COS Town Tidings #24-341

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🤣Today’s Chuckle

📰 What Happened at Wild Birds Unlimited?🚗

📰 How to See (and Hold!) the Paris Olympic Torch🏅

📰 Scammers Know Your Name—Now What?📞

Recipe: 🍫 Homemade Snickerz Bars

📆 Local Events

🤶 Must-See Holiday Events

🌞 COS Weather - Sunny with slightly warmer than seasonal temps

Recreation: 🐕 Discover the Tribute Tree at Fox Run

 I used to be afraid of speed bumps

👉I'm trying to get over it 🤣

🚗 What Happened at Wild Birds Unlimited?

Wild Birds Unlimited experienced an unexpected accident, Wed around 1pm when a car accidentally drove into the front of the store. Thankfully, no one was injured, including the driver, who was safely checked by paramedics at the scene. While the storefront sustained damage, the building was deemed structurally sound, and the team quickly cleaned up with help from local businesses like Automatic Access and City Glass.

Despite temporary repairs, the store remains open for business with a temporary door in place. The team is grateful for the community's understanding and wants customers to know they’re still OPEN as usual and ready to serve, including this weekend they will be hosting local artist, woodcarver Tom Mizik. They invite you to stop by and see his beautiful work!

Store hours: M-Sat 9am-5:30pm & Sun 11am-3pm
Location: 2450 Montebello Square Dr

• 🐦 Blend Nature with Artistry: Unique Finds at Wild Birds Unlimited!

🏅 How to See (and Hold!) the Paris Olympic Torch

The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum proudly displays the torch and medals from the 2024 Paris Games, offering visitors a unique glimpse into the event's legacy. The medals, crafted with iron from the Eiffel Tower, are a striking nod to Parisian culture, while the torch—a special gift from the International Olympic Committee President—enhances the museum’s renowned collection.

This exclusive exhibit is featured in the Introduction to the Games gallery, where visitors can see the Paris torch alongside every Olympic torch dating back to 1936. The Bill Daniels Gallery of Inspiration showcases the full set of Paris medals, highlighting their artistry and symbolism.

For an even more immersive experience, premium tours offer the rare opportunity to handle the Paris torch. Plan your visit and discover these historic treasures.

🤫 Meet The Pain Whisperer - Amy Cook-Porter

📞 Scammers Know Your Name—Now What?

The Manitou Springs Police Department is alerting the community to a scam involving individuals impersonating law enforcement and county officials. These scammers claim victims have missed jury duty or have warrants, then demand payments or personal details over the phone.

To make their calls seem legitimate, scammers often share personal information about their targets, causing confusion. MSPD emphasizes that they will never ask for money, sensitive details, or photos over the phone. If you receive such a call, hang up immediately and do not provide any information. This is not isolated to Manitou Springs so be aware as we’ve also seen people asking about similar text messages on social media.

To verify any claims, contact the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office at (719)-390-5555 or MSPD at (719)-685-5407. Stay alert and protect your information. Full Story

🍫 Homemade Snickerz Bars

You don’t need to miss out on the classic flavors of decadent nougat, caramel and peanuts. The iconic treat has been remade using only whole-food ingredients and without any dairy or refined sugar.

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

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📆 Local Events

• Dec 6-7 (10am-5pm), 8 (10am-4pm): Holiday Food & Gift Festival @Norris Penrose Center $8

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

• Dec 6 through Mar 15, (Thurs-Sat) 1-6pm: Psycullescence Exhibit @ENT Center For the Arts, Marie Walsh Sharpe Gallery

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

• Dec 5-29: The Little Mermaid @Fine Arts Center $58.50-$66

• Dec 5-22 (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)

• 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 (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 11, 5-6:30: Fresh Christmas Wreath @Sweetwater Studio, 11663 Voyager Pkwy $161.90

• Dec 14, 7-9pm: "Christmas with Bing" @Black Forest Community Club, 12530 Black Forest Rd $35-$40

• Dec 20, 1-3pm: Seasonal Cooking: Peanut Butter Buckeyes @PPLD 21c, 1175 Chapel Hills Dr FREE (registration opens TODAY, Dec 6 @1pm & will fill up immediately)

• 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

• Timberline Landscaping’s 2024 “Christmas Lights Guide”: festive roadmap to over 100 decorated homes and businesses across Colorado Springs

• Magic Lights @PPIR, 16650 Midway Ranch Rd, Fountain (Through Jan 4, Daily) $33/vehicle

• Electric Safari at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo (Dec 6-23, 25-Jan 1): Where else can you see holiday lights AND feed a giraffe?

• The Broadmoor's Christmas Celebrations: From elegant holiday teas to festive dining

• Festival of Lights Family Fun Day (Dec 7) @ Pioneers Museum: Free holiday celebration with musical performances, crafts, and face painting

• Festival of Lights Parade (Dec 7): Downtown comes alive with twinkling floats and holiday music

• Holiday Extravaganz! (Dec 13) @ Ent Center for the Arts: Celebrate student musicians with holiday classics; tickets are $20

• Holiday Evening at Rock Ledge Ranch (Dec 14) @ Rock Ledge Ranch: Experience wagon rides, storytelling, and hot cider; admission is $4 to $8 per person

• Winter Wonderland with the Wolves (Dec 22) @ Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center: Join for breakfast burritos with the wolves; $40 for ages 12+, $20 for kids under 11

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🐕 Discover the Tribute Tree at Fox Run

Fox Run Regional Park’s Tribute Tree in Black Forest area, offers a heartfelt way to remember pets who have crossed the rainbow bridge. Beginning as a tribute to a beloved dog, this community tradition now honors pets of all kinds, with ornaments handmade by their owners.

From Thanksgiving to New Year's, this white pine becomes a poignant display of love, filled with photos, poems, and memories of departed pets. A couple oversees the tree each year, hanging and carefully storing the ornaments. El Paso County Parks supports the tradition, with guidelines ensuring the safety of wildlife by avoiding breakable or food-based decorations.

This weekend, take a hike and visit. According to our local guide Hiking Bob, he says you start at the Rollercoaster Road Trailhead and take the northern trail parallel to Baptist Road. In just a quarter mile, you’ll find the tree, marked by a special sign. A visit is a heartwarming reminder of how pets remain an integral part of our lives, even after they’re gone.

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