Venetucci Farm, celebrating its 90th birthday, will host its fall pumpkin and harvest festival every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in October at 5210 U.S. 85 (starting Oct.
2), offering themed weekends and a pumpkin giveaway for 2,000 kindergartners to learn about food growth.
VASA Fitness will renovate the long-vacant former King Soopers at 3175 Jet Wing Drive to open its fifth gym in mid-December to serve members between the Cheyenne Mountain and North Powers Boulevard locations (this project supports the area’s commercial revitalization).
Colorado Springs Fire Chief Randy Royal will retire on March 9, marking his 40 years of service with the department.
The long-serving chief advanced from paramedic to chief roles and earned awards (including two Medals of Distinguished Service) during his career.
The Pikes Peak region Arts Month launches with a free opening reception Sunday from 1-4 p.m. at COPPR, 287 E.
Fountain Blvd, featuring the 'Stronger Together' exhibit by 21 local artists and about 250 events through October; attendees can sign up for a Digital Bingo Passport to earn prizes.
Sheriff Joe Roybal lifted fire restrictions in El Paso County on Wednesday after recent rainfall improved conditions.
He urged residents to remain cautious with campfires and grills — warning that wildfire risk still exists.
Colorado Springs Fire Chief Randy Royal will retire March 9 — marking 40 years with the department — after a career filled with awards and key advancements in emergency services.
His departure leaves a lasting impact on community public safety.
Joseph Freyre of The Penrose Room received the Michelin Outstanding Service Award on Sept.
14 after a 40-year career in hospitality, and local diners can vote for their favorite establishments in the HOSPY Awards until Oct. 30 with winners to be announced on Nov. 16.
Pikes Peak Waterways has kicked off neighborhood meetings through October to gather input for the COS Creek Plan, which aims to revitalize downtown creeks and guide a federal funding process for environmental improvements.
The project (developed jointly with the city and utilities) will help restore natural creek functions while enhancing local recreation.
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