COS Town Tidings #24-270

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📰 Showcase Your Nature Art at Fountain Creek!🖼️

📰 New Utility Rate Hike—What It Means💸

📰 Magical Moments for Military Moms-To-Be👶

Recipe: 🥘 One Pot Moroccan-Inspired Chickpea Quinoa Salad

📆 Local Events

Crime: 🚨 WARNING Graphic Footage: CSPD’s Shooting Report

🌤 COS Weather - Mostly sunny and hot

What happened when the photographer’s lens fell off his camera

👉He was fined for indecent exposure🤣

🖼️ Showcase Your Nature Art at Fountain Creek!

Fountain Creek Nature Center is seeking local artists and photographers to feature in its monthly rotating art exhibit. Submissions for Jan to June 2025 are now open! This exhibit offers a platform for creatives to display and sell their nature-themed works. A portion of the sales will benefit the Nature Centers. Artists are required to provide at least ten unique pieces that are inspired by Colorado’s natural beauty. The submission deadline is Oct 19, 2024. This initiative not only supports local talent but also contributes to educational programs at the Center. Questions? Contact Victoria Dinkel, CIG, Interpretive Program Specialist at 719-520-6767.

💸 New Utility Rate Hike—What It Means

Colorado Springs City Council has approved a seasonal increase in utility rates for gas and electricity, starting Oct 1. The hike will add approximately $8.71 to the average monthly bill. Many residents are concerned about the added expense, especially those on fixed incomes or tight budgets.

Additionally, Colorado Springs Utilities has proposed a base rate increase starting in 2025 to support infrastructure improvements and comply with regulations, which could raise monthly bills by another $25. While CSU offers tips to help residents manage these costs, including weatherproofing homes and adjusting thermostat settings, the financial strain is palpable for many in the community. Full Story

For tips on furnace care and cost-saving options check out:

•  🌟Local Spotlight: 🌡️ Beyond Tune-Ups: Comprehensive Care for Every Season with Pendleton Heating & Cooling

👶 Magical Moments for Military Moms-To-Be

Weidner Field was the site of a special baby shower for military moms and moms-to-be, organized by PepsiCo and Operation Shower. With a theme of “The Most Magical Shower on Earth,” the event provided a supportive environment where families received essential baby products, including donations from companies like Delta Children and Diaper Genie. The gathering aimed to alleviate some of the stress associated with welcoming a new child, especially for those with deployed partners. The celebration was a show of gratitude for the unique service and sacrifices of military families. Full Story

⭐Support Our Local Businesses!

🍞 Nature’s Start Bread Company

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

🥘 One Pot Moroccan-Inspired Chickpea Quinoa Salad

Sweet & savory 30-minute Moroccan-inspired chickpea quinoa salad made in one pot. This vegan salad recipe packs plenty of plant-based protein and delicious, global flavors from cumin, turmeric and cinnamon. The perfect vegetarian meal to prep for lunch and dinner as a full meal!

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

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📆Local Events

• Sept 26-29, 1-4 PM: 3-Hour Original Colorado Springs Food Tour @1 Tejon St $69-$87

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

• 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 27 (Noon-6pm), 28 (10am-5pm), 29 (11am-4pm): The Springs Home Show @Norris Penrose Event Center FREE

• Sept 27-29: OktoberFest! @ Western Museum of Mining & Industry FREE to attend

• 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

• Sept 29, 8:30-11am: 2024 Southern Colorado Kidney Walk @Memorial Park

• 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 18-20, 25-27, 31, 4-8:30pm: Boo at the Zoo @Cheyenne Mountain Zoo $23-$25 Family Friendly

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

• Oct 20, 11am-1:30pm: Chunky Blanket Workshop | Mimosa Included! @Painting With A Twist (downtown) $75 (6 Seats 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)

🚨 WARNING Graphic Footage: CSPD’s Shooting Report

Colorado Springs Police Department has released a video briefing outlining the details of an officer-involved shooting from Sept 3, including graphic content that may be disturbing. Viewer discretion is advised. The video provides a thorough account of the incident, sharing what is currently known to investigators.

The department's goal is to maintain transparency and trust by making such information readily available to the public.

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