Good morning, Colorado Springs.

After several months of work, renovations at Fox Run Regional Park are finished and the park is now fully open with improved ponds, trails, and a new 780 sqft pavilion (replacing the old gazebo).

The project began last fall and wrapped up last full week of August.

KOAA News5 has partnered with Care and Share Food Bank of Southern Colorado to fight food insecurity during Hunger Action Month by matching donations up to $50,000, and volunteers are encouraged for those who cannot donate money.

Labor Day Lift Off will begin Saturday morning in Memorial Park for its 50th anniversary and is expected to draw 200,000 people to the Pikes Peak region.

Colorado Springs police and organizers will coordinate security and share updates via Telegram.

Springs Rescue Mission launched its new monthly giving program Pathway Partner to support neighbors facing homelessness, poverty, and addiction in Colorado Springs.

The program, offered during the holiday season, will have every donation matched (anonymous donor match) for the next three months.

Rita’s Italian Ice in north Colorado Springs reopens Thursday at 7866 N.

Academy Blvd under new ownership, with Shawna and Hunter Floyd planning to run the shop full time until it closes for winter. They will host a meet-and-greet Saturday (for customers to get to know them).

Theatreworks presents Sweeney Todd, running Sept.

10 to Oct. 4 at the Ent Center for the Arts in Colorado Springs. Shabazz Green and Jennifer DeDominici lead this intimate production of Sondheim's dark musical, offering a fresh twist on the classic tale.

Local Bristol Beer Choir returns to Ivywild School for 90-minute singing sessions every Sunday from 6:30 to 8 p.m., led by Wes Sparkes.

The community group welcomes all skill levels at $50 per cycle (with discounts for teachers and college students) as they prepare for performance cycles.

Air quality on the Front Range has been endangered this summer with over 60 days of high ozone since June, nearly triple last summer.

Officials blame vehicle and oil and gas emissions and say a draft clean air blueprint may lead to new limits (ozone season continues through September).

Mountain Metro Transit asks for feedback on October bus route changes that will increase service frequency on some routes and add a new Kodiak Drive stop while reducing hours on Route 13; comments are accepted until Sept.

15 via customer service at the Downtown Terminal (127 E. Kiowa Street).

Miss Camellia is a 2-year-old pet at the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region (HSPPR) in Colorado Springs and seeks a forever family.

She loves hugs, belly rubs, and cuddles and may be best as an only pet.

The World Lacrosse Olympic Qualifier (32-team, seven-day) will be held at Weidner Field and is expected to boost the local economy, according to Dirk Hobbs during his FOX21 News interview on Monday, Aug.

31. Organizers anticipate a welcoming turnout from the community in the coming days.

Colorado’s FBS teams kick off a new season this week with the Buffs playing at Georgia Tech on Thursday and the Rams and Falcons hosting on Saturday — experts project a mix of rebounds and challenges as each team aims for bowl eligibility.

Air Force football lost two starters to season-ending injuries in August and today released its depth chart ahead of Saturday's season opener versus Duquesne, with Coach Calhoun saying tailback Jalen Turner is injured but may return while lineup changes include quarterback and kicker roles (defensive adjustments noted).