden Party
Join us for a fun day of cruising the homes of ONEN for treats and treasures! We typically have over 100 homes participating. Look for your favorite lemonade and cookie stand too!
Fourth of July Parade
Join us for the Fourth of July Parade starting at Boddington Park!
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Fourth of July Bike Decorating
Join us for bike decorating for the ONEN July 4th parade!
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Christmas in the Old North End
Christmas is another special time in our neighborhood. Santa visits the Steele School Gazebo in early December, and cookies, hot chocolate, and the singing of Christmas carols excite kids and parents alike.
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Halloween in the Old North End
Homeowners go all out with festive decorations, costumes, and treats which draw families from throughout the City. Parents and adult friends enjoy walking, socializing, and drinking coffee as they watch their kids delight in the ghostly displays and many superheroes, Disney princesses, cartoon characters, ninja warriors, etc., that prowl ONEN streets.
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House Plaque Workshop
Who built your home? Was it someone’s dream house, an early developer’s spec house, or was it built to be a rental? Who lived in it? Were they upstanding citizens or notorious characters? ONEN’s house plaque/research program can lead you to some surprising discoveries about your home.
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Downtown Gardners Circle
Gatherings of neighbors who are particularly interested in flower and vegetable gardening, canning, and other similar activities combine the knowledge of the experienced with the enthusiasm of those new to these pastimes. Watch Next Door for announcements about these spontaneous events.
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ONEN Yard Sale
Join us for a fun day of cruising the homes of ONEN for treats and treasures! We typically have over 100 homes participating. Look for your favorite lemonade and cookie stand too!
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COST/BENEFIT COMPARISON OF IMPACT OF MASS TRANSIT ON RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS
RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD COSTS REDUCED SAFETY • INCREASED HEAVY VEHICLE TRAFFIC THROUGH • SCHOOL ZONES • SCHOOL & NEIGHBORHOOD CROSS WALKS • INTERSECTIONS • DIFFICULTY BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAYS INCREASED POLLUTION • NOISE • AIR • VIBRATION • EXTREMELY FINE ROAD DUST • CARBON DIOXIDE INCREASED ROAD DAMAGE • THE DAMAGE FROM ONE BUS EQUALS THE
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2019 ONEN Tree Program
ONEN Tree Planting Program Spring 2019 The ONEN ordered and picked up 43 trees from Trees Across Colorado (TAC) on Thursday April 18th, 2019. ONEN resident, Rob Harrison assisted Vic Appugliese with picking up the ONEN & Middle Shooks Run Neighborhoods orders. Every ONEN neighbor received with their tree/s, planting & watering instructions, free mulch
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Frequency versus Coverage. What are the trade-offs?
July 15, 2016 Frequency versus Coverage Colorado Springs’ Mountain Metro Transit (MMT) and the Transit Coalition keep heralding 15-minute service and route consolidation as a way to attract bus ridership. It is easy to see the attraction. If you know that a bus will be coming withing the next 15-minutes, then there is really no
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MMT Releases Proposed Fall 2016 Route Changes — Nevada/Weber vs. Cascade/Wahsatch
June 30, 2016 Summary Mountain Metro Transit, Colorado Springs’ Bus Service announced their proposed changes for Fall 2016 to be implemented in September. This proposes two options for the routes through ONEN: Option 1: Move one route from Nevada Avenue to Weber Street while leaving a route on Nevada. This is the chosen option of
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Follow-Up Meeting to the June 20th Neighborhood Meeting
June 23, 2016 As a follow-up to the public neighborhood meeting called by Chief-of-Staff Jeff Greene last Monday, June 20th, the Chief-of-Staff office set up a meeting with the following attendees. We were asked to come up with a solution that addresses the concerns brought forth by the ONEN Transit Committee (ONEN) and Save our
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Neighborhood Meeting with Chief-of-Staff Jeff Greene
June 20, 2016 At the request of the residents of Nevada Avenue, Chief-of-Staff Jeff Greene hosted a neighborhood meeting to discuss the buses on Nevada Avenue through ONEN between Uintah and Jackson Streets. Jeff Greene, MMT Supervisors, and City council member Jill Gaebler were in attendance as well as other City staff. Also in attendance
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The MMT 2040 Plan and Transit Through ONEN
June 17, 2016 The bus move to Nevada through the Old North End is the first step in MMT’s 25-year (2040) plan to make Nevada Avenue a core corridor between downtown and UCCS. There is a meeting on Monday, June 20, 2016, between 6:00-8:00 pm at the First United Methodist Church, 420 N. Nevada Ave.,
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Safety Issues on Nevada Avenue
June 11, 2016 If a picture is worth a thousand words, a video is worth a million. This post attempts to capture the hazards that exist with the buses on Nevada Avenue. These videos were taken around 9:00 am on a weekday. This is a calm time of day and a safe time to capture
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ONEN Transit Committee Analysis of Bus Routes Through ONEN
