Daily editionSaturday, February 21st, 2026
Good morning, Colorado Springs.
The Daily Colorado Springs Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of February.
Community
The Meadows Park Community Center in Stratton Meadows closed over four months ago, and the city is accepting proposals to revive the facility for youth programs, food access, and senior services — community members remain cautious about the selection process.
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Local nonprofits in Colorado Springs offer volunteer opportunities by providing contact details; organizations include Alzheimer’s Association (719-266-8773) and American Cancer Society (800-227-2345) among others.
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Business
Chick-fil-A is planning a drive-thru-only restaurant at Powers Center—featuring a 2,714-sqft space with a 40-seat patio—at the corner of Palmer Park and Powers boulevards and is proposing a second location near Woodmen Road with groundbreaking expected in early 2027 and an opening late next year.
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Culture
Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum hosts Black History Month tours and a permanent exhibit honoring the local Black community + a full-size statue of Fannie Mae Duncan stands near her old Cotton Club site.
Tours run Tuesday through Saturday.
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Vitamin String Quartet is set to perform a reimagined pop and rock show Monday, Feb. 23 at 7:30 p.m. at Pikes Peak Center (tickets cost $30) and will rework hits from Billie Eilish to Bridgerton with classical instruments for a modern twist.
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Tony Award-winning 'The Music Man' will run at Pikes Peak Center Tuesday at 8 p.m., Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 26 as Elliott Andrews leads the cast in the Broadway at Pikes Peak Center Series.
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Government
City officials announced Friday that a $2 million budget drop will force bathrooms in 10 parks to close and landscaping to be reduced, saving approximately $600,000 in total.
Portable restrooms will be available only for permitted events as officials expect the cuts to be temporary.
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Lifestyle
Templeton Trail at Palmer Park in Colorado Springs is a 3.8-mile loop featuring rocky terrain and scenic views of Pikes Peak, Cheyenne Mountain, and Spanish Peaks.
The park is open from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. and requires dogs to stay on a leash.
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Sports
Two local ski resorts report fresh snowfall and expanded terrain this weekend after receiving five inches of snow on Friday.
Arapahoe Basin has increased open runs from 20% to 35% while Vail confirms full staffing to welcome more visitors.
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Switchbacks forward Yosuke Hanya feels at home with the team & is more driven after signing a multi-year contract following a recent jersey reveal party.
The team trains this week ahead of preseason matches today and Sunday before their season opener on March 7.
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Air Force announced Friday a mutual parting with Joe Scott as head coach after an investigation into his treatment of cadet-athletes led to his suspension — assistant coach Jon Jordan was named interim coach on Jan. 17.
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On Friday afternoon, the Air Force Academy announced that it mutually parted ways with coach Joe Scott (after 10 years with the team) as it seeks a new approach for its men's basketball program.
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Nineteen wrestlers from the Pikes Peak region are set to advance in today's state championships at Ball Arena & the parade of champions begins at 4 p.m. with finals scheduled afterward.
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Colorado Springs Events
Birds & Brews: Birdwatching Hike and Brewery Visit
Sunday, February 22nd, 2026 · 4-7 p.m. — Ute Valley Park & 105 West Brewing — Waitlist available — Search for birds like Bluebirds and Finches before enjoying craft brews at a nearby brewery.
Early Childhood Development: Music and Movement
Monday, February 23rd, 2026 · 6-8 p.m. — Family Success Center - Pikes Peak United Way — Free entry — Discover how music and movement enhance early childhood development in a fun and engaging way.
Bleating Heart Night for Suicide Prevention
Tuesday, February 24th, 2026 · 5-9 p.m. — Goat Patch Brewing Company — $1 donation per pint — Support Pikes Peak Suicide Prevention Partnership while enjoying great craft beer.
BOGO Wine Wednesday Night Out
Wednesday, February 25th, 2026 · 6:30-8:30 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — BOGO wines available — Enjoy a creative night of painting with step-by-step guidance and complimentary wine.
Unplugged at the Lodge
Thursday, February 26th, 2026 · 6-8 p.m. — Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort — Happy Hour pricing available — Enjoy live acoustic performances by local musicians every Thursday evening.
Just Nesh Comedy Show
Friday, February 27th, 2026 · 9:45 p.m. — Loonees Comedy Corner — General Admission: Two item minimum purchase — Experience high energy comedy from Taneshia 'Just Nesh' Rice, a rising star on the circuit.
Film in the Community: Screening of I'm Carl Lewis
Saturday, February 28th, 2026 · 1-3 p.m. — Peak Education — Free entry — Celebrate Black History Month with a documentary exploring the legacy of Olympic legend Carl Lewis.
Bright Forest Painting Class
Sunday, March 1st, 2026 · 5-7 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — $40-$48 per person — Enjoy a fun painting experience with a complimentary first drink included.
Mellow Mondays Coloring Night
Monday, March 2nd, 2026 · 4-9 p.m. — Goat Patch Brewing Company — Free entry — A creative evening of coloring awaits at this chill brewery tradition.
Sweet T’s Rude Blues Jam
Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026 · 6-9 p.m. — PEAK 31 @ Union Station — Free entry — Enjoy a lively blues jam session in the heart of Colorado Springs.