Hug the Watershed jacob.guilez Wed, 09/23/2026 – 2:08 pm
The Hug the Watershed event is an hour-long experience designed to enrich 3rd graders in Science, Technology, Engineering, ARTS, and Math (STEAM) while introducing them to future career possibilities. Classrooms will adopt one of the watershed songs as their class song to practice, learn fun choreography, do an art project (costumes, masks, puppets, etc.) that coordinates with their song’s science focus.  Then, they will perform with the nationally acclaimed Banana Slug String Band their selected watershed song while wearing the watershed costumes they have created. These activities are meant to introduce the complex water issues facing our community and foster an appreciation for the value of water.For this 2026 Colorado Springs demonstration project, activity sets, song choreography, and costume designs are being contributed by Cinda Hanbuch-Pinkerton, Environmental Education Director, of The Miami County Park District in Ohio. Ms. Hanbuch-Pinkerton and the entire Miami County Park District staff have spent decades combining the songs of the Banana Slug String Band with natural science lesson plans, classroom models, outdoor field trips, and nature-based community festivals.Why Hug the Watershed?Integrating water education with the arts supports State Academic Standards and enhances instructional…

Colorado Springs to mark 25 years since 9/11 jacob.guilez Tue, 09/01/2026 – 2:35 pm

Members of the public are invited to join the City of Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) and Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) to commemorate 25 years since the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.The ceremony will be held at the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial in Memorial Park and will honor the nearly 3,000 lives lost, the first responders who answered the call, and those whose sacrifices continued long after Sept. 11.Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade, CSFD Deputy Fire Chief Jayme McConnellogue and CSPD Chief Adrian Vasquez will deliver remarks. The brother of retired CSFD Capt. Patrick Rogacki will also reflect on his brother’s deployment to Ground Zero and his later death from cancer attributed to his service at the World Trade Center site.The ceremony will include the CSFD and CSPD honor guards, the national anthem performed by local artist Terryjosiah Sharpe, and a wreath-laying ceremony. A piece of steel recovered from the World Trade Center site will also be displayed at…

District 4 Townhall with Councilmember Kimberly Gold jacob.guilez Fri, 08/14/2026 – 4:17 pm

District 4 Councilmember Kimberly Gold invites the residents of City Council District 4 to attend a community townhall discussion on Thursday, August 20th from 5:30p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the Deerfield Hills Community Center. Discussion topics will include transit and other important issues concerning residents of City Council District 4.Attendees are encouraged to RSVP with this link: forms.gle/SWgWQNbRRcAUhoXA8WHAT: Colorado Springs District 4 Townhall DiscussionWHERE: Deerfield Hills Community Center, 4290 Deerfield Hills Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80916WHO:District 4 City Councilmember Kimberly GoldMountain Metro TransitColorado Springs UtilitiesWHEN: Thursday, August 20th, 5:30p.m. – 8:00 p.m.In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (“ADA”), the City of Colorado Springs will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities. Should you require an auxiliary aid and/or service to participate in an upcoming meeting, please submit your request as soon as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled monthly meeting. Captioning services are available for online meetings. Citizens may submit requests for accommodations by emailing Michael.Montgomery@ColoradoSprings.gov, or contacting the Communications Office at…

City launches new Parking Enterprise brand focused on making parking easier

The City of Colorado Springs Parking Enterprise today launched its new “Now You Know” campaign, highlighting simpler payment options, affordable parking and the investments parking revenue makes to support vibrant business districts in Downtown Colorado Springs and Old Colorado City.Recent upgrades have made parking more convenient with tap-to-pay and text-to-pay options, the ParkMobile app and modern pay stations that replace select parking meters. The campaign also highlights affordable garage parking and provides clear information about parking rates, time limits and payment options.“Parking should be one of the easiest parts of visiting downtown,” said Alyssa Alt, Parking Enterprise Manager. “Whether you’re grabbing lunch, shopping, attending an event or heading to work, we’ve made paying for parking simpler than ever while continuing to invest every parking dollar back into the parking system and the districts it serves.”The new parking meters offer multiple payment options, allowing customers to choose what works best for them. Drivers can continue paying with coins, credit cards and the ParkMobile app, while new features include tap-to-pay and text-to-pay options that provide…

COS Creek Plan Feasibility Study Open House jacob.guilez Wed, 06/17/2026 – 4:56 pm

Residents are invited to attend upcoming open houses for the COS Creek Plan, a long-term effort to restore the natural functions of Monument and Fountain creeks while improving flood resilience, recreation opportunities, and environmental health.This phase of the project is the COS Creek Plan Feasibility Study, a collaborative effort between the City of Colorado Springs, Pikes Peak Waterways, and Colorado Springs Utilities.The study is evaluating solutions to:Restore ecosystem healthReduce flood riskImprove water qualityEnhance parks, trails, and community accessThese informal, drop-in events will provide an opportunity to review project information, speak with the project team, and share feedback that will help inform future recommendations. A brief presentation will begin at approximately 5:20 p.m., but attendees may arrive at any time during the event.While the project is currently in the planning phase and no physical changes are occurring yet, community feedback will play a key role in guiding future improvements.For those unable to attend in person, a self-guided online open house is available at coscreekplanopenhouse.com. The online open house includes the same information…