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Rise and shine, Colorado Springs!
In today’s planning-your-week edition: Cheyenne Mountain Zoo up for best zoo, Heart in concert, and St. Patrick’s Day Festival + all our favorite events happening over the next seven days.
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.
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📰 In the news
Hometown pride on display: Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is nominated for Best Zoo in USA TODAY’s 10Best awards. Voting ends tomorrow, March 9. The Springs favorite has ranked among North America’s top zoos for years — read the full story.
Stepping behind the plate: A free umpire clinic with Pikes Peak Sports Officials happens today in Colorado, with umpires Eric Martinez and Ryan Davis sharing basics and paths to opportunities — get all the clinic details.
New median and intersection upgrades: CDOT closed I-25 lanes overnight last week, the frontage road to Highway 24 reopened Tuesday, and 8th Street has one lane northbound and two southbound for two to three weeks — see closure times and changes.
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.
Highlights this week:
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🏆 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.
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🫶 We got your back
Soup that hugs back: When cravings hit, Pho Express 1 serves slurpable comfort: fragrant rare steak pho, spicy bún bò Huế, crispy Saigon chicken wings, plus boba bliss. Perfect for weeknights when cooking feels optional and a warm bowl is the plan.
Stash refresh alert: Ruth’s Stitchery turns fabric daydreams into doable plans, with bolts of color, smart notions, and classes that revive stalled projects. When inspiration or your bobbin runs low, this dependable local hub sends you out with fresh ideas, thread to match, and momentum stitched back in.
Craving green-chile comfort? King’s Chef Diner is a local staple for breakfast and lunch, serving big burritos, smother-worthy green chili, and a classic counter vibe. Plates arrive hearty, coffee stays hot, and the ritual feels easy every time at this unfussy favorite.
What doctors wish every 65+ adult had at home: Physicians call it “long-lie,” and it’s the real reason falls are so dangerous for older adults. It’s not a broken bone… it’s lying on the floor for hours waiting for someone to notice. We dug into the options that actually solve this problem, and one stood out. See which one →
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📆 Our favorite events this week
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🦅 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.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 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.
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📻 Colorado Springs report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 70°F – Low: 37°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 70. West southwest wind around 10 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 69°F – Low: 29°F – Precip: 10%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
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