Happy birthday, Kissing Camels
Centennial anniversary, Garden of the Gods, 1805 N. 30th St. (at Gateway Road), Colorado Springs; 719-634-6666;
Rock on.
This year marks the centennial anniversary of the year that the city of Colorado Springs took legal steps to protect the spectacular sandstone formations known as “Garden of the Gods.” The park is 100 years old; the rocks actually are a geologically young 10,000 years old, shaped by erosion.
Adoles-cents
“Money for Teenagers: A Personal Finance Guide for Youth,” by Diana Crabtree; $9.95
Fiscal fitness.
Crabtree, a Colorado certified public accountant, explains financial responsibility in terms that adolescents — and their parents — will understand. It’s a clear lesson in distinguishing between needs and necessities, setting aside money for gifts and charity, and learning to allocate time and resources. It couldn’t be more timely, given the wan U.S. economy and Crabtree’s observation that about 43 percent of American families annually spend more than they earn.
Putting the “fun” in “fundraising”
Friendship Note Paper, Jane A. Diamond; 720-859-0758, memory
Write on.
Sick of peddling overpriced wrapping paper and brown wax masquerading as chocolate? Teacher- turned-entrepreneur Diamond’s kindergarten classes raised an average of $2,000 a year for 10 years. Children design the notes and learn financial independence, and keep the lion’s share of the money that usually goes to professional fundraising companies.
