COS Town Tidings #24-113

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📰 CSFD Unveils Lifesaving Blood Program 🩸
📰 Colorado Springs Utilities Secures Major Grant 💰
📰 Air Force Cadets Build Beds for Kids in Need 🛏️

🌤 COS Weather - Gusty winds and warmer

🦵 Video: 5 Knee-Saving Exercises for Arthritis

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🩸 CSFD Unveils Lifesaving Blood Program

Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) launches Colorado's inaugural whole blood program to provide critical transfusions before hospitalization during emergencies. Whole blood is blood that has none of its components missing and is safe to use for any blood type. With an aim to bridge the gap between injury and surgery, this initiative is projected to enhance survival rates by 40%. The program, set to start in May 2024, entails equipping emergency vehicles with coolers to preserve whole blood and training crews to administer transfusions promptly.

💰 Colorado Springs Utilities Secures Major Grant

Colorado Springs Utilities receives a $5.2 million grant from the PHMSA to bolster the city's natural gas infrastructure. The funding will facilitate the replacement of 314 bare steel service lines, enhancing safety and efficiency in older neighborhoods. This initiative aligns with ongoing efforts to maintain and upgrade the natural gas distribution system, contributing to long-term safety and environmental protection. Construction on the service lines is expected to start later this year.

🛏️ Air Force Cadets Build Beds for Kids in Need

Nearly 200 Air Force Academy cadets spent a chilly Saturday constructing beds for military children in collaboration with Sleep In Heavenly Peace. Despite the cold weather, cadets enthusiastically engaged in cutting, sanding, drilling, and staining wood to provide comfortable sleeping arrangements for local families lacking adequate bedding. Organized by Cadet Garret Burton, the event aimed to support those who serve the country, emphasizing public service and community involvement. Despite the adverse weather conditions, participants maintained a positive attitude, embracing the opportunity to learn new skills and contribute to a worthy cause. Read Full Story

🦵 Video: 5 Knee-Saving Exercises for Arthritis

Learn five effective exercises to strengthen arthritic knees without exacerbating pain, crucial for knee osteoarthritis relief.

*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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📆 Local Events

• 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

• Apr 23-28, 1-4 PM: 3-Hour Original Colorado Springs Food Tour @1 Tejon St $69-$87

• Apr 23, 6:30-8:30 PM: CSFD-Living With Wildfire Townhall Meeting @Colorado Springs Masonic Center–1150 Panorama Dr FREE

• Apr 24, 7 PM: CS Children's Chorale - In Harmony Festival @ Pikes Peak Center $19-$29 (Limited Seats Left)

• Apr 25, 5:30-6:30 PM: Know Your Rights to Fair Housing Resource @Family Success Center, 1520 Verde Dr FREE

• Apr 25, 6:30-8:30 PM: Sunset Bear | Bottomless Wine Slush Incl @Painting With a Twist, Downtown $45

• Apr 25, 7-9 PM (every Thurs): Trivia Night @Bell Brothers Brewing 114 N Tejon St #100 FREE

• Apr 25, 7:30: The Unteachables Comedy Tour @Loonees Comedy Corner, 1305 N. Academy $10

• Apr 27, 9 AM-4 PM: Palmer High School Bands Spring Fling Craft Fair @ERPS Gym - 325 N. Wahsatch Ave FREE

• Apr 27, 12:30-4:30 PM: Gently Used Outdoor Gear Collection @ Fire Station 20, 6755 Rangewood Dr at Dublin

• Apr 27, 3-5 PM: Colorado Flowerscape on Wood | Add DIY Candle @Painting With A Twist, Powers Blvd $49

• Apr 28, 10 AM-2 PM (every Sun): Backyard Market at Park Union @108 W Cimarron St FREE

• Apr 30, 5:30-8 PM: Sourdough Baking Workshop @ 5 Star Food Stop, 4621 Austin Bluffs $65 (11 Spots Left)

• 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 11, 5:30-9 PM: Humane Society’s Fur Ball 2024: Wizard of Paws @DoubleTree Hotel, 1775 E Cheyenne Mtn Blvd $225 (32 Tickets Left) Or Donate

♻ Earth Day Recycle Event

Sat, April 27, for a FREE E-Waste Recycling! REGISTER HERE

Accepting: Any electronic device that plugs in or runs on batteries.

Computers/Laptops, Cameras, CD Players, Mobile/Desktop phones, Copiers, Monitors, TVs*, CD/Recording Devices, Fax Machines, Game Consoles/Software Systems, Hard Drives, Hubs, Keyboards, Mouse, Modems, MP3 Players, Network Switches, Optical Drives, Printers, Routers, Servers, Software, Surge Protectors, Toner, Adding Machines, Typewriters, Small Appliances, Stereos/Speakers, Two-Way Radios.

*All electronic recycling is FREE with the exception of a $30 fee per TV (or CRT Monitor) regardless of size. Credit cards or cash accepted.

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