COS Town Tidings #24-331

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🤣 Today’s Chuckle

📰 Delays Ahead: Marksheffel Traffic Update🚧

📰 How to Keep Thanksgiving Drama-Free🍂

📰 Switchbacks Fans, Here’s Your Celebration!⚽

🦃Trivia Time: Did Colorado Springs' Turkeys Ever Wear Parkas?

📆 Local Events

🌦 COS Weather - Cloudy and mild temps with overnight snow coming

Why can’t you take a turkey to church?

👉Because they use fowl language 🤣

🚧 Delays Ahead: Marksheffel Traffic Update

Work has begun on a major water main installation along Marksheffel Road, impacting traffic between Peterson Space Force Base’s east entrance and Drennan Road. The first phase runs now through early Jan 2025, with the entire project expected to conclude by 2026. Lane shifts and reduced speeds to 40 mph are in place, with occasional lane closures anticipated throughout the process.

🍂 How to Keep Thanksgiving Drama-Free

Nervous about tense Thanksgiving conversations? Family gatherings can sometimes stray into tricky territory, especially around topics like politics or spiritual beliefs. The key to navigating these moments is curiosity. Asking open-ended questions like, "Can you help me understand your perspective?" can help defuse tension and encourage meaningful dialogue.

Avoid "why" questions, as they may come across as confrontational, and look for ways to end on a positive note by finding common ground. If a discussion becomes too difficult, you can always redirect with, "I think we see this differently," and shift the focus back to gratitude and connection.

Remember, Thanksgiving is about giving thanks—not winning debates. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, Focus on the Family offers free mental health consultations at 1-855-771-HELP to provide guidance. Full Story

⚽ Switchbacks Fans, Here’s Your Celebration!

Good news, Switchbacks fans that replied to our article yesterday! The City of Colorado Springs has announced a victory rally to celebrate the team’s historic USL Championship win. After hearing from fans disappointed by the lack of a parade, the city has planned a memorable evening at Weidner Field on Dec 6, 5:30-7:30pm.

This rally is your chance to meet the coaches, take photos with the championship trophy, and shop for special championship merchandise. It’s a heartfelt response to the community's enthusiasm and a way to honor the Switchbacks for bringing home their first-ever championship trophy. Wow, it’s nice to know our voices are heard at times!

🦃TRIVIA: Did Colorado Springs' Turkeys Ever Wear Parkas?

If you've lived in Colorado Springs for any length of time, you know our Thanksgiving weather is as unpredictable as a turkey trying to predict its future? While this year's holiday storm threatens to impact travel plans it won’t be bone chilling cold. With the most extremes historical records show everything from a balmy 70-degree feast day to temperatures so frigid you could flash-freeze your pumpkin pie on the windowsill. *Source

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📆 Local Events

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

• Nov 26-27, 29 through Jan 31: Skate in the Park @Acacia Park $13

• Nov 26, 30, Dec 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 10:30-11:30am: Pioneers Museum Guided Tour @215 S Tejon St (Pls RSVP)

• Nov 26, 29-Dec 1, 1-4 PM: 3-Hour Original Colorado Springs Food Tour @1 Tejon St $69-$87

• Nov 26, 6-7pm: Zumba @Westside Community Center, 1628 W Bijou $6 Drop-in

• Nov 26 (7pm)-27 (1pm & 7:30), 29-Dec 29: The Little Mermaid @Fine Arts Center $58.50-$66

• Nov 27, 10-11 AM (Every Wed): Gentle Somatic Yoga @Yoga Studio Satya 1581 York Rd $15

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

• Nov 28, Noon-6:30pm: Thanksgiving Dinner @ Cansano Italian Steakhouse, 1895 Democracy Pt, Suite 110 Prices Vary Thanksgiving Menu

• 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 (1 Spots Left)

• Dec 3, 1-1:30pm: Holiday Porch Pots Demonstration @Phelan Gardens, 4955 Austin Bluffs FREE (Pls register 14 Spots Left)

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

• Dec 5-6 (7pm), 7 (1 & 7pm), 12-13 (7pm), 14 (1 & 7pm): A Christmas Carol @Westside Community Center, 1628 W Bijou $16-$25

• Dec 5, 5:30-8:30pm: Electric Moonlight @Cheyenne Mountain Zoo $70-$80 (21+ yrs only)

• Dec 7, 9am-Noon: Chasing Santa 5K & Cycling Santa Supporting Christmas Unlimited @Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, 5725 Mark Dabling $40.22

• 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

• Dec 7, 2-3pm: Wreath Workshop @Phelan Gardens, 4955 Austin Bluffs $32.50 (3 Spots Left)

• Dec 7, 6-9pm: Murder Mystery, A Noteworthy Crime (Holiday Show) @Great Wolf Lodge, 9494 Federal Dr $72.95 (2 Tickets Left)

• Dec 7, 7:30pm: CS Youth Symphony Holiday Celebration concert @Pikes Peak Center $35-$45

• Dec 8, 2-3pm: Wreath Workshop @Phelan Gardens, 4955 Austin Bluffs $32.50 (3 Spots Left)

• Dec 10, 10am-Noon: Seasonal Cooking: Seasonal Cooking: Eggnog @PPLD 21c, 1175 Chapel Hills Dr FREE (registration opens TODAY Nov 26 @10am & will fill up immediately)

• Dec 11, 5-7pm: Seasonal Cooking: Cinnamon Rolls @PPLD 21c, 1175 Chapel Hills Dr FREE (registration opens Tomorrow, Nov 27 @5pm & will fill up immediately)

• Dec 10-11, 7pm: Holy & Ivy, AFA Band @Pikes Peak Center FREE (Tickets available at box office only, NOW must have ticket)

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