COS Town Tidings #24-339

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📰 Another Twist in the Library Saga📚

📰 Safeway Recall You Need to Know About🛑

📰 After Attack, The Truth About Coyotes in the Springs⚠️

📆 Local Events

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Colorado Springs local Patsy Prather, a former stage manager in New York, understands the art of bringing stories to life. Now, through Patsy by Design, she partners with women to create practical, actionable strategies for life's transitions, helping them move from uncertainty to clarity.

Drawing from personal experience supporting loved ones through mental health and addiction challenges, Patsy developed a unique approach that combines proven tools with hands-on support. Her method breaks down overwhelming life changes into manageable steps, using gratitude as a practical tool alongside intentional language to create lasting change.

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📚 Another Twist in the Library Saga

Updated Decision Published Here.

This just in…in a surprising turn of events, the Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) Board of Trustees is set to re-vote on the closure of the Rockrimmon Library today. Despite closing its doors on Dec 1, the fate falls on today’s board decision. This shift follows a wave of community advocacy and fundraising by the “Save Rockrimmon Library” group, which has raised over $70K to offset lease costs.

Previously, the Board cited budget constraints and a third-party report as reasons for the closure, emphasizing the need to either cut branches or raise taxes. The upcoming vote today represents the final opportunity to reverse the closure before the lease expires. The meeting will take place at Library 21C (1175 Chapel Hills Dr) and virtually on zoom (Meeting ID: 837 1958 5376; Passcode: 940463), from 5-6pm with a large crowd of supporters expected to attend.

The outcome of this vote could change the course of the library’s story, highlighting the power of community action.

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🛑 Safeway Recall You Need to Know About

Albertsons and Safeway stores in Colorado have voluntarily recalled certain produce items due to potential Salmonella contamination linked to a supplier, Baloian Farms. The recalled products include vegetable and hummus trays, among others. Salmonella infections can cause symptoms like diarrhea, stomach cramps, and nausea.

If you’ve purchased these items, you’re advised to throw them away or return them for a full refund. For a full list of affected products, check the store’s announcement. Your health and safety come first—don’t take any chances! Full Story

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⚠️ After Attack, The Truth About Coyotes in the Springs

After a 4-yr old girl was bitten by a coyote on Thanksgiving in Colorado Springs, many are reflecting on how these animals have adapted to urban life. The attack happened in the area of Monument Creek and I-25, near the Air Force Academy. We are learning that coyotes thrive in cities thanks to abundant food sources and a lack of natural predators. Urban spaces, with their plentiful garbage, rodents, and even fruit, have become ideal habitats.

If you see one, experts recommend hazing techniques, like yelling or using assertive body language, to discourage coyote interactions. Attacks are rare but can occur when coyotes are injured, protecting a den, or feeling cornered. The recent incident is a stark reminder to stay alert in coyote-prone areas and to supervise children and pets closely.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife continues to investigate the incident and is monitoring the local coyote population. Full Story

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📆 Local Events

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

• Nov Dec 4, 6-8, 1-4 PM: 3-Hour Original Colorado Springs Food Tour @1 Tejon St $69-$87

• Dec 4 through Jan 31: Skate in the Park @Acacia Park $13

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

• Dec 4, 6-8pm: Bee-Merry Christmas Ornament Painting Party @Brush Crazy, 4416 Austin Bluffs $20 (14 Spots Left)

• Dec 4-29: The Little Mermaid @Fine Arts Center $58.50-$66

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

• Dec 5, 6:30-8:30pm: Van Gogh Snow! Benefiting CASA Pikes Peak Region @Painting With A Twist, N Powers Blvd $39-$55

• Dec 5, 7-9pm: BINGO @Lebowski’s Taproom, 3240 Centennial Blvd FREE to attend

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

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