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COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. -- Linda DuVal from www.PikesPeakontheCheap.com was on FOX21 Morning News with the scoop on some local bargains.

The Manitou Springs Heritage Center 2011 Historic Speakers Series, sponsored by The Mineral Springs Foundation

Events are free and include mineral springs lemonade and cookies.
Speakers will be presented at 3 p.m. on the following Sundays at the center, 517 Manitou Ave.
They include:
* Feb. 13 "Exploring Colorado Before Fremont" with Lew Archer.
* Feb. 27 "It Was an Accident! Honest! Midland Train Wrecks Around Manitou" by Mel McFarland.
* March 13 "Journalist Patience Stapleton: Her 1888 Trip to the Pikes Peak Summit" by Nancy and Ed Bathke.
* March 27 "Joseph G. Hiestand: A Photographer for His Age" by Deborah Harrison.
* April 10 "Findings of the Manitou Springs Aquifer and Pool Feasibility Study" by Dave Wolverton.

From Applebee's and Arby's to the Waffle House and Wendy's, the website lists dozens upon dozens of national or regional chains.
Just click on your favorite to see the current coupons or specials that might be offered.

Cripple Creek Ice Festival 

Feb. 12-13 & Feb. 19-21
Free
This year's theme is "Story Time," and the ice carvers will incorporate their interpretation of any piece of classic children's literature into their art.
Watch as sculptors wield chainsaws and carving tools to create their masterpieces.
This family friendly event will have several activities for children and adults, including two ice mazes, an ice slide, a martini bar and retail and food vendors on the street and in the heated event tent.