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0 Comments | Gazette, The (Colorado Springs), May 25, 2008

3 wounded by gunfire outside bar

Three people were wounded by gunfire during an early morning clash outside an east Colorado Springs tavern.

Police responding to a call of shots fired outside the Alumni Lounge, 3881 E. Pikes Peak Ave., about 1:14 a.m. Saturday found two victims, both men.

One suffered a wound in the leg and the other was wounded in the arm, said Colorado Springs police Sgt. Chris Newton. The pair were treated at Memorial Hospital. Their wounds were not considered life- threatening.

Two hours later, a third victim of the shooting showed up at Memorial, also with a wounded leg, Newton said.

Police could not say what sparked the shooting or how many shooters were involved. The victims' identities were being withheld.

Thunderbirds will practice Monday

The Air Force Thunderbirds will fly over the Air Force Academy on Monday to practice their aerobatic show for Wednesday's graduation.

This is good news for plane-lovers who can get a look at some of the world's best precision fliers. For those driving on the academy, however, it'll mean some road closures from noon to 3 p.m.

It could also bring traffic snarls along Interstate 25 near the academy as drivers struggle to watch the airshow and the road.

Spinal muscular atrophy fundraiser set

The 10th annual Walk-N-Roll for Spinal Muscular Atrophy will be 9 a.m. Saturday at Cottonwood Creek Park, 6740 Rangewood Drive. Money is raised through sponsors, pledges and donations. To register, call Vicki at 282-8072, e-mail vicki@chetwooddr.com or at www.curesma.com. Donations can be made at www.firstgiving.com/ kennedy2008.

Enrollments taken for child programs

Community Partnership for Child Development is enrolling children up to age 5 for its Head Start, Early Head Start and Colorado Preschool and Kindergarten programs scheduled to begin in the fall.

To qualify, families must be income eligible, children must have an identified special need or they must be atrisk of school failure because of a home issue, such as have a deployed parent. For information, call 635-1536 or go to www.cpcdheadstart.org.

Summer Heat camp for young women

The Summer Heat fire camp, designed to help young women age 15- 19 develop confidence and leadership skills and improve problem- solving techniques, will be July 12 and July 14-18.

Instructors and organizers are female firefighters and staff employees of the Colorado Springs Fire Department. Cost is $20. Applications are available at www.springsgov.com/fire or by calling 385-7244. Space is limited; advance registration is encouraged.

Lambert will speak on charter schools

State Rep. Kent Lambert, R-Colorado Springs, will speak Thursday at a town hall meeting on charter schools.

The event, sponsored by the Colorado League of Charter Schools, also will include discussions on recent legislation involving charter schools and on how grassroots efforts affected General Assembly votes.

The meeting is scheduled for 5 p.m. at James Irwin Charter School, 5525 Astrozon Blvd.