Inside COS Town Tidings Issue #014

🤣 Today’s Chuckle

📆 Upcoming Events - updated daily

🤶 Holiday Craft Fairs

🌞 COS Weather

🕊️ From Anguish to Advocacy: Daughter's Battle for Change

❄️💡 Winter Chills, Higher Bills: Colorado Springs Utility Proposes Rate Hike! 

💖 Update: From Tragedy to Triumph: The Q Shines Brighter Than Ever!

🚨 Gunfire Erupts at Intersection: One Critical, Suspect at Large!

😋 Savor the Moment: Embrace Mindful Eating for a Balanced Life!

🎙️ Tell us what you want - Survey

🥘 Recipe - Halloween Pasta Brain Peppers 🎃

Why don't vampires have more friends? 🧛 

Answer: Because they're a pain in the neck! 🤣

Our hope is that we made you smile today…pass it on.

Upcoming COS Area Events

Dive into spooky season at the Wrong Turn Haunted Maze in downtown Colorado Springs' CO.A.T.I. complex. Priced at $25, visitors can enjoy fall-themed drinks and explore a haunted farmhouse maze full of thrills. The maze runs from 6-11:30 p.m. until Nov. 4. Tickets available from Oct 27 - Nov 4 at wrongturncos.com. 

• Oct 25th, 4-5 PM: Paws to Read, Rockrimmon Library

• Oct 25th, 6:30-9:30 PM: Halloween Party w/ Harry Mo & the CRU @Front Range Barbeque $5 cover

• Oct 25th, 7-9 PM: Trivia Night @Goat Patch Brewing Company

• Oct 26th, 6-9 PM: Heller Center Halloween Pumpkin Carving Night @Heller Center For Arts and Humanities FREE

• Oct 27th, 10:30-11:30 AM: Beginning and Intermediate Yoga @Rockrimmon Library FREE (Must register)

• Oct 27-29, (every Fri-Sun in Oct); 10 AM - 3 PM: Venetucci Farm Pumpkin Fest

• Oct 27-29 and 31, 4-8:30 PM: Boo at the Zoo 

• Oct 27, 3:30 PM: Young Scholars Academy Food trucks, costume contest and more.

• Oct 27, 5-7 PM: Stetson Elementary School: Fall Festival with STEM activities, StarLab, hot cocoa buffet petting zoo, food trucks and more.

• Oct 28, 9 AM-4 PM: Miners' Pumpkin Patch. 225 North Gate Blvd, COS

• Oct 28, 4-6:45 PM: The Little Gym of Colorado Springs Halloween Maze & Trunk or Treat for kids up to 12 yrs old

• Oct 30, 5:30-7:30 PM: Halloween Scavenger Hunt, Acacia Park 

  • Free—Event is free, but registration is required

• Nov 7, 4-6 PM: Children's Mindfulness, Bear Creek Nature Center ages 5-10 with parent. Registration required + fee

• Nov 18th, 6-9 PM: Murder Mystery Night: High Noon at Dead Mans Saloon @Goat Patch Brewing Company (ages 21+) $40 fee

🧵🍂 Upcoming Holiday Craft Fairs 🤶🧶

• Oct. 28-29: Front Range Maker's Market — 9 AM - 4 PM (Sat); 10 AM - 3 PM (Sun), Lewis-Palmer High School in Monument, $5 for ages 13 and older

• Oct 28-29: Coronado High School Annual Craft Bazaar — 9 AM-5 PM (Sat); 10 AM-4PM (Sun)

• Nov. 1-5: Black Forest Arts and Crafts Guild Fall Show and Sale — 4-7 PM Nov. 1; 9 AM -7 PM Nov. 2-4; 10 AM -2 p.m. Nov. 5

• Nov. 4-5: Chipita Park Association's Arts & Crafts Fair — 9 AM - 4 PM Nov. 4; 10 AM - 3 PM Nov. 5

• Nov. 4: African Marketplace — Noon - 4 PM, Hillside Community Center, 925 S. Institute St.

• Nov. 10-12: Colorado Country Christmas Gift Show — 10 AM - 5 PM Nov. 10 and 12; 10 AM - 6 PM Nov. 11, Colorado Springs Event Center, $11.50, free for ages 13 and younger.

