COS Town Tidings #24-269

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🤣Today’s Chuckle

🌟Local Feature: 🍔From Bowling Alley to Restaurateur: Local Success Story

📰 Shop Smart for Healthcare Costs🩺

📰 Seniors, It’s Time to Shine Again👵

📰 Behind the Scenes of Fort Carson Intel🧩

📆 Local Events

🌞 COS Weather - Sunny and warm

It’s kind of silly we’re turning plants into burgers?

👉Haven’t cows been doing that for like, forever?🤣

🍔 From Bowling Alley to Restaurateur: Local Success Story

🏆 The Alexander: Where Award-Winning Food Meets Small-Town Hospitality

What's the secret ingredient that turns a high school graduate into a successful restaurateur? For Matt McCartan, it's a dash of determination, a pinch of patience, and a heaping helping of entrepreneurial spirit.

Picture this: A young Matt, fresh out of high school, choosing to forgo college and instead diving headfirst into the world of hospitality (after a 10 yr stint in automotive.) His first stop? Bartending part-time at a local bowling alley. Little did he know, this would be the first step on a journey that would reshape Colorado Springs' dining scene.

When the housing crisis hit and the bowling alley closed, Matt saw an opportunity where others saw defeat. He purchased their bar equipment, tucking it away in storage until the perfect moment arrived. In 2013, that moment came with the opening of the original Public House, starting with just three employees and a dream.

Fast forward to today, and Matt's vision has expanded to three thriving establishments.* The Public House at The Alexander, which opened in 2021, stands as a testament to Matt's growth and the community's embrace of his culinary vision.

Step into The Alexander, and be greeted by Stephanie, the award-winning bartender and manager. She'll guide you through a scratch-made menu that showcases the best local flavors, from juicy burgers to creative weekly specials crafted by talented chefs.

The Public House at The Alexander is more than just a restaurant; it's a community hub. With events like Thursday Trivia, Sunday Swing Dancing, and monthly comedy shows, there's always a reason to gather and celebrate.

• 🎬 Trivia: Which Local Landmark Was a Film Industry Giant? The Alexander Film Company

Ready to be part of this local success story? Mention this article when you visit for a FREE appetizer for your table with any paid entrée. Come taste the difference that homegrown determination and a passion for community can make!

Visit The Public House at The Alexander:

• 3104 N Nevada Ave, 719-375-8495

• Website: ThePublicHouseCO.com

• Facebook 

Hours:

• Sun-Thurs: 11am - 10pm

• Fri & Sat: 11am - 11pm

• Happy Hour: Mon - Fri, 3 - 6pm

Don't forget to check out their weekly events and specials, including Teacher Tuesdays and First Responder Wednesdays. Whether you're looking for a delicious meal, a unique cocktail, or a fun night out, The Public House at The Alexander is ready to welcome you home.

*The Public House, PH Burger Bunker, PH @The Alexander 

🩺 Shop Smart for Healthcare Costs

The Center for Improving Value in Healthcare has introduced “Shop for Care,” a digital tool that allows Colorado residents to compare prices for medical procedures at hospitals and facilities across the state. The platform displays average costs billed to insurance companies and offers details on procedure costs, facility locations, and patient ratings. This service aims to reduce financial uncertainty and improve access to healthcare by making pricing more transparent. 

While costs shown may not include all related fees, the tool helps users make informed decisions by comparing both price and quality of care. It’s part of a larger effort to eliminate cost-related barriers to essential health services. Full Story

🍞 Nature’s Start Bread Company

Fresh Baked Sourdough breads, pastries!
Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls now available!

👵 Seniors, It’s Time to Shine Again

The Colorado Senior Games will return to Colorado Springs, June 6-8, 2025, after a hiatus since 2018. Announced by Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera, the YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region, and the Colorado Springs Sports Corporation, the event serves as a qualifier for the National Senior Games and aims to promote health and camaraderie among senior athletes. 

Supported by Medicare Mentors, the games will feature various sports for participants aged 50 and older, such as track and field and pickleball. Registration opens on February 1, 2025, and all seniors are encouraged to participate. This partnership between the YMCA and Sports Corp aims to foster an inclusive, active community for seniors across Colorado. Will you participate??? Full Story

🧩 Behind the Scenes of Fort Carson Intel

Army intelligence analysts at Fort Carson play a crucial role in safeguarding military operations by interpreting vast amounts of data to predict potential threats and inform mission strategies. They analyze everything from local terrain and weather conditions to enemy capabilities. While technology assists in data processing, human judgment is essential for contextual understanding. As artificial intelligence becomes more integrated into their work, analysts continue to provide commanders with crucial insights that guide decisions and ensure the safety of troops, despite the demanding nature of their roles.

