COS Town Tidings #24-213

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🌟Local Feature: 🥰 Romance Rekindled: Your Victorian Escape at Holden House

📰 Free Healthcare for Those in Need 🏥

📰 Blaze Destroys Cars, Canoes in City 🔥

📰 Final Phase Begins at Nevada & Fillmore 🚧

📆 Local Events

🥵 COS Weather - Mostly sunny and still hot

🏅 Olympic Update - Medal Count

My wife wanted to go on vacation, but I wanted a staycation...

👉In the end, we settled it with an altercation🤣

🥰 Romance Rekindled: Your Victorian Escape at Holden House

☕️ Meet Sallie & Welling: Where Hospitality is Reimagined

Stepping into Holden House 1902 Bed & Breakfast Inn is like opening a storybook of Colorado Springs history. Since 1986, Sallie and Welling Clark have lovingly tended this trio of Victorian homes, creating a charming adults-only retreat that blends bygone charm with modern comfort.

Their journey began with a shared love for Colorado and a desire to create something special. Sallie, with her passion for antiques and warm hospitality, and Welling, seeking a new chapter after his Navy service, poured their hearts into transforming a historic 1902 Victorian home into the charming inn it is today. The Inn features six uniquely designed suites, each boasting modern comforts like private baths, TV’s and fireplaces, alongside the charm of antique furnishings and historical touches that whisper tales of the past.

The hallmark of Holden House is its tailored hospitality, where innkeepers share insider tips to help guests fully embrace the magic of the Pikes Peak Region. Additionally, Sallie's gourmet breakfasts get rave reviews, served in the elegant dining room or, for a romantic twist, in the privacy of your suite. Afternoon wine socials and 24-hour coffee service invite lingering conversations on wraparound porches.

For locals, Holden House is the perfect "staycation" escape. Its central location near Old Colorado City, Manitou Springs and Downtown Colorado Springs makes it ideal for rediscovering your own backyard or hosting out-of-town visitors. The Independence Suite even offers ADA-accessible accommodations, ensuring everyone can experience the warmth of a true bed and breakfast.

As Holden House enters its fourth decade, the Clarks' commitment to hospitality and community shines brighter than ever. Whether you're seeking a romantic getaway or a peaceful solo retreat, this local treasure promises to wrap you in history, comfort, and genuine care.

🛎 Experience timeless charm – reserve your suite now at Holden House

• Holden House 1902 Bed & Breakfast Inn

• 1102 West Pikes Peak Ave, COS, CO 80904

• (719) 471-3980

• [email protected]

• HoldenHouse.com

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🏥 Free Healthcare for Those in Need

We couldn't resist sharing this heartwarming story of how Zelna Joseph has transformed the Mission Medical Center in Colorado Springs into a vital resource for those needing free medical care. Since February 2023, she has led the faith-based nonprofit, providing comprehensive medical, dental, and behavioral health services to individuals without health insurance or only catastrophic coverage.

Despite suffering a stroke due to job stress, Joseph persevered, temporarily closing the center to address financial challenges before achieving stability. Her dedication has earned her a News 5 Jefferson Award nomination. Funded by grants and donations, the center serves El Paso and Teller counties, supported by nursing students and only volunteers. If you’re in need or know someone who is, please pass this along. 🤗

🔥 Blaze Destroys Cars, Canoes in City

Monday night, a fire suspected to be arson destroyed several cars, canoes, and trailers in Old Colorado City, alarming local residents. CSPD responded to calls about a vehicle fire on West Vermijo, with witnesses expressing concerns about the fire spreading to nearby homes. The blaze was contained, and fortunately, no one was injured. The vehicles were owned by Revolution Five, a leadership institute, and were used to transport young adults to various activities. Despite the significant loss, Executive Director Joseph Couch expressed relief that no lives were endangered. CSFD's arson team is investigating the incident, as evidence suggests the fire was deliberately set. Full Story

🚧 Final Phase Begins at Nevada & Fillmore

Heads up…the final phase of Springs Utilities' undergrounding project on N Nevada starts August 5, moving into the Nevada & Fillmore intersection. Construction runs weekdays from 9am to 3pm until August 19, with local businesses remaining accessible.

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📆Local Events

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

• 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, 2 (10am-6pm), 3 (9am-6pm): Great American RV Show @Norris Penrose Event Center $15

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

• Aug 1, 4-7pm (every Thurs through Aug 29): Banning Lewis Ranch market @Vista Park, 8833 Vista Del Pico Dr

• Aug 1, 4:30-7:30pm (Thurs through Aug 29): Farmers Market @Park Union, 108 W Cimarron FREE parking CANCELLED

• Aug 1, 5:30-7:30pm: Black Forest Summer Jazz Concerts @12530 Black Forest Rd FREE

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

• Aug 1 (5:30-7:30pm), 2 (8am-noon): You-Pick Flowers @Venetucci Farm $5 general admission

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

• Aug 1, 6-7:30pm: Pedal Party @Goat Patch Brewing $5-$15

• Aug 1, 7-9pm: BINGO @Lebowski’s Taproom, 3240 Centennial Blvd FREE to attend

• 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 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

• Aug 17, 5-8:30pm: Lotus Foundation's Hope Blooms Benefit for Survivors @First Lutheran Church, 1515 N Cascade Ave $50

• 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

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🏅 Olympic Update - Medal Count

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