BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//github.com/ical-org/ical.net//NONSGML ical.net 5.1.4//EN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:    Come join us!  Friday\, October 9th at Noon Location: T he Antlers Hotel at 4 South Cascade Ave\, Colorado Springs.   Speakers:  Thomas Pantoja   Program Title: Building Community Through Creative P rojects: An Overview of Concrete Couch Concrete Couch is a Colorado Sprin gs nonprofit dedicated to building community through creative projects. Ou r mission is To work with kids and community groups to create public art\, to build community\, and to create environments and experiences that huma nize our world…  During this presentation\, attendees will learn how C oncrete Couch has transformed an abandoned concrete dump and former homele ss encampment into the vibrant Concrete Coyote Community Park\, where we n ow host youth programs\, festivals\, cultural events\, workshops\, and com munity gatherings. Furthermore\, the program will dive into the Sam Dunlap Wall of Inspiration\, a community-built mosaic celebrating unsung communi ty heroes in Colorado Springs. This project was made possible in part thro ugh the support of the Rotary Club of Colorado Springs\, whose grant helpe d advance this meaningful community collaboration. Together\, we’ll expl ore how creativity\, service\, and partnerships can beautify our city\, te ach valuable skills\, foster belonging\, and inspire communities to work t ogether toward a shared vision. (Public Art Archive) Presenter Bio Thomas Pantoja is a lifelong Colorado Springs resident\, raised in the Mill Stree t neighborhood and now residing in the Hillside neighborhood. A graduate o f UCCS\, Thomas has dedicated his career to strengthening the local commun ity. Before joining Concrete Couch as Community Integration Manager\, he w orked with youth experiencing homelessness at Urban Peak Colorado Springs (now The PLACE). At Concrete Couch\, Thomas builds partnerships\, connects people with programs and volunteer opportunities\, and helps advance the organization’s mission of building community through creative projects. Thomas is also an official member of th e Men of Influence group in Color ado Springs  whose mission is to bring local gangs together to open the lines of communication between all factions\, to help prevent violence in our community\, foster open communication\, prevent minor issues from esc alating into street violence\, and to safeguard our children and community from gun violence. Outside of work\, he enjoys being a father\, hiking\, camping\, fishing\, exploring Colorado’s outdoors\, and playing dominoes with his friend Coach T.   Square Link: Skip the Line at the Door Cli ck this Link to Pay for Lunch!    RSVPs:  Due Monday\, 5 pm for all m embers and guests.  ***Change*** Invoiced Members - please RSVP to ensur e an accurate count for seating and accomadations.    Guest RSVP Member s\, please register your guest via your invitation link.   If your guest has dietary restrictions\, please email me separately to ensure I let the venue know.     Lunch Meal Charge: Guests and non-invoiced members have a $35 meal charge.  Pay via Club Runner\, the invitation link\, or at th e door with cash\, credit card\, or check.  DTEND:20261009T193000Z DTSTAMP:20261001T185559Z DTSTART:20261009T174500Z LOCATION:The Antlers Hotel SEQUENCE:1 SUMMARY:Oct 9-Building Community Through Creative Projects UID:916eb391-0f6a-4d0b-98e5-bc8ce7b35087 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
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Friday\, October 9th at Noon

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Location: \;The Antlers Hotel at \;4 South Cascade Ave\,

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Colorado Springs.

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Speake rs: \;Thomas Pantoja
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Program Title: \;Buildi ng Community Through Creative Projects: An Overview of Concrete Couch
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Conc rete Couch is a Colorado Springs nonprofit dedicated to building community through creative projects. Our mission is To work with k ids and community groups to create public art\, to build community\, and t o create environments and experiences that humanize our world&hellip\;  \; \;During this presentation\, attendees will learn h ow Concrete Couch has transformed an abandoned concrete dump and former homeless encampment into the vibrant Concrete Coyote Community Park \, where we now host youth programs\, festivals\, cultural events\ , workshops\, and community gatherings.

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Fu rthermore\, the program will dive into the Sam Dunlap Wall of In spiration\, a community-built mosaic celebrating unsung community heroes i n Colorado Springs. This project was made possible in part through the support of the Rotary Club of Colorado Springs\, whose grant helped ad vance this meaningful community collaboration. Together\, we&rsquo\;ll exp lore how creativity\, service\, and partnerships can beautify our city\, t each valuable skills\, foster belonging\, and inspire communities to work together toward a shared vision. (Public Art A rchive)

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Presenter Bio

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Thomas Pantoja is a lifelong Colorado Sprin gs resident\, raised in the Mill Street neighborhood and now residing i n the Hillside neighborhood. A graduate of UCCS\, Thomas has dedicated his career to strengthening the local community. Before joining Concrete Couc h as Community Integration Manager\, he worked with youth experiencing homelessness at Urban Peak Colorado Springs (now The PLACE). At Concrete C ouch\, Thomas builds partnerships\, connects people with programs and volu nteer opportunities\, and helps advance the organization&rsquo\;s mission of building community through creative projects. Thomas is also an official member of th e Men of Influence group in Colorado Springs&nb sp\; \;whose mission is to bring local gangs together to op en the lines of communication between all factions\, to help prevent vi olence in our community\, foster open communication\, prevent minor issues from escalating into street violence\, and to safeguard our children a nd community from gun violence. Outside of work\, he enjoys being a father\, hiking\, camping\, fishing\, exploring Colorado &rsquo\;s outdoors\, and playing dominoes with his friend Coach T.

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