June 6, 2016 The newly-formed ONEN Transit Committee met for the first time to discuss the short- and long-term goals of transit for our neighborhood, surrounding neighborhoods, and the City. We discussed the need to work with MMT to find solutions that improves public transit for the masses rather than pushing personal agendas. We concluded
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“Equitable Distribution” and the ONEN Master Plan
May 22, 2016 When MMT implemented the bus changes through ONEN on May 1, 2016, some Nevada residents naturally confused these route changes with the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Plan that ONEN was actively promoting. This became even worse when word got out that MMT requested that the lane freed by safety-sizing Nevada Avenue be
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ONEN Collects Complaints About New Bus Route
On May 9, 2016, ONEN created an email address (bus@oldnorthend.org) for residents to register their complaints. There were complaints of speeding and hazardous situations such as cars having to swerve around buses that could not get out of traffic lanes at bus stops and buses unable to stay within a single traffic lane. Residents were
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MMT Route Changes Go Into Effect
May 1, 2016 The changes to the bus routes through ONEN went into effect on May 1st. The change cancels the route 6 bus on Wahsatch past the Bon Shopping Center and moves route 9 from Cascade to Nevada. It also adds route 19 following the same route. The two 30-minute service routes combine to
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MMT Finalizes Route Changes for Spring 2016
Unknown Date MMT Released the final revision of the bus route changes to be implemented on May 1, 2016. The details of the changes may be seen here. MMT responded to multiple complaints from UCCS students and staff concerning the proposed route 9 move from the front of UCCS to the UCCS sports complex on
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MMT Complaint Forms
February 8,2016 MMT shared the complaint forms collected from the public meetings and through email. Out of the comments applicable to the ONEN bus route changes, they may be categorized as follows: (14) Access to Bon Shopping Center and Patty Jewett Neighborhood (10) Safety of Nevada Avenue (10) Impact to historic neighborhoods (bus stops) (9)
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ONEN Sends Letter to MMT
January 29, 2016 ONEN sent a letter to MMT concerning the lack of infrastructure on Nevada Avenue for the new bus route. ONEN also expressed concern for historically-appropriate bus stops. The full letter may be read here. Click here to see all posts on the Transit Committee Blog
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ONEN Anouncements on Facebook and Weekly Digest
January 15, 2016 ONEN notified the neighbors of the proposed bus changes through ONEN on Facebook on January 15th and through email using the ONEN Weekly Digest on January 20th… Proposed 2016 Metro Transit Service Changes to impact ONEN If implemented there will be no bus stops on Wahsatch and Cascade but stops will be
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MMT Releases Proposed Route Changes for Spring 2016
January 4, 2016 On January 4, 2016 MMT announced public meetings on their Facebook Page concerning proposed route changes to take affect on May 1, 2016: Tuesday, January 19, 2:00 pm Wednesday, January 20, 10:00 am Wednesday, January 20, 5:00 pm Thursday, January 21, 6:40 pm Friday, January 22, 5:00 pm Tuesday, January 26, 10:00
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Yet Another Street With The One-Lane-In-Each-Direction Treatment: This Time It Is Broadmoor Bluffs Drive
Sunday, June 5, 2016 One-lane-in-each-direction! A continuous left-turn lane in the middle of the street! Bicycle lanes in both directions! This time we discovered it on Broadmoor Bluffs Drive in the southern part of the Broadmoor area. There it is. Further proof that painting wide streets for one-lane-in-each direction and adding a left-turn lane and
A Brief History of the Accomplishments of the Old North End Neighborhood
Saturday, June 4, 2016 As the Old North End Neighborhood has gone to work to try to ameliorate problems created by the recent shift of Colorado Springs city buses to North Nevada Avenue, questions have been raised about the Old North End Neighborhood’s structure and authority. Here is a brief history of the organization’s major
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A Brief History of the Organization and Founding of the Old North End Neighborhood
Friday, June 3, 2016 As the Old North End Neighborhood has gone to work to try to ameliorate problems created by the recent shift of Colorado Springs city buses to North Nevada Avenue, questions have been raised about the Old North End Neighborhood’s organization and authority. This brief history will demonstrate how the Old North
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What Is The Old North End Neighborhood? It Is A Colorado State-Chartered Volunteer Homeowners’ Association
Thursday, June 2, 2016 As the Old North End Neighborhood has gone to work to try to ameliorate problems created by the recent shift of Colorado Springs city buses to North Nevada Avenue, questions have been raised such as: What is the Old North End Neighborhood? Where does it get the authority to act for
The Bus Switch To North Nevada Avenue: A Look At The History Of Public Transit In The Old North End
Wednesday, June 1, 2016 On May 1, 2016, bus service in Colorado Springs was removed from North Cascade Avenue and Wahsatch Avenue through the Old North End and concentrated on North Nevada Avenue. This switch, taken with little or no opportunity for input by North Nevada Avenue residents in the Old North End, has been
Discovery of Another Safety-Sized Street: Been on East Bijou Street Lately?
