COS Town Tidings #24-067

📰 From Crisis to Kisses: A Pawsitively Happy Tail 🐾
📰 Cast Off: Get Your 2024 Fishing License Today 🎣
📰 Ready for Action: SOCO Adds More Wildfire Fighters 👩‍🚒 

🚫 Funeral Home Owner's Court No-Show

📅 Save the Date | 📆 Local Events

Recipe: 🍲 Slow Cooker Taco Lentil Soup
🌨 COS Weather - Rain/Snow mix
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Why is it so easy to weigh fish?

👉 Because they have their own scales 🤣

🐾 From Crisis to Kisses: A Pawsitively Happy Tail

Karma, a dog rescued by Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region (HSPPR), faced a dire situation unable to eat or drink. X-rays showed a lodged lotion bottle in her stomach, leading to emergency surgery that saved her life. After extra care, Karma improved and found a loving home, highlighting HSPPR's success. Supported by the Pet Overpopulation Fund, they provide essential medical aid to pets.

🎣 Cast Off: Get Your 2024 Fishing License Today

Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) has commenced the sale of 2024 fishing licenses, both online and in stores, effective immediately. Anglers can conveniently purchase residential fishing licenses through the myColorado app or in printed form. For further details on accessing licenses via the app or finding physical locations for in-person purchases, click here.

👩‍🚒 Ready for Action: SOCO Adds More Wildfire Fighters

In El Paso County, the SOCO Wildland Fire Team recently conducted its annual field training day near Cheyenne Mountain, signaling a significant increase in certified wildland firefighters. SOCO, a collaborative effort among multiple fire departments in the southern part of the county, aims to swiftly augment firefighting resources in case of wildfires. Over the initial weekends of February, numerous volunteers underwent rigorous classroom training. Their culmination occurred where they received hands-on experience and underwent skills testing to bolster emergency response readiness.

🚫 Funeral Home Owner's Court No-Show

Carie Hallford, co-owner of the funeral home where almost 200 bodies were discovered, failed to appear for a mandatory sobriety monitoring, prompting a court appearance next week. Families involved in the Return to Nature Funeral Home investigation were notified of this development by the 4th Judicial DA’s Office. Hallford's release terms, which included GPS monitoring and regular check-ins, were violated by missing the sobriety monitoring.

📚 Explore Careers: D49 Hiring Fair!

District 49 is hosting a Hiring Fair on March 9 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at The Campus in COS (6113 Constitution Ave), 150+ job openings inc teachers, bus drivers, and custodians, etc. Meet with representatives, same-day interviews, child care services and food trucks. Click for details and registration link.

TAX RETURN HELP: Get help in preparing and filing your tax returns! AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers no-cost tax preparation services (by appointment only) to anyone, especially those 50 years and older or those who cannot afford paid tax preparation services, thanks to a team of IRS-certified volunteers.

Every Tues, Wed, Thurs until April 11th: AARP Foundation Tax Aide (in partnership with PPLD)

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📆 Local Events

• Mar 7th-9th, 2-5 PM: 3-Hour Original Colorado Springs Food Tour @1 Tejon St $69-$87

• Mar 7th-9th: Ice Castle @Cripple Creek $21-$27

• Mar 7th, 6:30-8:30 PM: Paint With A Purpose Benefitting Make-A-Wish @Painting With A Twist, Powers Blvd $39-$55

• Mar 7th (PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN, proceeds go to the WCC)-9th, 14th-16th: 12 Angry Men from Funky Little Theater Co @Westside Community Ctr, 1628 W Bijou St $24

• Mar 7th, 7-9 PM: BINGO Night @Lebowski’s Taproom, 3240 Centennial Blvd

• Mar 7th, 7-9 PM: Shimmer Lake | Wine Slush Included @Painting With a Twist, Downtown $39

• Mar 7th, 7-9 PM (every Thurs): Trivia Night @Bell Brothers Brewing 114 N Tejon St #100 FREE

• Mar 8th-10th, Noon - 5 PM: COLORADO SPRINGS REMODELING EXPO @Norris Penrose Center, 1045 Lower Gold Camp Rd

• Mar 8th-10th, (Fri 4-7 PM MEMBERS ONLY PREVIEW, Sat 10 AM-4 PM, Sun 11 AM-3 PM): Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale @Pikes Peak Library District-East Library, 5550 N Union Blvd

• Mar 8th-9th (every Fri & Sat), 3:30 PM: 2.5-Hour Cocktails & Canapés Walking Tour @1 N Tejon St. $79 per person Must be 21+

• Mar 8th, 6-7 PM: How to optimize your body's operating system with Dr. Codi @3510 Galley Road Ste 102 FREE

• Mar 9th, 6-8 PM: Yoga w/Live Music and Sound Bath @Yoga Studio Satya 1581 York Rd $45-$55

• Mar 10th, 2:30-6 PM: Women of the World: An International Fashion Show @Anthem Live Studios, 975 Garden of the Gods Road #h $45-$100

• Mar 11th, 1-2 PM: Mountain Harmony Music Senior Program @Southeast YMCA, 2190 Jet Wing Dr. FREE ages 50+

• Mar 11th-12th, 7 PM: The Thorn @Pikes Peak Center, 190 S Cascade Ave $52-$84

• Mar 13th, 4-7 PM: TASTE OF D49 FOOD SHOW @Vista Ridge High School, 6888 Black Forest Rd FREE

🍲 Slow Cooker Taco Lentil Soup

Incredible nutritious soup that's both vegan, gluten free and packed with incredible flavors from a variety of spices! You'll love this easy meal packed with plant-based protein!

Access the complete recipe with tailored modifications to suit your dietary requirements, along with convenient print options.

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