COS Town Tidings #24-211

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🤣 Daily Chuckle

📰 Tutt Blvd Reopening Delayed 🚧

📰 Reducing Violence, One Step at a Time 👥

📰 CPW Rescues Owl 🦉

Wellness Video: ⏱️ Easy Way to Lower Blood Pressure

📆 Local Events

🏅 Olympic Update - Medal Count

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🥵 COS Weather - Sunny and H-O-O-O-T (could tie 1980 record)

Why did the coffee file a complaint on Monday?

👉It felt a latte pressure🤣

🚧 Tutt Blvd Reopening Delayed

The reopening of Tutt Blvd, initially set for this week, has been delayed to August 21 due to weather-related setbacks and unforeseen utility conflicts. The roadwork, which is expanding the boulevard to two lanes in each direction and enhancing pedestrian and drainage infrastructure, is still expected to finish in September. In the meantime, traffic is being diverted through Black Forest Rd and Wolf Ridge Dr, with local access provided via Spring Breeze Dr.

👥 Reducing Violence, One Step at a Time

Marking its third anniversary, the Men of Influence in Colorado Springs hosted an event providing free haircuts and school supplies to local families this past weekend. The organization, dedicated to reducing street violence, engages with local gangs to prevent conflicts from escalating and focuses on youth mentorship programs to offer positive alternatives to street life. Recently opening a new headquarters at the Citadel Mall, Men of Influence aims to maintain the mall as a safe and welcoming space for families. The group plans to expand community events and collaborations with mall vendors to reinforce safety and community ties. Full Story

🦉 CPW Rescues Owl

Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) rescued a great horned owl in Colorado Springs this month. The owl, suspected of having a wing injury, was discovered by CPW and taken to the Nature and Wildlife Discovery Raptor Center in Pueblo for rehabilitation. CPW urges the public to report distressed wild birds to regional offices, as many young birds face challenges while learning to fly during this season. The intervention ensures the birds can heal and return to the wild.

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⏱️ Easy Way to Lower Blood Pressure

A 2023 study reveals that only 24 minutes of isometric resistance training per week can substantially lower blood pressure, reducing heart attack and stroke risks. 

This research, which analyzed over 30 trials, suggests these exercises are more effective than traditional aerobic workouts for lowering blood pressure. The study highlights the benefits of isometric resistance training for those with hypertension and other cardiovascular conditions, offering an efficient and safe approach to improving heart health. Click on video below.

*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 29, 11:30am-12:30pm (Every Mon): Beginning & Intermediate Yoga @Rockrimmon Library, 832 Village Center Dr FREE

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

• July 30-Aug 3, 1-4 PM: 3-Hour Original Colorado Springs Food Tour @1 Tejon St $69-$87

• July 31, 5-8am: Early Bird Hike & Bike @ Garden of the Gods FREE

• July 31 (every Wed), 9am-2pm: Briargate Farmers Market @7610 North Union

  • Get some homemade sourdough baked goods 🌟spotlight: 🍞 A Slice of Home: Nature's Start Bread Company Rises in Colorado Springs

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

• July 31 (every Wed), 3-7pm: Colorado Farm and Art Market @Pioneers Museum, 215 S Tejon

• July 31, 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

• Aug 1, 1:30-3pm: 2004 Olympic all-around champion Carly Patterson meet & greet @United States Olympic & Paralympic Museum $28

• Aug 1, 5-7:30pm: Music & Blooms @ Venetucci Farm, 5210 S. Hwy 85 $11.17

• Aug 1, 6-8pm: Wardrobe Refresh Exchange @6964 Shunka Ln

• Aug 2 (7pm) 3 (2, 7pm) 4 (2pm): CURTAINS-The Musical Comedy Whodunit @Colorado College, 14 E Cache La Poudre St $22.50

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

• Aug 18, 8:30am-5pm: Pikes Peak Regional Airshow featuring The Blue Angels @ 7250 Getting Hts $42-$85 (Sunday ONLY, going fast)

• Aug 19, 6pm: Social Cornhole Fall Leagues @various CoS locations $52 (Sign up by 7/31)

• Sept 20, 7pm: Crystal Gayle @Boot Barn Hall at Bourbon Brothers, 13071 Bass Pro Dr $49-$99

• Sept 28, 11am-6:30pm: Blues On The Mesa @Gold Hill Mesa, 142 S Raven Mine Dr $50

  • 🌟Spotlight: 🎸Uniting Colorado Springs Through Blues with Amy Whitesell

🏅 Olympic Update - Medal Count

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