Daily editionSunday, June 28th, 2026
Good morning, Colorado Springs.
The Daily Colorado Springs Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 28th of June.
Community
Silver Key is hosting a pantry food drive for older adults Tuesday through Thursday at 10 a.m. Drop off nonperishables, toilet paper and pet food at King Soopers (9225 N. Union Blvd.) and Safeway (1121 N. Circle Drive), Westside Community Center and Tri-Lakes Thrift Store in Monument.
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Residents in the Patty Jewett neighborhood teamed with Infinite Disposal (merged with Apex Waste) to consolidate trash pickup, reducing multiple truck visits and alley damage.
The program, serving over 700 homes at a discount, is expanding with help from an environmental task force to encourage similar efforts across the city.
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Colorado’s aviation community faces a busy summer with fly-ins and airshows, including Colorado250 Flyover on July 4 and Colorado 150 Centennial Flyover on Aug. 1.
The Colorado Division of Aeronautics urges pilots to register (see the updated events calendar for details).
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Business
Colorado Springs-based VENU joined the Russell 3000 Index after Friday’s market close, with its inclusion set to take effect Monday; company leaders say the milestone will boost local visibility and attract increased institutional investment.
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Culture
Theatreworks marks 50 years this season with productions of Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest, Romeo and Juliet, and The Garbologist running this weekend.
Artistic Director Max Schulman said community support plus local talent drive the theater’s continued success and future growth.
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Government
The Pikes Peak Region has earned a Sentinel Landscape designation to protect lands around five military bases including Fort Carson and the Air Force Academy (this move is meant to reduce wildfire and flooding risks while supporting conservation projects).
Officials will soon hire a coordinator and seek grant funds to boost local resilience.
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Health
Local fire officials are urging residents to follow firework safety tips ahead of the July 4 celebration; guidance includes keeping a safe distance and handling devices properly to prevent injuries.
The tips are available through local fire departments.
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Real Estate
Former Navy SEAL Aaron Smith is converting the historic Crawford House into eight affordable rental units downtown; he (inspired by his service in Afghanistan) says the project aims to address a significant local housing shortage.
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Sports
Future Colorado College hockey players Zach Olsen, Will McLaughlin and Jake Gustafson were selected in the NHL Draft on Saturday, marking the 101st to 103rd picks in the program’s history; McLaughlin and Gustafson are set to join the team in the 2027-2028 season while Olsen’s college plans remain unconfirmed.
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Aaron Jaquez was named Gazette Preps Baseball Peak Performer of the Year at Falcon High School on June 18 — he led his team with a .629 average and 45 RBIs to help secure a 22-6 record.
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Colorado Springs Events
Randy Stephens & the Groovemakers Live Performance
Monday, June 29th, 2026 · 6:00-9:30 p.m. — Louie Louie's Piano Bar — $10 cover at the door — Experience an energetic mix of blues, funk, and rock from the award-winning Groovemakers.
Bleating Heart Nights at Goat Patch Brewing Company
Tuesday, June 30th, 2026 · 5-9 p.m. — Goat Patch Brewing Company — $1 donation per pint — Enjoy good beer for a good cause benefiting local non-profits.
Poolside Pals Family Fun: Paint Your Favorite!
Wednesday, July 1st, 2026 · 12:00-1:30 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — $29 per person — Enjoy a fun art class suitable for ages 5 and up where families can create colorful memories together.
Jazz Thursdays: Henrique De Almeida Jazz Trio
Thursday, July 2nd, 2026 · 5-8 p.m. — The Mining Exchange — Free entry — Experience free live jazz in the downtown hotel lobby featuring drummer Henrique De Almeida.
Live Music: School of Rock Performance
Friday, July 3rd, 2026 · 5-8 p.m. — Red Leg Brewing Company — Free entry — Enjoy live music from School of Rock students at a local brewery this summer.
Star Spangled Symphony & Grand Fireworks Show
Saturday, July 4th, 2026 · 6:30-8:30 p.m. — Ford Amphitheater — Free entry — Celebrate America's 250th birthday with a spectacular symphonic performance and dazzling fireworks.
LIVE at the Lodge - 4 Peace Man & Good Grub Food Truck
Sunday, July 5th, 2026 · 6-8 p.m. — Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort — Free entry — Enjoy a free public concert on the Party Patio with local brews and a vibrant atmosphere.
Mellow Mondays Coloring Night
Monday, July 6th, 2026 · 4-9 p.m. — Goat Patch Brewing Company — Free entry — Enjoy a relaxed evening of coloring with various themed pages and a pint in hand.
OCC Summer Concert Series featuring John Long
Tuesday, July 7th, 2026 · 6-8 p.m. — Bancroft Park — Free entry — Enjoy free live blues music by John Long in a charming park setting.
PPMA Jazz Orchestra Performs The Planets: Reimagined
Wednesday, July 8th, 2026 · 6:30-7:30 p.m. — Louie Louie's Piano Bar — Free entry — Experience the Pikes Peak Music Association Jazz Orchestra's reimagining of Holst's classic work.