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Seeking a Treasurer
Middle Shooks Run Neighborhood Association is growing — and we need a detail-driven, trustworthy neighbor to help us build on that foundation. Last year, we became a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit and a Colorado charitable organization, opening the door to stronger financial systems and room to grow. We’re looking for someone excited by that potential and…
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MSRNA Annual Membership Meeting – April 22
Join us for the MSRNA Annual Membership Meeting on April 22, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Switchback Coffee Roasters. Enjoy presentations, discussions, and socializing while learning about community projects and participating in the Board of Directors election. All are welcome to attend and renew or join MSRNA.
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Reconsideration of Boulder Street Vacation: Council REOPENS issue – May 26
On March 24, the motion to reconsider the vacation of E. Boulder Street was denied, but then approved, reopening the application SUBD-25-0076. Councilmember Brandy Williams’s motion passes after initially failing a 4-3 vote on March 10. Neighbors can participate in the upcoming City Council meeting for further updates.
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Citizen Input: COS Transportation Safety Action Plan — Deadline April 2
The City of Colorado Springs has released a draft Transportation Safety Action Plan (SAP) — and they want to hear from residents before April 2, 2026. This plan was developed in response to a significant rise in aggressive driving, serious injury crashes, and traffic fatalities across the city. It outlines strategies to improve safety for drivers, pedestrians, and…
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City Council Vote on Boulder Street — March 10, 2026
Thank you to the neighbors who submitted written comments, attended the hearing, or took the time to learn about this issue. Community participation helped ensure that City Council heard perspectives from the Middle Shooks Run neighborhood during its deliberations. Public Hearing Result On March 10, City Council considered School District 11’s application to vacate E.…
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Mosaic Project in Shooks Run Park
The Middle Shooks Run Neighborhood Association is organizing a community art project to create mosaic tile artwork for new lamp bases in North Middle Shooks Run Park. Through a series of workshops, residents will collaboratively design, create, and install mosaics, aiming to beautify the park and foster community involvement. A funding goal of $500 is…
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Event: Jane Jacobs Walk – March 21
Join your neighbors for a morning of walking and conversation! On Saturday, March 21st, we are hosting a Jane Jacobs Walk led by Community Coordinator Heather Briggs. Inspired by the legacy of urban visionary Jane Jacobs, these walks are not just tours; they are “walking conversations.” They are designed to help us observe our environment, share…
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Boulder Street Closure – City Council Hearing — March 10
The City Council voted on the Boulder Street issue. Read our newest post about it. Last month we posted about the Palmer High School renovation and the proposed permanent closure of Boulder Street between Weber Street and Nevada Avenue. The City Council public hearing is now one week away — Tuesday, March 10 — and…
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Neighborhood Tree Sale — Reserve Yours Today!
The Middle Shooks Run Neighborhood Association is offering two native tree species for purchase: Bur Oak and Thornless Cockspur Hawthorn, with a focus on enhancing the neighborhood’s tree canopy. Each tree costs $85, and pickup is scheduled for April 18th. Reserve yours now, as supplies are limited.
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Get Involved with Colorado Springs’ Free Tree Program
The City of Colorado Springs is launching the Grow Shade Together program, funded by a federal grant, offering free tree planting to eligible residents in low-canopy areas. Applications are open until March 18, 2026, with planting scheduled from April 20 to May 22, 2026. Residents north of Boulder St can purchase trees.