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

In today’s in-case-you-missed-it edition: Jeff’s Bagel Run arrives, live raptors up close, and Cinderella’s ballroom magic + the top stories from this week & a sneak peek at next week.

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📰 Most-clicked stories this week

National bagel chain expands: Jeff’s Bagel Run has opened in Colorado Springs with 16 bagel varieties and 17 cream cheeses, open seven days and making its dough in-house daily — get all the details.

Reimagining a local hub: At Colorado Springs’ Chapel Hills Mall, the general manager says it is not a dead mall, outlining experience-focused plans. Entertainment venues and a Jungle Reef aquarium are in the works — read the full story.

Safer paths, stronger ecosystems: Colorado Springs has begun rerouting and improving two sections of the Mesa Valley Trail, moving it from flooding to protect the watershed, with work expected to finish by late April — see what’s planned and why.

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.*

Gold & silver are hot: Last year was gold’s best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150%… and analysts expect the momentum to continue. Curious about precious metal investing? GoldCo has a helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free — and definitely worth a read.*

All the crowd favorites:

• Step into Wonderland in Old Colorado City
• Shop whimsical treasures at Wonderland Market
• Celebrate spring with free Italian ice

💎 This week’s top finds

Pie for dinner? Absolutely: 3.14 Pi Bar serves flaky pot pies, rotating sweet slices, and that cozy, treat-yourself vibe. Settle in for a fork-first hang, or grab a Take ’n Bake for later. When cravings strike, remember: math is tricky, pie is easy.

House-baked bread fix: When cravings strike, Wooglin’s Deli & Cafe builds handcrafted stacks on its own breads, with soups and sweets to match. Locally owned and serving Colorado Springs since 1989, it’s the easy midweek lunch upgrade that keeps things simple and consistently satisfying.

Seafood night, upgraded: When you crave oysters, buttery lobster, and a little date-night glow, Bonny & Read brings coastal energy downtown with a nautical vibe, smart cocktails, and ocean-fresh plates, perfect for midweek spoiling or texting a friend to split a tower.

These aren’t ads or sponsored placements — they’re the local spots your fellow readers clicked on most this week.

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Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →

Paying full price is officially optional: Blu Dot just marked down dozens of their best sofas, beds, dining tables, outdoor pieces, and lighting by as much as 60%. Not because something’s wrong with them, but because every great design eventually has to make room for the next one. The deals change daily, so it’s always a new adventure. *See what’s on sale today →

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📆 Sneak peek at next week

Have an event to share? BaseLocal Verified Businesses can submit them for free! Learn more about how to submit an event here →

All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🌍 A Musical Trip Around the World @ Palmer High School | Monday (3/16) at 7:00 PM – Whether your passport’s expired or your playlist is, this free spring concert at Palmer High takes you around the world, no TSA required. Expect Santa Fe swagger, Scottish charm, Japanese fireworks, and a lively Albanian spin, all downtown. Downtown parking rules apply, bring patience.

🦅 Birds of Prey @ Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center | Saturday (3/21) at 10:00 AM – This live raptor showcase brings Nature’s Educators to Garden of the Gods for a full day of close-ups with Bald and Golden Eagles, a vulture, and three opinionated falcons. Free, all ages, no registration needed, and more captivating than scrolling when the talons come out.

🌸 Spring Equinox Flowers & Flow @ Gather Mountain Blooms | Saturday (3/21) at 10:00 AM – Bring your mat to the flower farm for a gentle, all-levels yoga flow, mindfulness, and a proper spring reset. After class, sip coffee, mimosas, and pastries, then craft a dried flower posie or simple floral embroidery, the rare bouquet you can’t kill.

🌱 Roots & Renewal Faire @ Panther’s Gate Lil Witch Metaphysical Store | Saturday (3/21) at 11:00 AM – Swing by Panther’s Gate for a spring equinox reset where the vibe is less frenzy, more compost and conversation. Swap seeds, snag starts, learn from herbalists, mycologists, and pollinator folks, then join a gentle community blessing. Leave inspired, equipped, and actually ready to plant.

🎩 Mad Hatter Saturday @ Old Colorado City | Saturday (3/21) at 12:00 PM – Old Colorado City is going full Wonderland, which is your cue to dust off that ridiculous hat and call it fashion. Live music, bubbles, tea, and games, plus photo booths for proof you left the house, and creativity your HOA cannot regulate.

🩰 Cinderella @ Pikes Peak Center | Saturday (3/21) at 7:00 PM – Swap errands for a little magic as World Ballet Company brings Cinderella to town, with 40 dancers, 150 hand-sewn costumes, and full-on ballroom swoon. It’s witty, romantic, and kid-friendly, just skip the glass slippers, and be home before the pumpkin hour.

🐞 Bug Day @ Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center | Sunday (3/22) at 10:00 AM – Skip yard work and meet the tiny neighbors running Garden of the Gods. Butterfly Pavilion leads bug safaris and bee chats, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo drops by with animal ambassadors, plus local clubs, live bugs, and hands-on fun. Free, family friendly, surprisingly fascinating.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Colorado Springs report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 36°F – Low: 13°F – Precip: 26%

A chance of snow showers and patchy blowing dust before 9am, then patchy blowing dust and a slight chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. North wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. Northwest wind 0 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 50°F – Low: 31°F – Precip: 0%

Partly sunny, with a high near 50. South wind 0 to 10 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind around 5 mph.

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