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Coffee in hand, Colorado Springs? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Want expert help keeping your kids safer on TikTok and Roblox?
- Can Switchbacks FC cool off red-hot El Paso at home Saturday?
Also on today's calendar: Free Document Shredding and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Toasty conditions, with a high of 93 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 94, low: 61.
- Sunday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, with a high of 87 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• CSPD, TESSA hosting event Sunday to help families stay safe online (koaa.com) — Families in Colorado Springs can attend a free online-safety workshop this Sunday from 4–7 p.m. at the Ent Center for the Arts on the UCCS campus. CSPD, TESSA, and reps from TikTok and Roblox will explain digital threats like cyberbullying, AI misuse, and sextortion, and share practical tips to help parents protect their kids online. 
• The Locos look to stay hot on the road against Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC (cbs4local.com) — Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC host a surging El Paso Locomotive side on Saturday, with kickoff set for 7 p.m. The visitors have won four of their last five, and players say altitude and turf in Colorado Springs will make this a demanding test as both teams push for better USL Championship positioning.
📸 Around Colorado Springs
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Colorado Springs
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
- Free Document Shredding →
4720 Flintridge Dr, Colorado Springs
9:00 am - Makerspace Equipment Foundations
East Library and Information Center 5550 N. Union Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO, 80918, US
10:00 am - Paws to Read
Old Colorado City Branch Library 2418 W. Pikes Peak Ave., Colorado Springs, CO, 80904, US
10:30 am - DIY Fidget Toys
Old Colorado City Branch Library 2418 W. Pikes Peak Ave., Colorado Springs, CO, 80904, US
1:00 pm - Paint and Sip: Paint Night Done Right - Colorado Springs →
Blackhat Distillery, 3104 N Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs
2:00 pm - Career Navigator office hours / Horas de oficina del Navegador de C
Ruth Holley Branch Library 685 N. Murray Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO, 80915, US
10:00 am - Business Help - Office Hours
East Library and Information Center 5550 N. Union Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO, 80918, US
10:00 am - Buying Your First Home →
Online
11:00 am - Spend with Intention: Budgeting for What Matters Webinar →
Online
9:00 am - Charity Cribbage Night for Updadowna Thurs. August 27th @5PM →
1412 21st St, Colorado Springs
5:00 pm - Stronger Together →
Cottonwood Center for the Arts, 427 E Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs
5:00 pm - Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Colorado Springs →
El Pomar Youth Sports Park, 2212 Executive Cir, Colorado Springs
8:00 am
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I love that there are good, caring, and kind people out there.
I had such a wonderful thing happen from my last posting. My daughter was gifted a big box of beautiful maternity clothes. I started to cry when I… (Nextdoor Villa Loma) - My sweet boy and friend, whom I've cared for since he was 1 1/2 years old, is now 7.
He got out of Jeanne's fence this morning. He lives on Weber between Uintah and Columbia in the Old North End. I love the guy, and we need him back… (Nextdoor Mesa Springs)
- Ascend Staffing posted a job opening for Kitting/Shipping I Full-time I Weekends Off in Colorado Springs. Apply here.
- Brookdale Hockessin posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Colorado Springs. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Colorado Springs here.
🗞 Nearby News
Manitou Springs
- 10th Circuit grants immunity to officers for fatal Manitou Springs shooting (gazette.com)
- Colorado schools continue math improvements, while reading and writing progress stalls (gazette.com)
- Meet El Paso County's new parks director, tasked with top destinations and bold initiatives (gazette.com)
Air Force Academy
- First Blue Tape Ceremony connects Guardian selects with Space Force mentors • United States Air Force Academy (usafa.edu)
Ok Colorado Springs! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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