COLORADO SPRINGS, CO – Families and caregivers of students receiving special education services are invited to a free, half-day Conference and Resource Fair designed to connect them with essential community resources. This collaborative event, hosted by the Special Education Advisory Committees of five local school districts—Harrison School District 2, Widefield District 3, Fountain-Fort Carson District 8, Colorado Springs School District 11, and Academy District 20—will take place on Saturday, April 5, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM at Sierra High School (2250 Jet Wing Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80916).

Under the theme "Together We Thrive," this event will provide parents and guardians the opportunity to hear from expert speakers, including representatives from PEAK Parent Center and Harrison School District 2. Attendees will gain valuable insights into navigating special education services and advocating for their children.

In addition, middle school and high school students are invited to participate in their own specialized workshop, featuring a presentation on self-directed IEPs by Mitchell High School’s Inspiration students.

The Conference and Resource Fair will feature various community organizations offering support, services, and information tailored to individuals with disabilities.

For more information or to register, visit this link or scan the QR code on the event flyer.

For questions, contact:
Connie McKenzie
(719) 579-7926
cmckenzie@hsd2.org

PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. – Renowned chef and philanthropist Robert Irvine will visit Schriever Space Force Base on April 3, 2025, between 10:30 – 11:20 a.m. where he will engage with service members and raise awareness for his non-profit organization, the Robert Irvine Foundation.

Chef Irvine, a dedicated advocate for military personnel and first responders, will spend the day touring the base, meeting with service members and their families, and sharing his passion for supporting those who serve.

Media will have the opportunity to interview Chef Irvine during his visit to the Child Development Center about his personal commitment to supporting those who serve, the Foundation's impact, and ways the public can get involved.

In order register for access to the installation, media representatives interested in attending must RSVP to Space Base Delta 1 Public Affairs at 719-556-5185 or D1.PA@spaceforce.mil" target="_blank">SBD1.PA@spaceforce.mil and pre-register with the DBIDS Visitor Enrollment System. Please identify specific names for media professionals who plan to attend no later than 2:00 p.m. MST on April 1, 2025.   

Media who have RSVP’d should meet at the Schriever SFB Visitor Center located at 1560 Enoch Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80930, no later than 10:00 a.m. on the day of the event. From there media will be escorted via government vehicle on base. Due to current base security measures, media who have not RSVP’d will not be granted access.

PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. – Media outlets are invited onto Peterson Space Force Base to cover the retirement of K9 Ember, here, April 1, 2025, at 3:00 p.m.
After eight and a half years of dedicated service to Peterson Space Force Base and the United States Space Force, military working dog Ember will retire in a ceremony honoring her distinguished career. Media are invited to attend this special event.

K9 Ember, a Labrador Retriever, is a Specialized Search Dog (SSD) specializing in off-leash Counter-IED and tracking. She has served alongside her handlers, protecting personnel and property at Peterson SFB. During her tenure, she has completed several United States Secret Service tasking providing explosive detection support for POTUS, VPOTUS, and FLOTUS. During her duration at Peterson SFB, she has been a loyal partner and a valuable asset to the installation’s Security Forces team.

Media will have the opportunity to get visuals of the retirement ceremony, including the presentation of any retirement gifts or certificates for K9 Ember. Opportunities for interviews with Kennel handlers will also be available.

In order register for access to the installation, media representatives interested in attending must RSVP to Space Base Delta 1 Public Affairs at 719-556-5185 or SBD1.PA@spaceforce.mil and pre-register with the DBIDS Visitor Enrollment System: https://dbids-global-enroll.dmdc.mil/preenrollui/#/landing-page Please identify specific names for media professionals who plan to attend no later than 12:00 p.m. MST on Mar. 28, 2025.

Media who have RSVP’d should meet at the Peterson SFB West Gate Visitor Center located at 1334 Stewart Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80914, no later than 2:15 p.m. on the day of the event. From there media will be escorted via government vehicle on base. Due to current base security measures, media who have not RSVP’d will not be granted access.