Tuesday, May 31, 2016 Every time you drive in a different part of town, it seems, you discover another street that has been Safety-Sized to one-lane-in-each-direction. Yesterday it was East Bijou Street eastward from Hancock Street to Academy Boulevard. Just by changing the paint job (yellow lane-striping paint) on top of the black asphalt, Colorado
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Of Memorial Day, General William J. Palmer, the Founding of Colorado Springs, and One Lane From Two Lanes
Monday, May 30, 2016 Memorial Day (today) is set aside for remembering and thanking our military veterans. That makes it a good day to think about the Union Army officer, who fought in the Civil War and then founded the City of Colorado Springs. Here is the story of how he came to be inspired
Setting the Record Straight on Nevada Avenue
Sunday, May 29, 2016 On May 1, 2016, Mountain Metropolitan Transit switched the municipal bus service through the Old North End from Cascade and Wahsatch avenues to Nevada Avenue. This concentration of bus routes on a single street has resulted in a bus going by every 15 minutes in each direction (7.5 minutes in both
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Update on One Lane From Two Lanes Proposal
Saturday, May 28, 2016 Colorado Springs Traffic Engineering is currently preparing a web site that will include the Old North End Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Plan. The web site will provide extensive documentation (traffic counts, etc.) that justify applying One Lane From Two Lanes traffic calming to five streets running through the Old North End
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Making Streets More Livable and Enjoyable By Quieting Traffic Is Not a Radical New Idea; It Was Recommended For Colorado Springs Long Ago
Friday, May 27, 2016 The rationale for One Lane From Two Lanes is that a street should be more than just a quick way for motorists and motorcycle riders to get from one place to another. Streets should be made pleasant to live on, and other human uses should be encouraged along streets – such
The Mystery Deepens! Who Started Those Beautiful Landscaped Street Medians In The Old North End (and elsewhere in Colorado Springs)?
Thursday, May 26, 2016 Due to the favorable coverage of our posting on who started the wide streets and the landscaped street medians in Colorado Springs, additional research was undertaken. It turned out the beautiful street medians were started by people living in Colorado Springs and not by Charles Mulford Robinson, a landscape architect hired
Instead of Traffic Jams, One Lane From Two Lanes Often Results in Slightly Higher Traffic Volumes On City Streets
Wednesday, May 25, 2016 Reducing streets from two-lanes-in-each-direction to one-lane-in-each-direction makes streets quieter and safer to drive, but statistics show it does not divert traffic away from the street to other streets. In fact, in some cases, traffic volumes on One Lane From Two Lanes streets actually go up slightly, thereby proving that motorists, once
A Neighbor In the Surrounding Neighborhood of Patty Jewett Changed His Mind
Tuesday, May 24, 2016 A resident of the Patty Jewett neighborhood posted this letter on the internet supporting One Lane From Two Lanes. The Old North End is delighted to have this support: After attending the PJNA [Patty Jewett Neighborhood Association] meeting Monday night, I have changed my mind and decided to support the safety-sizing
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Why Does Colorado Springs Have Four Super-Wide North-South Arterial Streets in Only Five Blocks? The Answer: Not General Palmer!
Monday, May 23, 2016 The following comment was made by a concerned citizen: “So… The city engineers I gather would have been the ones who were responsible for the design of these four-lane streets. Now, we can feasibly cut them in half as there is “excess” capacity. Translation = wasted resources within the design, building,
One Lane From Two Lanes Installed On Cheyenne Boulevard In Ivywild
Sunday, May 22, 2016 Every day, it seems, we learn of another arterial street in Colorado Springs that has been given the safety-sizing treatment. Today we heard about Cheyenne Boulevard down in the Ivywild section of our city. Similar to many other arterial streets all over Colorado Springs, it has been downsized to One Lane
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Major Points in Favor of the Old North End Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Plan
Saturday, May 21, 2016 The Old North End Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Committee has just released a two-page summary of the major arguments in favor of Safety-Sizing five arterial streets that run through the Old North End. Safety-Sizing is reducing streets from two-lanes-in-each-direction to one-lane-in-each-direction. The short name is “One Lane From Two Lanes.” The
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AARP Takes A Strong Stand In Favor Of One-Lane-From-Two-Lanes Throughout The United States
Friday, May 20, 2016 The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) has taken a strong stand in favor of reducing city streets from two-lanes-in-each-direction to one-lane-in-each-direction. An internet posting by the nation’s largest retired persons lobby cites One Lane From Two Lanes as the best way to promote both automobile safety and pedestrian safety, not
A North Nevada Avenue Resident Takes a “Dream” Walk Down His Street Early On A Sunday Morning
Thursday, May 19, 2016 Mark Nelson, a local architect who lives on North Nevada Avenue in the Old North End, has long been concerned for the future of that beautiful street with its heavily landscaped median and attractive Victorian homes. He wrote this essay following an early morning walk: “IT’S OUR STREET” We are on
The Bike Lanes That Come With One-Lane-From-Two-Lanes Will Have Economic Benefits for Colorado Springs
Wednesday, May 18, 2016 The biggest side benefit from instituting One Lane From Two Lanes in the Old North End is that there will be room for wide bike lanes on a number of arterial streets running through the neighborhood. When two lanes of traffic in each direction are reduced to one lane, an entire
How Many Families in the Old North End will Benefit from One-Lane-from-Two-Lanes? Answer: Exactly 597
Tuesday, May 17, 2016 A direct count of the number of homes and apartments in the Old North End that will be affected by Safety-Sizing five arterial streets revealed that 597 families will benefit from the One Lane From Two Lanes downsizing. The five arterial streets involved are Cascade, Nevada, Weber, Wahsatch, and Fontanero. That
