Daily editionSunday, July 20th, 2025
Good morning, Colorado Springs.
The Daily Colorado Springs Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 20th of July.
Community
Pikes Peak United Way is hosting a back-to-school block party for families at its Family Success Center on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., offering backpacks, immunizations, haircuts + food trucks, games and music to help local students prepare for school.
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Health
A local health campaign called Before You Trip was launched by public health advocates to teach young adults safe practices with psychedelics as Colorado begins allowing psilocybin healing centers.
The group, inspired by personal loss, uses local influencers and key safety tips—such as the Four S’s—to help users make informed choices.
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Colorado Springs Events
Mangia! Italian Kids' Cooking Camp
Monday, July 21st, 2025 · 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.
Post-Deployment Welcome Home
Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025 · 10-11 a.m. — Airman & Family Readiness Center — Free entry — Celebrate and reconnect during this welcoming event for returning service members.
Community Constellations Fundraiser
Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025 · 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.
Jazz Thursday with Susan Rissman
Thursday, July 24th, 2025 · 5-8 p.m. — The Mining Exchange — Free entry — Enjoy a cozy jazz evening with the Susan Rissman Trio in a chic hotel lobby bar.
Mike & Bertye: Mountain Music
Friday, July 25th, 2025 · 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.
Annual Hillside Brunch Fundraiser
Saturday, July 26th, 2025 · 10 AM – 1 PM — Hillside Community Center — Discount for neighbors — Enjoy a delightful brunch with games, music, and community spirit.
Summer Music Series: Redraw the Farm
Sunday, July 27th, 2025 · 6-8 p.m. — Goat Patch Brewing Company — Enjoy live music while sipping on your favorite brew in the beer garden.
Monday Hand & Foot Canasta
Monday, July 28th, 2025 · 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.
Summer Concert Series
Tuesday, July 29th, 2025 · 5:30-7:30 p.m. — Bancroft Park — Free entry — Enjoy an electrifying blues performance by The Delta Sonics in the heart of Old Colorado City.
Baby & Toddler Story Time
Wednesday, July 30th, 2025 · 10:30-11:30 a.m. — Peterson Library — Free entry — Enjoy fun stories, songs, and crafts designed for young children.