🌱The Colorado Springs Philharmonic + Care Packages For Seniors

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

First, today's weather:

Rain and drizzle in the p.m.. High: 49 Low: 27.

Here are the top stories in Colorado Springs today:

1. The Pikes Peak Musicians Association has reached a three-year agreement with the management of the Colorado Springs Philharmonic that will bring the orchestra back to the stage again. The agreement comes after 18 months of negotiations and the cancellation of the orchestra’s contract in September 2020. The agreement includes health and safety protections, increased scheduling flexibility, and the basis for healthy organizational growth. Overall, the compromises in this new agreement set the stage for a phased-in return to normalcy for musicians and patrons. (Colorado Springs Independent)
2. For the fourth year in a row, the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is partnering with Silver Key Senior Services to create care packages for seniors this Halloween season. More than 100 healthcare and nursing students prepared 200 gift bags. Each bag was decorated and contained treats and uplifting messages for its recipient. Silver Key says the care packages help to provide hope and positivity and brings the younger and older generations closer together. (KOAA.com Colorado Springs and Pueblo News)
3. The FBI was in downtown Colorado Springs on Tuesday, but the law enforcement agency says there is no danger to the public. (KKTV 11 News)
4. It’s officially spooky season and there is a lot to see and do in Colorado Springs, and if you’re venturing out to Old Colorado City make sure to check out Spooky Magic Town at the Michael Garman Museum and Gallery! (FOX21News.com)
5. Christmas Unlimited is celebrating 98 years of giving to local families in need and this year they’re kicking off the toy drive early at this weekend's Haunted Brew Fest! (FOX21News.com)

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Today in Colorado Springs:

• Pumpkin Carving Contest - Community Center (10:00 AM)
• High + Low: D. Dominick Lombardi Exhibition - UCCS Galleries of Contemporary Art (1:00 PM)
• Thursday Fright Night - The House on Haunted Hill - Manitou Springs Heritage Center(6:30 PM)
• Board Meeting - Security Public Library (6:30 PM)
• The Gateway Show - Lulu's Downstairs (7:30 PM)

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— Rachel Kilimnik

About me: Rachel is a born-and-raised New Yorker who recently relocated to the mountains in the west. She is a freelance copywriter for the content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and is assisting Patch.com with community newsletter curation. During her free time, you can find Rachel roller skating, making pottery, drinking tea, and tending to her growing collection of houseplants.