COS Town Tidings #24-278

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🤣Today’s Chuckle

📰 Fort Carson Wildfire Burns, Smoke Visible🔥

📰 Fashion's Hidden Costs: Time to Rethink👗

📰 Residents Demand Solutions At Town Hall🗣️

Recipe: 🥧 Healthy Pumpkin Pie Bars

📆 Local Events

🚨 WARNING: Skimmer Scams Expanding in the Springs

🌞 COS Weather - Sunny and warm

🥾 Ready for a Scenic Stroll? Discover Cottonwood Creek

Why was the robot couple’s anniversary in the fall?

👉They were autumn mated 🤣

🔥 Fort Carson Wildfire Burns, Smoke Visible

The "White Butte Fire" broke out yesterday afternoon on Fort Carson, starting near Range 143 around 1:45pm. Last reports said the fire spread to about 40 acres, with no containment at the time. Fort Carson Fire Department responded with four units, joined by mutual aid from Security, Monument, Colorado Springs fire departments, and the El Paso County Wildland Fire Team. Smoke from the fire may be visible in Colorado Springs, and local air quality could be impacted. Crews are working to bring the fire under control as the situation develops.

👗 Fashion's Hidden Costs: Time to Rethink

“Fast fashion” has led to an explosion of cheaply made garments, driven by an ever-shifting tide of trends. Why should you care? Because the production of billions of new clothes every year comes at a human and environmental cost. Workers are often underpaid and overworked to meet the demand for mass-produced fashion, while synthetic materials like polyester and nylon harm the planet.

Slow fashion stylist Jo Peppin encourages consumers to reconsider their shopping habits by embracing secondhand purchases, supporting local businesses, and using apps like "Good on You" to verify a brand's ethical standards. She stresses that shifting to sustainable fashion is about progress, not perfection—small, mindful changes can make a big difference in reducing fast fashion’s grip on the industry. Full Story

🗣️ Residents Demand Solutions At Town Hall

During last night’s town hall in Colorado Springs, the issue of homeless encampments took center stage, with residents voicing concerns about what they see as a lack of adequate action. City officials explained that changes in state laws and court rulings prevent law enforcement from jailing individuals for camping illegally. Instead, the city's "low tolerance" policy emphasizes education over punishment.

The CSPD's Homeless Outreach Team (HOT) works across the city to identify and manage encampments, but some residents fear these efforts may not be enough to address the growing issue. City leaders encouraged voters to support candidates who advocate for stronger enforcement if they want more decisive action on homelessness. Full Story

⭐Support Our Local Businesses!

🍞 Nature’s Start Bread Company

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

🥧 Healthy Pumpkin Pie Bars

Just like classic pumpkin pie, in a bar! Paleo, gluten free and dairy free – these are great for a fun fall treat or the holidays.

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

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📆Local Events

• Oct 4-6: Fountain Creek Watershed District’s 11th Annual Creek Week Cleanup

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

• Oct 4-27 (Fri-Sun) 10am-5pm: Longneck Pumpkin Farm @7595 California Dr $18

• Oct 4, 4:30-6:30pm: Boo in the Barn @ Venetucci Farm $9.11

• Oct 4-5, 7:30pm: If I Could Turn Back Time: 80's Hits @Pikes Peak Ctr $41-$115

• Oct 5, 10-11am: Walking Tour: Ghosts of Downtown @Story Coffee, 120 E Bijou $15

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

  • —>🌟Spotlight: 🍂 The Healing Power You've Been Overlooking

• Oct 8, 2-3:30pm: Chocolate USA @PPLD: Ruth Holley, 685 North Murray Blvd FREE (19 Seats Left - Registration required)

• Oct 12, 1-3pm: Tea for Two and a Plate Rack Too Miniature Class @Who Gives a Scrap, 810 Arcturus Dr $25 (3 Spots Left)

• Oct 12, 9am-3pm: Free RV Winterization Class @Pikes Peak RV, 4815 E Platte (Spots filling up fast)

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

• Oct 19, Noon-2pm: Spooky Charcuterie Class with Charcuterallie @Goat Patch Brewing, 2727 N Cascade $60.54 (10 Seats Left)

• Oct 19, 6-9pm: Murder Mystery, A Noteworthy Crime @Great Wolf Lodge, 9494 Federal Dr $72.95 (11 Tickets Left)

• Oct 20, 11am-1:30pm: Chunky Blanket Workshop | Mimosa Included! @Painting With A Twist (downtown) $75 (4 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

🚨 WARNING: Skimmer Scams Expanding in the Springs

Watch the video to see how easily scammers install these devices in plain sight!

CSPD is warning residents about a growing trend in credit card skimming incidents. Once limited to gas station pumps, these devices are now being found at grocery stores, large retailers, and restaurants, where criminals use them to capture card information from unsuspecting customers. Skimmers, which can be installed in seconds and are hard to detect, allow criminals to make unauthorized transactions or drain bank accounts.

Be vigilant when using card readers at self-checkout kiosks, gas pumps, and ATMs. Check for signs of tampering and report any suspicious activity immediately. CSPD also recommends using contactless payment methods, like mobile wallets or tap-to-pay, which eliminate the risk of physically inserting a card into a compromised reader. Also monitor financial statements for unauthorized transactions.

🥾 Ready for a Scenic Stroll? Discover Cottonwood Creek

This weekend is going to be warm and sunny so it’s a good time to go explore the Cottonwood Creek Trail. This 6-mile route connecting northern Colorado Springs with the Pikes Peak Greenway, offers smooth concrete paths and access to key parks like Cottonwood Creek Community Park and the YMCA. A dirt trail alternative provides a 3-mile loop, and future plans include extending the trail northeast to connect with Sand Creek Trail near Black Forest. While the trail is well-maintained, some crossings, such as Dublin Blvd, currently lack pedestrian-friendly features.

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