City of Boulder Colorado Cancelled One Lane from Two Lanes in a Commercial Area, Not a Residential Street
Monday, May 16, 2016 Critics of the Old North End Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Plan have pointed to Boulder, Colorado, as a city where one safety-sized street (one-lane-in-each-direction) had to be turned back to two-lanes-in-each-direction. It turns out there is more to the story than that. The street in question – Folsom Street – was
Right-Sizing Proposed for Research Parkway in the Briargate Neighborhood
Sunday, May 15, 2016 Editor’s Note- The original version of this article incorrectly stated that Research Parkway was being right-sized from two lanes in each direction to one in each direction. We regret the error and have corrected it in the text below (5/18/2016) Far from being unusual or exotic, right-sizing (safety-sizing) is spreading widely
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Pros and Cons of the ONEN Safety Plan. You Decide!
Saturday, May 14, 2016 In early 2016, the ONEN board formulated a Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Plan to improve the safety of our neighborhood streets. This plan has been presented to the city and is currently working through the approval process. We have developed this list to address some concerns that have been raised about
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Informational Meeting Concerning Bus Changes
December 16, 2015 Becky Fuller represented ONEN at this informational meeting about the bus changes. Becky shared the following documents with the ONEN board: Spring Service Change Maps Spring Service Change Summary Becky reported to the ONEN board that the proposed changes essentially will move the buses from Cascade and Wahsatch to Nevada. The initial
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First Contact: MMT Contacts ONEN Concerning Bus Route Changes
December 8, 2015 MMT reached out to neighborhood leaders to inform them that there will be changes to the bus routes in their area. A meeting was set for December 16th at 5:00 pm. Click here to see all posts on the Transit Committee Blog
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CC End of year activities
To our Old North End Neighbors, Greetings from Colorado College! The end of our spring semester at Colorado college brings a few large events we want you to know about: Tomorrow, Saturday, May 9th from 2pm-10pm we will hold “Llamapalooza”, which is a large-scale outdoor music festival featuring student bands and national recording artists. Due
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ONEN Yard Sale Reflections
ONEN Yard Sale Reflections The ONEN Yard Sale is a great annual neighborhood event. Maybe you’ll be a seller; maybe you’ll be among the hundreds of people who walk through the neighborhood looking for deals. Maybe you’ll find just the thing for just the right price. And maybe, the yard sale event—pedestrian in so many ways—will
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Dog of the Year 2015-2016
Accepting Nominations for Dog of the Year 2015-2016 Does your dog have what it takes to be the next ONEN Dog of the Year? Your dog could be featured in the ONEN newsletter, receive a large bag of treats, have its picture on all outgoing ‘ONEN Pet Alerts’ and receive 75 lbs of dog food to donate to the charity of
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City continues concrete repair cost-sharing option for homeowners
City continues concrete repair cost-sharing option for homeowners If you missed out on the 2014 ONEN Sidewalk Replacement Program with Groninger Concrete, there is still a way to get a great deal on replacing sidewalks or curbs adjacent to your home. The City of Colorado Springs, with funding from the Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority
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35 Trees Coming in 2014
ONEN TREE PROGRAM-2014 Spring is HERE and that means the ONEN TREE PROGRAM will be up and running in April. With the past drought and the new water restrictions we will have 35 trees available to our ONEN neighbors. We continue to support “Trees Across Colorado” and purchase our trees from this very worthwhile organization. Our
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2014-2015 Dog of the Year Nominations
Accepting Nominations for Dog of the Year 2014-2015 Does your dog have what it takes to be ONEN’s 2014-2015 Dog of the Year? Your dog could be featured in the ONEN newsletter, receive a large bag of treats, have its picture on all outgoing ‘ONEN Pet Alerts’ and receive 75 lbs of dog food to donate to the charity of the
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HPA Spring 2014 Meetings Announced
Historic Preservation Alliance of Colorado Springs Spring 2014 Meetings NOTE: Meetings are held at 6:30 pm the First Lutheran Church, 1515 N. Nevada Avenue. Enter from the alley and follow the signs. Meetings are free to members; five dollars for non-members. Thursday, February 13, Architecture in Colorado Springs, 1900-1920. Thursday, March 6, Architecture in Colorado
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Interstate 25 Noise Committee
Interstate 25 Noise Committee As many neighbors may be aware, the increase in noise from I-25 since the reconstruction and expansion continues to have a deleterious effect on the neighborhood and adjacent neighborhoods. Following the initial public process over ten years ago a small group of ONEN residents have continued to seek mitigation or remedial
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PPACG Public Meeting
Dear Community Members, The Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments, El Paso County, City of Colorado Springs and City of Woodland Park are seeking input on an update to the Regional Nonmotorized Transportation System Plan. The plan will look at addressing current impediments to bicycling, walking and other non-motorized modes of transportation to increase those
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ONEN Garden Party Save the Date
ONEN Garden Party Save the Date Please join us at the 7th Annual ONEN Member Garden Party Saturday, September 7, 2013 4:00 – 6:00 pm **NOTE NEW TIME** Hosted by Sean and Linette Sheridan 1832 N. Cascade Ave. Enjoy a lovely summer evening with your neighbors listening to jazz and sipping wine and beer! We are
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4th of July!
