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It’s amazing how much teachers spend out of their own pockets in order to get their classrooms ready for the new school year. For many, it’s hundreds of dollars. If you’re willing to possibly wait in line–this Thrifty Thursday tip might help you!

The first 100 teachers at Staples stores in Southern Colorado this Saturday will get some free school supplies for their classroom. It’s part of their Teacher Appreciation Day. Here are the details.

Saturday, August 7, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The first 100 teachers will receive an Avery Binder filled with paper, a pencil pouch and other supplies to assist them with their classrooms.

Locations:

4520 Centennial Blvd., Colorado Springs

2955 New Center Point, Colorado Springs

16096 Jackson Creek Parkway. Monument

1411 Highway 50 W. Pueblo

The family classic, “E.T.: The Extraterrestrial,” will be shown free in Bear Creek Regional Park June 24. Film will roll at dusk, around 8:30 p.m.

Bring blankets or lawn chairs for preferred seating and take in a fun, summer evening of outdoor theater in the park.

The movie is sponsored by the El Paso County Parks Division.

Bear Creek Regional Park is located at 21st Street and Argus Road in Colorado Springs.

CLICK HERE for more information on El Paso County Parks.

This Friday, June 4th, all kids ride free at the City Park Rides in Pueblo. The rides include one of Colorado’s historical carousels, along with a mini roller coaster and a dozen other kid size rides.

The rides are open from 5 to 9 p.m. Normally the carousel rides cost just 50 cents, the other rides 25 cents, so this is a bargain all summer long.

Park hours are Tuesday-Thursday 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday-Sunday 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

This is a blast, my kids love to ride the mini train. Just be sure to bring a bit of cash for the cotton candy at the concession stand. This is not free, but worth it. Yum!

Friday is another free day for Coloradans at the Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield.

The Gardens are open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. but no visitors are admitted after 4:30.

Click here for more information and directions.

Have you been to the gardens? It looks like my kids would have fun there. I’ll have to wait for another free day before I can take them!

If you have a Thrifty Thursday tip to share please email me at sboe@NewsFirst5.com

This weeks Thrifty Thursday tip is from Chick Fil A. They’re offering free spicy chicken sandwiches– before they’re on the menu. Just click here and specify a location, date and time. They’ll send you an email with a coupon to get it. The days to pick up are May 31-June 5th.

Thanks to Carrie at SpringsBargains.com for this tip.

If you really like Crocs footwear you may want to head up to Boulder this weekend, they’re opening their first store!

The first 25 people in line will win all the shoes they can carry!

Click here for all the info.

Sonic is offering Buy One Get One Free on their shakes all the way through June 27th. You can either get the free one right then, or save your coupon for a return visit. Either way–Yum.

Thanks to Carrie for this one!

If you have a Thrifty Thursday tip to share please email me sboe@NewsFirst5.com

Ice cream. We scream even louder for FREE ice cream!

Head to your local Walmart between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m this Saturday, May 22nd, for a free ice cream sundae!

According to their website they’ll be serving up Breyers new and exclusive flavors, Blue Bunny Premium Ice Cream and new All Natural Frozen Yogurt topped with Hershey’s Chocolate Syrup, Reddi-wip, and Fresh Strawberries.

I’m posting this tonight since I am working later this evening!

This Saturday is a “One Day Wonder” sale at Old Navy! They are offering $1 Flip Flops! The limit is 5 per person and some stores are opening at 7 a.m. If you really want to get in on this deal—call ahead to your Old Navy and find out what time they’re opening!

Thanks Money Saving Mom for this tip!

Noodles & Company in Colorado Springs will be celebrating Armed Forces Day this Saturday with free sandwiches for military personnel. You just need to show your military I.D. at any Noodles & Company in Colorado Springs between 4 and 8 p.m. Saturday.

Noodles & Company’s four Colorado Springs Restaurants:

Academy
7234 North Academy Blvd.

Broadmoor
1812 Southgate Rd.

Powers & Barnes
5844 Barnes Rd.

University Village
5166 N. Nevada Ave.

Qdoba is also celebrating. They’re offering a Buy One Get One Free deal to all military personnel Saturday. Again, just show your I.D. This deal is good all day at Colorado Springs Qdoba locations. Click here to find them.