Good morning, Colorado Springs.

El Paso County commissioners declared August 22 a celebration day for Bear Creek Nature Center’s 50th anniversary with a Bear-thday Party at 245 Bear Creek Road from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring living-history hikes, a new exhibit ribbon-cutting (scheduled for 12:30 p.m.) and educational family activities.

Guthrie’s, billed as America’s Original Chicken Finger Restaurant, opened this month at 1520 S.

Nevada Ave in Colorado Springs, offering a menu focused on chicken fingers + tasty sauce that follows a tradition born in 1965. Locals can enjoy the quick service and flavors that set this eatery apart.

Violinist Lindsey Stirling will perform her Duality Untamed Tour with special guests PVRIS and ARKAI at Ford Amphitheater (95 Spectrum Loop) at 8 p.m. tomorrow, and tickets start at $40.

Colorado Springs' First Friday Art Walk draws thousands downtown every first Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. It helps local galleries and artists overcome a challenging economy as organizers work to boost community awareness.

The District 11 School Board voted six to one to put a measure on the November ballot that asks voters to approve a $775 million bond for school repairs and increased teacher pay.

The proposal targets long-needed improvements across district schools.

City foresters confirmed an emerald ash borer infestation on a local ash tree on Wednesday and launched a response plan that includes monitoring, targeted pesticide treatments, and planting diverse replacement trees; residents should inspect their trees and call a licensed arborist if signs appear.

Colorado will relaunch its statewide e-bike rebate program on Aug.

24 using a lottery system to give more residents a chance at a $1,000 discount on e-bikes, with extra rebates for e-cargo and adaptive models; additional application windows will open in Oct., Jan and March.

Mountain Metro has opened a downtown terminal customer service center to help riders buy tickets and get transit information.

The move, prompted by growing demand, supports area businesses by easing cash transactions.

Work resumes on the 8th Street bridge over Fountain Creek with the right southbound lane closing on Monday for eight weeks as crews remove railings, sidewalk, and the west side deck for a 24-inch water main; traffic shifts will affect Costilla Street + Motor City Drive while business access remains open.

Two UCHealth emergency departments in Colorado Springs are using a new blood test to quickly detect mild brain injuries and potentially avoid a CT scan.

The tool, available only for patients 18 and older, reduced the need for scans in 80% of 175 cases over the past six months.

Locals can avoid the busy Helen Hunt Falls parking by using Daniels Pass Trailhead (with more reliable parking) to access Bruin Trail and Silver Cascade Trail for quieter hikes and scenic views; the park is open 5 a.m.-10 p.m. in summer and until 9 p.m. in winter.

Colorado Springs voters named Josh and John's People’s Choice Champion for Best Ice Cream in the annual awards — honoring the shop’s 40-year tradition of fresh flavors and deep community ties among strong local competition.

The Pikes Peak housing market stayed steady in July as single-family sales dropped 10% but home prices & days on market held firm.

New condo finance rules delayed closings, and experts noted more choices for buyers in homes under $400K.