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Photo by Bryan Oller. Santa made his annual appearance at the Manitou Springs Kiwanis Club’s annual event, which took place at the Community Congregational Church on Dec. 10. Remi Willie, 6, sits on Santa’s lap.
Happy Cats Haven – Pet of the Week: Hello, we’re Oscar and Roy, two inseparable kittens who are ready for our next big adventure! We’re both ready for any occasion; Oscar wears his tuxedo daily and I’m classic in black like a mini-panther. We had a rough start in life but now we love laps, purrs and pets. We’re 3-month-old kittens who go crazy for playtime! Our foster family had a loving and busy home so we should do well with other feline-friendly cats, dogs and kids as long as we have a gentle introduction to each, one at a time. Our adoption together is just $210 and includes our neuters, vaccinations, microchips, food and litter starter kits, and a free well-kitty checkup each. Happy Cats Haven: 719-362-4600, 327 Manitou Ave. Adoptions by appointment only until further notice.www.HappyCatsHaven.org, www.Facebook.com/HappyCatsHaven.
Courtesy images. The 513 Manitou Ave. building houses adult fiction.
Courtesy photo. Rayna Lindsey loves living near wild spaces, but also loves being able to walk to downtown Manitou.
Photo by Rhonda Van Pelt. An elf helps out at Manitou Springs Real Estate’s warm clothing giveaway on Saturday, Dec. 3. The community was very generous this year; most of the unclaimed items were donated to Westside CARES.
Humane Society – Pet of the Week: It’s so nice to meet you! My name is Will Scarlet and meeting new people makes me happy. I’m a 6-year-old pit bull and I’m a good boy that will do best with slow introductions to dogs already in your home. My quirk is that I’m a bit overweight, and I need a family to help me stick to my exercise plan to get my summer bod ready. I would love to be your daily walk buddy! My adoption is $200 and I come with a voucher for a veterinary exam, vaccinations, 30 days of pet health insurance and a microchip, and I am already neutered. Just ask for Will Scarlet (1614819). Humane Society: 719-473-1741, 610 Abbot Lane. Call for hours. www.hsppr.org.
Courtesy photo. These are mortars used to set off fireworks in earlier years.
Courtesy image. This is the ballot you can vote on through Dec. 12.
Courtesy photo. Kristin and Jason Mezey founded Routes Outfitter, an outdoor retail and services store serving the needs of runners, bikers and hikers.