COS Town Tidings #24-313

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📰 Snow & Gusts Ahead: Here’s What to Expect❄️

📰 Veterans Day: Closures & Parade Info🎖️

📰 Why Food Suddenly Tastes Weird👅

Recipe: 🥧 Healthy Pumpkin Pie

📆 Local Events

🌨 COS Weather - Cold with moderate to occasionally heavy snow all day

DIY: 🦃 Easy Thanksgiving DIYs That Wow

What kind of ball doesn’t bounce?

👉A snowball 🤣

❄️ Snow & Gusts Ahead: Here’s What to Expect

Here we go again! Southern Colorado is in for another snowy day today as a Winter Storm Warning remains active until early Saturday morning. Snowfall will be on and off throughout the day, sometimes heavy, accompanied by winds gusting up to 40 mph, which could lead to low visibility.

Expect temperatures to range from a low of 23° to a high of 34°. If travel is necessary, prepare for hazardous conditions, or stay warm indoors if possible. By Saturday, weather conditions should begin to improve, making way for safer travel.

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Also, in response to snow forecasts, City of Colorado Springs offices, including the Municipal Court, will open at 10 am on today, Nov 8. Mountain Metro and Metro Mobility bus services are also delayed, with possible service cancellations if the weather worsens. City snowplows continue to clear roads, so please give them space and drive carefully.

⚠ Winter Storm Resources

🎖️ Veterans Day: Closures & Parade Info

Colorado Springs will observe Veterans Day on Mon, Nov 11, by closing many city offices and facilities, including the City Administration Building, the Pioneers Museum, and local community centers.

However, a few spots, like cemeteries, the Sertich Ice Center, and both Patty Jewett and Valley Hi Golf Courses, will remain open. Active and retired military members can also enjoy free access to the Pikes Peak Highway on Monday. 

The city will kick off celebrations early with the "In Their Honor" Veterans Day Parade tomorrow, Nov 9, at NOON downtown. This parade is open to all, with convenient parking available in city garages.

👅 Why Food Suddenly Tastes Weird

Experiencing food that tastes unexpectedly metallic, bitter, or just plain strange? Dysgeusia is a temporary taste distortion that can make even bland foods unpalatable. It can be triggered by several factors, including medication, post-viral effects, or medical conditions like hypothyroidism.

Fortunately, there are some simple tips to help manage it: stay hydrated, keep up with oral hygiene, and try experimenting with new textures and flavors. With a few adjustments, it’s often possible to get through the symptoms while waiting for taste buds to return to normal. Full Story

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🥧 Healthy Pumpkin Pie

This healthy pumpkin pie is dairy-free and naturally sweetened with maple syrup and coconut sugar. It’s super creamy, easy to make and guaranteed to be your new favorite holiday dessert.

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

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📆Local Events

• Nov (Mon-Fri): Silver Key's Activity Center OPENING @1655 S Murray Blvd FREE classes all month - Closed today due to weather

• Nov 8-10, 1-4 PM: 3-Hour Original Colorado Springs Food Tour @1 Tejon St $69-$87

• Nov 8-9, 3:30 PM: 2.5-Hour Cocktails & Canapés Walking Tour @1 N Tejon $79 must be 21+

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

• Nov 8 (7pm), 9-10 (2:30pm): The Velveteen Rabbit @First Company of First United Methodist Church, 420 N Nevada $5-$15

• Nov 9, 9:30-11:30am: Dried Flower Day @Gather Mountain Blooms, 5210 S US Hwy 85/87 $5.72

• Nov 9, 10-11am: Essentrics Stretch & Tone @Black Forest Community Club $8

• Nov 9, 6pm: LOL, Eat & Help Autism Comedy Show @Peak Improv Theater, 3440 Carefree Cir N $25

• Nov 10, 5-7pm: A Beautiful Winter Benefiting Harley's Hope @Painting With A Twist, N Powers Blvd $39

• Nov 14-16 & 21-23 (7:30pm), 17 & 24 (4pm): Jellofish @Millibo Art Theater $25-$28

• Nov 15 (10am-5pm), 16 (10am-6pm), 17 (10am-5pm): Colorado Country Christmas Gift Show @Colorado Springs Event Center, 3960 Palmer Park Blvd $10-$12 (Order By Nov 14 for discount)

• Nov 15, 5pm: Charity Cribbage Night for Kids on Bikes nonprofit @1412 South 21st $25

• Nov 16, Noon-2pm: Holiday Miniatures Ornament Make-and-Take workshop @Goat Patch Brewing, 2727 N Cascade $35.98 (10 Spots Left)

• Nov 19, 6pm: Community Wine Dinner | Benefiting Happy Cats Haven @Pizzeria Rustica, 2527 W Colorado Ave $79

• 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 Only $5

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

• Nov 23, 2-10pm: Amar Sitare..Immortal Legends of Indian Cinema @Mitchell High School, 1205 Potter Dr $35-$75

• Nov 23, 6-9pm: Murder Mystery, A Noteworthy Crime @Great Wolf Lodge, 9494 Federal Dr $62.95-$72.95

• Nov 29-Dec 22 (Thurs-Fri 7:30pm, Sat 2 & 7:30pm, Sun 4pm): Sense & Sensibility-Theatreworks @Ent Center for the Arts $21-$45 (Smaller Theater, Already Selling Out)

• Dec 1, 2-3pm: Door Swag Workshop @Phelan Gardens, 4955 Austin Bluffs $27.50 (9 Spots Left)

• 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

• Dec 5, 10:30am-1:30pm: Holiday Auction Fundraiser for We Fortify - District 2 School Teachers @Flying W Ranch $70

🍂 DIY Ideas

🦃 Easy Thanksgiving DIYs That Wow

For those who love the warmth of handmade holiday decor, here’s a great way to bring Thanksgiving charm into your home without spending a lot.

These DIYs let you add a personal, creative touch to your holiday decorations—no expensive supplies needed. Give your Thanksgiving space that cozy, crafted feel in just a few easy steps.

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