COS Town Tidings #24-336

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🌟 Local Spotlight: 🏔️Crafting Colorado's Spirit: The Artistry of Bunkhouse Studio

📰 News from this week in Colorado Springs!

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📆 Local Events

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When December comes around I sit under the Christmas tree, wrap myself in wrapping paper...

👉and live in the present 🤣

🏔️Crafting Colorado's Spirit: The Artistry of Bunkhouse Studio

🕰️Beyond the Ordinary: Where Art Becomes Heirloom

When Melissa Senter picks up a piece of wood, she doesn't just see material - she sees stories waiting to be told. As the creative force behind Bunkhouse Studio in Calhan, Melissa transforms maple and oak into intricate, three-dimensional artwork that captures the essence of Colorado living.

"Each piece starts as a vision," Melissa reflects thoughtfully, whose architectural background influences her unique approach to wooden décor. Her signature layered designs bring depth and dimension to wildlife scenes, ranch life moments, and custom commemorative pieces. "I can see the final artwork in my mind before I make the first cut," she reveals with quiet passion.

Growing up in rural Colorado shaped Melissa's connection to craftsmanship. Learning woodcarving from her grandfather and knitting from her grandmother, she developed an appreciation for handmade treasures that tell personal stories. Today, she sources wood thoughtfully, sometimes incorporating materials from properties devastated by wildfires, to preserve memories for homeowners.

From delicate 6-inch ornaments to commanding wall pieces, each Bunkhouse Studio creation showcases remarkable detail that mass production simply can't match. Melissa's work has found homes in lodges, ranch houses, and modern spaces alike.

"The name 'Bunkhouse' represents bringing people together under one roof," Melissa shares. "When I create custom pieces for 4-H youth or design awards for agricultural groups, I know I’m creating lasting memories for families, organizations, and our youth.”

Find Bunkhouse Studio's distinctive artwork at their booth located in the new Painted Tree Boutique at 5944 Barnes Rd (Open 10-8 daily - closed Thanksgiving), Etsy or visit Melissa’s website to commission a custom piece that tells your Colorado story. Call (303) 519-1976 with questions or email [email protected] 

We challenge you not to be mesmerized by the interplay of light and shadow, drawn into the depths of each intricate layer - these aren't just décor pieces, they're truly one-of-a-kind masterpieces.

📰 News from this week in Colorado Springs!

Here are some of the stories we shared this week. Check out any issues you missed.

• 🌟Real Estate Roundup: 🏡 Latest Home Sales and Market Insights for Colorado Springs (Issue #24-335)

• 🦃TRIVIA: Did Colorado Springs' Turkeys Ever Wear Parkas? (Issue #24-331)

• 🎄 Permits, Tips, & Tools for Holiday Tree-Cutting (Issue #24-333)

• 🚨 Crime: Hallfords Plead Guilty, but What Comes Next? (Issue #24-330)

• 🎁 Let's Rally: 12 4 Wishes Need Our COS TT Magic! (Issue #24-334)

• 💵 City Finalizes 2025 Budget: What’s Changing Next Year (Issue #24-332)

• 💖The Power of Thankfulness Awaits

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📆 Local Events

• Dec 2 through Jan 31: Skate in the Park @Acacia Park $13

• Dec 2-Jan 4, Mon-Thurs (5:30-9pm), F-Sun (5:30-10pm): Magic Lights @PPIR, 16650 Midway Ranch Rd, Fountain $33/vehicle

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

• Dec 3, 1-1:30pm: Holiday Porch Pots Demonstration @Phelan Gardens, 4955 Austin Bluffs FREE (Pls register 8 Spots Left)

• Dec 3, 4-5pm: HS age Teen Peer Group @Universal Education Foundation, 301 E Platte

• Dec 3, 5-7pm: Stratton Neighborhood Master Plan Meeting @GOG Visitors Center, 1805 N 30th St

  • —>🍵 From Land to Legacy: Asian Heritage Center Project

• Dec 3, 5:30-7pm: Young Adult Peer Group-Support @Universal Education Foundation, 301 E Platte

• Dec 3, 5:30-7:30pm: 19th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration @755 Aspen Dr, COS: Donate new toys or new/ gently used coats

• Dec 4, 9-10am: Balance & Strength @Westside Community Center, 1628 W Bijou

• Dec 4, 10am-1pm: First Wednesday Job Fair @PPWFC, 1675 Garden of the Gods

• Dec 4, 2-4pm: Watercolor Workshop & Cream Tea @FestiviTea, 2336 Vickers Dr $35 (4 Spots Left)

• Dec 4, 6-8pm: Bee-Merry Christmas Ornament Painting Party @Brush Crazy, 4416 Austin Bluffs $20 (7 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-Noon: 2024 Christmas Tea Morning @FestiviTea, 2336 Vickers Dr $34 (2 Spots Left)

• Dec 7, 2-4pm: 2024 Christmas Tea Morning @FestiviTea, 2336 Vickers Dr $34 (4 Spots Left)

• 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, 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 21, 1-2pm: Centerpiece Workshop @Phelan Gardens, 4955 Austin Bluffs $32.50 (8 Spots Left)

• Dec 21, 6-9pm: Murder Mystery, A Noteworthy Crime (Holiday Show) @Great Wolf Lodge, 9494 Federal Dr $72.95 (20 Tickets Left)

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