🌱 CSPD's Challenge To Change + Winter Weather Warnings For Pets

Happy Saturday, neighbors! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

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First, today's weather:

Sunny and milder. High: 46 Low: 19.

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Here are the top three stories today in Colorado Springs:

1. Bridge girders will be placed on the Platte Avenue over Sand Creek bridge project. The Girders are seen as the final part of the third phase of the bridge replacement. The installation is set to be on Feb. 7 but is dependent on weather and resources. (Press Release Desk)
2. The Colorado Springs Police Department's Challenge To Change initiative seeks to bring awareness to social media's negative impact on local youth. The initiative included resources for parents and a seven-day social media blackout challenge for youth. Challenge to Change is a joint effort with input from Colorado Springs Mayor John Suthers, School Districts 2 and 11, Children's Hospital Colorado, and the Colorado Springs Police Department. (Press Release Desk)
3. During the severe winter weather Colorado Springs has been experiencing lately, the Humane Society of Pikes Peak offers tips to keep your pets safe and warm. The Humane Society of Pikes Peak services the Colorado Springs area. The Humane Society says that if it is too cold for you outside, it is likely too cold for your pets. The Society urges citizens to provide waterproof shelters that are raised off of the ground for their outside animals if they must stay outside. (KKTV 11 News)

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Today in Colorado Springs:

• Russian Language Meetup Group At Library 21c (10:00 AM)
• Guided Tour - Black History At The Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum (11:00 AM)
• Learn to Knit: Round Loom At The Ruth Holley Branch Library (2:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Thanks to nonprofit A Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., Colorado Springs Police Department K9 officer Storm has received a bullet- and stab-protective vest. (Facebook)
• Visit Colorado Springs shares a photo of a stunning snow sprinkled road in Colorado. (Facebook)
• Best of luck to all the Coloradans currently participating in the Winter Games! (Instagram)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Erica Zenn

About me: Erica Zenn is a Masters Student in Applied Psychology at the University of Southern California who originally hails from Chapel Hill, NC. With a bachelors degree from Cornell University, Erica is an expert verbal and written communicator who brings extensive experience in employee engagement and customer experience of companies. Erica is passionate about community building, and loves using her writing and communication skills to bring people together.