🌱 Parks & Rec Looking For Artist + New Food Hall Opening

Happy Friday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening around town today.

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First, today's weather:

Some sun, then clouds; cooler. High: 42 Low: 14.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Colorado Springs today:

1. The Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department is looking an artist to create a new exhibit in Panorama Park. The park is undergoing a large renovation and is expected to be complete by the summer of 2022. The permanent art installation will be built into the park. Applicants must have prior experience working with projects of similar budgets. (FOX21News.com)
2. A new food hall will open this year in downtown Colorado Springs. Called The Well, it will be located at 303 E. Pikes Peak Ave. Vendors will include restaurants like a Chicago-Italian deli, Mexican comfort food, American fare, and more. (Colorado Springs Gazette)
3. $50,000 worth of stolen property was recovered by Colorado Police forces this week. Items stolen from the Colorado Springs home include a hot tub, brand new RV, and a motorcycle. The stolen items date back to January. (Colorado Springs Gazette)

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Today in Colorado Springs:

• Textiles Lab - The Art of Earring Fabrication at Manitou Springs Library (3:00 PM)
• Philharmonic Pops Spectacular at Colorado Springs Philharmonic (7:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Over the past few weeks, the Colorado Springs Police Department asked residents to send in Valentine's for a chance to win Lt. Flash, the sloth. The department had so many great submissions, but they had to narrow it down to our top four. Now it's up to you to pick the winner. (Facebook)
• Last week the Animal Law Enforcement (ALE) team responded to a call regarding pigs needing shelter from a house fire. When Corporal Suffern arrived, he located two potbelly pigs, Bruce and Valentine, and rescued them from the structure fire. (Facebook)
• Announcing Trivia Night at the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum! With a team, tackle bar trivia-style questions and local history challenges. The event is open to adults (21+). (Facebook)

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— 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.