Daily editionSaturday, December 7th, 2024
Good morning, Colorado Springs.
The Daily Colorado Springs Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of December.
Community
Santa Claus and Princess Elsa from "Frozen" granted an 8-year-old leukemia survivor's wish for a Disney World trip, uplifted by Make-A-Wish Colorado.
Colorado Springs GazetteRead more
Mark Ingles, a retired Air Force chaplain from Colorado Springs, has transformed his passion for Christmas decorations into a successful food and fund drive for local charities, collecting roughly 16,000 pounds of food and thousands of dollars over the decade.
11 NewsRead more
13-year-old Jaelynn Medina was last seen in Colorado Springs and authorities are seeking assistance to locate her.
11 NewsRead more
17-year-old Air Academy High School student Brock Beitelman, who went missing, has been safely located by the El Paso County Sheriff's Office.
Colorado Springs GazetteRead more
The South Academy Boulevard off-ramp to Coventry Drive will be closed for soundwall installations, affecting traffic flow and requiring detours, as part of ongoing improvements for safer and expanded roadway capacity scheduled through early 2026.
El Paso CountyRead more
Culture
The U.S. Air Force Academy Band celebrates the holiday season with its Holly & Ivy Holiday Concert, featuring diverse holiday music to honor the nation's heroes and thank community supporters, with free tickets available at the venues.
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Colorado Springs Events
Winter Market & Block Party at The Black Sheep
Sunday, December 8th, 2024 · Experience a festive day of shopping from local makers and artists at the Platte Ave Winter Market and Block Party, perfect for the holiday season.
Interactive Baby Time at Pikes Peak Library
Monday, December 9th, 2024 · Experience a fun-filled session for babies and their caregivers with songs, rhymes, and shared reading activities.
Holly and Ivy Holiday Concert Series
Tuesday, December 10th, 2024 · Experience a festive celebration of diverse holiday music traditions performed by the USAF Academy Band at the Pikes Peak Center.
Music & Movement Program for Toddlers
Wednesday, December 11th, 2024 · This 30-minute program offers music and movement activities along with a story, designed for children aged 2-3 alongside a favorite adult.
Children's Storytime at Pikes Peak Library
Thursday, December 12th, 2024 · A storytelling session for children ages 3 and up, accompanied by a favorite adult, featuring sensory accommodations.
Children's Storytime for Ages 3-7
Friday, December 13th, 2024 · A storytime event for children ages 3 to 7 accompanied by an adult, featuring sensory accommodations available upon request.
Deck the Halls with Blues & Jazz
Saturday, December 14th, 2024 · Enjoy an evening featuring live performances from the Delta Sonics and Dalonious Funk at Summa in Colorado Springs.
Sunday Blues Jam Featuring Local Artists at Avenue 19
Sunday, December 15th, 2024 · The Sunday Blues Jam showcases performances by Austin Johnson, Ted Johnson, Noah Mast, and Matt Campbell in a popular venue in Colorado Springs.
Emerald and Scarlet: Annual Parish House Baroque Party
Monday, December 16th, 2024 · Celebrate the 11th season of Parish House Baroque with an evening of food, music, and dancing inspired by the British Isles.
A Colorado Nutcracker Performance
Tuesday, December 17th, 2024 · The Colorado Youth Ballet showcases young talent in their annual production of The Nutcracker at the Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts.