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SUNRISE: Two injured in shooting at disturbance
Comments 0 | Recommend 0Two people were hospitalized early this morning after a double shooting at Academy Boulevard and Pikes Peak Avenue.
Colorado Springs police received 911 calls at 1:14 a.m. today about shots fired at the intersection. Officers found the victims shot in the leg and arm. Police did not describe the gender or ages of the victims, but said the injuries were not life-threatening.
Following the shooting, several other disturbances broke out in the parking lot area of the Alumni Lounge, according to police.
Anyone with information about the shooting should call police at 444-7000.
HOLIDAY WEEKEND HAPPENINGS -
• Take that green thumb of yours and make a smudge on the calendar for Cheyenne Mountain Zoo's 12th Annual Plant Sale, scheduled for this Memorial Day Weekend, today through Monday. Hosted by the Zoo's horticulture department, the fundraising event is held at the Zoo's from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Admission to the Zoo is not required to attend the popular sale.
According to the Zoo's Horticulture Curator Scott Myers, the sale focuses on flora that thrives in the region's unpredictable and often harsh growing conditions. Gardeners can choose from several categories including native flowers, shade plants, hummingbird flowers, dry land and wetland perennials, and butterfly flowers. Many of these perennial flower and plant varieties have been used successful on Zoo grounds and in the Zoo's "No Water Gardens." A selection of herbs also will be available.
So if you are looking for plants that attract butterflies and hummingbirds instead of deer, or want to replace a thirsty plant with something less needy, this sale is for you! Horticulture staff will be on hand each day to answer questions. Proceeds from the event go towards the Zoo's plant programs.
• "Living it Out Loud" car show, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Rocky Mountain Calvary Church, 4285 N. Academy Blvd. Free.
• "Hit Songs with Steve Weeks" children's program, 10 a.m., Fountain Library Branch, 230 S. Main St., Fountain, free.
• Uncle Wilber Fountain opening day celebration, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Acacia Park, 115 E. Platte Ave., free.
• "Tarantulas and Other Creepy Crawlies" children's program, 2 p.m., Ute Pass Branch Library, 8010 Severy Ave., Cascade, free.
• Country western dance party, 7:30-9:30 p.m., The Carriage Stop, 2700 Robinson St., $1-$5.
Banks and credit unions: Most banks are closed Monday. Check with individual bank.
Buses (Metro Transit): Buses will run on a Sunday schedule on Monday.
Government offices: City, county, state and federal offices closed Monday.
Libraries: All Pikes Peak District Library branches closed Monday.
Post office: Offices closed, and no mail delivery Monday.
Public schools: School districts that are still in session are closed Monday.
The Gazette: Closed Monday.
Malls, major department and grocery stores: Open regular hours Monday.
Monday
ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY PANCAKE BREAKFAST: To benefit Mountain Communities Fire Department, 7:30-11:30 a.m., Westcreek Fire Station No. 2, 15000 Westcreek Road, Woodland Park. Donations accepted for breakfast; 1-303-647-2361.
ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY: Pikes Peak Veterans Council, 11 a.m., Veterans Memorial, Memorial Park, 1605 E. Pikes Peak Ave. If inclement weather, ceremony will be at the Retired Enlisted Association, 834 Emory Circle; 570-9158.
BUFFALO SOLDIERS RE-ENACTMENT: The 10th Calvary, Buffalo Soldiers, and numerous historical re-enactors will have encampments and displays at 12:30 p.m. at Evergreen Cemetery, 1005 S. Hancock Ave. The posting of the colors by the Patriot Guard will take place at 12:45, followed by a mass balloon release in honor of the veterans and loved ones buried at the cemetery. Refreshments. The event is free and open to the public.
MEMORIAL DAY BALLOON RELEASE: 12:30 p.m., Evergreen Cemetery, 1005 S. Hancock Ave., free; 630-7328.
SKY SOX: 12:35 p.m. vs. Tacoma, Security Service Field, $6-$11; 591-SOXX or www.skysox.com.
50TH ANNIVERSARY AIR FORCE ACADEMY CADET CHORALE GRADUATION WEEK CONCERT: 5 p.m., Arnold Hall, Air Force Academy, free; 333-7846.
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