COS Town Tidings #24-204

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📰 NATIONAL NEWS: President Biden Ends Re-Election Campaign 🗳️

📰 Fire Strikes Mexican Restaurant Near UCCS 🔥

📰 CSU Plans 45% Utility Rate Hike by 2030 📈

📰 Paris 2024 Fest in Colorado Springs 🏅

Wellness Video: 🪑 Gentle Neck and Back Exercises

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📰 NATIONAL NEWS!

🗳️ President Biden Ends Re-Election Campaign

If you haven't heard, last night President Biden has decided not to run for re-election in 2024. He plans to focus on completing his current term and will address the nation later this week to provide more details.

🔥 Fire Strikes Mexican Restaurant Near UCCS

Last night (Sunday), a fire broke out at Señor Manuel, a Mexican restaurant near the UCCS, prompting a major response from the Colorado Springs Fire Department. The fire, which started around 9:00pm, caused significant damage but resulted in no injuries. Firefighters quickly arrived and controlled the blaze by 9:46. North Nevada was closed during the emergency response, and an investigation into the cause of the fire is underway.

📈 CSU Plans 45% Utility Rate Hike by 2030

Colorado Springs Utilities is proposing a five-year plan to incrementally increase utility rates, potentially raising bills by 45% by 2030. The plan, which aims to meet state clean energy mandates and support community growth, includes annual rate hikes from 2025 to 2029. If approved, average monthly bills could increase from $245.22 to $362.81. The proposal will undergo City Council readings in August and November, with finalization expected after audits in September. Full Story

🏅 Paris 2024 Fest in Colorado Springs

From July 26 to September 8, the United States Olympic & Paralympic Museum in Colorado Springs will host the Paris Summer Fest to celebrate the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The festival includes daily events, athlete meet-and-greets, and live broadcasts on a 40-foot LED screen. Highlights include the Olympic Opening and Closing Ceremonies, Carly Patterson’s meet-and-greet, live Olympic-themed painting, and Paralympic celebrations. Most events require museum admission.

🪑 Gentle Neck and Back Exercises

Today's video offers a gentle stretching routine for the neck and upper back, perfect for seniors and beginners. Emphasizing the importance of flexibility for an active lifestyle, this video provides easy-to-follow stretches that can be done at home with a sturdy chair. Participants are encouraged to avoid any movements that cause discomfort and to enjoy the relaxing benefits of the exercises.

*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

• July 22, 11:30am-12:30pm (Every Mon): Beginning & Intermediate Yoga @Rockrimmon Library, 832 Village Center Dr FREE

• July 23 (every Tues), 11am-1:30pm: Food Truck Tuesday @Pioneers Museum, 215 S. Tejon

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

• July 24 (every Wed), 9am-2pm: Briargate Farmers Market @7610 North Union

• July 24, 10-11 AM (Every Wed): Gentle Somatic Yoga @Yoga Studio Satya 1581 York Rd $15

• July 24 (every Wed), 3-7pm: Colorado Farm and Art Market @Pioneers Museum, 215 S Tejon

• July 24, 5-8:30pm: Hillside Gardens Summer Concert Series @Hillside Gardens, 1006 S Institute St $15

  • 🌟Spotlight: 🎵Enjoy Music, Friends, and Scenic Beauty at Hillside Gardens

• July 25, Aug 29, Sept 26, 6-9:30pm: Tails, Tunes & Tastes @Cheyenne Mountain Zoo $65-$75 Adults Only, 21+

• July 25, 7:30pm: Mom's Unhinged! @Loonees Comedy Corner, 1305 N Academy $20

• July 26, 7-8pm: Emotional Cleansing and Cacao Ceremony @Yoga Studio Satya, 1581 York Rd $33

• July 27, 9:30-11am: 5K Of The Rocky Mountain @America the Beautiful Park, 126 Cimino $30

• July 31, 1:30-2pm: Candle Making Workshop @Painting With A Twist, N Powers Blvd $25 (Only 4 Seats Left)

• Aug 2 & 9 (7:30), 3-4 & 10-11 (2:30): The Play That Goes Wrong @ First United Methodist Church, 420 N Nevada $15-$18

• Aug 6, 8pm: Donny Osmond @Pikes Peak Center $59-$149

• Aug 9, 6-9pm: 6th Annual Black Forest Biergarten Fundraiser @Black Forest Log School Park $30

• Sept 28, 6-10pm: SKSF Night of Comedy 25 yr fundraiser @Boot Barn Hall, 13071 Bass Pro Dr $85-$600 (Early bird pricing ends 7/31)

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