COS Town Tidings #24-285

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🤣Today’s Chuckle

📰 Tragic Turn at Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine⛏️

📰 Wildfire Danger Spurs Citywide Ban🔥

📰 New Jobs Boost Colorado Springs’ Economy💼

Recipe: 🍒 Cherry and Mascarpone Cheese Crostata

📆 Local Events | 📅 SAVE THE DATE

🌤 COS Weather - Partly cloudy, hot - above avg temps again

🥾 Hike or Bike the Scenic Pikes Peak Greenway

What does a skeleton order at a restaurant?

👉Spare ribs 🤣

⛏️ Tragic Turn at Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine

Twelve tourists trapped 1,000 feet underground in the Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine in Cripple Creek were rescued late last night after an elevator malfunction, an incident that quickly made national headlines. The accident, which occurred during a routine tour, led to the death of one person and injuries to four others. Crews initially considered sending a rescue team down the mine shaft but were able to restore the elevator and safely extract the group. The identity of the deceased has not yet been released, and the cause of the malfunction is still under investigation.

This marks the first major accident at the mine since 1986, raising fresh concerns about the mine's structural stability and safety protocols. The mine, a popular tourist attraction, has long been a showcase of Colorado’s mining heritage in Teller County.

🔥 Wildfire Danger Spurs Citywide Ban

In response to dry conditions and an unfavorable weather forecast, Colorado Springs is implementing burn restrictions starting at noon today, Oct 11. These restrictions, ordered by Fire Marshal Brett Lacey, ban all open fires in undeveloped areas, recreational fires, bonfires, and fireworks. Additionally, smoking in city parks and open spaces is prohibited, as is the use of small engines without spark arrestors. The aim is to reduce the risk of wildfires fueled by dry vegetation and wind. For more information visit coswildfireready.org.

💼 New Jobs Boost Colorado Springs’ Economy

WMD Squared Engineering, an innovative design and drafting firm, has chosen Colorado Springs for its latest expansion. The company will create 42 new jobs, focusing on the medical, energy, and aerospace sectors. With contracts secured from the US Coast Guard and US Navy, WMD Squared’s new office at Catalyst Campus at 555 E Pikes Peak Ave, marks a significant addition to our local booming defense and tech industries. The Colorado Economic Development Commission approved nearly $300,000 in tax incentives to support job creation, while state and local partners, including the Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC, played a vital role in facilitating the move.

⭐Support Our Local Businesses!

🍞 Nature’s Start Bread Company

Fresh Baked Sourdough breads, pastries!

Oct 15 @5:30pm - Sourdough Bread Bowls & Chowder Baking Class

🍒Cherry and Mascarpone Cheese Crostata

Created by local Colorado Springs chef, Christine Miller at Season Two Taste. If you're looking for an easy to bake dessert that's sure to impress with minimal prep time, create this rustic masterpiece. Golden-brown pie crust, rich mascarpone filling, and sweet cherries.

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

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👩‍🍳 "Cooking with Kids" class

Virtual Zoom, "Cooking with Kids" class (8-18 yr olds) on Oct 17 offers a fun, spooky culinary experience for children creating a Halloween feast. This is a fantastic way to get your kids or grandkids, whether local or long-distance, involved in cooking together while building family bonds. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

For local Colorado Springs special arrangements, contact Elisha Symanski directly by Oct 14 at (719) 377-0343. 📞 

DEADLINE TO SHIP HAS PASSED: To ensure participation, order the special product bundle by Oct 10 to get there by mail!

• —>🌟Local Spotlight: 🤤 Connect Over Meals: Tastefully Simple Moments with Elisha!

📆Local Events

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

• Oct 11-12, 8am-10pm: Fall Bash @Pikes Peak International Raceway $20

• Oct 11-27 (Fri's 9:30am-2:30pm; Sat-Sun 9:30am-4pm): Pumpkin Fest @ Venetucci Farm $9.11

• Oct 11-27 (Fri-Sun) 10am-5pm: Longneck Pumpkin Farm @7595 California Dr $18 (Registration required)

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

• Oct 11-12, 3:30 PM: 2.5-Hour Cocktails & Canapés Walking Tour @1 N Tejon $79 must be 21+

• Oct 11 (4-7pm), 12 (10am-4pm), 13 (11am-3pm): Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale @PPLD, East Library

• 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)

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

• Oct 12 (7pm) (Limited Tickets left), 13 (2:30pm) (6 Tickets left): Odyssey of Sound: A Musical Journey of Loneliness and Love @Ent Center for the Arts, 5225 N Nevada $13-$41

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

• 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 - Get $5 discount (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)

• Oct 28, 3:30-5:30pm: Beginners Crochet Class @Who Gives A SCRAP, 810 Arcturus Dr $25 (4 Spots 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

🥾 Hike or Bike the Scenic Pikes Peak Greenway

Another warm weekend ahead. It may be a good time to explore the Pikes Peak Greenway Trail is a 15-mile route running through the heart of Colorado Springs, offering a mix of urban and natural scenery. Starting at the New Santa Fe Regional Trail near the Air Force Academy, the trail continues south to the Fountain Creek Regional Trail. Along the way, it passes through notable parks such as Monument Valley Park and America the Beautiful Park, providing easy access points and stunning views of Pikes Peak. This popular path is a key link in a larger network of trails, ideal for hikers and bikers alike.

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