COS Town Tidings #24-292

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📰 Prop 129: Lower Vet Bills or Riskier Care?🐕

📰 Want to Make a Difference for Seniors?👵

📰 Ready for Halloween Magic at the Zoo?🎃

Recipe: 🍪 Pumpkin Biscotti

📆 Local Events

🌤 COS Weather - Cooler temps, breezy with PM Showers

Recreation: 🏓 Free Lessons & Pickleball Fun Await!

What’s a scarecrow’s favorite fruit?

👉Straw-berries! 🤣

🐕 Prop 129: Lower Vet Bills or Riskier Care?

Colorado voters will soon weigh in on Proposition 129, which seeks to establish a new position in veterinary care: Veterinary Professional Associates (VPAs). These mid-level professionals would help manage tasks currently handled by veterinarians, potentially easing workloads and reducing costs for pet owners.

Supporters claim that a care shortage, exacerbated by the pandemic, is leaving many animals without timely treatment. Opponents counter that the shortage has largely subsided, and they worry that VPAs, unlike physician assistants in human medicine, would be permitted to perform surgeries without the depth of training required for veterinarians. If the proposition passes, VPAs could enter the workforce as early as 2027, though critics argue that the new role could ultimately increase vet bills rather than lower them. Full Story

👵 Want to Make a Difference for Seniors?

The El Paso County Board of Commissioners is seeking volunteers for the Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging. This organization provides critical programs for older adults and caregivers in El Paso, Park, and Teller counties. Its primary goal is to enable those aged 60 and older to live independently, with services funded by the Older Americans Act and the State of Colorado.

Volunteers on this committee will help shape advocacy and policy recommendations aimed at maintaining the independence of older adults. The group meets monthly to discuss relevant issues, and applications for the open position are due by Nov 1, 2024. Applicants can submit their materials via mail, email, or fax. Application link: https://bocc.elpasoco.com/volunteer/ 

🎃 Ready for Halloween Magic at the Zoo?

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s "Boo at the Zoo" returns for another year of Halloween fun, combining festive activities with support for conservation. The event features a haunted house, trick-or-treat stations, giraffe feeding, and more, providing a family-friendly evening on the mountain. The zoo, which operates without tax support, uses the event as a major fundraiser, with a portion of each ticket sale going toward wildlife conservation efforts.

"Boo at the Zoo" runs on select evenings, including Halloween night, and tickets must be purchased online in advance.

⭐Support Our Local Businesses!

🍞 Nature’s Start Bread Company

Fresh Baked Sourdough breads, pastries!

Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls now available!

🍪 Pumpkin Biscotti

Pumpkin meets Italy with Pumpkin Biscotti studded with semisweet chocolate chips – the perfect cookie companion to dunk in your coffee or tea.

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

🌟Pendleton Heating & Cooling

🌡️ Why Your Neighbors Are Raving About This Local Company

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📆Local Events

• Oct 18-19, 9am-3pm: Annual Fall Bazaar Fundraiser & Gift Sale! @The Salvation Army, 908 Yuma St

• Oct 18-20 (Fri's 9:30am-2:30pm; Sat-Sun 9:30am-4pm): Pumpkin Fest @ Venetucci Farm $9.11

• Oct 18-20, 25-27 (Fri-Sun) 10am-5pm: Longneck Pumpkin Farm @7595 California Dr $18 (Registration required)

• Oct 18-Jan 15 (Wed-Sun 10am-2pm) & (Fri evenings 5-9pm): All Seasons Farmers & Artisan Mkt @La Montana Way

• Oct 18, 6pm: Boo! at Bear Creek Nature Center @245 Bear Creek Rd $8-$10 (ages 7+)

• Oct 19, Noon-2pm: Spooky Charcuterie Class with Charcuterie @Goat Patch Brewing, 2727 N Cascade $60.54 - Get $3 discount (10 Seats Left)

• Oct 19, 1-4pm: Bob Ross Painting Experience with Dawn Marsh! @Brush Crazy,4416 Austin Bluffs $135.25 (6 Seats Left)

• Oct 19 (7:30pm), Oct 20 (2:30pm): Colorado Springs Philharmonic presents: Mozart/Beethoven @ENT CENTER FOR THE ARTS at UCCS $38-$47 (Limited Tickets)

• Oct 20, 11am-1:30pm: Chunky Blanket Workshop | Mimosa Included! @Painting With A Twist (downtown) $75 (3 Seats Left)

• Oct 21, 5:30-8:30pm: UNDIVIDE US Screening + discussion @Cornerstone Arts Center, Colorado College, 825 N Cascade Ave FREE (registration required)

• Oct 26, Nov 28, Dec 14: YMCA 5K Races $30-$40

• Oct 26, 4:30-7:30pm: Night at the Museum @Pioneers Museum, 215 S Tejon $5 (registration required)

• Oct 27, 9:30am-4pm: Pup-kin Fest @ Venetucci Farm $9.11

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

• Oct 31, 4-7pm: Dave & Boo-ster's @Dave and Buster's, 9277 Highland Ridge Hts $10

• Nov 8 (7pm), 10 (2:30pm): An Evening of Roman-ticism @Ent Center for the Arts, 5225 N Nevada $13-$41 (Selling Out Fast)

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

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

• Nov 21-22 (7pm), 23 (2:30 & 7pm), 24 (2:30pm): It's a Wonderful Life A Live Radio Play @ First United Methodist Church - 420 North Nevada $5

• Nov 22-24: Vintage Market Days of Colorado Springs @Norris Penrose Ctr, 1045 Lower Gold Camp Rd $13.30-$18.42

• Dec 7 (10am-5pm), 8 (10am-4pm): Candy Cane Craft & Gift Show @Colorado Springs Event Center, 3960 Palmer Park Blvd $8 (Order Tickets Before Nov 15 Save $2)

  • —> Sourdough bread and unique gift baskets: 🍞 A Slice of Home: Nature's Start Bread Co Rises in Colorado Springs

🏓 Free Lessons & Pickleball Fun Await!

Due to the change in weather this weekend, it might be a great time to skip the outdoor activities and head indoors. Peak Pickleball, a new addition to Chapel Hills Mall, has opened with 24 indoor courts, offering one of the largest privately-owned pickleball facilities in the world. Whether you're a seasoned player or just curious about the sport, this space caters to everyone.

For newcomers, there's even a free two-hour lesson with a pro. With wide courts, noise reduction, and a focus on community, it’s the perfect place to stay active and dry this weekend. Full Story

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