Daily editionMonday, August 4th, 2025
Good morning, Colorado Springs.
The Daily Colorado Springs Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Monday, the 4th of August.
Community
The De La Vega Foundation hosted a multicultural block party on Aug. 2 that featured live music by Box State Roots — food trucks and community resources supported families affected by autism.
The annual fundraiser brought together families, educators, and clinicians to build a support network for individuals with autism.
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Education
On Saturday, Aug.2, local volunteers gathered at Mitchell High School to host the Backpack Bash — providing over 3,000 students with free backpacks and support through resource booths.
The event also featured games and fun activities that helped families get ready for the new school year.
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Environment
Cheyenne Mountain State Park offers diverse August events for all ages, featuring guided Sunday nature walks from 10 to 11:30 a.m., a family Adventure Day on August 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and evening stargazing and moonlit hikes on August 13.
The park honors military members with free passes all month and makes nature accessible through programs like Terrain Hoppers—helping local residents experience outdoor life and see wildlife like baby deer and wild turkeys—while celebrating the last full month of summer.
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Government
Today, drivers and pedestrians on southbound Tejon Street face a 200-foot lane shift as crews start to replace an old water valve—with plans to relocate a fire hydrant on Tuesday.
The work is part of the $8.6 million Tejon Street Revitalization Project designed to improve safety and access along downtown.
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Experts say tracking denied gun sales—reports sent to local law enforcement, federal immigration officials, and some prosecutors—could help flag risky buyers, but officials note that very few alerts lead to investigations or charges.
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation has received extra funding and hired new staff to improve follow-up on these denials.
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Colorado Springs Events
Q3 Family Promise Gathering
Tuesday, August 5th, 2025 · 11:30 PM – 1:00 AM — First United Methodist Church — Free entry — Discover key updates and new initiatives from Family Promise of Colorado Springs while connecting with the community.
Hillside Summer Concert Series
Wednesday, August 6th, 2025 · 5:00 – 8:30 PM — Hillside Gardens & Event Center — Tickets $18 — Experience local talents and enjoy food and drinks in a beautiful garden setting.
Wayne Wilkinson Trio Performance
Thursday, August 7th, 2025 · 5-8 p.m. — Mining Exchange Hotel — Free entry — Enjoy crafted cocktails and live jazz from the Wayne Wilkinson Trio during Golden Hour.
Live Music at Summa
Friday, August 8th, 2025 · 7 PM - 10 PM — Summa — $10 cover — Enjoy live music and a full bar menu in a cozy upstairs space.
Summer Car Show at Mash Mechanix Brewing
Saturday, August 9th, 2025 · 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. — Mash Mechanix Brewing Co — $30 registration — Showcase your vehicle and support El Paso County Search and Rescue while enjoying the brewing festivities.
Slightly Stoopid Concert
Sunday, August 10th, 2025 · 5:30-7:00 p.m. — Ford Amphitheater — Ticket sales support adaptive surfing initiatives — Experience a multi-genre fusion of music from the beloved band Slightly Stoopid.
Open Mic Night
Monday, August 11th, 2025 · 6-10 p.m. — Vultures — Free entry — Showcase your talent in music and comedy every Monday night hosted by Joe Bruno.
Summer Concert Series
Tuesday, August 12th, 2025 · 5:30-7:30 p.m. — Bancroft Park — Free entry — Enjoy a free concert featuring Lethal Lisa McCall and her blues-inspired music in the heart of Old Colorado City.
Colorado Springs Monthly Networking Event
Wednesday, August 13th, 2025 · 5-7 p.m. — View House — Free entry — Network with local entrepreneurs in a welcoming atmosphere at this monthly gathering.
Jazz Thursdays with Sarah Groh
Thursday, August 14th, 2025 · 5-8 p.m. — The Mining Exchange — Free entry — Experience the Sarah Groh Trio performing jazz standards and folk classics in a cozy downtown setting.