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Colorado Springs
Saturday, February 21st, 2026
Good morning, Colorado Springs. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. KOAA News5
- ➤ 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. Colorado Springs Gazette
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ 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. Colorado Springs Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 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. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ 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. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ 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. Colorado Springs Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. Colorado Springs Gazette
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ 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. Colorado Springs Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ 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. 11 News
- ➤ 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. Colorado Springs Gazette
- ➤ 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. KOAA News5
- ➤ 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. Colorado Springs Gazette
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Birds & Brews: Birdwatching Hike and Brewery Visit
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.
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Early Childhood Development: Music and Movement
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.
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Bleating Heart Night for Suicide Prevention
5-9 p.m. — Goat Patch Brewing Company — $1 donation per pint — Support Pikes Peak Suicide Prevention Partnership while enjoying great craft beer.
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Family Swim at Peterson SFB Aquatic Center
10 AM – 1 PM — Peterson SFB Aquatic Center — Active Duty: $2.00, Adults: $5.00, Children: $4.00 — Dive into family fun in a shallow swim area.
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Unplugged at the Lodge
6-8 p.m. — Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort — Happy Hour pricing available — Enjoy live acoustic performances by local musicians every Thursday evening.
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Just Nesh Comedy Show
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.
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Film in the Community: Screening of I'm Carl Lewis
1-3 p.m. — Peak Education — Free entry — Celebrate Black History Month with a documentary exploring the legacy of Olympic legend Carl Lewis.
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Pasta Making with Chef Juwanza
12:00–2:00 p.m. — uva wine bar — All ingredients included — Learn to make delicious pasta from scratch in a fun, hands-on class.
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The Nonprofit Leadership Exchange
5:30-7:30 p.m. — UCCS Downtown — Free entry — Connect with fellow nonprofit leaders while focusing on governance and clarity.
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Sweet T’s Rude Blues Jam
6-9 p.m. — PEAK 31 @ Union Station — Free entry — Enjoy a lively blues jam session in the heart of Colorado Springs.
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