🌱 New Quarter Design + Amphitheatre Plans Unveiled

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First, today's weather:

Sunny and breezy. High: 52 Low: 30.

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Here are the top three stories today in Colorado Springs:

1. A new quarter design honoring astronaut Sally Ride, the first American woman in space, was unveiled at the Colorado Springs Space Symposium. The design was unveiled by representatives of the U.S. Mint. Ride's design is part of an ongoing series meant to recognize women called the American Women Quarters Program. (Colorado Springs Gazette)
2. Plans for a new amphitheater that will be able to seat 8,000 have been announced by Notes Live. The Colorado Springs amphitheater will cost roughly $40 million and will be built on the Polaris Pointe development. It will reportedly feature 60 different VIP luxury fire pit suites and multiple high-quality restaurants. (Colorado Springs Patch)
3. The El Paso County Public Health Department is working to fill an open position. The board is hoping to fill a representative role that will interact with nonprofit, private, and public education sectors. Kari Kilroy held the position before being term-limited. (Colorado Springs Independent)

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Today in Colorado Springs:

• AARP Tax-Aide At Library 21c (9:00 AM)
• Virtual Yoga At Pikes Peak Library (9:00 AM)
• Storytime At East Library and Information Center (9:30 AM)
• Rockrimmon Art Inspiration At Rockrimmon Branch Library (1:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region shares an update on Phina. Click to read the touching story. (Facebook)
• Extra patrols have been designated by the Colorado Springs Police Department to patrol for drunk and drugged drivers. The extra patrols are being funded by the Colorado Department of Transportation. (Facebook)
• Colorado Springs Pioneer Museum celebrates National Volunteer Month. Click to learn more about volunteering with the museum. (Facebook)

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— 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.