COS Town Tidings #24-071

📰 Wildfires Near Colorado Springs Airport 🔥
📰 5 Women to Conquer Pikes Peak in Hill Climb 🏎️
📰 Pikeview Quarry Reimagined 🏞️

🚨 Public Help Needed: USPS Robbery Suspect

📅 Save the Date 📆 Local Events 🛍 DEALS

Wellness: 🌞 Discover Serenity in 3 min: Mind/Body Harmony

⛅ COS Weather - Cloudy & mild

What’s the worst sound on Monday?

👉 The alarm clock 🤣

🔥 Wildfires Near Colorado Springs Airport

UPDATE 3/12/24: Fire is 90% Contained and suspected to have been started by a truck dragging chains.

Multiple wildfires erupted near Colorado Springs airport yesterday afternoon with visible smoke; over 500 acres burned, one structure lost, fire perimeter contained around 6:15 PM, and slow eastward spread reported by Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD). The airport and flights are not affected at this time. Marsheffel is currently closed between Drennan and Hwy 94.

🏎️ 5 Women to Conquer Pikes Peak in Hill Climb

This summer's Pikes Peak International Hill Climb will feature five exceptional women, both veterans and rookies, showcasing their racing skills and resilience. Among the veterans are Kathryn Mead, Laura Hayes, and Loni Unser, each bringing their own experience and achievements to the event. Joining them are rookies Mary Barker and Ryan Cheek, embarking on their inaugural PPIHC journey with remarkable stories of determination. The event promises an exciting display of talent and determination on iconic Pikes Peak.

🏞️ Pikeview Quarry Reimagined

Colorado Springs aims to repurpose Pikeview Quarry, a historic landmark near Blodgett Peak. For over a century, the quarry provided limestone for various construction projects in the city, including roads and buildings like the Air Force Academy. Operations ceased in 2018. Efforts are focused on stabilizing the area and addressing environmental impacts. Reclamation is set to conclude next year, with the city to acquire this land for public use. Ideas include transforming it into a mountain bike park, expanding recreational options.

🚨 Public Help Needed: USPS Robbery Suspect

In Colorado Springs, a USPS letter carrier was robbed at gunpoint on Teal Court near Fountain and Chelton around 11 AM Saturday. Miscellaneous keys from the carrier were stolen but left them unharmed. The suspect remains at large. Authorities, led by U.S. Postal Inspector Melissa S. Atkin, seek the public's assistance in identifying the perpetrator. The suspect described as a young black male is slim-built, in his late teens or early twenties, approximately 6 feet tall and 160 pounds, wearing a black hoodie, grey pants, and a mask over his nose. If you have any information, please contact USPIS at 877-876-2455.

💰 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 50+ years or those who cannot afford paid tax preparation services, thanks to 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 11th, 1-2 PM: Mountain Harmony Music Senior Program @Southeast YMCA, 2190 Jet Wing Dr. FREE ages 50+ (Registration Required)

• Mar 11th, 3:30-4:30 PM (Every Mon): Beginning & Intermediate Yoga @Rockrimmon Library, 832 Village Center Dr FREE

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

• Mar 12th-15 & 17th, 2-5 PM: 3-Hour Original Colorado Springs Food Tour @1 Tejon St $69-$87

• Mar 12th & 14th, 9 AM-5 PM: March Dog Days @Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

• Mar 12th, 6-8 PM: Renter Rights Workshops @Pikes Peak Library East - East Community Room, 5550 N. Union Blvd FREE (Registration Required)

• Mar 12th, 6:30-8:30 PM: Cotton Candy Moon | $3 Drinks | Blacklight Paints @Painting With A Twist, Powers Blvd $35-$55 (ONLY 9 SPOTS LEFT)

• Mar 13th, 10-11 AM (Every Wed): Beginner Yoga @Yoga Studio Satya 1581 York Rd $15

  • SPOTLIGHT: 🧘A Sanctuary of Healing: Yoga Studio Satya's Story

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

• Mar 14th, 6-8 PM: Fox Run Open House @Pikes Peak Brewing Co, 1756 Lake Woodmoor Dr, Monument FREE

• Mar 14th (ONLY 7 TICKETS LEFT)-16th: 12 Angry Men from Funky Little Theater Co @Westside Community Ctr, 1628 W Bijou St $24

• Mar 14th-17th, 21st-24th, 7:30 PM: The Making of a Great Moment @Millibo Art Theater, 1626 S. Tejon St $28

• Mar 15th, 3:30 PM: 2.5-Hour Cocktails & Canapés Walking Tour @1 N Tejon St. $79 per person Must be 21+ (ONLY 4 SPOTS LEFT)

• Mar 15th, 5-8 PM: Monthly Charity Cribbage Night for Skills Academy @ Colonel Mustard's Sandwich Emporium, 1412 South 21st St $25

• Mar 16th, 10 AM-Noon: Painting in the Park: Pottery Edition @Fountain Creek Nature Center, Pepper Grass Lane, Fountain $25

• Mar 16th, 10:30-11:30 AM: Microbial Magic: A Gardener's Best Trick for Healthy Soil @Timberline Landscaping, 8110 Opportunity View, COS $20

• Mar 16th, 11 AM-3 PM: Zoo Mobile courtesy of the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo @Wild Birds Unlimited, 2450 Montebello Square Dr FREE

• Mar 16th, Noon: St. Patrick’s Day Parade @Downtown Colorado Springs, Tejon St FREE

• Mar 16th, 1-3:30 PM: Forest Bathing Walks @Bear Creek Nature Center, 245 Bear Creek Rd $30

🛍 Discounts, Specials & More

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• Blue Spruce Mercantile, Mar 11th-12th, ALL CLOTHING in store is 2 for $5! 5677 N. Academy Blvd. 719-728-8599 (Mon, Tues & Fri 10 AM-5 PM, Sat 10 AM-4 PM, Sun 1-5 PM)

🌞 Discover Serenity in 3 min: Mind/Body Harmony

Embrace the harmonious blend of movement and relaxation with Tai Chi, a practice rooted in meditation, breathwork, and gentle physical exertion. In today's video, experience the soothing flow of each pose, activating muscles while quieting the mind.

*Information is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any disease. Please consult a health care professional, nothing above should be construed as medical advice.

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