Good morning, Colorado Springs.

UCCS engineering seniors will travel to Africa at month’s end to refine a water pump for a Ugandan village near Lake Bunyoni + visit Nairobi for STEM outreach at Kibera Girls Soccer Academy.

The project builds on an existing design to boost sustainability + inspire female students.

On Jan. 4, Colorado Springs firefighters shared a drone video showing several grass fires near the outskirts of the city.

Officials said they are monitoring the situation closely and will update the public as conditions change.

The city’s Trails, Open Space & Parks program will complete 14 miles of new trails in Blodgett Open Space by summertime, with a new trailhead and parking at the old quarry to ease conflicts; future projects include a hiking trail up Pulpit Rock and work at Fishers Canyon.

The Avalanche fell 2-1 to the Panthers on Sunday after captain Gabriel Landeskog left with an upper-body injury (his condition is under review).

Coach Jared Bednar said the team will close out their road trip in Tampa Bay at 5 p.m. Tuesday.

Trivia Tuesdays

7:30 p.m. — Dave & Buster's Colorado Springs — Free entry — Test your pop culture knowledge every Tuesday with themed trivia nights for all ages.

Newcomer Orientation

5:15-6 p.m. — Listening Heart Medicines, LLC David W. Armstrong — Free entry — Discover the RMI introduction and meditation protocol in a friendly, in-person setting.

Jazz Thursday with Susan Rissman

5-8 p.m. — The Mining Exchange — Free entry — Experience the smooth sounds of the Susan Rissman Trio performing jazz standards and contemporary covers.

Cybersecurity First Friday

4-6 p.m. — University of Colorado Colorado Springs — Free entry — Connect with the Colorado Springs cybersecurity community for socializing and networking.

Family Fun: Paint Your Favorite Squishy Friend

11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — Pricing varies — Get ready to paint, sip, and unleash your creativity regardless of experience level.

Stranger Things Trivia and Blind Bag Prizes

2-4 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — Cost varies — Test your knowledge on Stranger Things and win fun blind bag prizes.

Game Days at Dave & Buster's

11:00 a.m. — Dave & Buster's Colorado Springs — Special deals on wings — Score big with game day deals at D&B including 10 wings for $10.

Twisted Tuesday Art Class

$4 Drinks — 6:30-8:30 PM — Painting with a Twist — $35 — Enjoy a fun painting session with guided instruction and $4 drinks!

Trivia Night at Goat Patch Brewing Company

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Goat Patch Brewing Company — Free to play — Test your knowledge and win prizes at this lively trivia event.

Fun Evening at Poor Richard's

6-8 p.m. — Poor Richard's Restaurant — Free entry — Enjoy good food, drinks, and the Wheel O' Crazy game with fellow locals.