🌱 New Mountain Metro District Ticketing App + Cooking Classes

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First, today's weather:

Windy and not as warm. High: 72 Low: 45.

Here are the top three stories in Colorado Springs today:

1. Mountain Metro District has launched a new app for mobile ticketing. Ride MMT can be downloaded to purchase and display tickets during the boarding process. The app is free and tickets can still be bought from the Transit Admin Office or vending machines. (FOX21News.com)
2. The Colorado Springs Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 604 Bonfoy Ave on Monday evening. The fire was contained in a two-car detached garage. It took fire crews around 15 minutes to control the fire. The cause of the fire is currently being investigated by the department. (KRDO)
3. There is plenty to do in the Colorado Springs area throughout the rest of the month. Most notably, cooking classes are being offered by the Cook Street School of Culinary Arts, The French Kitchen, and The Seasoned Chef. Click the link for the full list of classes that includes Beef Expert, French Regional Cooking, and Vegan Gourmet. (Colorado Springs Gazette)

Today in Colorado Springs:

• Virtual Yoga At Pikes Peak Library (9:00 AM)
• Storytime At East Library and Information Center (9:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• US National Weather Service Pueblo Colorado reports that the large column of smoke visible across eastern Colorado is from wildfires occurring in New Mexico. (Facebook)
• Colorado Springs Police Department recognizes Dennis, the PAL Athlete of the Month. Congratulations! (Facebook)
• The Colorado Springs Fire Department shares the recording from its Wildfire meeting. Click to watch. (Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday off right! I'll see you around.

— Helen Eckhard

About me: Helen Eckhard is a marketing assistant at Lightning Media Partners. She is a self-professed logophile who is currently pursuing her master’s degree in library science. Outside of work, you can find Helen constructing crossword puzzles, knitting, or devising increasingly crafty ways to kill off characters in her mystery novels.