🌱 Clarinetist's Kharkiv Fundraiser + Six Small Grass Fires

Good morning, Colorado Springs, I'm Danielle Fallon and I'll be your new source of news, events, and general happenings around town. Here's what you need to know today in five minutes or less.

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First, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 38 Low: 16.

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Here are the top three stories today in Colorado Springs:

1. Colorado Springs' US Olympic & Paralympic Museum announced changes to its operating hours and pricing. According to a news release, the museum will be closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in April. Regular pricing and hours will return to the museum May through September. Click the link for a full breakdown of the pricing changes. (KRDO)
2. The Colorado Springs Fire Department worked with the Black Forest and Falcon fire departments in battling six small grass fires along Black Forest Road. The fires were lit in quick succession on Mar. 3, 2022. Anyone with information is being directed to contact the Black Forest Fire Department's Fire Marshal. (KKTV)
3. A clarinetist with the Colorado Springs Philharmonic is organizing a fundraiser to support his home city of Kharkiv. Sergei Vassiliev still has family living in Kharkiv and tries to keep in touch during the unprovoked Russian invasion of Ukraine. Click the link to donate to the fundraiser or for information on the Zoom Q&A. (KRDO)

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Today in Colorado Springs:

• Storytime At The Rockrimmon Branch Library (9:00 AM)
• Connect Group At The Penrose Public Library (9:15 AM)

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From my notebook:

• K9 unit Ozzie celebrated his 9th birthday recently. Ozzie likes french fries and leftover steak while he is not working with the Colorado Springs Police Department's Patrol & Narcotics. (Facebook)
• The Colorado Springs Airport reminds the community to check their flight status before heading to the airport. Crews are working to keep the airfield clear of snow. (Facebook)
• Dense fog will likely occur over the fresh snow cover causing driving visibility to be impacted. Click for the full report issued by the US National Weather Service Pueblo Colorado. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday. I'll see you soon!

— Danielle Fallon

About me: Danielle Fallon is a writer who loves using her creativity to fuel her passion for communication. She is an employee of content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master's Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.