Daily editionSunday, June 1st, 2025
Good morning, Colorado Springs.
The Daily Colorado Springs Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 1st of June.
Community
Colorado Springs city officials and partners will host a clean-up event along Midland Trail on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon—volunteers will meet at Vermijo Park to clean the area from 14th to 31st Street, with extra help possibly covering the entire trail.
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Palmer High School is in early planning of an expansion that may lead to demolishing three historic Victorian houses at the corner of North Weber and East St. Vrain—preservation advocates say these unique structures, featuring details like a witch’s cap porch and varied wooden surfaces, deserve to be saved and integrated into future campus designs. Supporters urge planners to consider the city's heritage as the project moves forward.
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Culture
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo welcomed one-year-old giraffe Kinda on May 28 when she arrived from Brookfield Zoo in Chicago—she quickly settled in and made friends with her new herd as visitors can soon feed her during open hours.
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Car enthusiasts and families gathered on Saturday at Sierra High School for the 41st annual Fiesta and Car Show hosted by El Cinco de Mayo Inc.—over 65 entries including cars, motorcycles, and bicycles were displayed while musical acts and dancing celebrated Hispanic culture and raised funds for community scholarships.
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Sports
Cheyenne Mountain baseball won five elimination games but lost to Golden 5 to 2 in the state final—finishing as 4A state runner-up.
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Colorado Springs Events
Vacation Bible School at Palmer Park
Monday, June 2nd, 2025 · 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM — 4808 Palmer Park Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO — Free entry — Engage in faith-based activities and foster community connections for children.
Summer Concert Series
Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025 · 5:30-7:30 p.m. — Bancroft Park — Free entry — The 719 Band electrifies with soulful vocals and sizzling guitar riffs, captivating the Colorado Springs audience.
Winning in a Buyer's Market
Wednesday, June 4th, 2025 · 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. — Phantom Canyon Brewing Company — Secure your seat to learn strategies for engaging today's contrarian homebuyers.
Barnyard Buddies Preschool Program
Thursday, June 5th, 2025 · 10:30-11:30 a.m. — Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site — Free for members — Engage in storytime, crafts, and snacks while exploring nature with young children.
First & Main Town Center Summer Concert Series
Friday, June 6th, 2025 · 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. — First & Main Town Center — Free entry — Celebrate 25 years of summer tunes with local bands, family fun, and craft brews in the heart of Colorado Springs.
Family Exploration Day
Saturday, June 7th, 2025 · 4 AM – 2 PM — Penrose Heritage Museum — Free entry — Discover historic race cars and family artifacts while enjoying fun activities and philanthropy.
HAUSER Live Concert
Sunday, June 8th, 2025 · 7:30-8:30 p.m. — Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the stunning music of HAUSER in the heart of Colorado Springs.
Hauser Concert
Monday, June 9th, 2025 · 7:30 p.m. — Pikes Peak Center For The Performing Arts — Ticket prices start at $58 — Experience an unforgettable performance by Hauser in Colorado Springs.
Summer Concert Series
Tuesday, June 10th, 2025 · 5:30-7:30 p.m. — Bancroft Park — Free entry — Enjoy soulful tunes from Rafiel Slade and The Roomshakers in a vibrant outdoor setting.
Hillside Summer Concert Series
Wednesday, June 11th, 2025 · 5:00 – 8:30 PM — Hillside Gardens & Event Center — $18 — Enjoy local bands, food, and drinks in a beautiful garden setting.