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🔥 Wildfire Drills 🧁 Almond Joy Cupcakes 📝 Teacher Pay ⏳ LEAP

3.5 Min Read: Issue #24-110 4/19/24

19 Apr • Estimated Reading Time: 10 minutes

COS Town Tidings #24-110

📰 CSFD Wildfire Drills: Skyway Neighborhood Alert 🚒
📰 Academy D20: Rethinking Teacher Pay ✏️
📰 Winter Bill Relief: Apply for LEAP By Apr 30 ⏰

🚨 Woman's Death at Bingo World

Recipe: 🧁 Almond Joy Cupcakes

📆 Local Events 📅 DEALS

🌦 COS Weather - PM Rain/Snow Mix

What did the cupcake tell its frosting?

👉 “I’d be muffin without you.” 🤣

🚒 CSFD Wildfire Drills: Skyway Neighborhood Alert

Throughout April, CSFD conducts wildland drill training in the Skyway neighborhood, emphasizing skills refinement for battling wildfires and addressing challenges in the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI). Crews focus on initial attack strategies and structure triage, crucial for safeguarding lives and properties in fire-prone regions. The training aims to enhance preparedness amid the ongoing wildfire risk, with residents notified to ensure awareness and engagement in wildfire mitigation efforts. A forthcoming town hall meeting will further educate the community on wildfire preparedness and safety measures.

✏️ Academy D20: Rethinking Teacher Pay

Academy District 20 contemplates altering the policy governing teacher pay assessment amid concerns of financial strain despite recent salary hikes. Teachers report challenges in making ends meet, prompting calls for equity and a reevaluation of existing policies. The proposed revision seeks to align salaries with regional standards, potentially impacting both teaching and administrative staff. Despite recent pay increases averaging 19% over 3 years, ongoing financial hardships prompt the district to reassess compensation strategies. The proposal is set for a vote in May, reflecting the district's commitment to addressing staff concerns and ensuring equitable compensation.

⏰ Winter Bill Relief: Apply for LEAP Before April 30th

As temperatures fluctuate, Colorado residents are reminded of the approaching deadline for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP). Designed to assist households with heating bills during colder months, LEAP offers financial aid ranging from $200 to $1,000. Eligibility requires permanent residency and a household income below 60% of the state median, approximately $71,000 annually for a family of four.

Applications for the 2024-2025 winter season must be submitted by April 30th. Those interested can contact Pikes Peak United Way at 211 or visit the LEAP website. Additionally, Colorado Springs Utilities customers may explore Project COPE, a year-round assistance program available by contacting Pikes Peak United Way.

🚨 Parking Lot Tragedy: Woman's Death at Bingo World

A woman's death outside Bingo World on S. Academy Blvd prompts a police investigation. Patrons were startled by the incident, which occurred during a bingo game. The victim, reportedly an employee, succumbed to her injuries despite medical efforts. Security footage was handed over to authorities, and the suspect, identified as Nathaniel Buchmann, was arrested on multiple charges, including Second Degree Murder.

🧁 Almond Joy Cupcakes

Recipe by Amy's Healthy Baking

These fun cupcakes taste like a sophisticated version of the classic candy bar! They're soft and moist inside with a delicious combination of chocolate, coconut, and almond flavors. The cupcakes can be made a day or two in advance and stored in an airtight container until ready to fill and frost.

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

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📆 Local Events

Apr 19 -21 (ONLY4 SPOTS LEFT), 1-4 PM: 3-Hour Original Colorado Springs Food Tour @1 Tejon St $69-$87
Apr 19-21: Agatha Christie’s MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS @Pikes Peak State College, 22 N Sierra Madre $10
Apr 19 (1-9 PM), 20 (10 AM-7 PM), 21 (10 AM-6 PM): Body Mind Spirit Celebration @Colorado Springs Event Center, 3960 Palmer Park Blvd $10/3 Day Pass
Apr 19-20, 3:30 PM: 2.5-Hour Cocktails & Canapés Walking Tour @1 N Tejon St. $79 per person Must be 21+
Apr 19, 5:30 PM: Bunco Night @Fountain Creek Nature Center $10 (ages 13+)
Apr 20, 9 AM: Birding Events with Local Author Joe LaFleur @Wild Birds Unlimited, 2450 Montebello Square Dr FREE
Apr 20-21, 9 AM-4 PM: Cat Show @ Doherty High School, 4515 Barnes Rd $12 (Discounts for Seniors, Military, Kids)
Apr 20-21, 10 AM-2 PM: Gently Used Outdoor Gear Collection @ CPW SE Regional Office Parking Lot at 4255 Sinton Rd
Apr 20, 10 AM-3 PM: Terrarium Make and Take @2780 Steel Dr $25 (Spots Still Open)
Apr 20th, 10 AM-3 PM: Annual Pikes Peak Herb Fest @Westside Community Center, 1628 W Bijou St FREE
Apr 20, 10 AM-Noon: Mapping Our Place; sensory hike @Fountain Creek Nature Center Registration required $5 or $4 member
Apr 21, 10 AM-2 PM (every Sun): Backyard Market at Park Union @108 W Cimarron St FREE
Apr 21, 5-7 PM: ENCORE! | Sing & Paint Night | Lover @Painting With A Twist, Powers Blvd $39-$49
Apr 22, 2:30-4 PM: Hanover Community Outreach Event @Hanover Community Church FREE
Apr 22, 3:30-4:30 PM (Every Mon): Beginning & Intermediate Yoga @Rockrimmon Library, 832 Village Center Dr FREE
May 2-June 2: RENT, the musical @Fine Arts Center, 30 W. Dale St. $26-$60
May 4, 11 AM-1 PM: Hope Blooms: A Mother's Day Celebration with Partners in Housing @The Peel House, 1515 N Cascade $35 (Seating limited; ticket sales end Apr 26)
May 6, 7-8:30 PM: USAF ACADEMY BAND'S ARMED FORCES DAY @Pikes Peak Center FREE (Reserve you ticket)
May 19, 3 PM: Pikes Peak Philharmonic @ENT Center for the Arts at UCCS $20
Jul 11th, 8 PM: Rick Springfield and Richard Marx @Pikes Peak Center $49-$286

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