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Linda DuVal fromwww.PikesPeakontheCheap.com was on FOX21 Morning News with some local events that are fun and won't break the bank.

* April Star Party, hosted by the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society from 8 to 10 p.m. Saturday, April 9, at Bear Creek Park (east entrance). It's FREE and, weather permitting, members of the club will have their scopes set up for the public to enjoy a little bit of star-gazing.                                                      

* The Southern Colorado 9Health Fair will be held from 7 a.m. to noon on Saturday April 16 at the Manitou Springs High School, 401 El Monte Place.
Some of the FREE services and basic screenings which will be offered include blood pressure & pulse screening, height & weight, body mass index, body fat skin fold measurement, vision, hearing and oral screenings, “Ask The Pharmacist,” talk with a health professional, finger-stick glucose and pulse oximeter, spinal screening and CPR Demonstrations. 
(In addition, low-cost screenings of $30 for a blood chemistry test, $25 for a PSA for men 40 and over, $15 blood count test and $20 for a colon cancer take home/mail-in kit will be offered. Additional screenings and possible immunizations are still being planned.)

For additional information or directions please contact the Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau at 685-5089.

* Vote for your favorite Folger's jingle and win!  Through April 24, you can go ONLINE every day and vote for your favorite new jingle for Folger's Coffee. Every time you vote, you're entered to win prizes! You can win one of five daily $100 grocery store gift cards or the grand prize of $10,000. Voting ends April 24.