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🧠 Memory-Boosting Video 🔥 Old CO City Blaze 🚧 Academy Closures

🧠 Memory-Boosting Video 🔥 Old CO City Blaze 🚧 Academy Closures

4 Min Read | Issue #24-120 4/29/24

29 Apr • Reading Time: 9 minutes

COS Town Tidings #24-120

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📰 Firefighters Control Old Colorado City Blaze 🔥

📰 Academy Blvd Impacted by Closures 🚧

📰 Board Break-A-Thon Event Raises Thousands 🥋

🧠 Video: Memory-Boosting Power of Exercise

📆 Local Events | 🛍 DEALS

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🔥 Firefighters Control Old Colorado City Blaze

Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) swiftly contained a blaze at a townhome in Old Colorado City, responding to reports of flames emerging from the building late last night. With a second alarm issued, multiple fire crews worked to extinguish the fire, which originated at 2711 W Pikes Peak Ave. Firefighters rescued a dog from the scene, and now, a CSFD investigator is tasked with determining the fire's cause and assessing potential displacement of residents.

🚧 Academy Blvd Impacted by Closures

Underground utility work along S Academy brings traffic impacts to the area. Beginning today, a full closure of Airport Road east of S Academy will last until May 9, with detours in place for eastbound and westbound traffic. Meanwhile, on S Academy between East Fountain and Jet Wing Dr., all directions of traffic are reduced to one lane as crews work on underground operations. No turn restrictions are in place during these operations.

🥋 Board Break-A-Thon Event Raises Thousands

This past Saturday, the US Taekwondo Center hosted the 17th Annual Board Break-A-Thon at Pine Creek High School, where families gathered to support Angels of America's Fallen. Participants, including students and experts, broke boards to raise funds for the organization, which assists children of fallen military, firefighters, and law enforcement officers. The event raised over $35,000, adding to the center's total of more than half a million dollars donated to local nonprofits over the years.

🧠 Memory-Boosting Power of Exercise

Regular exercise not only benefits physical health but also enhances cognitive function and memory by improving blood flow to the brain and stimulating chemical changes that promote brain cell growth and connectivity. In just 8 minutes get memory-boosting exercises designed to improve cognitive function by following along with sequences and movements. Enhance your brain health while getting active!

*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 29, 3:30-4:30 PM (Every Mon): Beginning & Intermediate Yoga @Rockrimmon Library, 832 Village Center Dr FREE
Apr 29, 6:30-8:30 PM: Disney Themed Trivia Night @Lebowski’s Taproom, 3240 Centennial Blvd FREE
Apr 30, 5:30-8 PM: Sourdough Baking Workshop @ 5 Star Food Stop, 4621 Austin Bluffs $65 (10 Spots Left)
- Local Spotlight: 🍞 Baking Legacy in the Making
Apr 30, 7 PM: Colorado Springs Youth Symphony @ENT Center for the Arts, 5225 N Nevada $30.50
May 1 (4-7 PM), 2-4 (9 AM-7 PM), 5 (10 AM-2 PM): Black Forest Arts and Crafts Guild Spring Show and Sale @Black Forest Community Center, 12530 Black Forest Rd FREE
May 2-June 2: RENT, the musical @Fine Arts Center, 30 W. Dale St. $26-$60
May 3 (4-7 PM), 4 (9 AM-6 PM), 5 (10 AM-4 PM): Colorado Springs Pet Expo @Colorado Springs Event Center, 3960 Palmer Park Blvd $8
May 3, 5-6:30 PM: First Friday Happy Hour MINI Canvas Fun @Painting With a Twist, Downtown $20 (9 Spots Left)
May 4, 11 AM-7 PM: The Mountain Mercantile Grand Opening Event @ 2616 W Colorado Ave Suite#19 FREE
May 4, 11 AM-3 PM: Salvation Army' Annual Fashion Show, Lunch, Live and Silent Auction @Doubletree-1775 E Cheyenne Blvd $50
May 4, 7:30 PM: RIP Improv @Millibo Art Theater, 1626 S. Tejon St $15
May 5, 11 AM-1 PM: Pink Hydrangeas | $10 Bttmlss Mimosas @Painting With A Twist, Powers Blvd $39-$49
May 6, 7-8:30 PM: USAF ACADEMY BAND'S ARMED FORCES DAY @Pikes Peak Center FREE (Reserve you ticket)
May 9, 5:30-6:30 PM: Compost 101 @Hillside Hub, 1090 S. Institute St $0-$25 (Registration Required)
May 11, 1-5 PM: SoCo Collab Frost Fest @Bear Creek Nature Center $30
May 11, 5:30-9 PM: Humane Society’s Fur Ball 2024: Wizard of Paws @DoubleTree Hotel, 1775 E Cheyenne Mtn Blvd $225 (19 Tickets Left) Or Donate
May 12, 7-8:30 PM: Cave of the Winds Soundbath @Cave of the Winds by Yoga Studio Satya $65 (Will Sell Out Fast)
Jun 3, 11 AM-Noon: Hardy Cacti & Succulent Gardens for Cold Climates @Phelan Gardens, 4955 Austin Bluffs $15 (10 Spots Left)

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Mountain View Books, 2409 W Cucharras St, (719) 419-7511, Open Daily, 10 AM - 6 PM
1. Independent Bookstore Day Sale: 20% discount on your total purchase Apr 29 (LAST DAY!)
- Spotlight: 📖 The Story Behind Mountain View Books
Songbird Orchids, 2204 W Colorado Ave, (719) 475-1700, Open M-F 9:30 AM-5 PM, Sat 10 AM-5 PM
1. Mother's Day Orchids: Pre-order in store or by phone by Apr 30 for 15% off delivery on or after May 6
2. Mother's Day Gift Baskets: 15% off until Apr 30. Order "Mother’s Day Gift Basket" online or contact directly for the discount.
- Spotlight: 🌺 Reawaken Your Spring Spirit with Songbird Orchids