 👩‍🍳Chef Abigail, CoS Eats LLC

Spice up your culinary skills with Chef Abigail!

*SEA-food Cooking Class Fri 9/27! 
(grab your COUPON CODE and sign up!)

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🎸 3 Days

Until Blues on the Mesa

👇Special Message for you

LAST week to get your ticket!! Looks like perfect weather this Sat for the Blues on the Mesa festival. Sept 28th, 11am-6:30pm offering a full day of world-class blues, local food trucks, and craft beverages. Secure your ticket now (children under 16 free with paid adult.) Exclusive VIP 21+ ONLY party from 6:30 PM to 8:30.

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

Look who has a booth at Blues On The Mesa?!

• Victoria Tandberg 🌟spotlight: 🍞 A Slice of Home: Nature's Start Bread Company Rises in Colorado Springs

📆 Local Events

• Sept 25, 5-8am: Early Bird Hike & Bike @ Garden of the Gods FREE

• Sept 25, 9am-2pm: Briargate Farmers Market @7610 North Union (FINAL MARKET)

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

• Sept 25, 9-10am: Balance and Flexibility Exercise Class @ Westside Community Center, 1628 W Bijou St $4 drop-in

• Sept 25, 10-11 AM (Every Wed): Gentle Somatic Yoga @Yoga Studio Satya 1581 York Rd $15

• Sept 25-29, 1-4 PM: 3-Hour Original Colorado Springs Food Tour @1 Tejon St $69-$87

• Sept 25 (every Wed), 3-7pm: Colorado Farm and Art Market @Pioneers Museum, 215 S Tejon

• Sept 25, 3-4:30pm: Chocolate USA @PPLD Penrose Library, 20 N Cascade FREE (registration closes at 1pm TODAY)

• Sept 25, 5-8:30pm: Hillside Gardens Summer Concert Series @Hillside Gardens, 1006 S Institute St $18

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

• Sept 25, 5pm: Plants for an Easy Indoor Winter Garden @Westside Community Center, 1628 W Bijou St $2

• Sept 25 (7pm), 26-27 (7:30pm), 28 (5pm), 29 (2pm)-Oct 6: Dial M for Murder @Fine Arts Center, 30 W Dale St $26-$63

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

• Sept 26, 6-7:30pm: A Season to Slow Down - Breathwork Workshop @Venetucci Farm $25

• Sept 26, 7-9pm: BINGO @Lebowski’s Taproom, 3240 Centennial Blvd FREE to attend

• Sept 26-27 (7:30pm), 28 (2pm & 7:30pm), 29 (4pm)-Oct 13, Henry IV and V @ENT CENTER FOR THE ARTS at UCCS $21-$45

• Sept 27-Oct 27 (Fri-Sun) 10am-5pm: Longneck Pumpkin Farm @7595 California Dr $18

• Sept 28-Oct 6: Fountain Creek Watershed District’s 11th Annual Creek Week Cleanup (Sign up early)

• Sept 28, 8am-Noon: Harvest Hootenanny @Gather Mountain Blooms, 5210 S Hwy 85 87 $0-$17

• 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

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

• Sept 28, 11am-2pm: Plant + Craft Hoes Pop Up Shops @6175 Dancing Moon Way FREE to attend

• Oct 1, 5-9pm: Pikes Peak Oktoberfest @Hillside Gardens, 1006 S Institute St $12.51-$28.52 (Tickets Going Fast)

• Oct 4-27 (Fri's 9:30am-2:30pm; Sat-Sun 9:30am-4pm): Pumpkin Fest @ Venetucci Farm $9.11

• Oct 4 (2-7pm)-5 (all day): Love, Lotus, and Leaves Fall Yoga/Hiking/Biking Retreat @SCP Hotel, 2850 S Circle Dr $225

• Oct 5, 1-3:30: Nature Journaling Guided Walk @Bear Creek $25-$30 (Prepaid registration required)

• Oct 5, 6-9pm: Murder Mystery, A Noteworthy Crime @Great Wolf Lodge, 9494 Federal Dr $72.95

• Oct 18, 7pm: Elvis: One Night Tribute to The King @Boot Barn Hall at Bourbon Brothers, 13071 Bass Pro Dr $40-$80 (13 Tickets Left)

• Nov 10, 7-8:30pm: Cave of the Winds Soundbath @Cave of the Winds $65 (Limited Tickets Available)

• Nov 22-24: Vintage Market Days of Colorado Springs @Norris Penrose Ctr, 1045 Lower Gold Camp Rd $13.30-$18.42 (40% Off Ticket Price)

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