Good morning, Colorado Springs.

The City of Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department & Pikes Peak Hospice & Palliative Care will celebrate 30 years of Nancy Lewis Park and dedicate a Wind Phone at 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept.

10, at 2615 N. Logan Ave, honoring the park’s legacy of community gathering.

Stacy is this week’s Pet of the Week & she brings joy to local residents.

Pawtoberfest, a fundraiser for the Humane Society, will take place Saturday to support pet services.

The city released a draft Park System Master Plan to improve trails and open spaces including new downhill bike trails at Blodgett Open Space and a hiking-only trail at Pulpit Rock (construction continues based on community feedback).

Additional projects include enhanced connectivity on the Chamberlain and Austin Bluffs trails.

A Colorado Springs couple said a bear climbed into their car on Tuesday, Sept.

8 at 4:45 p.m. + caused thousands of dollars in damage, reminding residents to lock their car doors.

Art Lloyd Jr. has been the voice of Labor Day Lift Off for over 40 years and marked the event’s 50th year in Colorado Springs with lively balloon displays.

He warned urban growth will make it harder for balloonists to find landing spaces — a future challenge for the festival.

This week, local venues have diverse events.

Hot Fix Sideshow leads a circus act (8 p.m. Saturday at Sunshine Studios Live) while Steve Hofstetter headlines stand-up Monday at Loonees Comedy Corner; chamber music and improv complete the lineup at Parish House Baroque and Peak Improv Theater.

Freedom to Thrive is a new exhibit at the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum that celebrates the region’s 150th anniversary by highlighting local changemakers.

The exhibit is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (215 S. Tejon St.) and invites visitors to reflect on the past and future.

Cerberus Brewing is marking its 10th anniversary with an all-day party on Saturday in Colorado Springs.

The celebration will feature a pig roast, live music, beer releases, vendors and face painting plus a stein-holding competition.

The City Council approved rezoning for 1,170 acres at Banning Lewis Ranch Village, paving the way for two phases that will bring about 2,500 single-family homes, parks, schools, and trail improvements — a buildout that will take 15 years, with homes priced from $250,000 to $340,000.

El Paso County reported 178 accidental overdose deaths last year—a 16% increase from 2024—while the first six months of 2026 already saw 124 cases, which county officials fear could worsen.

Methamphetamines, fentanyl and cocaine were commonly detected during autopsies.

On Saturday, Air Force, featuring 10 first-time starters—such as punter Will Duncan who averaged 56.5-yard punts using box breathing—secured a 34-0 win over Duquesne.

Coach Troy Calhoun said the team will improve ahead of their Mountain West game vs. North Dakota State.