4th of July Decorating and Parade! July 3rd: Decorate with us at the Steele Gazebo from 3-5pm Free Patriotic decorations for the kids bikes! Cookies and lemonade! July 4th: Ride in the Parade 9a at Boddington Park on Wood Ave Join kids of all ages for the decades-old Old North End
2013-2014 ONEN Dog of the Year Announced
Lilly is your ONEN Dog of the Year Lilly began her term as the 2013-2014 ONEN Dog of the Year at the Neighborhood Meeting on May 22nd 2013. She follows a long line of amazing pets that have held this prestigious title (Charles Wentworth, Shilo & Jasper). Lilly belongs to Monica Kinnaman and lives on
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Yard Sale Map Posted – See you Saturday June 8 at 8AM
This year we have 85 individual yard sales signed up for the Old North End Yard Sale Day . We expect hundreds of people walking our neighborhood for deals! We also encourage cookie, lemonade and breakfast burrito stands! We moved it up a week so it doesn’t compete with Spring Spree or Father’s Day! Saturday, June 8, 2013,
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HPA Activities
Sponsored by The Historic Preservation Alliance of Colorado Springs In Honor of Preservation Month Topic: “Shooks Run & Its Surrounding Neighborhoods” When: Saturday, May 25, 2013, 9:30 a.m. to approximately 12 noon Where: Begins with a presentation in the Worship Center at the First Lutheran Church at1515 N. Cascade Ave. and continues with a walking tour
Dog of the Year Nominations Due Saturday
It’s Time for Dog of the Year- Nominations Due Saturday Does your dog have what it takes to be ONEN’s 2013 Dog of the Year? Your dog could be featured in the ONEN newsletter, receive a large bag of treats, have its picture on all outgoing ‘ONEN Pet Alerts’ and receive 75 lbs of dog food to donate to the charity
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Spruce up the Springs: Bonforte Park
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Sam’s Story
Sam’s Story Sam Aker is an 11 year old boy, soon to be 12, who lives with his parents, Dean and Kathy, and fraternal twin siblings in the Old North End. When he was four years old he was diagnosed with Sanfilippo Syndrome, a rare and progressive neurological disease which is terminal. One of Sam’s
Entryway Sign is Coming Soon
Entryway Sign is Coming Soon In accordance with the ONEN Master Plan adopted in 1990, we set out to bring entryway signs to our neighborhood. Through the tireless work of our ONEN Historic Preservation Committee we have arrived at this amazing design. This sign was designed by a neighbor and will incorporate the ornate grates recovered
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More Old North End Street-Name Signs Coming
The Sign Shop at the City of Colorado Springs has begun installing additional historic-looking street-name signs in the Old North End. These are the street-name signs that have black lettering on a white background and include a small “Old North End” sign on top. City sign crews will be working on the signs sporadically as
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35 Trees Coming in April
ONEN TREE PROGRAM-2013 Spring is coming and that means the ONEN TREE PROGRAM will be up and running in April. With the past drought and the new water restrictions we will have 35 trees available to our ONEN neighbors. We continue to support “Trees Across Colorado” and purchase our trees from this very worthwhile organization. Our
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Ballot Issue Forum
Ballot Issue Forum Offered by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region Saturday, March 16, 2013 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. McHugh Commons, Colorado College 1090 North Cascade Avenue Issues to be discussed at the Forum: Trails and Open Space (TOPS) Speakers: Richard Skorman (For) and Susan Davies (Against) Pay for Council Speakers: Anthony
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Lawn Aeration Cystic Fibrosis Fundraiser
NEED YOUR LAWN AERATED? April 20, 21, 27, 28 Contact Sally Wood at Sally_Wood@KinderMorgan.com (520-4831) or Kim Wetzel at Kimberly_Wetzel@KinderMorgan.com(520-4552) to get on schedule Contact by April 17 Minimum donation of $40 All proceeds go to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. If you have a larger lawn, give a larger donation.
