ICYMI | Massive days of service event in Colorado Springs looking for hundreds more volunteers

PLUS | Colorado State Rep. Don Wilson leaves gun unattended in state Capitol; Chocolate festival returns to Colorado Springs this weekend and more. [View in browser]( [Share with a friend]( Springs PM Update Good evening! Today is Thursday, April 11, 2024. Catch up on everything going on in Colorado in 5 minutes. [Massive days of service event in Colorado Springs looking for hundreds more volunteers]( Year after year, thousands of volunteers show up for a massive volunteer effort that spans the city for a simple reason, said Stu Davis, executive director of COSILoveYou. “It gives a lot of people who want to help and can an easy way to (dip) their toe in the water to start volunteering — without diving in all the way,” he said. [Read More]( [73-year-old Parker man arrested on suspicion of killing wife with hammer]( A Parker man allegedly killed his wife with a hammer just two days after being released from a psychiatric facility. James Beeker, 73, was arrested by the Parker Police Department on April 4 on suspicion of the first-degree murder of his wife, 78-year-old Angel Beeker, at their Wheat Grass Circle home. The arrest came a day after police responded to the residence for a call regarding "psychological issues," according to arrest records. [Read More]( [[SPONSORED] Colorado Pioneers the Future of Laundry with Tide's Latest Innovation]( Say "hello" to a new era in laundry care with new, easy-to-use, eco-friendly detergent tiles. They're a game-changer that can transform your laundry day. [Read More]( [Avalanche’s Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar earn high marks in NHLPA player survey]( NHL players have spoken, and their respect for two Colorado Avalanche stars is real. Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar earned high marks in the NHLPA player survey released Wednesday, ranking among the league’s top-five skaters in seven different categories. [Read More]( [Colorado State Rep. Don Wilson leaves gun unattended in state Capitol]( Rep. Don Wilson, R-Monument, left a loaded 9mm Glock handgun unattended in the state Capitol this week and has apologized for doing so. [Read More]( [6 weekend things to do around Colorado Springs and beyond: Women's Theatre Festival, Colorado Springs Philharmonic and more]( Explore a variety of cultural events in Colorado Springs this week. From the Women's Theatre Festival at Millibo Art Theatre to a Masterworks performance by the Colorado Springs Philharmonic, there's something for everyone. Don't miss the return of the Chocolate Festival after a three-year hiatus. [Read More]( [Free-agent cornerback Levi Wallace to visit Broncos]( The Broncos have yet to sign a cornerback in free agency. That soon could change. A source said Thursday that Levi Wallace will visit with the team Friday at the Centura Health Training Center. Wallace is a six-year veteran who started nine of the 16 games he played last season with Pittsburgh. [Read More]( [Chocolate festival returns to Colorado Springs this weekend after three-year hiatus]( Calling all with a sweet tooth! A day of chocolatey goodness will return this weekend after a three-year hiatus. On Saturday, the Norris Penrose Event Center will host the Pikes Peak Chocolate and Cheese Fest. The food festival will host a variety of chocolatiers overflowing with samples to indulge in. [Read More]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [LinkedIn]( [YouTube]( Was this email forwarded to you? Sign up [here.]( Engage in the conversation in [today's eEdition]( Interested in podcasts? Check out ours [here]( Already subscribed? [Log in.]( Manage your email preferences or unsubscribe [here.]( 30 East Pikes Peak Avenue, Suite 100 Colorado Springs, CO 80903