Current &
Upcoming Events
2008 Events:
April
National Child Abuse Prevention
Month
To generate awareness and support in the fight against child abuse and neglect during National Child Abuse Prevention Month, CASA of the Pikes Peak Region has a full schedule of events planned for April. Special thanks to Target for their support of CASA's Child Abuse Prevention Month Activities.
Please join us for the happenings listed below:
March 30: CASA Radio Interview
Tune in between 6-8am to any of the stations listed below to hear an interview with CASA Executive Director, Trudy Strewler and CASA volunteer, Andy Rohrback. (KVOR 740 AM, KATC 95.1 FM, KKFM 98.1 FM, KKMG 98.9 FM, KKPK 92.9 FM, KKML 1300 AM)
April 1 - May 15: Gloss Promotion to Benefit CASA
Gloss, a new women's clothing store in the Promenade Shops at Briargate, is hosting a benefit called "Put a Smile on a Child." A portion of the proceeds from sales of Gloss' premium denim and accessories will be donated to CASA. Fox 21 will do a live broadcast from Gloss on April 1 from 6 - 9am. Be sure to listen to 98.8 Magic FM on April 7th for your chance to win a $1,000 Gloss shopping spree. Visit the Gloss website at: www.shopgloss.com
April 3: CASA KKTV Interview
Tune in to KKTV Channel 11 for the noon news on April 3 to see an interview with CASA Executive Director, Trudy Strewler and CASA volunteer, Tom Eggleton.
April 5: Child Abuse Prevention Fair
Hosted by the Family Attachment Center and Woodmen Valley Chapel. Come by and visit the CASA booth from 9:00am - 1:00 pm. Woodmen Valley Chapel, 290 E. Woodmen Road (Multipurpose Room).
April 13: CASA Pajama Party
The Southern Colorado Chapter of the Pajama Program is making its second donation to CASA this spring. In celebration of the donation, CASA will host a party for the kids. CASA volunteers, foster parents, and bringing parents in the SEPT program are invited to bring their kids to CASA on Sunday, April 13 from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. to receive a new pair of PJs and a book or toy. Cookies and punch will be served.
The Southern Colorado Chapter of the Pajama Program was established by Collette Guida after she saw the national program featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show. The National Pajama Program identifies organizations that care for homeless or vulnerable children in various ways. The program provides pajamas and books to help create a warm, nurturing environment to kids living under difficult circumstances.
Please RSVP with number of kids and pajama sizes to Karen Hilborn by April 7: 719-651-3295 or hilborn@earthlink.net.
April 19: Cuts for CASA
Salon Seven is hosting a "Cut-A-Thon" from noon to 4 p.m. with $20 haircuts (does not include blow dry and style). All proceeds benefit CASA; 20% of retail product sales will also be donated to CASA. Outback Steakhouse will be onsite barbequing their delicious burgers and fare. A silent auction will be held for great items, gift certificates, and rounds of golf. Donated hair will go to Locks of Love. For more information call Salon Seven at 632-7774. Located near CASA, on the corner of Tejon and Rio Grande - 622 S. Tejon St.
April 21: CASA Day Resolution
The Board of County Commissioners proclaimed April 21, 2008 as “CASA Day” in El Paso County. CASA of the Pikes Peak Region will be recognized at the County Commissioners meeting. All CASA volunteers and supporters are invited to attend. Note: The April 21 meeting has been rescheduled for Thursday, April 24 at 9:00 a.m. Location: Pikes Peak Regional Development Center, 2880 International Circle.
Mayor Lionel Rivera also issued a proclamation acknowledging April 21 as CASA Day in the City of Colorado Springs.
Click here to see the El Paso County Resolution
Click here to see the City of Colorado Springs Resolution
April 25: Eighth Annual Light of Hope Breakfast and Luncheon Presented by BKD, LLP
To generate awareness and support in the fight against child abuse during National Child Abuse Prevention Month, CASA of the Pikes Peak Region hosts the Light of Hope event each year in April. The event has become so popular, this year CASA is offering a breakfast and a lunch seating.