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City Council District 5 Candidate Forum
City Council District 5 Candidate Forum Please join us for the City Council District 5 candidate forum hosted by the PJNA and ONEN– meet the candidates, ask questions, decide who gets your vote. Details below: When: Thursday, Feb. 28 Time: 7-8:30 p.m. Where: Casa Verde Commons – Common House – 1355 Lindenwood Grv, 80907. Lindenwood
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ONEN/Penrose Hospital Design Guidelines Meeting
ONEN/Penrose Hospital Design Guidelines Meeting Wednesday, March 6, 2013 7:00pm-8:30pm First Lutheran Church-Fellowship Hall 1515 N. Cascade Ave. Following the construction of the Penrose Hospital Medical Office Building, the ONEN board formed a committee to work together with key members of the Penrose Hospital administration to establish design guidelines for future development projects within the
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Palmer Tree Coalition Annual Tree Sale
Annual tree sale. Trees are $75 and can be planted anywhere on your property. These are hardy varieties at a good price. We purchase them from Trees Across Colorado – the same source as the ONEN Tree Planting Program. Click link below for more info. Contact Jeanie Sims 473-0969 if you need more info. 2013
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Concrete Cutting Demonstration
Concrete Cutting Demonstration As part of ONEN’s ongoing effort to improve the walkability of our neighborhood, we have invited Precision Concrete Cutting (PCC) to come to our neighborhood to provide a demonstration of their concrete cutting technique. They use a patented “precision cutting technique” that is different than grinding. They are based in Denver and would like to
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Stone Soup
Help us Make Stone Soup So we aren’t making stone soup, but we do need your help providing the ingredients for our neighborhood entryway sign at Uintah and Nevada. We have identified a unique type of stone that is common in a lot of our homes and is found naturally in this region (Check out
Blog: Old North End Brings Out the Best
I am the only girl and the middle child between two boys. Perhaps not surprisingly, a popular exhortation around my childhood home was “Bring out the best in each other!” My mom pulled out this little gem whenever we used our creative genius for evil rather than good; annoying and antagonizing one another rather than
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Thank You from CSFD
Neighbors, Fire Station Number 2 sent us this thank you note. We presented them with a cake to celebrate their 116th birthday in August. They really appreciate all the support they receive from this neighborhood. Bob Sullivan ONEN VP
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Neighborhood Meeting Tonight, 10/17/12
Lots to talk about at our Neighborhood Meeting tonight! We’ll have our very own Capt. Broch from Fire Station #2 to talk to us about fire safety. Friends of Monument Valley Park will report on the park and geologic column. We’ll get a briefing from PPRTA (Pikes Peak Regional Transportation Authority) ONEN’s various committee members
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Fall 2012 Newsletter
The latest issue of the Old North End Neighborhood News is out. It should have arrived in all home in the Old North End Neighborhood by now. To read an online version click here. If you did not receive a copy at your home, please contact us at info@oldnorthend.org so we can update our records.
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ONEN has started using Donor Tools
Recently, the ONEN Board made a decision that we believe is going to help you, our neighbors, have a much better experience when making and managing donations or paying dues to The Old North End Neighborhood. We decided to start using a software tool called “Donor Tools” to manage donations. What is Donor Tools,
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Home Research and Plaque Workshop October 20th
This workshop is a hands-on opportunity to learn the requirements for obtaining a historic house plaque and to begin a discovery process that may yield fascinating information about your home and its occupants. Meet with your ONEN neighbors, representatives of the Old North End Historic Preservation Committee, and the professional library staff and learn what
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Spruce up the Springs: ONEN Neighborhood Cleanup
Spruce up the Springs ONEN Neighborhood Cleanup As part of the city wide Spruce up the Springs effort, ONEN is hosting a cleanup in our neighborhood Saturday Sept 15th from 7:30-11:30 AM. We will be concentrating on Uintah, from Wahsatch to M.V.P., Shooks run trail from Uintah to Lilac, and Nevada from Uintah to Lilac. We will be
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Historic Walking Tour Sept 1st
Farther North into the Old North End Reminder: Walk with us as North End neighbor Tom Mauch points out examples of a variety of architectural styles and features north of Fontanero Street. Some house histories will be shared. Bring water and wear comfortable shoes. What: House tour (outside only) Date: Saturday, September 1, 2012 Time: 9:30
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ONEN Security Forum Wednesday Aug 15th
ONEN Security Forum Wednesday Aug 15th Date: Wednesday, August 15th Time: 7 – 8:30pm Place: Fellowship Hall, First Lutheran Church 1515 North Cascade Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80907-7416 ONEN has organized a special security forum for our neighbors. We will have presentations & discussions with Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD), Colorado College (CC) & Cheyenne
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ONEN Garden Party Save the Date
ONEN Garden Party Save the Date Please join us at the 6th Annual ONEN Member Garden Party on Saturday, September 8, 2012 from 5pm to 7pm at the beautiful yard of Jane and Skip Morgan at 1308 North Cascade Avenue. Enjoy a lovely summer evening with your neighbors listening to jazz and sipping wine and beer! We
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Carwash in support of the Palmer High School Band!
