The Business Buzz features news about the economic scene,
promotions, acquisitions, expansions, or events. Call Pat Hill at
719-687-3006.
Downtown businesses are throwing a Valentine’s Day block party
and open house from 3 to 7 p.m. Feb. 7 to welcome Cowbells into the
commercial neighborhood. Last month, Cowbells’ proprietor, Deb
Nichols, moved the gift shop from Maple Street to Midland Avenue.
The party begins at Seven Arrows Gallery and includes The Cowhand,
The Ute, Cowbells, Old Town Trading Co. and Studio West. The
gallery features papercast artist Carl Bandy and Studio West offers
Valentine’s Day sweetheart packages.
For information, call Cowbells at 719-687-4334.
Tammy Ryan has expanded her photography business to include
graphic design, Web site maintenance, business cards and other
promotional products. For information about Picturesque Creations,
call Ryan at 719-322-8899.
Melissa Shandley offers a class in making horse masks from 10
a.m. to noon Feb. 21 at Woodland Animal Supply. The cost is $30 and
includes the mask, instruction and art supplies. For reservations,
call 719-686-8778.
Earth scientist Steve Veatch talks about the mammoth creature
buried near the Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument since the
Ice Age 49,000 years ago. There is no charge for the program at the
fossil beds other than the $3 admission fee for anyone 16 or over.
For information, call 719-748-3253.
Scott Jarvis, doctor of jurisprudence and Ph.D., of Woodland
Park has been awarded the designation of certified professional
counselor by the American Board of Professional Counselors. Jarvis
is a Christian/pastoral counselor specializing in the treatment of
post-traumatic stress disorder and brain plasticity, how the brain
physically changes as learning occurs. For information, call
719-687-7407.