COS Town Tidings #24-325

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🌟Local Feature: 🥰If Hallmark Made Tie-Dye: Captain Drips Studio's Love Story

📰 Traffic Alert: Academy Emergency Water Main Repairs🚧

📰 Is the Fillmore Bridge Safe?🌉

📰 Adopt-A-Senior Returns!👴

📆 Local Events

🌤 COS Weather - Mostly sunny and warmer

Why do tie dye shirts always win at hide and seek?

👉They never blend in 🤣

 🥰 If Hallmark Made Tie-Dye: Captain Drips Studio's Love Story

 👩‍🎨 Sometimes The Most Vibrant Dreams Start With An Unexpected Turn...

Like your favorite romance movie, this story begins on a school bus in upstate New York, where two free spirited kids found each other just a mile apart. Holly and Matty Hilts' tale of friendship-turned-love now flourishes in Old Colorado City at Captain Drips Tie Dye Studio – proving some of the best stories come with a splash of color.

When life threw them a curveball with a flooded basement, they saw opportunity blooming. That space became their first studio, where years of hosting artistic tie-dye gatherings evolved into something bigger. While balancing their careers, they've transformed their passion into a welcoming haven at 2215 West Colorado Ave, where everyday moments become wearable art.

Curious about their name and logo? Thank the Grateful Dead's, Jerry Garcia and his "Captain Trips" nickname. 💀

Though they help you create stunning designs year-round, Holly and Matty’s eyes light up when it snows – that's when they craft their signature Rocky Mountain snow-dyed pieces, infusing a touch of Colorado magic to your creation.

Ready to add some color to your life? Schedule your session online, and Holly and Matty will prepare everything for your arrival.

As a special thank you to our readers, mention this article to receive a FREE matching bandana – perfect for completing your unique design!

So, gather your friends, family, or treat yourself to a creative adventure and have lots of fun! Captain Drips is more than just a studio; it's a place where memories are made, one vibrant design at a time.

Got Questions? Contact Holly and Matty at (716) 579-3879, [email protected], or visit their website. Follow their colorful journey on Instagram and Facebook.

🎄 Holiday Alert: Join Captain Drips at the Christmas Stroll in Old Colorado City on Nov 30th! Enjoy 15% off all handmade retail, 10% off classes booked through year-end, and browse their To-Go Tie Dye Kits – perfect for custom holiday gifts.

🚧Traffic Alert: Academy Emergency Water Main Repairs

A water main break has led to the closure of 3 southbound lanes on N Academy between Palmer Park and E San Miguel. Colorado Springs Utilities is on the job, aiming to finish repairs and reopen the lanes by 7am this morning. If you’re heading this way, expect delays and consider alternate routes.

🌉 Is the Fillmore Bridge Safe?

Residents have expressed concerns about the Fillmore Street bridge's safety due to a tilted rocker bearing. However, the City of Colorado Springs states the bridge is safe, with regular inspections ensuring its stability. An open house was held to discuss the bridge's upcoming improvement project, which is still in the initial phase and will span several years. The city encourages community engagement as plans progress.

👴 Adopt-A-Senior Returns!

According to KOAA, the Adopt-A-Senior gift-giving campaign in Colorado Springs is relaunching to bring joy to seniors during the holidays. Led by Yevgeniya Tsyganok, the food pantry manager at Solid Rock. This effort encourages the community to donate items such as socks, blankets, and puzzles. Aiming to assemble 200 gift bags this year, the campaign seeks to ensure seniors feel remembered and appreciated. 

Donations are accepted at Solid Rock Community Food Bank and Fresh Move Neighborhood Grocery Store until December 20. Full Story

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📆 Local Events

• Nov (Mon-Fri): Silver Key's Activity Center @1655 S Murray Blvd FREE classes all month

• Nov 20, 10-11 AM (Every Wed): Gentle Somatic Yoga @Yoga Studio Satya 1581 York Rd $15

• Nov 20-24, 1-4 PM: 3-Hour Original Colorado Springs Food Tour @1 Tejon St $69-$87

• Nov 20, 6-7pm: Public Meeting Fund Allocation for Low-Moderate Income @ City Admin Bldg, Rm 102, 30 S Nevada (Also Online)

• Nov 21, 9:30-11:30am: Holiday Craft Fair @ Aspen Trail Retirement Resort, 5455 New Car Dr COS

• Nov 21, 1-3pm: Fresh Holiday Wreath Class @FestiviTea, 2336 Vickers Dr $65

• Nov 21, 1-2pm: Public Meeting Fund Allocation for Low-Moderate Income @ City Admin Bldg, Rm 102, 30 S Nevada (Also Online)

• Nov 21, 5-6pm: How to Herbal Basics: Elderberry Syrup @Westside Community Center, 1628 W Bijou $5

• Nov 21, 6-7pm: Food & Justice: Centering Our Connections @Whistle Pig Brewing, 2117 Templeton Gap FREE to attend (Pls RSVP)

• Nov 21, 7-9pm: BINGO @Lebowski’s Taproom, 3240 Centennial Blvd FREE to attend

• 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 21, 7:15-8:45pm: Monthly Satya Kirtan @Yoga Studio Satya 1581 York Rd FREE

• Nov 21-Dec 29: The Little Mermaid @Fine Arts Center $58.50-$66

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

  • —> Stop by and see ☕ The Queen's TEApothecary: Where Passion Brews Tranquility

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

• Nov 21-23 (7:30pm), 24 (2pm): The Thanksgiving Play @The Fifty-Niner, 2409 W Colorado Ave $25

• Nov 22-23, 10am-4pm: Joys of the Season Holiday Home Tour @Woodmoor Barn Community Center, 1691 Woodmoor Dr, Monument $25-$30

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

  • —> Stop by and see ☕ The Queen's TEApothecary: Where Passion Brews Tranquility

• Nov 22, 2pm: Navigating New Holiday Normals with Dementia Expert Paula Levy @ Jackson Creek Senior Living, 16601 Jackson Creek Pkwy, Monument FREE

• Nov 22-23, 3:30 PM: 2.5-Hour Cocktails & Canapés Walking Tour @1 N Tejon $79 must be 21+

• 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 (9 Tickets Left)

• Nov 29-30 (2 & 7pm), Dec 1 (2pm): The Nutcracker with COS Philharmonic @Pikes Peak Center $53-$100 (Limited Tickets Left)

• 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, Selling Out)

• Dec 1, 2-3pm: Door Swag Workshop @Phelan Gardens, 4955 Austin Bluffs $27.50 (6 Spots Left)

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

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

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

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