COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)– September marks Hunger Action Month–a nation-wide movement to support individuals in our community experiencing food insecurity. Now, Care and Share Food Bank is partnering with Ent Credit Union to help provide food to its network of partner food pantries and meal programs on Hunger Action Day (Sept. 15). The event will
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)– This weekend, dog owners will soon head to Bear Creek Park for a barking good time at this year’s Pawtoberfest. The event is a stacked day of fun in the sun and brings together two favorite things: dogs and beer. As attendees make their way to the event, not only are
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DENVER, Colo. (KRDO)– The Michelin Guide has officially made its debut in Colorado with five establishments being awarded One-Michelin Star and four restaurants earning Michelin Green Stars. The full selection, including Bib Gourmand restaurants and Recommended eateries, came to a total of 44 restaurants. Chefs and restaurant teams were honored the night of Tuesday, September
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)– On Friday, Sept. 15, Dutch Bros in Colorado Springs will be donating $1 for every drink sold to support the Ronald McDonald House and Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Colorado. Since 2011, Dutch Bros has designated one day every year to raise money for local youth organizations. Operators choose where
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO)– The Colorado State Fair is still in full swing, and this Labor Day weekend is ushering in some new sites and attractions. Pueblo Chile Day The Greater Pueblo Chamber and Visit Pueblo are celebrating Pueblo Chile Day at the State Fair on Saturday, September 2. There will be farm stand maps, fresh, certified Pueblo Chile being roasted,
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DIVIDE, Colo. (KRDO)– The Divide Fire Protection District is hosting a pancake breakfast where guests can meet the new Fire Chief and learn about volunteering for the Fire Department. The breakfast will be held on Sunday, September 3, from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Divide Fire Station #1 Shoemaker Station located at 103
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COLORADO, USA (KRDO)– The first edition of the Michelin Guide Colorado has just listed the nine recipients for the Bib Gourmand award, and they’re all in northern Colorado. The Bib Gourmand recipients will be recognized on stage at Colorado’s Michelin Guide Ceremony on Tuesday, September 12, in Denver (invitation only). According to Michelin, the Bib
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)– A new Dunkin’ Donuts location is opening in Colorado Springs and lucky fans will soon have a chance to win free coffee for a year. The new location will open at 4425 Buckingham Dr. in Colorado Springs (Garden of the Gods Rd. & Buckingham Dr.), and to celebrate its grand opening,
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COLORADO, USA (KRDO)– Michelin Guide Colorado now has an official debut date for its first restaurant selection soon to be revealed. Chefs will be invited to the Mission Ballroom in Denver on the evening of Tuesday, September 12, to discover whether their restaurants have received a Michelin Star or another Michelin Guide distinction. In June,
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)– Daytime eatery Urban Egg is donating funds to support those impacted by the Maui wildfires. A $3 donation will be made for each ‘Maui Waui’ Mimosa and Fred’s Hawaain Pancakes sold up until September 30. All proceeds will benefit the Maui Food Bank. Donations, on the other hand, will be matched
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)– It’s a wild night for a worthy cause at this summer event. The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is hosting its final Tails, Tunes, and Tastes for a night of music, booze, and an evening on the mountain. Zoo officials state this will be the final 21+ event of the summer and it’s
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — The nation’s top eaters are slated to compete in The World Slopper Eating Championship at 3 p.m. Saturday, September 2, 2023, at the Colorado State Fair. The top-ranked eaters will be going toe to toe in an attempt to break a new world record in the slopper-eating world. The competitors will
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CRIPPLE CREEK, Colo. (KRDO)– The 92nd Annual “Donkey Derby Days” will take place in Cripple Creek, Colorado with free admission for all on Aug. 11-13. One of the most popular events returning to the three-day celebration, will be the Donkey Derby Race where two teams of people, and one potentially stubborn pack burro, will run
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)– As a token of appreciation for firefighters, police, and first responders, Felipe’s 109 will be giving out free food up until Aug 9. The free meals will be free for emergency personnel only. Felipe’s 109 Taco Burgers is located at 3008 S. Academy Boulevard.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)– Sprouts Farmer Market is announcing it is opening its newest store in Colorado Springs on Friday, August 4. The new store will be located on 1720 South Nevada Avenue and a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening will be held on Friday, August 4, at 6:45 a.m. Doors will open
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)– Get ready to indulge in a celebration of Indian food and culture at the first Colorado Springs Indian Food Festival! Participants to the Festival will be able to taste the delicacies of India under one roof on Saturday, August 5. It is being brought to Colorado Springs by Monika Celly, owner and
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO)– The CSU Pueblo Foundation is announcing its inaugural “ThankBrew” Brewfest–a special event dedicated to honoring the members of the Young President’s Club (YPC). The gathering will take place on Friday, July 28, at the CSU Pueblo Thunderbowl’s Leomiti Warrier Center rooftop. The evening will feature local brew vendors from Walter’s Brewing, Shamrock
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)– Gather Mountain Blooms, in partnership with Rocky Mountain Highway Music Collaborative, is hosting its second annual Rocky Mountain Flower Fest at the historic Venetucci Farm. The Flower Fest will be held Saturday, July 29, from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. at 5210 S. Highway 85. Following these past couple of months’
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)– As a tribute to the men and women who serve the Colorado Springs community, the 719 Business Networking Group (719BNG) is hosting a First Responders Barbecue. The barbecue will be held Saturday, August 19, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Yampa Professional Building located at 2720 East Yampa Street.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)– King Soopers has announced plans to reopen its South Academy Boulevard location following the discovery of asbestos. SEE RELATED: King Soopers temporarily closes southeast Colorado Springs store following possible traces of asbestos Officials announced the store is expected to reopen in the fall of 2023 and stated they are currently working
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