COS Town Tidings #24-337

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📰 Vickers Drive Changes Start Today🚧

📰 Final Chapter of the Rockrimmon Library📚

📰 A Sustainable Farewell for Our Veterans💚

Wellness: 😱Overwhelmed? This 30-Second Tip Works

📆 Local Events - Introducing NEW Calendar!

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🚧 Vickers Drive Changes Start Today

Changes are underway on Vickers Dr between N Academy and N Union, reducing the road to one lane in each direction while keeping a center turn lane. This update widens the driving, turn, and bike lanes to meet city safety standards and address speeding and crashes.

Over the past decade, this stretch has seen severe broadside and bike-related accidents. The new configuration, part of the city’s 2C repaving work, is a proven method to reduce crashes by up to 50%. With traffic volumes well below capacity, the city estimates minimal impacts on travel times—just 10 seconds longer on average for most drivers.

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📚 Final Chapter of the Rockrimmon Library

The Rockrimmon Library closed its doors permanently yesterday, marking a somber moment for the Colorado Springs community. Despite a month-long effort by residents to save it—including pledges of over $60,000 and offers of volunteer support—the Pikes Peak Library District Board of Trustees proceeded with the closure, citing the high cost of the lease.

Just a day before the closure, the community rallied in a heartfelt "Not Saying Goodbye" event, underscoring how the library served as a vital hub for learning and connection. City council members joined in, urging the board to delay the decision for at least a year to explore alternatives, but their efforts were unsuccessful. 😢

Although the library is gone, the Rockrimmon neighborhood demonstrated an inspiring sense of unity, proving that even in challenging times, the power of community shines through. Full Story

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💚 A Sustainable Farewell for Our Veterans

Pikes Peak National Cemetery in Colorado Springs has introduced a green burial section, making it one of the first VA cemeteries to offer this eco-friendly option. Green burials avoid chemicals and use biodegradable materials, providing a sustainable way to honor Veterans. This initiative is part of a nationwide effort, alongside cemeteries in Arizona and Florida, to meet the growing demand for environmentally friendly burial practices.

The move aligns with the values of many Veterans, particularly younger ones, who see green burials as a dignified and meaningful choice. Both cremated and intact remains can be interred in the new section, which helps preserve natural resources and restore local habitats.

The VA continues to honor the service and memory of Veterans while responding to their evolving preferences. Families can explore this option by visiting the link above for burial benefits and pre-planning.

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😱 Overwhelmed? This 30-Second Tip Works

The holidays can leave anyone feeling stretched thin. With Thanksgiving just behind us and Christmas around the corner, the mix of responsibilities, emotions, and tasks can lead to full-on overwhelm. This video offers a simple 30-second step to help you reset and refocus when everything feels like too much.

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🎉 Introducing Our New Events Calendar!

We're making it easier to discover and share what's happening in Colorado Springs! Our new interactive calendar is live and growing. Optional weekly SMS event reminders available!

We're rolling out events gradually to ensure everything runs smoothly. Have an event to share? Add it directly to the calendar. Click image above to access.

📆 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 6 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 (3 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, 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

• 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 (1 Spot 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 (7 Spots Left)

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

• Jan 10-Feb 23: Ice Castles @Cripple Creek $21-$29

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