COS Town Tidings #26-004

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🌟 Local Spotlight: ✨ The Family That Sees Things Clearly: The Lightning Glassworks Story 

📰 News from this week in Colorado Springs!

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📆 Local Events + Concerts, Markets, Fairs/Festivals, Activities

🌤 COS Weather - Mostly sunny, dry (fire danger) and warm - well above average temps 

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I told my friend I broke my window

👉He said, “Pane-ful, isn’t it?” 🤣

✨ The Family That Sees Things Clearly: The Lightning Glassworks Story

😎 When your view is compromised, the Bradshaws see the solution

If you sit down at the Bradshaw family dinner table, conversation inevitably turns to window seals, glass fabrication, or the latest weather event. That passionate knowledge is precisely why you'll want them in your home when cold air seeps through your windows or when unexpected damage compromises your view.

For the Bradshaws, glass isn't just a business; it's the connective tissue of their family. Their story begins in Denver, where Marshall Bradshaw worked alongside his father-in-law, referred to as Grandpa Jerry, learning the trade. When Jerry was struck by Guillain–Barré syndrome and temporarily paralyzed, Marshall shouldered the entire family's future. While caring for his father-in-law, he kept their small operation running.

When severe hail storms battered Denver, Marshall recognized more than an opportunity…he saw families suddenly vulnerable, needing someone they could trust. In 1990, he founded Lightning Glassworks & Screens the same year his 3^rd child, Jed, was born.

In 2000, the family moved to Colorado Springs, bringing that commitment to homeowners, businesses and property managers along the I-25 corridor. Today, that legacy thrives through a true family unit: Marshall and Amy steering the ship, Jake (with his distinctive mustache) leading installation, Jessi managing finances, and Jed, now the Chief Marketing Officer, working alongside Hayden to ensure smooth operations.

Through life's challenges, including Jed's recent victory over Hodgkins Lymphoma, the Bradshaws understand that security can vanish in an instant. When your window fails, it's not merely an inconvenience, it's a breach in your home's protection. They recognize this deeply because they've weathered their own storms.

When you call Lightning Glassworks & Screens about a foggy window or broken pane, you're not getting a faceless franchise. You're getting neighbors who treat your concern with genuine care. In an industry full of high-pressure sales, the Bradshaws offer honest guidance: you may not need an expensive window replacement overhaul. You may just need the right repair.

They fabricate insulated glass units locally in their shop, offering quick solutions without long delays. When winter drafts creep in or Colorado's temperature fluctuations compromise your seals, you need someone who understands the importance of restoring your home's comfort and integrity.

Don't let window problems leave you feeling vulnerable. Call the family that has been making Colorado homes whole again for over 35 years. When the Bradshaws fix a window, they're restoring more than glass, they're bringing back the warmth and security that make a house feel like home.

Lightning Glassworks & Screens, LLC | (719) 649-4001 | fastglassrepair.com | Facebook

• Window Glass Replacement: We specialize in fixing fogged, cracked, or broken double-pane windows (IGUs)

• Patio Door Glass: Expert repair and replacement for sliding and French doors.

• Screens: Custom-cut window screens and screen repair

• Hardware Repair: We replace balances, locks, and springs to make old windows operate like new

• Commercial & Residential: Professional glass solutions for both homes and businesses

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📰 News from this week in Colorado Springs!

Here are some of the stories we shared this week. Check out any issues you missed.

• 🌟Community Corner, Non-profit Spotlight: 🎖️ Veterans Fighting for Their Historic Home (Issue #26-003)

  

   

• 🎆 TRIVIA: Who Are The Mysterious “Frozen Five”? (Issue #25-364)

   

• 📜 New Colorado Laws You Should Know (Issue #26-001)

   

• ⛽ Some of the Lowest Gas in the US (Issue #25-363)

   

• 🍜 Health Inspectors Shut This Restaurant Down (Issue #26-002)

   

• 🎂 101 Years of Joy & Wisdom (Issue #25-365)

• 🌱 A Gentler Way Into the New Year

• 🥾 A Peaceful Mountain Walk - H.B. Wallace Reserve

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📆 Sample Local Events

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• Jan 4, 1-4 PM: 3-Hour Original Colorado Springs Food Tour @1 Tejon St $69-$87

• Jan 4, Noon-5pm: Sunday Funday Farmers Market @ IvyWild, 1604 S Cascade Ave

• Jan 4, 6pm: Swing 'n Jam Gatsby Gala @ 2103 N Weber $8-$10

• Jan 5, 6:30-9:30pm: FREE Fried Rice Night @ Cocktails AFTER DUSK, 8 E Bijou St (Upgrades for purchase)

• Jan 6, 2-3pm: Listening To The Quiet Voice Within: A Talk On Intuition @ Treehouse Cafe $20

  • —> With Laurel: 👁️‍🗨️ The Strength To Endure Comes From This

• Jan 8, 5-8pm: Meet the Artists Receptions @ Gold Hill Mesa

• Jan 9 & 28, 9am-5pm: Dog Days at the Zoo @ Cheyenne Mtn Zoo

• Jan 9-11: Dinosaur Adventure @ COS Event Center $25-$99

• Jan 9 (Noon-6pm), 10 (10am-6pm), 11 (10am-5pm): Colorado Springs Home Building & Remodeling Show @ Norris Penrose Event Center $5

• Jan 9, 6pm: Soap Making Class @ Meraki Springs, 2703 W Colorado Ave $65

• Jan 9, 6:30-8:30pm: Sound Emersion - Planetary Gongs @ 17717 Leisure Lake Dr, Monument $75

• Jan 10, 11am-3pm: Winter Wellness: New Beginnings @ 11720 Woodmen Hills Dr, Peyton FREE entry

• Jan 10, 7pm: Droppin' the Ball: After New Years Comedy Show! @ Peak Improv Theater, 440 N Carefree $15

  • —> 🎬 What If Your Second Act Is The Main Event?

• Jan 11, 2-4pm: Wintery Wine Glass Workshop @ MY CELLAR WINE BAR, 9258 Forest Bluffs View $37

• Jan 13, 2-3pm: Energy in Motion: How Your Thoughts Attract Your Life @ Treehouse Cafe $20

  • —> With Laurel: 👁️‍🗨️ The Strength To Endure Comes From This.

• Jan 16-18: The Springs Home Show @ Colorado Springs Event Center FREE Admission

• Jan 17, 10-11:30am: Build a Bird with Bricks & Minifigs @ Fountain Creek Nature Center $25 (Prepaid registration required)

• Jan 23, 7:30pm: The Mat!ch Game @The MAT, 1626 S Tejon $17.50

• Jan 24, 6-9pm: Murder Mystery, The Hollywood Hit @Great Wolf Lodge, 9494 Federal Dr $79.95

• Feb 12-Mar 1: The Roommate @ Fine Arts Center, 30 West Dale St $30-$60

🎶 Concerts

• Jan 10-11: The Human Equation @ Ent Center for the Arts $18-$41

• Feb 6, 7pm: Three Dog Night @ Pikes Peak Center $63-$260

• Jan 24 (7:30pm) & 25 (2:30pm), 7:30pm: Brahms / Tchaikovsky @ Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts, 190 S Cascade $57-$120

• Feb 22, 3pm: Pikes Peak Philharmonic: Pops @ENT Center for the Arts, 5225 N Nevada $14-$20

🎉 Holiday Festivals, Fairs & Activities

• ⛸ Through - Jan 18: Skate In The Park @Acacia Park $15

• Jan 10-Feb 21: Ice Castles @ Cripple Creek $16-$29 (tickets on sale now)

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