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Friday, July 18th, 2025
Good morning, Colorado Springs. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Marti Purdy of Colorado Springs won the St. Jude Dream Home giveaway on Wednesday when 11 News called her name on TV and she toured her new home with anchor Lindsey Boetsch. Purdy, who had long supported the giveaway by buying tickets with her late husband Neal, said she was in shock and grateful for the win — a tribute to their commitment to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. 11 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Fort Carson soldier was charged after police reported he kidnapped a woman and sexually assaulted her in Quail Lake Park early last week — he was arrested Wednesday and now faces charges of First Degree Kidnapping, Sexual Assault and Felony Menacing. 11 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Starz Theater Company is putting on Fiddler on the Roof with 80 kids and teens from Turning Pointe School of Dance and the community at Ent Center for the Arts. The show began yesterday and will run through Saturday — giving local families more chances to enjoy the performance. Colorado Springs Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Manitou Springs City Council approved a revised grant for a new mural on the east side of the Rockey Art Museum by artist Natalia Pulido, who will complete the work by the end of 2025—council members also adopted an emergency ordinance for accessory dwelling units to comply with state law with further recommendations coming later. Pikes Peak Bulletin
- ➤ On July 14, Mayor Yemi Mobolade vetoed a City ordinance that would let City Council ask nonprofits for a share of marijuana sales funds for public safety, mental health, and PTSD treatment for veterans—Council said it may override the veto with six votes. Pikes Peak Bulletin
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Community Block Party
10 AM – 2 PM — Family Success Center - Pikes Peak United Way — Free entry — Enjoy a lively neighborhood celebration with food trucks, games, and community resources.
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Flyin' West Performance
4-5:30 p.m. — Ent Center for the Arts — Tickets starting at $140 — Experience the captivating performance of Flyin' West in Colorado Springs.
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Mangia! Italian Kids' Cooking Camp
1-4 p.m. — 1753 S 8th St, Colorado Springs — $8.50 ticket fee — Young chefs get messy making pasta, pizza, and cannoli at this fun-filled cooking camp.
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Post-Deployment Welcome Home
10-11 a.m. — Airman & Family Readiness Center — Free entry — Celebrate and reconnect during this welcoming event for returning service members.
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Community Constellations Fundraiser
3-9 p.m. — Stellina Pizza Cafe — 10% of proceeds support local kids — Celebrate community while dining at Stellina Pizza and giving back to Riders 4 Children.
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Susan Rissman Trio at Dizzy Charlie's
5-8 p.m. — The Mining Exchange — Free — Experience the smooth jazz sounds of the Susan Rissman Trio in an intimate setting.
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Mike & Bertye: Mountain Music
4-7 p.m. — The Mining Exchange — Free entry — Experience an outdoor concert featuring award-winning guitarist Mike Maddux blending jazz, bluegrass, and classical styles.
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Annual Hillside Brunch Fundraiser
10 AM – 1 PM — Hillside Community Center — Discount for neighbors — Enjoy a delightful brunch with games, music, and community spirit.
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Fusion Night
8 p.m. – Midnight — 1106 N Circle Dr, Colorado Springs, CO — Free entry — Experience an electrifying fusion of music and entertainment every Saturday night.
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Monday Hand & Foot Canasta
1-3 p.m. — Pikes Peak Library District - Library 21c — Bring your own decks of cards — Enjoy a friendly game of Hand & Foot Canasta with fellow enthusiasts.
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