Daily editionSunday, November 30th, 2025
Good morning, Colorado Springs.
The Daily Colorado Springs Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 30th of November.
Community
Nonprofits in Colorado Springs have scheduled several fundraising events starting today, including Adopt-A-Family, Colorado Gives Day, a food drive at the Pikes Peak Library District, and various benefit shows.
Organizers said events will run through December (some ending Dec. 15 and Dec. 17) and invite community members to donate online or attend in person.
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Local charities that helped during the shutdown expect veterans and military families to need food support through the holidays as rising living costs stress budgets.
Care and Share Food Bank served food at Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center and Fort Carson while community groups—such as base first sergeants’ councils—arranged extra holiday aid.
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Local nonprofits have shared a volunteer opportunities list that gives phone numbers and email addresses for groups such as the Alzheimer's Association and American Cancer Society - helping residents find ways to support community needs.
The list lets interested locals connect directly with organizations across health, education, and social services.
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Today, Valor to Victory Specialty Tours begins at noon at the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum to honor athletes who served in the Armed Forces—followed by Holly & Ivy at Arnold Hall Theater on Wednesday, Thursday and Dec. 9, with additional events such as veteran meetings, free yoga classes and bingo scheduled for coming days. These military and veterans activities offer local service members and their families multiple ways to connect and celebrate their contributions.
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Culture
Rachael’s School of Dance performed The Nutcracker yesterday at 4 p.m. at the Ent Center for the Arts — a holiday tradition that has long united local families.
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Government
Permits for cutting Christmas trees are available in person at the Pikes Peak Ranger District office at 601 South Weber and online through Dec 23 for $20 per tree (limit five per family); UCCS announced that all Colorado high school students with a GPA of 2.75 or higher will be granted admission, while the university will expand concurrent enrollment and host an Air Force ROTC detachment next fall. The Colorado State Patrol also offers vehicle theft assistance under its Victims Assistance Grant Application Program and warns that drivers who refuse chemical tests for DUI will face longer license revocations.
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Sports
Coach Deion Sanders vowed sweeping changes on Sunday in Boulder after a 3-win season as he criticized the team for losing close games, including a 24–14 loss to Kansas State—he promised to overhaul personnel and coaching strategies to meet higher standards.
Sanders said the changes will begin with a renewed focus on the players’ mentality and overall preparation.
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Colorado Springs Events
Mellow Mondays Coloring Night
Monday, December 1st, 2025 · 4-9 p.m. — Goat Patch Brewing Company — Free entry — Unwind with coloring pages while sipping a pint at a local brewery.
Bleating Heart Night: Citizens Project
Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025 · 5-9 p.m. — Goat Patch Brewing Company — $1 donation per pint — Enjoy good beer while supporting a local non-profit cause.
Colorado Springs Speed Dating for Singles in Their 30s and 40s
Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025 · 7-9 p.m. — Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery — Cost varies — Meet up to 12 potential matches while enjoying a lively atmosphere.
Therapeutic Thursday Adult Coloring Night
Thursday, December 4th, 2025 · 6-9 p.m. — Goat Patch Brewing Company — Come unwind with creative fun at a relaxing night of coloring.
Merry & Bright Brunch
Friday, December 5th, 2025 · 10 AM – 12 PM — The Catalyst Campus For Technology & Innovation — Ticketed event — Celebrate with good food and warm drinks as you connect with the community looking ahead to 2026.
Festival of Lights Parade
Saturday, December 6th, 2025 · 5:50-8:00 p.m. — Downtown Partnership of Colorado Springs — Free entry — Marvel at nearly 100 enchanting entries dazzling with lights and decorations.
27th Annual Colorado Springs Holiday Food & Gift Festival
Sunday, December 7th, 2025 · 10 AM – 4 PM — Norris Penrose Event Center — $8.00 adults, free for children 15 and younger — Celebrate the season with unique gifts, gourmet foods, and festive activities.
Mellow Mondays Coloring Night
Monday, December 8th, 2025 · 4-9 p.m. — Goat Patch Brewing Company — Free — Unwind with a relaxing night of coloring at the brewery with both family and holiday-themed pages.
Bingo & Comedy Night
Tuesday, December 9th, 2025 · 7-9 p.m. — OCC Brewing and Restaurant — $20 for Bingo Cards — Enjoy an entertaining night filled with Bingo, comedy, and prizes while supporting local nonprofits.
Weekly General Trivia Night at Pub Dog Colorado
Wednesday, December 10th, 2025 · 6:30-8:30 p.m. — Pub Dog Colorado — Free entry — Engage your mind and enjoy an evening of trivia with fellow paw-tionate players.