🌱 The Sachs Foundation + NYE Celebrations + Suspect In Robbery

Colorado Springs CO

27 December, 2021

4:52 PM

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Happy Tuesday, Colorado Springs! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note. First, today's weather: Mostly sunny. High: 43 Low: 20. Here are the top three stories today in Colorado Springs: A Colorado Springs-based nonprofit that awarded more than $2 million in scholarships in the past year will begin accepting applications on New Year's Day. The Sachs Foundation, established in 1931 by Pikes Peak-area resident Henry Sachs, has helped more than 3,000 Black Coloradans afford college, offering up to $90,000 in scholarship funding. The application period will run from Jan. 1 to March 15, and the nonprofit grants 40 to 50 scholarships each year. (Colorado Springs Gazette)Here are 10 New Year's Eve celebration options in Colorado Springs, including concerts, dancing, and comedy. Listen as the Colorado Springs Philharmonic plays classic tunes from Gershwin, Broadway hits from Andrew Lloyd Webber, and more. Or have a laugh at Loonees Comedy Corner, where "Houston's Funniest Person" Sam Demaris is the featured comedian. (Colorado Springs Gazette)Police in Colorado Springs are hoping the public can help them identify a potential witness to a robbery. On Monday, police shared two photos of a potential suspect involved in a crime that happened on Sept. 12 at about 5:15 a.m. at the 7-Eleven located at 3740 Randall Drive. Anyone with information on the identity of the person is asked to call 719-444-7000. (KKTV 11 News) Today's Colorado Springs Daily is brought to you in part by our friends at Ring, the home security company. Ring does a lot more than doorbells: check out their full suite of smart home products at Ring.com. And thank you Ring for helping to make local news happen in Colorado Springs! Today in Colorado Springs: Storytime, At Pikes Peak Library District - Rockrimmon Library (9:00 A.M.) From my notebook: Colorado Springs Police Department's K9 Rocco has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. (Facebook) New year, new (healthier) you! Get out and enjoy Colorado state parks on New Year's Day. While the guided trips are free, entrance fees to the parks will be required ($9-$10 per vehicle). (Facebook) A novel program that the Pikes Peak Library District began phasing in four years ago is achieving the goal of opening its shelves to more bookworms. (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Ring In the New Year With 15 Percent Off Beautiful Blooms From FTD! (December 31) Add your event Loving the Colorado Springs Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you all tomorrow for another update. — 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.