Good morning, Colorado Springs.

Driver Danny Bennett of Teliyadu Ride LLC offers free rides to people battling addiction today on Colorado Springs’ north side near North Nevada Avenue + he averages nearly 100 daily calls to transport riders to medical appointments and recovery centers.

Over 250 inmates joined 4-H youth at the El Paso County Jail in Colorado Springs in a program that offered agriculture workshops, mental health sessions, and mural painting plus voting on the murals opens today at 11 a.m. online.

The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region today features Twitch—a lively two year old pit bull mix with a joyful personality ideal for an active home yet possibly too energetic for small children—for adoption at a $200 fee that covers a vet exam, vaccinations, and a microchip.

An 8-year-old boy alerted his family and neighbors to an apartment fire over the weekend that displaced two families and caused damage to several units; fire officials are investigating the cause.

A 500-acre fire burned in a training area on Fort Carson Tuesday afternoon with officials confirming that no buildings were damaged and no injuries occurred.

An 8-year-old alerted his family & neighbors about an apartment fire over the weekend and is being praised for his quick action in Colorado Springs.

Musician Nick Lowe will perform Saturday with The Cactus Blossoms at Lulu’s (32 S.

Tejon St.) downtown, starting at 8 p.m. Tickets are $37.50 at lulusmusic.co and he will feature songs from his new album Indoor Safari.

Nine former senior Air Force Academy soccer players graduated on Tuesday after almost a year on probation following fall 2024 incidents.

They received their commissions at Hotel Polaris (with family and friends present) and are set to begin their Air Force and Space Force careers.

Colorado Springs parks activated sprinklers earlier than usual due to a dry winter (Parks Maintenance Manager Eric Becker said early watering supports emerging plants).

Officials said water use will remain within the 24-inch annual limit set by Colorado Springs Utilities.

Colorado Springs firefighters cleared dry grass and bushes behind the Garden of the Gods Visitor Center earlier this week to reduce wildfire risk — the work helped protect nearby homes and the Garden of the Gods Resort and Club.

South Park Brewing on the west side at 2028 Sheldon Ave. serves craft beer and cocktails along with a much-loved smash burger and fries for $13 — ask to swap the fries for cheese curds.

The menu also offers fried chicken, sandwich options, and tenders for hearty bites.

A local landscaping expert from Pikes Peak Landscaping advises residents to hand-water lawns now and delay sprinkler systems and new planting until around Mother's Day — recent snow followed by warm temperatures can scorch grass, so watering in early mornings or evenings is best.

A weekly feature based on local votes names Amy's Donuts as the best doughnut spot in the area, lauding its creative flavors alongside favorites from Dad's Donuts and Mochi Thai'm Donuts & Boba.

Arnold's Donut and Coffee is also recommended for its nostalgic treats.

Jazz Thursdays

5-8 p.m. — The Mining Exchange — No cover charge — Enjoy live jazz as brushed-brass grooves melt away the workday.

Sam Tallent Live Comedy Show

7:30 p.m.–12:45 a.m. — Loonees Comedy Corner — General Admission and VIP seating available — Enjoy a night of laughs with comedian Sam Tallent and special guests Nathan Lund and Russell Keller.

Saturday Bike Ride

6-8 p.m. — Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort — Free entry — Enjoy scenic routes and camaraderie with fellow cyclists on a special ride to Glen Eyrie Castle.

Family Day Art Class

2-3:30 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — $25-$27 per person — Unleash your creativity with a fun-filled class suitable for all ages.

Mellow Mondays Coloring Night

4-9 p.m. — Goat Patch Brewing Company - Northgate — Free entry — Unwind with a beer and unleash your creativity with coloring pages for all ages.

Sweet T's Rude Blues Jam

6-9 p.m. — PEAK 31 @ Union Station — Free entry — Enjoy a night of soulful blues performances at this spirited jam session.

Boots & Brews Featuring Kylie Morgan

6 p.m. — Phil Long Music Hall at Bourbon Brothers — Cheap drinks — Enjoy great tunes with Oklahoma’s own Kylie Morgan at a lively boots and brews event.

Ivalas Quartet Concert

7:30-9 p.m. — Ent Center for the Arts — $ — Experience a captivating performance by the Ivalas Quartet featuring works by Haydn and Coleridge-Taylor with a unique Q&A session.

Bluegrass Night with Denson, Ramsey, and Thompson

6-8 p.m. — Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort — Free entry — Enjoy a night of local bluegrass tunes with a friendly community vibe.

Landscape Design Lecture

2-11:59 p.m. — McAllister House Museum — Free entry — Discover the art of landscaping and enhance your home environment with expert insights from Talisman Ford.