• Nov. 11: Antelope Ridge Holiday Bazaar and Craft Show — 9 AM - 2 PM, Antelope Ridge, 4001 Gray Fox Heights

• Nov. 18: Holiday Craft Show — 10 AM - 3 PM, Fountain Creek Nature Center, 320 Peppergrass Lane, Fountain

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🕊️ From Anguish to Advocacy: Daughter's Battle for Change  

A family discovers their mother was among 189 bodies improperly stored at a Colorado funeral home in Penrose. Tanya Wilson, the daughter, expresses a range of emotions from initial lack of surprise to relief upon confirming her mother's identity. The relief turns to anger, motivating her to advocate for stronger funeral industry regulations in Colorado. She emphasizes the need for stringent legislation and enforcement to prevent such incidents, vowing to fulfill her mother's last wish despite the ordeal.

Winter Chills, Higher Bills: Colorado Springs Utility Proposes Rate Hike! ❄️💡

Colorado Springs Utilities has proposed a base rate increase effective January, citing rising energy demands during colder months and global uncertainties. Residential rates may rise by 3%, adding $8.03 to average monthly bills, while commercial and industrial customers could see 2.4% and 4.3% increases, respectively. Despite concerns about geopolitical tensions, council members are cautiously supportive, noting the utility's role in maintaining stability amid global crises. A final vote on the rate hike is scheduled in three weeks.

💖 Update: From Tragedy to Triumph: The Q Shines Brighter Than Ever!

Update to our previous article in issue #012: Following the tragic mass shooting that took five lives in November 2022, Club Q, the LGBTQ+ nightclub in Colorado Springs, is set to reopen in a new location named “The Q” within the Satellite Hotel. The original venue won’t reopen, but plans for a memorial dedicated to the victims are underway. Former employees are welcome to rejoin the new team.

In their announcement, Club Q's management emphasized that their reopening symbolizes resilience against hate, standing as a testament to the triumph of love over violence.

🚨 Gunfire Erupts at Intersection: One Critical, Suspect at Large!

A shooting incident occurred at the Powers and Constitution Street intersection in East Colorado Springs around 4 a.m. on Oct 24th, leaving one person critically injured. Initially believed to be a road rage incident, the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) later ruled it out. The victim sought help at a nearby Circle K, where an employee found him covered in blood, with his car bearing multiple gunshot wounds. The victim's blue Ford sedan was struck at least five times. Police are searching for the suspect, and the victim's identity remains undisclosed in this ongoing investigation.

🧘Mindful Moments Series Part 3

Today, we're diving into Day 3's topic: Mindful Eating. Taking just 5 minutes each day to practice this can have a profound impact on your relationship with food and overall well-being.

😋 Savor the Moment: Embrace Mindful Eating for a Balanced Life!

In our fast-paced lives, we often rush through meals, eating on the go or while distracted by screens or thoughts. Mindful eating invites us to slow down, savor each bite, and truly connect with our food. By bringing conscious awareness to the act of eating, we can cultivate a healthier relationship with food, enhance digestion, and nourish our bodies and minds with gratitude. This practice allows us to fully enjoy the sensory experience of eating and make more mindful choices around food.

To practice this tip, find a quiet and comfortable place to sit down for a meal. Take a moment to appreciate the colors, aromas, and textures of your food. Before taking your first bite, pause and offer a moment of gratitude for the nourishment in front of you.

As you eat, bring your full attention to the flavors, textures, and sensations in your mouth. Chew slowly and savor each bite, noticing the subtle nuances of taste and the way your body responds to the nourishment. Be present in the experience, fully engaged with the act of eating.

If your mind wanders, gently guide it back to the present moment and the enjoyment of your meal. Notice any thoughts or emotions that arise without judgment, simply observing them and returning your focus to the present.

By incorporating mindful eating into your daily routine, you'll begin to develop a healthier relationship with food and a greater appreciation for the nourishment it provides.

Come back for tomorrow's tip, where we'll explore another exciting mindfulness practice that will help you enhance your well-being and find more joy in your everyday life!

_{**Information in this newsletter is NOT meant to diagnose or treat any condition nor is it medical advise. Please consult your physician before making any changes to your current lifestyle.} 

🎃 Halloween Pasta Brain Peppers

In the spirit of Halloween almost here, we wanted to share a festive, fun and easy recipe. We hope you enjoy!

Instructions:

Neatly cut off the very top of bell peppers and seed and core each one. Using a sharp knife, cut out the jack-o’-lantern face. Fill with pasta and sauce of your choice, and bake at 350℉ for 25 to 30 minutes until the peppers are tender and the stuffing is slightly oozing out of the faces.

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