COS Town Tidings #24-333

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🤣 Today’s Chuckle

📰 Tony’s Heartwarming Thanksgiving Gift🥧

📰 FREE Post-Thanksgiving Nature Escape🥾

📰 Permits, Tips, & Tools for Holiday Tree-Cutting🎄

Recipe: Last minute side dish 🥘 Frozen Roasted Green Beans

🏡 Home and Living: ❄️Avoid HVAC Mishaps: Brandy's 60 second Filter Advice!

📆 Local Events

🌤 COS Weather - Mostly sunny with chilly, seasonal temps (storm has moved out)

Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃 Whether you're hosting family gatherings, traveling to loved ones, spending time with those in assisted living, or bringing comfort to friends facing difficult times - each of you makes our community special. 

Our recent poll showed that most of you are opening your homes today or hitting the road to be with family. Your stories of adapting holiday plans with creative meals and supporting neighbors in need truly embody the spirit of gratitude and compassion that makes this holiday meaningful. Wishing you all moments of joy and connection today. 🤗

 If fruit comes from a fruit tree, where does turkey come from?

👉A poul-tree 🤣

🥧 Tony’s Heartwarming Thanksgiving Gift

Tony Van-Beek has been quietly making Thanksgiving sweeter for southern Colorado families for years, but this season, he truly went above and beyond. Learning that the Salvation Army still needed 300 pies to complete their Thanksgiving meal distributions, Tony delivered all 300—along with whipped cream for a perfect holiday treat.

This marks Tony’s eighth year donating food to the Salvation Army, whose mission is to provide full Thanksgiving meals to families in need. While his incredible contribution helped meet their pie goal, the Salvation Army is always welcoming additional donations to continue their efforts in supporting the community. Full Story with Video

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🥾 FREE Post-Thanksgiving Nature Escape

Tomorrow, step away from the holiday hustle and enjoy Colorado’s breathtaking outdoors for free. Fri, Nov 29, all Colorado state parks are offering free entry as part of “Fresh Air Friday.”

Local favorites like Cheyenne Mountain State Park (COS) and Mueller State Park (Divide), provide the perfect backdrop for creating new memories with loved ones, whether hiking, exploring, or simply soaking up the fresh air. Plus, state park visitor centers are offering 20% off most retail items that day.

Please note that visitor center hours may be limited due to the holiday, but rangers will be on-site to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone. Don’t miss this chance to reconnect with nature and find gratitude in Colorado’s beautiful landscapes.

🎄 Permits, Tips, & Tools for Holiday Tree-Cutting

Starting tomorrow, families can continue a beloved tradition of cutting your own Christmas tree in the Pike and San Isabel National Forests. For $20 per permit (limit five per household), this experience blends holiday cheer with forest health, as thinning helps wildlife and reduces wildfire risk.

Fourth graders with an Every Kid Outdoors pass can claim a free tree permit, though a small transaction fee applies. The season runs through mid-Dec in designated cutting areas like Rule Ridge near Divide.

Be prepared with a hand saw, gloves, sturdy boots, and winter weather gear. Remember to follow the Forest Service guidelines and purchase your permits online at recreation.gov. Plan ahead for a day of fresh air, snowy adventures, and unforgettable family memories. Click for details

🥘 Last Minute Frozen Roasted Green Beans

Need a quick, last-minute side? Transform a bag of frozen green beans into a flavorful, crowd-pleasing dish in no time!

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

❄️ Avoid HVAC Mishaps: Brandy's 60 second Filter Advice! 
Play Video above for her tips.

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📆 Local Events

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

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

• Nov 29-30, 3:30 PM: 2.5-Hour Cocktails & Canapés Walking Tour @1 N Tejon $79 must be 21+

• Nov 29-30, Dec 6-8, 13-15, 17-23, 27-29, 4-8:30pm: Christmas At Forest Bend @ Black Forest, 9525 Burgess Rd $17.50 (Must have reservation)

• Nov 29, 6-10pm: Black Friday Music Showcase @Shutter and Strum, 2217 E Platte $5 suggested donation

• 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)

• Nov 29 (7:30), 30 (5pm w/ASL), Dec 1 (2pm), 4-29: The Little Mermaid @Fine Arts Center $58.50-$66

• Nov 30, 9am-4pm: Mountain Artists Holiday Show & Sale @Ute Pass Cultural Center, 210 E Midland Ave, Woodland Park

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

• Nov 30, 7:30: RiP Improv @Millibo Art Theater $16

• 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 12 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, 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 10-11, 7pm: Holy & Ivy, AFA Band @Pikes Peak Center FREE (Tickets available at box office only, NOW must have ticket)

• Dec 13, 4-6pm: Seasonal Cooking: Eggnog @PPLD 21c, 1175 Chapel Hills Dr FREE (registration opens TOMORROW, Nov 29 @4pm & will fill up immediately)

• Dec 21, 1-2pm: Centerpiece Workshop @Phelan Gardens, 4955 Austin Bluffs $32.50 (13 Spots Left)

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