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Saturday, December 7th, 2024
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Good morning, Colorado Springs. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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 News
- ➤ Colorado Springs residents have filed a lawsuit against local government bodies to prevent the closure of Rockrimmon Library, citing the need for a public vote and alleging breaches of fiduciary duty and Sunshine laws. 11 News
- ➤ 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 County
- ➤ 13-year-old Jaelynn Medina was last seen in Colorado Springs and authorities are seeking assistance to locate her. 11 News
- ➤ 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 Gazette
- ➤ 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 Gazette
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Colorado State Public Defender’s Office attorney was arrested for the suspected child sexual assault, with an ongoing search for potential additional victims. 11 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 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. FOX21
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Winter Market & Block Party at The Black Sheep
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.
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Interactive Baby Time at Pikes Peak Library
Experience a fun-filled session for babies and their caregivers with songs, rhymes, and shared reading activities.
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Children's Storytime at Penrose Library
Experience engaging stories and activities designed for children ages 3 to 7, accompanied by an adult.
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Deployed Family Dinner & Holiday Crafting Party
This event offers deployed families a supportive environment with a complimentary dinner, community connection, and access to various support resources from military leadership and agencies.
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Michael W. Smith Concert featuring Riley Clemmons
Michael W. Smith will perform live with Riley Clemmons at the Pikes Peak Center in Colorado Springs.
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Children's Storytime at Rockrimmon Library
Stories and sensory accommodations for children ages 3 to 7 and their favorite adult at the Pikes Peak Library District.
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Idea Lab: LEGO Building Workshop
Participants can engage in creative LEGO activities, including building custom creations and completing challenges, in an open-ended environment.
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Sunday Blues Jam Featuring Local Artists at Avenue 19
The Sunday Blues Jam showcases performances by Austin Johnson, Ted Johnson, Noah Mast, and Matt Campbell in a popular venue in Colorado Springs.
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Interactive Baby Time Session
This event offers babies from birth to 12 months a chance to participate in songs, action rhymes, and story sharing with a favorite adult.
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Children's Storytime
A fun storytelling session for children ages 3 to 7, with sensory accommodations available to enhance the experience.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
It is better to travel well than to arrive.
~ Buddha
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