Community Fundraisers
Friday, Nov. 23: All Day
THE PICTURE SHOW MOVIE DAY TO BENEFIT EMPTY STOCKING FUND
All ticket sales from Nov. 23 will be donated to Empty Stocking Fund
For current show times, please call 719.380.7469
Cost: $1.50 per ticket
Location: The Picture Show Discount Movie Theater, 901 N. Academy Boulevard
Contact: 719.380.7469
Friday, Nov. 23 at 7:30 p.m.
COLORADO COLLEGE HOCKEY V. UNIVERSITY OF DENVER
Bring some cash to buy a CC Hockey rally towel at the game. All proceeds benefit Empty Stocking Fund.
Cost: Game tickets necessary for admission.
Contact: Tickets can be purchased online at www.worldarena.com, or by calling 520-SHOW
Location: Colorado Springs World Arena, 3185 Venetucci Blvd.
Nov. 23 – Dec. 24
GLOSS’ “Perfect Fit” EVENT
Gloss will donate one dollar to the Empty Stocking Fund for every person who tries on a pair of jeans from November 23 through December 24.
Location: Gloss Denim Bar, The Promenade Shops at Briargate, 1885 Briargate Parkway
Thursday, Nov. 29 from 7:30-10:00 p.m.
ROCK YOUR SOCKS BENEFIT CONCERT – UCCS Student Fundraiser
Featured bands include Talk to Robots, Lovesick, Me Llamo Rosa, leftmore, and Andy Henningsen
Cost: Cash or check donations to Empty Stocking Fund will be accepted at the door
Contact: Alisha Pagan, apagan@uccs.edu, or call 719-338-3914
Location: UCCS Upper Lodge, 1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway.
Saturday, Dec. 1–Sunday, Dec. 9
CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY TREE AND WREATH SALE
Purchase fresh trees and wreaths from Nova Scotia with all profits donated to Empty Stocking Fund.
Cost: Trees $48-$66, Wreaths $12-$18
Location: Cheyenne Mountain High School Stadium, 1200 Cresta Road
Hours: Saturday 9 a.m-7 p.m., Sunday 1-5 p.m., M-F 3:30-6:30 p.m.
Contact: Doug Philipp, 475-6110 ext. 181 or philipp@cmsd12.org. Preorders are available and must be made by Nov. 29. Preorders only will be available for pickup on Nov. 30.
Saturday, Dec. 1 from 8:30 – 9:30 A.M.
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA AT THE CITADEL MALL
Citadel Mall hosts a Breakfast with Santa Claus. Includes a full catered breakfast; roaming Santa available for pictures; and entertainment from the Colorado Springs Children’s Chorale and magician Bruce Black.
Cost: Free (2 yrs. and under); $3 (2 – 17 yrs.); $5 (18 yrs. or older)
Location: Citadel Mall, 750 Citadel Dr. East
Contact: 719.591.2900
Saturday, Dec. 1 at 5:50 P.M.
COLORADO SPRINGS FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
Bring your dollar bills and donate to Empty Stocking Fund before the parade – just look for our elves in Santa hats. Don’t miss our entry in this annual holiday festival featuring lighted floats in a parade through downtown Colorado Springs.
Cost: Free
Location: Downtown along Tejon St. between St. Vrain and Cascade
Contact: Terry Collinson, 719.649.9111
Tuesday, Dec. 4 from 5:30- 7:30 pm
JACK QUINNS RUNNING CLUB EMPTY STOCKING FUND NIGHT
Sponsored by Jack Quinn’s Running Club, half of the proceeds from the bar tab will be donated to Empty Stocking Fund. Anyone who chooses to run will also be asked to donate $5 to eat delicious appetizers upstairs. This event is open to the public.
Cost: $5 donation
Location: Jack Quinn’s Pub, 21 S. Tejon Street
Contact: Delores Tronco, 719.577.7017
Wednesday, Dec. 5 at 4:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.
TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA
TSO presents holiday-themed songs, both traditional and original, in a rock-opera format, complete with pyrotechnics, lasers and all the other hallmarks of a traditional arena show.
$1 from each ticket sold will be donated to Empty Stocking Fund.
Cost: Tickets range from $40 - $54; purchase tickets online at www.worldarena.com
Location: Colorado Springs World Arena, 3185 Venetucci Blvd.
Thursday, Dec. 6 from 6 -8 P.M.
GLOSS’ GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION TO BENEFIT EMPTY STOCKING FUND
Gloss’ Grand Opening Celebration to benefit the Empty Stocking Fund will include food, drinks, sweets and entertainment. Everyone who purchases a $30 ticket will automatically be entered in a drawing for a $1,000 Gloss shopping spree and other gift certificates.
Cost: $30
Location: Gloss Stores Inc., Promenade Shops at Briargate, 1885 Briargate Parkway
Contact: Lisa Borden, 719.200.7868
Saturday, Dec. 8 at 9:00 A.M.
STOCKING SHUFFLE 5K RUN/WALK
This event, organized by the Empty Stocking Fund Committee student group at Colorado College, will consist of a 5K Run or Walk and a Relay with three one-mile sections.
Cost: $20 pre registration, $25 at the event, includes T-shirt.
Pre-registration will be available at the Colorado Running Company Store on 833 N. Tejon and at the Worner Center at Colorado College on Cascade and Cache La Poudre
Location: America the Beautiful Park, 126 Cimino Drive
Contact: Ashley Young, 970.556.0192
Thursday, Dec. 13 from 4:00 – 8:00 P.M.
SUPPER SOLUTIONS EMPTY STOCKING FUND NIGHT
Supper Solutions hosts an Empty Stocking Fund benefit night at both store locations with 10 percent of gross sales donated to the Fund.
Cost: Free
Location: 3502 Hartsel Drive Suite 100 (Briargate) and 1580 Space Center Drive #110 (Powers)
Contact: Pati News, 719.573.5573 or pati@suppersolutionsinc.com
Saturday, Dec. 22 at 7:00 P.M.
MANITOU SPRINGS BENEFIT CONCERT
Kinfolks Mountain Shop will host two bands in a family friendly environment. Grant Savin will perform country blues on the slide guitar and Oh No! will feature rock music. All proceeds from ticket sales and donations at the concert will be donated to the Fund.
Cost: $12 at the door, $10 in advance
Location: Kinfolks Mountain Shop, 950 Manitou Ave., Manitou Springs, CO
Contact: Andrew Koken, 719.499.8835
Wednesday – Friday, Dec. 26, 27 & 28 from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M.
WORLD ARENA SKATE NIGHTS
Colorado Springs World Arena hosts three skate nights to benefit Empty Stocking Fund. The public is invited to experience the thrill of skating on the same ice used by Colorado College’s hockey team!
Cost: $2 suggested donation
Location: 3185 Venetucci Blvd
Contact: 719.477.2101
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