Daily editionThursday, November 7th, 2024
Good morning, Colorado Springs.
The Daily Colorado Springs Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of November.
Education
Multiple schools in Colorado announced closures and delays due to ongoing snowfall, impacting various districts and institutions.
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Environment
A significant snowfall in Colorado Springs resulted in numerous road closures and school cancellations due to between 7 and 12 inches of accumulation.
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Government
City of Colorado Springs administrative offices and services, including the municipal court and bus service, are operational with regular hours on Nov. 6, urging caution around active snowplow operations.
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Colorado Springs voters have approved the extension of the 2C sales tax, ensuring continued funding for road improvements until 2035.
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El Paso County freezes new enrollments in the Colorado Child Care Assistance Program due to budget constraints but maintains support for currently enrolled families.
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Accidents
A chlorine release at the Satellite Hotel in Colorado Springs initiated a shelter-in-place directive for nearby residents, with hazmat crews responding.
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Drivers in El Paso County face delays and hazardous conditions due to a snowstorm, with some, like a truck driver from Mexico, stranded and others, like a handyman, cautiously continuing to work.
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Colorado Springs Events
Interactive Baby Time at Old Colorado City Library
Friday, November 8th, 2024 · Experience a fun and engaging time with songs, rhymes, and books designed for babies and their favorite adults in a social setting.
November Sibling Connecting Event: Art & Games in Colorado Springs
Saturday, November 9th, 2024 · Experience a creative day at Cottonwood Center for the Arts with art-making from recycled materials, games, and lunch provided for siblings impacted by foster care.
The Romantic Voice: A Concert of Timeless Melodies
Sunday, November 10th, 2024 · Experience an enchanting concert featuring mezzo-soprano GeDeane Graham performing Wagner's Wesendonck Lieder alongside Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 1 and Hailstork's neo-Romantic compositions.
Interactive Baby Time
Monday, November 11th, 2024 · Experience an engaging session where babies from birth to 12 months enjoy songs, rhymes, and shared reading with a favorite adult.
Toddler Time: Rhymes and Movement for Little Ones
Tuesday, November 12th, 2024 · Experience a lively program where toddlers engage in nursery rhymes, music, and short stories with their favorite adult, fostering language development in a fun atmosphere.
Simple Gifts Playgroup - A Free Children's Event
Wednesday, November 13th, 2024 · Experience engaging playgroups that include music, movement, art, and fun for children ages birth to 5 and their caregivers, focusing on inclusivity and creativity.
Pecos & The Rooftops Live Concert
Thursday, November 14th, 2024 · Experience a live performance by Pecos & The Rooftops at Boot Barn Hall in Colorado Springs, showcasing their unique sound and engaging stage presence.
Krew Live at Oskar Blues
Friday, November 15th, 2024 · Experience an energetic live performance by Krew at The Basement in Colorado Springs.
Jacob Larson Trio - Funk & Soul Performance at Tokki
Saturday, November 16th, 2024 · Experience an energetic night filled with funk and soul music from the Jacob Larson Trio, featuring powerful vocals and classic instrumentation.
Weekly Sunday Worship Service
Sunday, November 17th, 2024 · Experience a spiritually uplifting Sunday worship service at Outreach Inc. in Colorado Springs.