COS Town Tidings #24-084

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Grab a hot beverage and catch up on what you missed this week ☕

📆 Local Events 🛍 DEALS

🌟 Local Spotlight: 📖 The Story Behind Mountain View Books

📰 Stories from this week in Colorado Springs!

🤗 Wellness Tips you missed

🍳 Sizzle Up Your Week with Our Recipe Archives!

🌤 COS Weather - Possible Snow starting PM

Why did the gardener bring palm branches to church on Palm Sunday?
 
👉 To “spruce” up the place 🤣

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📅 Local Events

• Mar 24th, 10 AM-2 PM (every Sun): Backyard Market at Park Union @108 W Cimarron St FREE

• Mar 24th, 2-5 PM: 3-Hour Original Colorado Springs Food Tour @1 Tejon St $69-$87 (ONLY 6 LEFT)

• Mar 24th, 7:30 PM: The Making of a Great Moment @Millibo Art Theater, 1626 S. Tejon St $28 (LAST DAY)

• Mar 25th, 3:30-4:30 PM (Every Mon): Beginning & Intermediate Yoga @Rockrimmon Library, 832 Village Center Dr FREE

• Mar 26th, 6-8 PM: ESTATE PLANNING: How To Protect Your Assets, Your Wishes And Loved Ones DINNER SEMINAR @ Colorado Mountain Brewery, 1110 Interquest Pkwy FREE (Must Register)

• Mar 27th, 6-7 PM: Nervous System Reset: Community Stress Reduction Meditation @Salt Vault Wellness Center, 30 South Sierra Madre Donation Request $25

• Mar 28th, 7:30-9 PM: Nurses Off the Charts @Loonees Comedy Corner, 1305 N. Academy $20

• Mar 29th (12-8 PM), 30th (9 AM-8 PM), 31st (8 AM-7 PM): Jurassic Quest @Colorado Springs Event Center, 3960 Palmer Park Blvd $19-$36

• Mar 29th, 8-10 PM: 21+ Art After Dark | Forest Night Skies @Painting With A Twist, Powers Blvd $35-$55

• Mar 30th, 5-7 PM: Shimmer Lake at The Peak | +BOGO Wine Tonight @Painting With a Twist, Downtown $35-$49

• Mar 31st, 10 AM-2 PM (every Sun): Backyard Market at Park Union @108 W Cimarron St FREE

📚 Old Books, New Adventures

📖 The Story Behind Mountain View Books

A trove of literary treasures awaits in Old Colorado City. Mountain View Books, a cozy used bookstore, opened its doors this past February.

Two friends, Mike Riordan and Melinda Dean bonded over their shared love of books. For over thirty years, Mike accumulated an epic collection through estate sales, auctions, and private booksellers (where he and Melinda first crossed paths). His vast bounty includes comics, rare military history, art & photography collections, and more. After caring for his ailing wife and grieving her loss, Mike hoped to share these collections with fellow book lovers.

After the loss of Melinda’s husband, a chance reconnection with Mike at a book sale sparked an idea – they would one day open the vintage bookstore they’d always imagined. Combining their skill sets and vision, Mountain View Books was born.

With twenty-five percent of Mike’s collection gracing the shelves so far, every visit uncovers new literary treasures. Beyond selling used books and DVDs, they aim to build community through collecting books from fellow booklovers.

Part bookstore, part “time capsule”, Mountain View Books transports visitors back to simpler days of getting lost in a story. Mike and Melinda’s infectious passion reminds us why we fell in love with books. Treat yourself to wander through the stacks, letting serendipity guide you to your next great read.

And for COS Town Tidings readers: head on in and buy 2 books get your 3rd item FREE (of equal or lesser value) until May 31st. Located at 2409 W. Cucharras Street. Open daily 10 AM - 6 PM. Check their Facebook page or call (719) 419-7511. Discover new literary treasures while supporting a local small business!

• Mar 30th: Photos with Easter Bunny @I Heart Mac & Cheese, 12229 Voyager Pkwy Suite 120, 719-358-9054

• Mar 30th, 11 AM-3PM: 🐰 Easter EGGstravaganza: An Indoor Celebration with Hunts, Playtime, Shopping, and More! @ SoccerHaus COS, 4845 List Dr FREE

📰 Stories from this week in Colorado Springs!

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

• 🏡 Unlock the Colorado Springs Housing Market: Latest Home Sales and Market Insights (Issue #24-083)
  

• 🚧 Road Hazards Ahead: How to Report Potholes (Issue #24-079)

• 🏗️ Colorado Guard's Homeland Defense Center (Issue #24-081)

• 🏠 Home Efficiency Upgrade Rebates (Issue #24-080)

• 🏞️ Garden of the Gods Trail Upgrade (Issue #24-082)

• 🕒 Short & Effective: 5-Minute Arm & Balance Exercises

🍳 Sizzle Up Your Week with Our Recipe Archives!

Hungry for past delights? Dive into our Recipe Archives! 🥘

Recipes from this week, find at the link below.

• 🥘 Chicken Cottage Pie

• 🥕 The BEST Healthy Carrot Cake

👉 Click here and discover a world of flavors. Happy cooking!

🛍 Discounts, Specials & More

Email local deals to [email protected]

The Laundry Lady Promotion: Anyone placing orders totaling min 70lbs through March 31st will be entered to win FREE laundry service for 6 months! Winner announced April 1st. (Free service is bi-weekly up to 50lbs for each order.) Schedule a pickup now to receive $10 off your first order! 719-412-4767

• Spotlight & contact info: 🧺 Meet The Laundry Lady: Refreshing Routines, One Load at a Time

💰 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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