Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of July.
Good morning, Colorado Springs.
Multiple emergency departments set pre-evacuations for residents near Rock Creek Canyon as a wildfire burns near Cheyenne Mountain State Park — officials advise people to stay alert for updates.
La Minerva Food Truck has earned local praise (especially for its quesabirria taco and hearty Loco breakfast burrito) after three years of service on 7610 N.
Union Blvd; it is open 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday through Tuesday and closes Wednesdays in summer.
Guthrie’s will open its first Colorado Springs location Tuesday, July 14 at 9 a.m. at 1520 S.
Nevada Ave with a 50-seat (2,120 sqft) restaurant and drive-thru; the first 200 guests receive free chicken fingers for a year as the Guthrie family introduces its signature dish to a new market.
PNC Bank announced it will close its Colorado Springs branch at 2805 Dublin Boulevard as part of 18 closures in Colorado and Arizona + all FirstBank locations will remain open.
Colorado Springs School District 11 invites job seekers to a hiring fair at Jenkins Middle School from 8 a.m. to noon this Friday.
The fair offers on-site interviews, career opportunities across multiple departments, and Spanish interpreters to assist applicants.
A wildfire that began early Wednesday near Rock Creek Canyon Road grew to 1.5 acres by mid-morning and had its pre-evacuation notice lifted by 12:30 p.m., while firefighters deployed extra land and air resources plus prepared for high winds and dry thunderstorms.
DPW announced that RJ Gleeson Construction will start replacing five water valves on Peterson Drive in Cimarron Hills on July 15 (reduced lane traffic) while Industry Rd repairs will begin July 13 with a three-week closure affecting Marksheffel and Capital Dr (detour available).
Zeppelin Alive!
6-11 p.m. — Stargazers Theatre & Event Center — $22.00 plus fees — Experience the thrill of Led Zeppelin's music brought to life by talented tribute artists.
Live Music: SofaKillers
4-7 p.m. — Red Leg Brewing Company — Free entry — Enjoy the SofaKillers performing live and catch the summer vibes at this local brewery.
Yoga in the Park with Cambio Yoga
9-10 a.m. — PikeRide, Inc. — Free trip available — Enjoy outdoor yoga sessions at Nancy Lewis Park with Cambio Yoga this summer.
Mellow Mondays Coloring Night
4-9 p.m. — Goat Patch Brewing Company — Free entry — Relax and color your worries away with themed pages and craft supplies available.
Bleating Heart Night: Sue's Gift
5-9 p.m. — Goat Patch Brewing Company — $1 donation per pint — Enjoy craft beer while supporting a local nonprofit.
Trivia Night at Goat Patch Brewing Company
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Goat Patch Brewing Company — Free entry — Test your knowledge and enjoy delicious brews and pizza with friends.
Less Water, More Flavor: Garden Wine Dinner
6-9 p.m. — Hillside Gardens & Event Center — Ticketed event — Experience a unique wine dinner featuring dry farmed wines and drought-tolerant ingredients in a beautiful garden setting.
D2 Summer Food Service Program
All day — Family Success Center - Pikes Peak United Way — Free meals available — A community initiative to provide nutritious food during the summer months.
LIVE at the Lodge - Tiny Pockets with Good Grub Food Truck
6-9 p.m. — Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort — Food truck and live music — Enjoy an evening of tunes from Tiny Pockets while savoring delicious bites from Good Grub.
Brushes & Brunch at Beans & Brews
1-3 p.m. — Beans & Brews Coffeehouse — $15 minimum food purchase required — Unleash your creativity with step-by-step painting instruction in a cozy café setting.
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