Wednesday, December 11th, 2024

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Good morning, Colorado Springs. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mountain Shadows Restaurant in Old Colorado City closes after over three decades of serving the community and gaining national recognition on a TV show. 11 News
- ➤ Colorado Springs will conduct an online ADA forum focusing on web accessibility, TSA meetings, and upcoming projects set for December 12, 1 PM, encouraging participation for updates and community engagement. City of Colorado Springs
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A man was arrested and charged with arson following a fire in Colorado Springs. 11 News
- ➤ An 18-year-old suspect has been arrested by Colorado Springs police for the November shooting death of a 17-year-old, marking the city's 38th homicide of the year. Colorado Springs Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Colorado Springs City Council approved the urban renewal plan for a 27-story apartment and retail complex, ONE VeLa, set to be the tallest building in the city. 11 News
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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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Toddler Time at Ruth Holley Library
A lively program for one- and two-year-old children to participate in nursery rhymes, music, and movement while listening to short books.
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Westside PEPNET Thursday Morning Networking Meeting
The Westside PEPNET networking meeting aims to foster business growth through structured referrals and educational presentations in a supportive environment.
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Big Pinch Concert
Experience a live performance by Big Pinch at Lulu's Downtown, a popular venue in Colorado Springs.
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American Heart Association Basic Life Support Course
This is a certification course offered by the American Heart Association for healthcare providers to learn essential life support skills.
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~ Anais Nin
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