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🦅 Unique Finds at Wild Birds Unlimited

🦅 Unique Finds at Wild Birds Unlimited

COS Local News & Events | Issue #24-087 3/27/24

COS Town Tidings #24-087

🌟 Featured Business 🐦 Blend Nature with Artistry: Unique Finds at Wild Birds Unlimited

📰 Community Divided Over Sober Living Home 🤔

📰 Clutter Complicates Firefighting Efforts in Home Blaze 🚒

📰 Springs Rescue Mission's Easter Feast 🐰

📆 Local & Easter Events

🌤 COS Weather - Mild, isolated sprinkles possible

Why was the owl so grumpy?

👉 He had irritable owl syndrome 🤣

Local Colorado Springs Business Spotlight

🐦 Blend Nature with Artistry: Unique Finds at Wild Birds Unlimited!

🦉 Join Our COS Bird-Loving Tribe: Community and Nature Unite

Does the symphony of birdsong beckon you to bask in nature's simple pleasures? Wild Birds Unlimited transforms that call into a backyard reality. Lifelong customer-turned-co-owner Heather Weber-Langvardt has cultivated a thriving haven for birding enthusiasts and nature lovers alike at this 2023 WBFI Retailer of the Year.

Located at 2450 Montebello Square Dr, Wild Birds Unlimited is a community cornerstone brimming with local artistry and expert knowledge. Beyond stocking premium bird feeders and seed, the shop showcases intricate wood carvings, photography, and more to appreciate our local outdoors in novel ways.

Heather and co-owner Shelley Weber, her mother, have carried on the 30-year legacy of this store, with heartfelt dedication. While Shelley continues to juggle her career, Heather stands as the store’s soul, blending lifelong passion with proprietary insights. Her enthusiasm intertwines the store’s rich history with new offerings and community partnerships.

With events like live raptor meet-and-greets and lending libraries for avid explorers and International adventurers, Wild Birds Unlimited nurtures birds and neighbors alike. They've been recognized for their community spirit and educational outreach through partnerships with local nonprofits.

So, if you seek to transform your yard into an birding sanctuary, or desire unique, Colorado-proud gifts, a visit here is a step into natural wonder. Visit, call (719) 596-1819 or explore their website to join the Wild Birds Unlimited family in appreciating the beauty around us. Let your heart take flight alongside their flock.

🎁 Wild Birds Unlimited invites Colorado Springs Town Tidings readers to join their natural community. Simply mention this article at checkout now through May 31st, 2024 and receive 🕊 $10 off any purchase of $10 or more. Let their cozy shop help you appreciate the beauty around us.

🤔 Community Divided Over Sober Living Home

A nonprofit organization, Hope is Alive, is set to establish a new sober living home on Pacific Crest Dr, in the Banning Lewis Ranch neighborhood, prompting concerns among neighbors about potential disturbances to the area's tranquility and property values. Despite reservations from residents, Hope is Alive's CEO, Lance Lang, underscores the stringent screening process for prospective residents, emphasizing their commitment to excluding individuals with violent or criminal backgrounds.

🚒 Clutter Complicates Firefighting Efforts in Home Blaze

Courtesy: CSFD

Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) encountered challenges battling a house fire on Sorrento Drive on March 22nd, due to hoarding conditions inside the residence. Responding to heavy smoke emanating from the home, firefighters found cluttered interiors, which posed significant risks during firefighting operations, including entanglement, navigation difficulties, and obstruction in locating the source of the fire.

Despite the hurdles, firefighters successfully rescued a dog from the premises and treated one individual for minor injuries at the scene. The fire, determined to have originated from a fireplace, is deemed accidental. The incident underscores the importance of safety considerations regarding cluttered environments in emergency situations, urging homeowners to rethink the amount of "stuff" present in their homes to facilitate swift and safe evacuation in case of unforeseen emergencies.

🐰 Springs Rescue Mission's Easter Feast

Springs Rescue Mission (SRM) is organizing its annual Easter celebration to provide a special meal for homeless and hungry in Colorado Springs. Scheduled for Thursday, March 28, 11 AM - 1 PM at the SRM dining hall on 5 West Las Vegas St, the event welcomes all community members and features a menu of maple-glazed ham, green bean casserole, mashed potatoes, and dessert, accompanied by live music and care packages.

The Easter banquet, a testament to SRM's commitment to serving the community, is made possible through the generous support of donors and dedicated volunteers who assist in meal preparation and serving. With last year's Easter event accommodating over 400 guests, SRM anticipates a similar turnout this year. For information and how you can help, visit springsrescuemission.org.