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Pages in the Park – June 28 • July 26 • August 30
Join the Colorado Springs Silent Book Club and Roadrunner Bookshop for “Pages in the Park,” a summer reading event at North Shooks Run Park. Enjoy books and community on June 28, July 26, and August 30 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Bring a picnic, relax, and browse from a mobile book trailer.
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Bus Fare Survey
Mountain Metro Transit is conducting a Fare Study to modernize transit pricing and improve usability without proposing immediate fare changes. Community input is essential, particularly from Middle Shooks Run residents who rely on specific MMT routes. A short survey is available until June 15 to gather feedback on barriers and needs.
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Summer Fest 2026: Save the Date!
The Middle Shooks Run Neighborhood Association invites you to Summer Fest 2026 on August 8, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at North Shooks Run Park. Enjoy live music, games, food from Susanna’s Comfort Cuisine, and local vendors. Bring a chair or blanket and visit middleshooksrun.org/summerfest/ for details.
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Boulder St Closed Permanently
The Boulder Street right-of-way vacation between Nevada Ave and Weber St was approved by the City Council with a 6-2 vote. School District 11 representatives discussed campus operations, stating that activities will consolidate in the new campus. They confirmed the Erps property will remain for athletic use, with no plans for divestment.
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Mosaics Project – Tile Making Workshop – 6 June 2026
The Mosaic Project kicks off with its first tile-making session on Saturday, June 6, from 9–11am at a garage studio near Mid Shooks Run Park. Neighbors will create ceramic tiles for public art on lamp post bases, guided by volunteer Frank. No experience necessary; families and donations are welcome.
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Neighborhood Hazardous Waste Collection Event
MSRNA is hosting a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event for neighborhood members on June 6th from 1:00–3:00 PM at Willamette & Shooks Run Trail. Participants can join for $15/year. Accepted items include various household chemicals in original containers; however, automotive fluids and certain other materials are prohibited. A signed form is required.
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Recap: Spring Creek Cleanup
On May 2, Middle Shooks Run neighbors participated in Creek Week, Colorado’s largest watershed cleanup. Volunteers collected 51 bags of trash and cleared large debris from Shooks Run Creek, contributing 36 man-hours to enhance the community’s local environment. This event highlighted the positive impact of residents caring for their surroundings.
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Bur Oaks – $85
Louise, John, and Daniel planted two Bur Oaks on E Willamette Ave, marking the start of a future canopy providing shade and beauty. Two more trees are available for $85 each, with negotiable prices to facilitate planting. Interested individuals can secure a tree by emailing info@msrna.org.
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Increasing Biodiversity One Native Plant at a time
The Wild Ones Front Range Chapter encourages residents of Colorado Springs to enhance their neighborhood by planting native Colorado plants, which support pollinators. They offer free Native Plant Starter Kits, featuring local wildflowers and grasses, with a suggested donation. Kits can be ordered until May 15, available for pickup on May 27 and 28.
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Creek Clean-up – Saturday, May 2, 2026
Join neighbors on May 2, from 10 AM to noon, for a cleanup of Shooks Run Creek, spanning from Platte Ave to Pikes Peak Ave. Meet at John “Prairie Dog” O’Byrne Park for supplies. Registration is encouraged. Families are welcome to participate in this vital community effort to protect the waterway.