Skip to main content
About
About Us
Careers
Write for Us
Contact Us
Distribution Map
BeaconFest
The BEACON Guide
Read the BEACON Guide
Get in the Guide
Online Directory
Advertise
Media Kit
Place a Classified
Promote Your Event
Subscribe
Print Magazine
Emails
E-Edition
Local
Calendar
Events
Promote Your Event
Health & Wellness
Caregiving
Life & Leisure
Home & Garden
Family & Relationships
Travel
Pets
Memories
Humor
Technology
Money
Finances & Retirement
Scams
Classifieds
Current Classifieds
Submit a Classified Ad
Submit an Event
List Your Business
Login/Join
Search
Search
E-Edition
Local
Calendar
Events
Promote Your Event
Health & Wellness
Caregiving
Life & Leisure
Home & Garden
Family & Relationships
Travel
Pets
Memories
Humor
Technology
Money
Finances & Retirement
Scams
Classifieds
Current Classifieds
Submit a Classified Ad
Health+Wellness
Arthritis kitchen hacks that protect your hands and make meal prep easier
Home+Garden
How to use biological controls to protect your garden from pests
Humor
Woke up this morning: a humorous guide to singing the blues
Highlights
5 cool tech gifts to give this Christmas
Find the perfect Christmas gift for the technology lover in your life with these 5 creative ideas.
Read More »
Colorado Springs expert demystifies Medicaid and the health care system
Learn how AAA Medicaid Consulting can help tackle health care system challenges for a better health and financial future.
Read More »
How to get great holiday photos of your cat
Discover the secrets to taking stunning holiday photos of your cat! From lighting tips to creative setups, master the art of feline photography this holiday season.
Read More »
Laughing Matters: November's rib-tickling jokes
Read our hilarious reader-contributed jokes for November, guaranteed to add a dose of humor to your day and have you grinning from ear to ear.
Read More »
Colorado Springs dental hygienist wins national award
Michelle Vacha, founder of Community Dental Health Clinic, was one of 25 people nominated for the award.
Read More »
When to consider hospice care and the costs of delaying it
It can be hard to admit when a loved one needs hospice, but delaying the transition can increase costs and reduces quality of life.
Read More »
Night Vision
I was recently challenged to unplug—to go without electricity from sundown until bedtime. From 8-11:30 p.m., I did just that.
Read More »
SPAMming the globe
How a canned meat went from wartime rations to global icon.
Read More »
Has the internet made gambling too easy?
The internet's role in modern gambling may have changed the game for gamblers.
Read More »
6 important tips to stay safe on laxatives
Prioritize your well-being with 6 expert-recommended tips for safe laxative usage.
Read More »
Purple Heart recipients find fulfillment in giving back
Three generations of heroes share their unique journeys from the battlefield to community service through the local chapter of the Military Order of the Purple Heart.
Read More »
How meal programs for seniors are making a difference in El Paso County
Meal programs in El Paso County are making a significant impact by providing nutritious meals and valuable services to seniors in need.
Read More »
Load More Articles
Read Past Issues
July 2026
June 2026
May 2026
April 2026
March 2026
February 2026
January 2026
December 2025
November 2025
October 2025
September 2025
August 2025
Previous
Next
View All Issues
Upcoming Events Near You
16
A to Z Colorado’s Nearly Forgotten History 1776-1876
10:00am · PILLAR Lifelong Learning Institute
16
Adult Ballet Basics
7:00pm · Sangre de Cristo School of Dance
16
Wines to Help Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of America!
5:30pm · Sangre de Cristo Arts and Conference Center
17
Dames at Sea
7:00pm · The Butte Theater
17
Nature's Edge Exhibit Reception with Violinist Tess Padilla
4:00pm · Sangre de Cristo Arts and Conference Center
17
Manitou Chamber Music Festival 2026: Faculty Concert #2
7:30pm · Broadmoor Community Church
17
Robotics Basics at the Buell
3:00pm · Buell Children's Museum
View All
Add Your Event
IN THIS ISSUE
Read the BEACON online!
READ PAST ISSUES
Sign up for the BEACON's emails