COS Town Tidings #24-249
๐คฃTodayโs Chuckle
๐ฐ Unique Downtown Opening You Can't Miss๐
๐ฐ Plan Ahead: Construction Near Powers Today๐ง
๐ฐ You Wonโt Believe What Just Arrived at CMZoo๐ผ
Recipe: ๐ฅ Southwest Chicken Corn Chowder
๐ SAVE THE DATE
๐ Local Events
๐ฆ COS Weather - Cool, cloudy with rain

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๐ Hisss-tory! ๐คฃ

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๐ Unique Downtown Opening You Can't Miss
New Colorado Springs' business, Comfort and Joy Cat Cafรฉ, is set to have its grand opening tomorrow, Sept 6 at 3:30pm. The cafรฉ, located at 615 S Nevada, partners with Teller County Regional Animal Shelter (TCRAS) to provide a space where guests can interact with adoptable cats. The initiative aims to give cats more exposure and increase their chances of finding forever homes. Since the cafeโs soft opening, five cats have been adopted. Guests can adopt directly from the cafรฉ without visiting a shelter. Full Story
๐ง Plan Ahead: Construction Near Powers Today
Right lane closure is planned for westbound Airport Rd, just west of Powers today, Sept 5, from 10am-2 pm. Construction crews will work in the closed lane, while the remaining westbound lane will stay open. No significant traffic delays are expected, and all work equipment will be removed by 2 pm. Additionally, work will take place along the left shoulder of southbound Powers during the same timeframe. All lanes will remain open, but drivers should proceed cautiously around crews. The schedule may change due to weather conditions.
๐ผ You Wonโt Believe What Just Arrived at CMZoo
Cheyenne Mountain Zooโs 8-year-old Red River hog, Finn, became a first-time mother last week, surprising keepers who werenโt certain she was pregnant. The baby, born on August 29, is a lively hoglet with signature orange fur and brown-and-white striped markings. These markings, which resemble a watermelon pattern, provide camouflage and will fade by six months. The newborn is healthy, active, and bonding with Finn, who is showing strong maternal instincts.
Though Red River hog fathers are usually involved in raising their young, Gus, the babyโs father, will wait until Finn is comfortable before joining the family. The babyโs gender has not yet been identified, and its name will be decided after 30 days, in keeping with zoo tradition. Visitors can follow updates on the zooโs Facebook page (and see this adorable video) to learn when the hoglet will make its public debut.
โญSupport Our Local Businesses!โญ
๐ Natureโs Start Bread Company
*Now serving soft tacos for breakfast and lunch 6:30am-1:30pm Thurs-Sat!

๐ฅ Southwest Chicken Corn Chowder
Delicious and creamy southwest chicken corn chowder made with beautiful summer veggies like sweet corn and fresh peppers. This easy recipe is filled with savory southwest flavors and spices and packs plenty of protein. Add your favorite toppings for the perfect end-of-summer dinner!
๐ฉโ๐ณChef Abigail, CoS Eats LLC

๐ฆ 4 Days
Until Your Transformation!
NEW, Personal Message from Jason
Don't miss an extraordinary opportunity on September 9th at Unity Spiritual Center in the Rockies, 1945 Mesa Rd in Colorado Springs!
The Abundant Soul Conference is a full-day, in-person event tailored for heart-centered entrepreneurs, business owners, and individuals seeking transformative growth.
๐ Spotlight: ๐ฎ Your Unique Journey to Clarity Begins Here
Guess who's attending?! ๐
I will be there, Sandy Zuniga ๐ค, the founder of Colorado Springs Town Tidings. Come find me and other featured businesses โ let's connect in person!

Victoria Tandberg ๐spotlight: ๐ A Slice of Home: Nature's Start Bread Company Rises in Colorado Springs
Patsy Prather ๐spotlight: ๐จ๐ Let Patsy By Design Spark Conversations at Your Dinner Table
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๐Local Events
Sept 5-8, 1-4 PM: 3-Hour Original Colorado Springs Food Tour @1 Tejon St $69-$87
Sept 5 (5-8pm): Hummingbird Photography Class with Kellie Anfesso @Wild Birds Unlimited, 2450 Montebello Sq $35 (must register)
Sept 5, 7-9pm: BINGO @Lebowskiโs Taproom, 3240 Centennial Blvd FREE to attend
Sept 6, 6-7:30pm: Pollinators BioBlitz Kickoff @Fountain Creek Nature Center $5
Sept 6-7, 7pm: The Pioneer Rodeo @Norris Penrose Event Center $24-$64
Sept 7, 8am: 24th Walk for Down Syndrome @Norris Penrose Event Center walk through Bear Creek Park
Sept 7, 10-11:30am: Reptile Baby Shower @Fountain Creek Nature Center $5
Sept 7, 11am-11pm: Nickapalooza! Benefitting the Alzheimer's Assn @ Elks Lodge #309, 3400 N Nevada $50-$65
Sept 7, 5-11pm: Aces for Angels @Boot Barn Hall, 13071 Bass Pro Dr $89 (must be 21+)
Sept 9, 10am-5:30pm: Abundant Soul Conference @Unity Spiritual Center in the Rockies, 1945 Mesa Rd $97-$147 (Must Register)
โ> Meet your host ๐Spotlight: ๐ฎ Your Unique Journey to Clarity Begins Here
Sept 13-Oct 25 (Fridays), 9-10am: Seniors Beginner Line Dance-Southeast @ S.E. YMCA, 2190 Jet Wing Dr
Sept 13, 7pm: The John Denver Experience @Boot Barn Hall, 13071 Bass Pro Dr $39-$59 (Limited Tickets Available)
Sept 14, 1-6pm: Best of the West Wing Fest @Western Museum of Mining and Industry $84.75
Sept 15, 8:30am: 16th Annual Be Ovary Aware 5k Run 3K Walk @America The Beautiful Park (Must Register)
Sept 15, 5-7:30pm: ACOTAR Workshop | Wood Dresser & Candlemaking @Painting With A Twist, N Powers Blvd $55 (5 Seats Left)
Sept 20, 7pm: Crystal Gayle @Boot Barn Hall at Bourbon Brothers, 13071 Bass Pro Dr $49-$99 (Limited Tickets left)
Sept 28-Oct 6: Fountain Creek Watershed Districtโs 11th Annual Creek Week Cleanup (Sign up early)
Sept 28, 11am-6:30pm: Blues On The Mesa @Gold Hill Mesa, 142 S Raven Mine Dr $50
๐Spotlight: ๐ธUniting Colorado Springs Through Blues with Amy Whitesell
Sept 28, 6-8pm: Macrame Plant Hangers Craft Party @The Mountain Mercantile, 2616 W Colorado Ave Ste 19
$34$29 (10 Tickets left)Sept 28, 6-10pm: SKSF Night of Comedy 25 yr fundraiser @Boot Barn Hall, 13071 Bass Pro Dr $85-$600



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