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Colorado Springs
Saturday, May 10th, 2025
Good morning, Colorado Springs. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 10th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The National Association of Letter Carriers is hosting its annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive today in Colorado Springs — residents must leave nonperishable food items in or near their mailboxes so their letter carriers can collect them for local food pantries. 11 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Saudi man convicted of holding his Indonesian-born housekeeper captive and molesting her in his Colorado home pleaded guilty to 11 amended counts and has been ordered removed from the United States, with ICE taking him into custody Tuesday—he will be deported back to Saudi Arabia after nearly 19 years in prison. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ The El Paso County Sheriff's Office issued a missing person alert Friday for 15-year-old Charlie Brian Burrows, last seen in the 13,000 block of Foggy Meadows Drive in Peyton—he is 5 feet 5, weighs 150 pounds, has light skin and wore a red sweater, blue jeans and grey sneakers while needing regular medication. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ Colorado Springs Police are asking for help finding 87-year-old Sixto Colon (a Hispanic male about 6 feet two inches tall and around 200 pounds wearing blue jeans, a blue flannel shirt, gray house shoes, and two wrist watches) who suffers from dementia; he was last seen on May 8 around 5:30 p.m. near 11000 Rill Point and anyone with information is urged to call (719-444-7000). KOAA News5
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local filmmaker Dana Kjeldsen will premiere his new horror Western film 'Varmint' Tuesday at Icon Cinema. Shot near Colorado Springs on a modest budget in a Black Forest barn, the film set in 1870 follows a band of robbers who take shelter after a botched robbery—uncovering past traumas while a mysterious threat lingers. Colorado Springs Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Most Colorado Springs District 11 teachers voted 91% in favor of a one-day strike this Fall over unfair labor practices—no precise strike date was set. The decision follows the district’s move to end a decades-long contract and introduce a new employee handbook. 11 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Colorado Springs approved a plan for the Fishers Canyon Open Space covering 343 acres—227 acres set aside to protect wildlife and offer new trails for hiking, climbing and bouldering. The plan also safeguards raptor nesting sites and ensures a balanced mix of recreation and habitat conservation. KOAA News5
- ➤ The Colorado Springs Fire Department warned parents about a viral TikTok challenge where students put pencils or small metal objects in Chromebook ports, which can cause sparks that lead to fires. The department reported 16 incidents in local schools and is teaching fire safety through a youth program + urging parents to discuss the danger with their children. Colorado Springs Gazette
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Llamas Family Class: Mother's Day Celebration
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — $39-$47 per person — Enjoy painting with family while sipping on $2 coffees and $5 mimosas.
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Team Trivia Night
5:45-8 p.m. — Rico's Cafe & Wine Bar — Free entry — Enjoy a fun-filled evening of trivia with food and drink specials and prizes for the winners.
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Bleating Heart Night: Support NAMI Colorado Springs
5-9 p.m. — Goat Patch Brewing Company — $1 donation per pint — Enjoy good beer while supporting a great cause on Bleating Heart Night.
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Colorado Springs Monthly Evening Networking Mingle
5-7 p.m. — ViewHouse — Free for all entrepreneurs — Connect with fellow business owners in a welcoming atmosphere at this favorite local spot.
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Live Music with Michael Reese
5-8 p.m. — Rico's Cafe & Wine Bar — Enjoy happy hour and be captivated by the mesmerizing guitar skills of acclaimed artist Michael Reese.
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Pericles: An Adaptive Performance for People with Cognitive Disabilities
May 16-18 — Ent Center for the Arts — $15-$25 — Experience Shakespeare's Pericles through sensory drama games designed for people with cognitive disabilities.
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Car Show at Mash Mechanix Brewing
10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. — Mash Mechanix Brewing Co — Free admission — Check out diverse rides and enjoy craft beer, food trucks, and live music for the whole family.
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Pikes Peak Philharmonic May Concert
3-5 p.m. — Ent Center for the Arts — Ticketed event — Experience an afternoon of classical masterpieces concluding the Thoughts season with renowned compositions.
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Team Trivia Night
5:45-8 p.m. — Rico's Cafe & Wine Bar — Free to play — Enjoy a fun-filled evening of trivia with food and drink specials as you compete for prizes.
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Do Portugal Circus Performance
7:30 p.m. — 400 S Sierra Madre St. — Tickets from $104 — Enjoy an exciting show with mesmerizing performances by the Do Portugal Circus.
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