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.
Saratoga Springs, N.Y. – October 01, 2026 -- Choosing between term and whole life insurance comes down to coverage length, cost, and whether a policyholder wants lifelong protection, according to a new consumer guide published by HelloNation featuring insights from Saratoga Springs-based insurance professional Steve Cook.
Term life insurance protects buyers for a defined period, often chosen to match working years, child-rearing, or a mortgage payoff timeline. If the insured dies while the policy is active, it generally pays the stated death benefit. Because term policies focus on protection rather than building extra value, they typically carry a lower initial cost than permanent alternatives. When the term ends, policyholders may need to renew, convert, or replace coverage if they still need protection.
SAN DIEGO – October 01, 2026 -- Drybridge No. 86, a whiskey-inspired non-alcoholic spirit made in San Diego, enters Sober October with three 2026 industry awards in hand, aiming to keep sober-curious drinkers at the bar rather than home on the sidelines.
The veteran-owned brand took home American Whiskey of the Year at the 2026 International Non-Alcoholic Competition, a Silver Award with a score of 80 at the 2026 Summer PR%F Awards tasting competition, and a Double Gold at the same event's design competition.
Developers went through 172 formulations and tasting sessions with whiskey drinkers, bartenders and hospitality professionals before settling on what became Batch 173, which launched this year as the retail product.
Las Vegas – October 01, 2026 -- America First Credit Union has launched a new Vegas Golden Knights-branded Visa debit card, giving members perks tied to the NHL team's 10th anniversary season. The card debuted alongside the Golden Knights' season opener against the Chicago Blackhawks on Sept. 29 at T-Mobile Arena.
America First members with a new or existing checking account can order the card at no cost. It features a transparent 'ice' core, a gloss-coated VGK logo, and gold Visa accents, with account details printed on the back to keep the team branding front and center.
Benefits include 10% off purchases at official Golden Knights Team Stores, discounts to select games, open skate sessions at City National Arena, and access to special VGK fan experiences.
New York – October 01, 2026 -- Starting October 1, shoppers who buy three qualifying ARM & HAMMER Baking Soda products can score a Buy One, Get One Free LEGOLAND ticket and enter a sweepstakes for a free family getaway.
ARM & HAMMER's iconic orange box now features limited-edition LEGOLAND Resorts-themed packaging. The promotion runs from October 1 through December 31, 2026.
Consumers who purchase three qualifying ARM & HAMMER Baking Soda products can submit their receipt at AHxLEGOLAND.com or scan the QR code printed on the limited-edition packaging.
Participants who complete the receipt submission receive a Buy One, Get One Free LEGOLAND ticket offer, redeemable at LEGOLAND Resorts in California, Florida and New York.
Missoula, Mont. – October 01, 2026 -- onX Hunt has rolled out a set of new safety and navigation tools for hunters, including live group location sharing, fully offline turn-by-turn navigation, and a separate $49.99-per-year emergency rescue add-on called onX SOS.
Paid onX Hunt members can start or join a session with up to nine other people, updating locations every five seconds so the group can adjust meeting points and regroup in the field. If a member loses signal, their last known position stays pinned with a timestamp until they reconnect. The feature requires a data connection via cellular, Wi-Fi, or compatible satellite service, and onX deletes location data immediately when a user leaves a session or when the session ends.
Grand Rapids – October 01, 2026 -- Homeowners planning a kitchen or bathroom overhaul often underestimate how long the process actually takes, according to insights from Grand Rapids remodeling expert Ray Runyon of Avalon Remodeling.
The upfront phase, covering layout decisions, material selections, and budgeting, frequently runs long, especially for kitchen or bathroom renovations. Custom cabinetry and the need to align with local building codes can extend the kitchen remodel timeline for Michigan homeowners before any construction begins.
Permitting requirements vary by project scope and municipality. In Grand Rapids, a straightforward bathroom renovation timeline can still slip if plan approvals take longer than expected or revisions are required.
Kansas City – October 01, 2026 -- America Haunts has named its top five haunted attractions for 2026, recognizing the mega-haunts that deliver the Best Scream for Your Buck through year-round preparation and large-scale production.
Erebus Haunted Attraction in Pontiac, Michigan, takes guests on a four-story descent through more than half a mile of indoor sets centered on Dr. Colber's world of experimentation. The attraction has operated for nearly 30 years, drawing Halloween fans from throughout Metro Detroit.
Kennett Square, Pa. -- Longwood Gardens will open A Longwood Christmas on November 20, 2026, running through January 10, 2027, with a cosmos-themed holiday display and timed tickets already available at longwoodgardens.org.
Visitors entering the Visitor Center will see images from the Hubble and James Webb space telescopes, recommended by the Space Telescope Science Institute. A 22-foot rotating Frasier fir wrapped in a lit shooting-star garland stands on the Center Walk, while an 18-foot Fraser fir slowly revolves in the Music Room alongside Pierre S. du Pont's 1923 Porter Garden Telescope. More than 25 poinsettia varieties, paperwhites, and amaryllis fill the conservatories.
Baraboo – October 01, 2026 -- Homeowners in southern Wisconsin should schedule HVAC maintenance in early fall, before freezing temperatures arrive, according to HVAC expert Gary Kowalke of Terrytown Plumbing, Heating & Cooling in Baraboo.
Kowalke warns that delaying maintenance until cold weather sets in often leads to reduced furnace performance and emergency breakdowns during freezing conditions. Scheduling service early allows technicians to catch issues before the heating system is needed for daily use.
Standard fall maintenance includes inspecting heat exchangers, checking burners and pilot lights, and cleaning or replacing filters. Technicians also calibrate thermostats and examine ductwork for leaks or blockages that can restrict airflow and raise energy use.