Please bring your car to the Carwash in support of the Palmer High School Band! When: Saturday, July 28, 7:30am-1:00pm Where: the corner of Platte and Wahsatch Funds earned at the car wash will be used for the band’s Orlando trip this spring, a new brass line, and the general band fund.
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ONEN Meeting with City on Pedestrian Safety
ONEN Meeting with City on Pedestrian Safety Due to the numerous concerns voiced by neighbors over pedestrian safety in our neighborhood, especially around schools, City Staff* would like to meet with us to discuss the topic. The ONEN Board will be advocating safety measures outlined in the ONEN Master Plan which is detailed on ourwebsite. The meeting will
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Toy Drive for Mountain Shadows
In an effort to help support the many people who where impacted by the fires, we are hosting a toy drive for the kids of Mountain Shadows. We are collecting new or gently used toys and stuffed animals for the kids. The collection point is now at Fire Station #2 (314 E. San Miguel St)
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Showing our Support and Thanks
Showing our Support and Thanks Here is a note a neighbor sent us: As a neighbor here in the Old North End and a resident of Colorado Springs my heart aches as I know it does for all of us here in Colorado Springs during the fires. I was trying to think of a way
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July 4th Activities in the Old North End
Old North End 4th of July Activities All 4th of July activates are still on for our neighborhood! In an effort to help support the many people who where impacted by the fires, we are hosting a toy drive for the kids of Mountain Shadows. We will be collecting new or gently used toys and stuffed animals for
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City offers concrete repair cost-sharing option
ACT NOW TO TAKE ADAVANTAGE OF THE NEW CITY CONCRETE COST SHARE PROGRAM Concrete repairs to sidewalks and curb gutter adjacent to private property are ultimately the responsibility and liability of the adjacent property owner; however, when the Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority sales tax was passed in 2004, the City decided to allocate some
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ONEN Yard Sale Map Available
6th Annual ONEN Yard Sale Saturday June 16th, 8:00am! We have over 90 neighbors signed up for this fun event! Look for the green Old North End Yard Sale signs! Come stroll our historic neighborhood and find treasures, meet friendly people, and have some refreshments from the many cookie and lemonade stands! Our neighborhood boundaries can
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July 4th Activities in the Old North End
A list of summer Events brought to you by your Old North End Neighborhood Click on the image to view the list in PDF Format. The links will be clickable
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Sidewalk Maintenance Information
ONEN received feedback from neighbors at the May meeting that they would like more information on maintaing their sidewalks. We have put together a webpage with useful information on sidewalks. Please take a look and let us know if you have any questions. Sidewalk Maintenance Information Groninger Concrete will be beginning work on the next round
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ONEN Dog of the Year
Jasper is your new ONEN Dog of the Year! Jasper was nominated by Joe & Ronni Kennedy who are neighbors of Jasper and his owner Sharon. Jasper is a mixed-breed rescue dog who lives in the 1600 block of Wood Avenue. He is the most gentle, well-behaved dog you have ever met. He is a certified
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Dare to Dump and Raise Money for STEELE!
