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Hi Colorado Springs, hope you’re having a great weekend!

In today’s in-case-you-missed-it edition: Pikes Peak airshow returns, dinner inside a Boeing tanker, and HawkQuest fest + the top stories from this week & a sneak peek at next week.

Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Colorado Springs protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.

📰 Most-clicked stories this week

Who’s behind the show: The Pikes Peak Regional Airshow will return to Colorado Springs this year, expecting 33,000 attendees and $20 million in economic impact, with proceeds supporting museums and a 40,000-square-foot hangar — learn what’s planned for 2026.

Dine inside living history: The Airplane Restaurant in Colorado Springs turns a retired Boeing KC-97 tanker into a dining spot, where you can sit in the pilot’s seat and enjoy playful comfort food favorites — see what makes it unique.

Push to rebuild recycling trust: Colorado Springs has set a goal to boost recycling to 37 percent by 2045, backed by a 2022 law that covers costs and lets residents recycle without extra fees — learn how the plan works.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.

All the crowd favorites:

• Enjoy Irish dance, brunch, and green beer
• Experience Tahitian and Hula dance workshops
• Drink in Broadmoor Art Academy legends
• Save on self-care during the CVS Epic Beauty Sale

🏆 Gold and silver are heating up

Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold

Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.

While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.

If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.

It’s free and worth reading before the next move.

🫶 This week’s top finds

Fresh pasta, proper vibes: When the carb craving hits, Ristorante del Lago answers with silky house-made pasta, wood-fired comfort, and an easy-on-the-eyes Cheyenne Lake view. Ideal for a low-key date or a solo treat… and yes, save room for gelato.

Treasure hunt, unlocked: American Classics Marketplace corrals 300+ vendors into a low-key, dangerous-for-your-wallet stroll, with antique furniture, vintage glassware, books, prints, décor, jewelry, and gifts. Best explored with time to wander; fresh finds seem to pop up every lap.

All aboard for burger bliss: Brakeman’s Smash’d Burger Bar turns out crisp‑edged wagyu smash patties, melty cheese, and that craveable “1942” sauce in the old train depot. Freight trains roll past for prime people‑watching, pairing with an un‑fussy, seriously satisfying burger… equal parts nostalgia and smashy delight.

Thinning hair? It only gets worse: A few months ago, I noticed my ponytail getting thinner. I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, etc.) but mostly just hoped it would fix itself… until I learned that active follicles can permanently go dormant if you don’t do something about it. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Learn more about my favorite online options here.

📆 Sneak peek at next week

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🦅 HawkQuest Fest @ Aspen Trail Retirement Resort | Wednesday (3/11) at 11:30 AM – Think you know your red-tails from your kestrels? HawkQuest Fest brings an interactive, actually-fascinating talk on why raptors keep the ecosystem humming, plus up-close looks at the real feathered MVPs. It’s like nature class, but with talons, charisma, and no pop quiz.

📚 Big Spring Book Sale @ Pikes Peak Library District – East Library | Thursday (3/12) at 4:30 PM – Spring cleaning your shelves just to refill them smarter? Friends of the Library’s big spring sale has gently used books for $2.25 or less, and it funds the library. Save stamina for Sunday’s Bag Day, when a grocery sack goes for $7, $6 for members.

🔧 Repair Café @ Library 21c | Thursday (3/12) at 5:00 PM – This Repair Café at Library 21c lets you tinker with volunteers to diagnose and maybe fix that sullen vacuum, flickery lamp, stubborn zipper, or creaky bike, with a heads-up. Because buying new every time is overrated. Walk-ins welcome, but register at tiny.ppld.org/repair.

🏠 The Springs Spring Home Show @ Colorado Springs Event Center | Friday (3/13) at 12:00 PM – Ready to finally retire that 90s backsplash and outsmart hail season? Hit the Spring Home Show for free admission, face time with local and national pros, and deals on kitchens, decks, and the projects side-eyeing you at the Colorado Springs Event Center.

🌷 Spring Markets @ Edith Wolford Elementary School | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Black Forest is throwing a spring market doubleheader at Edith Wolford, with 50+ vendors, food trucks, and all the artisanal goodies you pretended to make yourself. Stock up on local foods, get your knives sharpened, grab brunch, and linger with neighbors, indoors and out.

☘ St. Patrick’s Day Festival @ Banning Lewis Ranch Vista Water Park | Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 AM – This family-friendly St. Patrick’s bash at Banning Lewis Ranch is free, so toss on something green and let the kids burn energy in the bounce house while you hunt down food trucks. Face paint, crafts, a leprechaun meet-and-greet, and a gold coin scramble included.

♻ Debris Day @ Howbert Elementary School | Sunday (3/15) at 1:00 PM – Feel like making 31st Street a little less crunchy underfoot? Join the Trash Fairies for a short Mesa Drainage Ditch cleanup, meet at Howbert Elementary, wear sturdy shoes, warm layers, and green, and bring water and bug spray, then enjoy an hour-ish of neighborly grime.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🔥 Worth a peek

We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.

• Industry-leading home warranty protection ($150 off right now)
• This free tool helps connect you with the right financial advisor
• 62+? See how much tax-free cash your home could unlock → free calculator
• Got debt? You may be able to pay less than you owe
• Protect your pet from disaster with this pet insurance plan
• You can own physical gold and silver in your retirement account

📻 Colorado Springs report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 62°F – Low: 34°F – Precip: 0%

Sunny, with a high near 62. West wind around 5 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 68°F – Low: 36°F – Precip: 0%

Sunny, with a high near 68. West wind around 10 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 36. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

Someone Googled you this week 👀

It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.

Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.

Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.

Most popular house this week

This Western midcentury ranch on nearly an acre inside Kissing Camels spans two lots, including 3395 Mesa Road, and delivers epic views of Pikes Peak. A million-dollar refresh by Art C. Klein Construction pairs a preserved sandstone fireplace with Hardie board-and-batten, a Class 4 roof, and modern systems. A 28-foot NanaWall opens to a corten steel fire pit among pines.

Take a peek inside →