Good morning, Colorado Springs.

Last March, 900 attendees at Broadmoor Hall in Colorado Springs helped Care and Share Food Bank raise a record $427,500 to provide over 1 million meals, and upcoming luncheons will be held in Pueblo in April and in Alamosa in May.

Christians Engaged, a Colorado Springs nonprofit, is organizing America Reads the Bible so nearly 500 national leaders will read Bible passages from April 19-25 at Washington’s Museum of the Bible.

The event starts with a church service on April 18 + is broadcast live.

Bear Creek Nature Center is celebrating 50 years this year with a series of engaging programs that connect visitors to nature.

The center, which first opened in 1976, will host family-friendly events including an egg hunt and birding hike later this month.

Entrepreneurs in Springs Ranch are meeting local needs by opening new spots such as Beans & Brews Coffee House, which opened in January near schools, and Fit Body Boot Camp, which celebrated one year with tailored workouts including sessions for 60-plus residents.

Local data shows Colorado Springs has a 13% apartment vacancy rate with median single-family home prices decreasing by 1.7%, improving the Cost of Housing Index from 37% to 33%.

Pikes Peak building permits remain robust, reflecting continued multifamily development amid broader economic signs of slow growth and rising inflation expectations.

CDOT will begin repairs on a five-mile stretch of Highway 115 near Penrose today at 7 a.m., with work set to continue through fall and impact traffic in the southbound lane (mile markers 14-19) from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Friday.

Lauren Betts from Grandview High helped UCLA win the NCAA women’s basketball championship on Sunday in Phoenix by scoring 21 points & grabbing 10 rebounds in a 79-51 win over South Carolina as the team earned its first title since 1978.

USAFA athletes will wear the new Freedom 250 patch on their uniforms to mark American independence as the academy celebrates 250 years of freedom.

Multiple spring teams will use the patch, and more teams will adopt it in the fall.

Tomoyuki Sugano pitched six strong innings in his first start at Coors Field on Sunday, earning a standing ovation from fans as the Rockies beat the Phillies 4-1 — Mickey Moniak hit two home runs that powered the win.

Faculty Artists Concert at Packard Hall

3-4 p.m. — Sperry S. And Ella Graber Packard Hall of Music and Art — Free entry — Experience the diverse talents of CC Music Faculty featuring piano, strings, and gamelan.

Trivia Night at Goat Patch Brewing Company

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Goat Patch Brewing Company — Free to play — Test your knowledge and enjoy delicious brews and pizza with friends.

Golden Brushes Art Class for Seniors

10 AM – 12 PM — Painting with a Twist — All supplies included — Unleash creativity in a relaxed setting while making new friends and learning from a guiding artist.

2026 Brew Fest

6-10 p.m. — Peterson SFB Hub Community Center — $25 per person — Enjoy craft brews and live music while sampling local flavors.

Dreamboat Annie Presents: Journey to the Heart of Zeppelin

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Phil Long Music Hall at Bourbon Brothers — Cost info not provided — Experience a night of rock classics as Dreamboat Annie pays tribute to Journey, Heart, and Led Zeppelin.

Yoga Nidra Guided Meditation

6:30-7:30 p.m. — Praxis Yoga — $20 drop-in or included in memberships — Experience deep relaxation and rejuvenation through guided meditation.

Just Between Friends Spring Sale

11 AM – 1 PM — Colorado Springs Event Center — Check event page for entry fee — Spring sale event showcasing a variety of items for families.

Pikes Peak at Dusk | Add Glitter!

5-7 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — Participation fee required — Unleash your creativity in a guided painting session while enjoying beverages and snacks.

Victory Garden Market

11 a.m. - 3 p.m. — Cottonwood Center for the Arts — Free entry — Learn from Master Gardeners and shop local artisan goods at this vibrant community market.

Hoodoo Honey Blues Night

6:00 – 9:30 PM — Louie Louie's Piano Bar — Cost info not provided — Experience soulful blues with a touch of funk from Hoodoo Honey and Teri Senior.