For everything you don’t sell at the ONEN yard sale, here is a great way to unload, help ARC and help Steele Elementary: As a fundraiser for Steele Elementary an ARC truck will be parked at the intersection of Wood and Espanola (1806 Wood Avenue) on June 16 and 17. Please bring your unsold garage sale
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Neighborhood Meeting on May 23rd at First Lutheran Church
Spring 2012 ONEN Neighborhood Meeting Wednesday, May 23, 2012 7:00 p.m. An open forum to chat with your neighbors and the ONEN board – learn about involvement opportunities! Take an evening stroll or bike ride and join us. Refreshments will be provided. Door Prizes: Exploring the Old North End of Colorado Springs: A Guide to
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Sign Up for the 6th Annual ONEN Yard Sale
Sign up for the 6th Annual Old North End Yard Sale Day Saturday, June 16, 2012 Last year we had over 90 individual yard sales at the Old North End Yard Sale Day with hundreds of people walking our neighborhood for deals! This year we expect even more! Individuals can have their yard sales independently,
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Accepting Nominations for Dog of the Year 2012-2013
ONEN Dog of the Year Award The ONEN Dog of the Year Award began in 2010 to honor the neighborhood’s beloved canine friends. The first dog recognized as Dog of the Year was Charles Wentworth. Charles has an extensive track record of community service throughout the Old North End and Pikes Peak region, and remains
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Heads up from CC on some campus events
Two of the largest annually recurring outdoor student concerts are coming up on the next two Saturdays. “Blues and Shoes” is a blues concert and horseshoe tournament; it will take place on Saturday, May 5, from 11am-7pm. Llamapalooza, the outdoor concert/festival, is scheduled for Saturday, May 12, from 11am-11pm. The college has obtained noise variance
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Fundraiser for Steele Elementary
ARC Thrift Stores and Steele Elementary School have teamed up for a Community Donation Drive Friday, May 11th, (8:00—3:00 ) Saturday, May 12th, ( 9:00—2:00) FILL UP THE TRUCK!!! Steele gets paid by the weight of the truck. Please bring me some heavy stuff to weigh down this truck! Time to clean out those closets and garages and
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Palmer Tree Coalition Trees For Sale
Palmer Tree Coalition is holding its an annual tree sale (with good prices). This is a great opportunity for folks to add trees into other places on their properties, since the ONEN trees are intended for the parkways of homes. Additionally, all proceeds go to a group dedicated to planting trees in Colorado Springs. Click links for
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Help North Middle School with Garden
Earth Day event at North Middle School, Saturday, April 21st from 8 am to 10 am we will be cleaning out the three cold frames to get ready to plant a pizza garden and for science fair projects. We also hope to clean up the small greenhouse in preparation for planting. A speed composting demonstration
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Neighborhood Survey
We Want to Hear from YOU ONEN is now conducting a neighborhood survey Please take a few minutes to complete a brief online survey about the neighborhood. Here’s your chance to let the ONEN board know what’s most important to you. We ask for one response per household only. Please be assured that there is
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Neighborhood authors participating in 2012 Mountain of Authors Event
2012 Mountain of Authors Event Presented by Pikes Peak Library District Saturday, April 14, 2012 12:30pm-6:00pm PPLD East Library, 5550 N. Union Blvd. This free event will showcase authors of the Pikes Peak Region, including neighborhood authors Jennifer Wendler Lovell and Robert D. Loevy, co-authors of the book Exploring the North End Neighbrohood of Colorado Springs-
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100 Trees in April
2012 Tree Program A quick glance at the calendar: it’s April, it’s springtime – can you believe we made it through another Colorado winter? Time to dust off the shovel, gather some mulch and get busy planting trees in the Old North End. We are proud to announce that this year the ONEN Tree Program
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Taylor Elementary School Fundraiser this Friday from 6:00 – 8:00
The North End Community is invited to the Taylor Elementary School Chocolate Art Fundraiser 900 E. Buena Ventura Street, Friday, April 13, 2012 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Taylor Elementary School will be transformed into an art gallery. · View students’ art work · Make your own art project · Savor a home baked treat There will
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Show Your Patriotism: Symbol of Freedom Flag Program
The North Colorado Springs Rotary Club Foundation and local Boy Scout Troop 21 (meeting at Corpus Christi Church) invite you to join your friends and neighbors in displaying the American Flag, our symbol of freedom, on 5 days each year, consisting of: Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, Labor Day and Veteran’s Day. On these
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Blog: First Walk, First Love
Technically, I’m a high school drop-out. So when I graduated from Colorado College in 1994, it was my first time to “walk.” I’m originally from Colorado; born and bred until I was a few days over 13 and my family picked up and moved to Quito Ecuador. My dad is a doctor with a yen
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INTERESTED IN TRAFFIC & PEDESTRIAN SAFETY AT STEELE?
CURIOUS TO FIND OUT ABOUT CHANGES TO THE CROSSWALK ON WEBER ST.TO HAPPEN THIS SUMMER? IF YOU ANSWERED YES TO THESE QUESTIONS, PLEASE COME TO A SPECIAL MEETING THIS FRIDAY, APRIL 6 IN STEELE’S GYM, 8:05 AM. REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE CITY OF COLORADO SPRINGS TRAFFIC DEPT WILL BE HERE TO EXPLAIN IN DETAIL THEIR PLANS
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ONEN Loves Photos!
ONEN Loves Photos! Whether you are the type who never leaves home without your camera, or just happened to get lucky with a shot – we welcome your photo submissions Take pictures of your neighbors in action at area events, and send them along to us (including name(s) and any details about activity) – we’d
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Are You ONEN’s Next Newsletter Editor?
Are You ONEN’s Next Newsletter Editor? Great opportunity for writer/editor to connect neighbors with news and updates from the Old North End Neighborhood. Work with an energetic, activist board and a talented, good-humored and accommodating art director to deliver neighborhood-specific information to 1,500 area residents. The Old North End Neighborhood News publishes three times per
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