COS Town Tidings #24-250

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📰 Citadel Mall Probationary Removal of Off-Limits List🛍️

📰 $850K Boost to Combat Colorado Springs Homelessness💰

📰 New Life for Former Troubled Motel 🛏️

Recipe: 🍝 Black garlic creamy linguini pasta with olive oil béchamel

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📆 Local Events

🌞 COS Weather - Mostly sunny and warming back up

🥾 7 Bridges: A Fall Hike to Remember🍂

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🛍️ Citadel Mall Probationary Removal of Off-Limits List

The Armed Forces Disciplinary Control Board has removed Citadel Mall from its off-limits list for military personnel, thanks to security improvements and a three-month probationary period. 

The decision followed collaboration between mall owners, local authorities, and community groups, all working to address concerns and ensure a safer environment. Mayor Yemi and Councilmember Nancy Henjum praised the efforts, underscoring the importance of sustained community involvement. Continued focus on safety and communication will be essential to maintaining progress.

💰 $850K Boost to Combat Colorado Springs Homelessness

The City of Colorado Springs has granted $850,000 in federal funds to local agencies working to support vulnerable populations through homelessness prevention, housing assistance, and public safety programs. These funds, provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), were distributed through two grant programs: the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG).

The CDBG awarded $450,000 to organizations like Catholic Charities and Colorado Legal Services, which focus on eviction prevention and services for those at risk of homelessness.

The ESG, totaling $400,000, provided grants to organizations including Springs Rescue Mission and The Place to fund emergency shelter services and rapid rehousing efforts. This funding is part of the city's ongoing effort to address homelessness, support low-income families, and enhance public safety.

🛏️ New Life for Former Troubled Motel

Springs Rescue Mission is revitalizing the 4-U Motel, formerly a site of dubious activity, into a transitional housing facility for individuals moving out of homelessness. Located at the corner of Las Vegas and Nevada, the property will offer a critical stepping stone for those who have completed the Mission’s programs but face challenges in securing affordable housing. Residents will be able to stay for up to two years while they prepare for permanent, independent living.

Specific programming for the new space is still being developed, but the initiative aims to provide a hope and renewal for both the individuals and the surrounding community. Full Story

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🍝 Black garlic creamy linguini pasta with olive oil béchamel

This olive oil béchamel sauce is a healthy alternative to milk cream. It gets flavored with black garlic for a creamy and hearty pasta dish.

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

Get farm fresh black garlic at the Black Forest Farmers Market on Saturday’s this month from The Greenwich Homestead!

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📆Local Events

• Sept 6, all day: Live Paralympic-Themed Painting @United States Olympic & Paralympic Museum

• Sept 6-8, 1-4 PM: 3-Hour Original Colorado Springs Food Tour @1 Tejon St $69-$87

• 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) 

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• 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 District’s 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

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

🥾 7 Bridges: A Fall Hike to Remember🍂

As fall sets in, the 7 Bridges Trail, located above North Cheyenne Cañon Park, stands out as one of the best hikes to witness the seasonal change in the Pikes Peak region. The 3.7-mile roundtrip trail takes hikers through a vibrant landscape, crossing seven bridges over North Cheyenne Creek.

According to Aaron Rogers, TOSC Program Coordinator, to avoid the crowds, it’s best to visit before or after peak fall color, with early morning hikes offering a particularly magical experience. A peaceful spot by Bridge #1 makes for a perfect break along the way. 

If parking near the trailhead is full, hikers can park at the Bruin Inn Picnic Area and take the Bruin Trail to connect with the Upper Columbine Trail, leading to the Gold Camp Road Parking Lot. With its scenic views and calm atmosphere, the 7 Bridges Trail is best enjoyed at a leisurely pace.

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