Colorado Springs

RepFlex REACT: Weighted Gloves Turn Goalkeeper Drills Into Strength Work

Colorado Springs -- RepFlex Goalkeeping is taking preorders from November 11, 2026, for REACT, weighted goalkeeper training gloves that add resistance to ordinary drills.

Resistance runs through the fingers, backhand and wrist

The patent-pending gloves use RFX-6 CORE, RepFlex's proprietary resistance system. A flexible weighted matrix extends through the fingers, full backhand and a 360-degree wrist structure, spreading the load while allowing natural hand movement. The build also includes full backhand padding for impact protection and added wrist stability.

Keepers train without an anchor or tether

RepFlex calls the approach free-motion resistance. The extra demand travels with the goalkeeper through catches, dives, extensions, punches, distribution and recoveries, so players can change direction and hand position freely. The company says the gloves are designed to help build strength, speed, power and technical control.

Mike Maroone Honda's 9th Car Show Raises Funds for Local Habitat Builds

Colorado Springs – October 01, 2026 -- Mike Maroone Honda will host its 9th Annual Car Show on Sunday, October 11, from 10 AM to 3 PM at 1103 Academy Park Loop in Colorado Springs, with all proceeds benefiting Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity.

Last year's show raised $34,000 for affordable housing

Building on that total, this year's event aims to draw car enthusiasts, families and community members for a day of fundraising tied to local housing projects.

Judges will award 18 trophies at 2 PM

Categories include People's Choice, Most Unique and Best Race Car, with winners announced during the afternoon ceremony.

Kids' activities and 35-plus vendors round out the day

Attendees can enjoy face painting, a low car limbo, a Hot Wheels play area, a Power Wheels race for children, tug-of-war competitions, live music, and food from more than 35 vendors.

How to Pick the Right Outdoor Living Contractor in Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, Colo. – September 23, 2026 -- Homeowners planning decks, patios, or backyard renovations in Colorado Springs face a distinct challenge: intense sun, sudden wind gusts, and shifting elevation-driven weather that can undermine poorly built outdoor structures. A new HelloNation feature draws on insights from Klint Reiber of Colorado Custom Decks & Mosaic Outdoor Living to explain what separates a reliable outdoor living partner from a risky hire.

Local experience shapes material and timing decisions

The article notes that teams with decades of work in the region understand how elevation affects material performance, how seasonal weather dictates construction scheduling, and how wind patterns should inform structural choices. Homeowners in nearby Monument face similar conditions, making that regional knowledge equally relevant there.

GiGi's Playhouse Opens 64th Free Center for Down Syndrome Support in Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs – September 18, 2026 -- GiGi's Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Centers will open its 64th location on Saturday, September 26, bringing free educational, therapeutic, career-development and social programs to individuals with Down syndrome and their families across the Pikes Peak region.

The grand opening celebration runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 2360 Montebello Square Dr, Suite A, in Colorado Springs. Founder and Chief Belief Officer Nancy Gianni and her daughter, GiGi Gianni, will attend to mark the milestone.

A group of local parents built the Playhouse from scratch

The Colorado Springs location began with families searching for resources after a Down syndrome diagnosis. Startup Lead Katie Stoddard found GiGi's Playhouse online shortly after her daughter Margo was born but discovered no location existed near her family, prompting a group of local parents to form a startup committee.