Light of Hope is CASA’s signature event and is well-known throughout the community. Last year's event drew nearly 900 people and raised $263,883 to help CASA serve local children.
Location: Antlers Hilton
Registration: 7:00 am breakfast; 12:00 pm lunch
Program: 7:30 - 8:30 am breakfast; 12:30 - 1:30 pm lunch
For additional information contact Karri Baker at 447-9898, ext. 1006. To make a donation to Light of Hope, click here.
May
National Supervised Visitation Month
May 3, 2008
Vintage Clothing Shopping Rendezvous
Shop Eve's Revolution, Elly Blue, Swish, & Vintage Revival from 11am - 8pm on Saturday, May 3rd to receive discounts and specials on items at each store with 10% of sales benefiting CASA.
Eve's Revolution, 1312 W. Colorado: Take 25% Off Any One Regularly Priced Item And 50% Off All Jewels, Sunglasses & Handbags.
Elly Blue, 2607 W. Colorado: Take 25% Off Any One Regularly Priced Item.
Swish, 1816 W. Colorado: Take 25% Off All Shoes & 50% Off All Spring Jackets.
Vintage Revival, 2603 W. Colorado: Take 25% Off Any One Regularly Priced Item and 50% Off All Aunt Sadie Candles.
May 9th & 23rd: Courthouse Coffee
On the 9th and 23rd, from 8 a.m. - 11 a.m., CASA will host a coffee for judicial staff at the El Paso County Courthouse in the jury room break area (back of Jury Room). We will use this event to inform judges, court staff, and the community about the SEPT program and to promote good will. Free coffee and pastries will be served.
June
June 7-10, 2008
National CASA Conference, Washington, D.C.
The National CASA Conference provides a unique opportunity
to join leading consultants, legal and social service professionals
as well as representatives from the entire CASA/GAL network.
Through education, training and networking opportunities, attendees
discover new ideas and solutions to fortify us as we carry
out our service to abused and neglected children.
Who should come to National CASA's multi-disciplinary conference?
As one CASA volunteer recently said of people she has encountered
in her work, “People who believe that kids count.”
The 2008 National CASA Conference will be held June 7-10,
2008 in Washington, DC. The conference will include the CASA
Meets Congress event. For additional information visit: http://www.nationalcasa.org/news_events/conference.html
June 8, 2008
CASA's Foster Children's North Pole Festival
The Foster Children’s Fund Festival has been an annual event since 1977. In 1978, it was moved to The North Pole, which provided unlimited access to all rides for foster children and their foster families. Attracting approximately 700 participants each of the last six years, the event provides a day of fun and recreation for families that otherwise would not be possible.
Through the years, local churches, private businesses, and community groups have donated food, money and volunteers for the event. The Foster
Children’s Fund Committee, a program of CASA, coordinates the event.
Registration Deadline is June 3. Click here to download the registration form.
For more information regarding the Foster Children’s Fund or to support the Foster Children’s Fund or the Foster Children’s Festival, please contact Deb Cline (719) 447-9898 x1009.
September/October
Annual Drive to Thrive for Children Campaign
Drive to Thrive began in 2005 as an on-going annual campaign to help CASA serve more children who need our help.
Drive to Thrive works to “re-engage” past CASA supporters and introduce the organization to new supporters. The campaign is led by the committee chair who organizes volunteer teams. These teams make calls to past and new donors and compete to raise dollars to support CASA. Volunteers are provided with lists of names and phone numbers of past CASA supporters and also contact their own personal colleagues, friends, and family.
To volunteer for the Drive to Thrive campaign contact Jill Wright at 719-447-9898, ext. 1002 or send us an email.
Looking Ahead
April 25-28, 2009
National CASA Conference, Denver, CO
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