COS Town Tidings #24-281

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📰 Major Traffic Disruptions: What You Need to Know🚧

📰 A Break in Tradition: Parade Canceled❌

📰 Breaking News: House Engulfed in Early Morning Blaze🔥

Wellness Video: 🧠 What's Really Fueling Memory Loss?

📆 Local Events

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🚧 Major Traffic Disruptions: What You Need to Know

This week, significant closures and lane shifts will affect drivers along S Academy as part of a major safety improvement project. Full closure of the on-ramp from Coventry Dr to westbound S Academy for scheduled to end this Fri, Oct. 11 at 7 p.m.

A detour is in place:

• Traffic using Coventry Dr to enter westbound S Academy will travel north on Maxwell St, turn east onto the CanAm Hwy, and continue southeast to enter S Academy.

Overnight alternating lane closures on northbound S Academy between Fountain Creek and Bradley Rd are planned to allow crews to perform bridge deck repairs.

• Tues, Oct 8 through Thurs, Oct. 10, 7pm to 4:30am

• Fri, Oct 11 at 7pm to Sat, Oct 12 at 7pm

Later this week:

The El Paso Street Bridge is scheduled for demolition after suffering irreparable damage from a truck collision in 2021. The removal process begins Oct 12, with road closures around Platte and detours directing traffic to Boulder and Pikes Peak. City officials deemed the bridge too dangerous due to falling debris and structural deterioration. While the settlement from the crash will fund the demolition, no replacement bridge is planned, raising questions from residents about the future of the area. The project is expected to take at least three days, and while access to nearby homes will be maintained, drivers should anticipate significant traffic changes.

❌ A Break in Tradition: Parade Canceled

Update 10/9/24: The community saves the parade, click for update. 

The annual Veteran’s Day Parade in Colorado Springs, scheduled for Nov 2, has been canceled for 2024, marking a break in the event’s 25-year history. The decision comes after the parade's organizers faced a lack of participation and sponsorship, a trend they’ve noticed since the pandemic. Increased costs for essential services, such as insurance and police support, also contributed to the cancellation, as organizers had long avoided charging participants fees to maintain the spirit of honoring veterans without financial burden.

Despite the disappointment, the board is planning a 2025 event to honor local veterans and expressed their appreciation to past sponsors, participants, and the city for their continued support.

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🔥 Breaking News: House Engulfed in Early Morning Blaze

Fire crews were dispatched to a house fire near Chelton and Darkwood Pl in southeast Colorado Springs. The fire, which started around 4am this morning, quickly spread through the home, filling the neighborhood with smoke. Firefighters are on the scene, working to extinguish the flames and prevent further damage. The location, just west of Chelton and S Academy, remains a hub of activity as crews continue their efforts. This is a developing story.

🧠 What's Really Fueling Memory Loss?

Alzheimer’s disease is becoming increasingly common, but what if something unexpected is contributing to the surge? Recent research hints at a potential trigger hiding in plain sight—one that affects millions without them even knowing. In this video, Dr. Mark Hyman dives into the unexpected links behind memory loss and provides strategies to defend your brain against this rising threat.

*Information is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any disease. Please consult a health care professional, nothing above should be construed as medical advice.

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📆 Local Events

• Oct 7, 7-9pm: The Office Themed Trivia @Lebowski’s Taproom, 3240 Centennial Blvd FREE to attend

• Oct 8, 9, 11-13, 1-4 PM: 3-Hour Original Colorado Springs Food Tour @1 Tejon St $69-$87

• Oct 8, 2-3:30pm: Chocolate USA @PPLD: Ruth Holley, 685 North Murray Blvd FREE (7 Seats Left - Registration required)

• Oct 9, 10-11 AM (Every Wed): Gentle Somatic Yoga @Yoga Studio Satya 1581 York Rd $15

• Oct 9 (every Wed), 3-7pm: Colorado Farm and Art Market @Pioneers Museum, 215 S Tejon

• Oct 10, 7-9pm: BINGO @Lebowski’s Taproom, 3240 Centennial Blvd FREE to attend

• Oct 10-11 (7:30pm), 12 (2pm), Oct 13 (4pm), Henry IV and V @ENT CENTER FOR THE ARTS at UCCS $21-$45

• Oct 11, 6pm: Paint & Sip (tea) @Honey, Tea and Me, 12490 Black Forest Rd $30

• Oct 11-12, 7pm: The Rocket Man Show | Tribute to Elton John @Boot Barn Hall at Bourbon Brothers, 13071 Bass Pro Dr $39-$79

• 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 (Few Spots Left)

• Oct 12, 10am-Noon: Tamale Making Class with Monica @Lebowski’s Taproom, 3240 Centennial Blvd $45

• Oct 12, 1-3:30: Forest Bathing Walk @Bear Creek $25-$30 (Prepaid registration required)

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• Oct 12 (7pm), 13 (2:30pm): Odyssey of Sound: A Musical Journey of Loneliness and Love @Ent Center for the Arts, 5225 N Nevada $13-$41 (Limited Tickets left)

• Oct 14, 2-4pm: Sunflower Love Benefiting The COS Lotus Foundation @Painting With A Twist, N Powers Blvd $39-49

• Oct 14, 3:30-5:30pm: Beginners Crochet Class @Who Gives A SCRAP, 810 Arcturus Dr $25 (2 Spots Left)

• 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 Charcuterie @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 (9 Tickets Left)

• Oct 20, 11am-1:30pm: Chunky Blanket Workshop | Mimosa Included! @Painting With A Twist (downtown) $75 (5 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

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