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Friday, March 28th, 2025
Good morning, Colorado Springs. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, local non-profit Creating Connections hosts a community barbeque at Monument Valley Park near Marion House from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.—providing food, free haircuts, a raffle giveaway, and access to mental health services as well as food stamp and Medicaid help for homeless individuals and people experiencing drug addiction. 11 News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The northbound lanes of Interstate 25 at the Cimarron Street exit were closed following a crash Thursday morning and remain closed as authorities manage the situation. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ Crews quickly extinguished a garage fire at 6504 Hawkeye Dr.—just south of East Rockrimmon Boulevard—in Colorado Springs, and one person with minor injuries was treated after the incident. 11 News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Dawn Abeyta and her family run Hunter’s Hope—a business that began as a Christmas soap project in 2017 and now makes soap, candles, and wooden dough bowls. Twenty-two-year-old Hunter, a Colorado Springs native with autism, works on candles three days a week while he and his friends with developmental challenges participate in monthly group sessions, with products sold online and at Scheels. Pikes Peak Bulletin
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Leslie Mendelson, a New York singer-songwriter, will perform Sunday at Lulu's Downtown in Colorado Springs. Her album After the Party—made during the pandemic—shows she looks to a bright future. Colorado Springs Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Jenkins Middle School was closed after a recent fire inspection found that years of soil settlement shifted its foundation and undermined fire barriers, leaving the building unsafe. District officials said they will expedite a comprehensive repair plan—originally scheduled for summer 2027—while sixth graders return in the fall and older students attend other campuses. Colorado Public Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City of Colorado Springs Parks Department announced it will use a $250,000 grant to add nearly 2.5 miles of new trails in Austin Bluffs Open Space and build a hiking trail with stone steps to the summit of Pulpit Rock — the project will also include upgraded trailhead amenities and additional parking to improve visitor access. 11 News
- ➤ The City of Manitou Springs was awarded a $577,726 grant from the Colorado Department of Local Affairs to extend the life of its 2 million-gallon Mesa Water Storage Tank after inspections revealed advanced corrosion—rehabilitation work will begin in August with exterior coatings replaced by mid-October and interior repairs and new piping scheduled for spring 2026. A new 1.1 million-gallon tank will support service during the project when it comes online in May. FOX21
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Cami Maree with Brookelyn Rose
1:30-9:30 p.m. | Oskar Blues Grill & Brew - Colorado Springs | Admission details not specified | Experience the captivating performances of alternative soul rocker Cami Maree and genre-bending artist Brookelyn Rose.
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On-Site Tour at Melody Living Independent Living
Experience a vibrant community for seniors 62 and older, featuring luxurious independent living services and engaging activities.
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Ricky's Island Cafe at Goat Patch Brewing Company
4-8 p.m. — Goat Patch Brewing Company — Free entry — Enjoy local brews in a relaxed atmosphere with well-behaved dogs welcome.
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Bleating Heart Night for Help Autism Center
5-9 p.m. — Goat Patch Brewing Company — $1 per pint donated — Enjoy craft beer while supporting local autism initiatives.
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Baby & Toddler Story Time
10:30-11:30 a.m. | Peterson Library | Free entry | Enjoy engaging stories, cheerful songs, and fun crafts for the little ones.
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Chayce Beckham Live Concert
7-11 p.m. | Phil Long Music Hall at Bourbon Brothers | Ticket prices may vary | Enjoy an evening of captivating music with Chayce Beckham.
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Jason Eady Concert
8 PM — Oskar Blues Grill & Brew — Tickets on sale — Enjoy an evening of heartfelt tunes by Jason Eady in a lively venue.
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Leslie Odom Jr. Concert
9:15 PM — The Broadmoor — Ticketed event — Experience a night of captivating music with Leslie Odom Jr.
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Iluminate
1-11 p.m. — Pikes Peak Center For The Performing Arts — Ticket prices may vary — Experience a unique sensory journey created by innovative playwright Miral Kotb.
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COS WTS Career Pathway Panel Luncheon
5:30-7 p.m. — 2 S Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs, CO — Free entry — Engage with women in transportation as they share career insights and life balance stories.
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