COS Town Tidings #24-158

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📰 Fort Carson's Tribute to D-Day Heroes 🎖️

📰 Ford Secures Naming Rights for Venue 🎶

📰 Drake Power Plant Demolition on Track for 2024 🔨

Recipe: 🥑 Avocado Tomato Chickpea Pasta Salad with Lemon Basil Vinaigrette

📆 Local Events | 🛍 DEALS

🌤 COS Weather - Slightly cloudy and very warm again

In the summertime, what do you call a dog?

👉 A hot dog, and in the winter it’s a chili dog 🤣

🎖️ Fort Carson's Tribute to D-Day Heroes

Fort Carson Army Post and the 4th Infantry Division are set to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day with a ceremony at Manhart Field today, June 6 at 11 am. The event, open to all, will honor the contributions and sacrifices of WWII soldiers, particularly those of the 4th Infantry Division, who played a crucial role in the Allied invasion, the liberation of Paris, and the Battle of the Bulge. The ceremony will include re-enlistments and demonstrations of modern-day military maneuvers.

🎶 Ford Secures Naming Rights for Venue

The new outdoor music venue in Colorado Springs, now named Ford Amphitheater, will open in August 2024 following a ten-year naming rights agreement between Venu Holding Corporation and Colorado Ford Dealers. The amphitheater, boasting an 8,000 capacity and luxurious amenities, will host performances by top artists such as OneRepublic and the Beach Boys. Managed by Venu and AEG Presents, the venue aims to become a major hub for entertainment in our region.

🔨 Drake Power Plant Demolition on Track for 2024

Colorado Springs Utilities has initiated the demolition of the Drake Power Plant and its connecting structure. To minimize environmental impact, the main building will be taken down in sections throughout the month. The demolition of auxiliary buildings is also in progress. CSU anticipates the entire project to be completed on time by the end of the year, signifying a notable step in the city's infrastructure evolution.

🥑 Avocado Tomato Chickpea Pasta Salad with Lemon Basil Vinaigrette

Gorgeous avocado tomato chickpea pasta salad packed with fresh, delicious Mediterranean flavors and a bold lemon basil dressing. This easy vegetarian pasta salad recipe takes just 20 minutes to make and is perfect for parties or meal prep!

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

📆 Local Events

• Jun 6-9, 1-4 PM: 3-Hour Original Colorado Springs Food Tour @1 Tejon St $69-$87

• Jun 6-Aug 1, 6-8pm (every Thurs): Banning Lewis Ranch Summer Concerts FREE (open to public)

• Jun 6, 7-9pm: BINGO @Lebowski’s Taproom, 3240 Centennial Blvd FREE to attend

• Jun 6, 7-9 PM (every Thurs): Trivia Night @Bell Brothers Brewing 114 N Tejon St #100 FREE

• Jun 7 (10am-6pm), 8 (10am-5pm), 9 (10am-4pm): Pikes Peak Gem, Mineral, and Jewelry Show @Norris Penrose Event Center $5-$8 (Tickets at the door)

• Jun 7, 10:30-11:30am: Children’s Concert, Carnival of the Animals @PPLD, 5550 N Union Blvd FREE (Kids)

• Jun 7-8, 3:30 PM: 2.5-Hour Cocktails & Canapés Walking Tour @1 N Tejon $79 per person Must be 21+

• Jun 7, 5-8pm: First Friday Artwalk @ Salad or Bust Deli, 8 E Bijou St FREE to attend

• Jun 7, 5-7pm: SofaKillers @First & Main Town Center, 3305 Cinema Point FREE

• Jun 7, 7-8:30pm: UVC FREE Summer Concert Series @University Village, 5246 N Nevada FREE

• Jun 8, 8-9am: Yoga on the Lawn @First & Main Town Center, 3305 Cinema Point FREE (4 Spots left - Must Register)

• Jun 8 (every Sat), 8am-2pm: Monument Farmers Market @ 55 Jefferson St, Monument

• Jun 8, 8am-1pm: OCC Farmers Market @2407 W Colorado Ave

• Jun 8, 8:30-11am: 7th Annual Rosie Run Fundraiser @America The Beautiful Park, 126 Cimino Dr $35-$60 (runner entry fee)

• Jun 8, 9am-1pm: Black Forest Farmers Market @ 6845 Shoup Road

• Jun 8-9, 10am-7pm: Pikes Peak Pride Fest @Alamo Square Park, 215 S Tejon St (Pioneers Museum) FREE

  • Jun 9, 11:00am: Parade from Acacia Park to Pioneer Museum via Tejon St

• Jun 8, 1-5pm: Father’s Day Handmade Gift Market @The Painters Pot, 3720 Constitution Ave FREE to attend (family friendly)

• Jun 8, Noon-4pm: Feast of Saint Arnold - Family Friendly Beer Festival @Chapel of our Saviour Episcopal Church, 8 Fourth St $50

• Jun 9, 11am-1pm: Retro Summer Lemons | Cutting Boards @Painting With A Twist, Powers Blvd $37 (8 Seats Left)

• Jun 9, 11am-1pm: FREE Clothing Giveaway by Universal Education Foundation @ 301 E Platte Ave

• Jun 9, 1-5pm: Summer Living History Program @Rock Ledge Ranch, 3105 Gateway Rd $5-$8

• Jun 11, 2-3:30pm: Cards for Dad Watercolor Workshop & Cream Tea@ Festivitea LLC, 5910 Tuckerman Ln $35 (3 Spots Left)

• Jun 11, 6:30-9pm: Monthly Collaborative Dinner @Salad or Bust, 8 East Bijou $72-$82

• Jun 14, 6-9pm: Dapper Paint Your Pet | BOGO Wine Slushies @Painting With a Twist, Downtown $59 (5 Spots Left)

• Jun 15, 21 (7 Tickets left) 22 (2 Tickets left): Four Old Broads @Westside Community Center, 1628 W Bijou $24

• Jun 16 (every Sunday in June), 10am-Noon: Brunch & Blooms @Gather Mountain Blooms, 5210 S Hwy 85 $65 (8 Tickets Left)

• Jun 27, 6-10pm: Moonlight on the Mountain @Cheyenne Mountain Zoo $79.75

• July 9-13: Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo @Norris Penrose Event Center $10-$55

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