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Businesses at a downtown food hall are backing local advocate Tajia Lagomarsino, who works to provide sustainable period products to women in need locally and in Ghana.

Hayato Ramen and BrewCha Tea Lounge are among the supporters, with BrewCha extending its hours to 8 p.m. tonight to help raise funds.

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This upcoming week’s events include Friday’s Sploinky Rave at Phil Long Music Hall at Bourbon Brothers at 9 p.m., Saturday’s Brantley Gilbert set at Ford Amphitheater at 7:30 p.m. and the ELO Experience at 8 p.m., and Sunday’s Summer Music Series at Goat Patch Brewing Co. + ongoing community gatherings.

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Downtown's Allusion Speakeasy now offers a cocktail experience inspired by Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (with a custom dinner and cocktail menu).

The 21+ venue requires reservations and is open from 4 to 10 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays and 4 p.m. to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.

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Colorado's Department of Education released spring CMAS scores on Aug. 19 to show steady math improvements statewide while ELA scores remained mostly flat.

Local districts including D-20 and D-38 ranked among the top performers, and officials said more work is needed to close longstanding gaps (for higher student achievement).

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William 'Bill' Ruskin, an advocate (and former city parks planner) for Colorado Springs parks, trails and conservation, died on Aug. 9 after helping found nonprofits that protect Garden of the Gods and other natural areas; his wife Brigette has asked for memorial donations to support ongoing conservation work locally.

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Blackmer Trail is a 3.7-mile loop in Cheyenne Mountain State Park that offers a quiet mix of history + nature with forest paths and scenic views from the Prairie Falcon Amphitheatre parking lot on Tejon Street; the park is open 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. with a $10-$12 fee per vehicle.

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James Irwin Charter School will host Bear Creek High School at 7 p.m. Thursday for its first-ever home football game + a historic step for the school team.

Local fans can look forward to a spirited debut as the Jaguars begin their season.

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Air Force football benefits from significant returning depth with 11 defensive starters adding 48 combined starts while quarterback Liam Szarka returns to lead the offense.

Coach Troy Calhoun said the competition among cadets at the academy helps everyone push to improve, ensuring each player is ready to meet the challenge.

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Palmer Ridge beat La Cueva 29-10 in the Pikes Peak Kickoff Classic at Weidner Field on Friday.

The Bears improved to 2-0 by forcing four turnovers and making key plays (a 35-yard run and two crucial interceptions) against their rivals.

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