COS Town Tidings #24-346

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🌟Local Feature: 🤔What If Everything You Know About Skincare Is Wrong?

📰 CSFD Wins Prestigious National Award🚒

📰 A Light in the Darkness for El Paso🕯️

📰 Brighten a Senior’s Holiday Season🎅

📆 Local Events | 🤶Holiday Events

🌤 COS Weather - Mostly sunny, warmer with icy patches still on side roads

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👉being silly is much more fun 🤣

🤔 What If Everything You Know About Skincare Is Wrong?

🌱 A Natural Path to Radiant Skin: Lavender & Thyme

In a charming 1950s cabin along Shoup Road, Marissa Searle offers more than skincare—she offers transformation. Over 20 years ago, Marissa faced one of the most challenging chapters of her life. After gaining 105 pounds during her first pregnancy, she struggled with feeling disconnected from her body and her sense of self. Searching for answers, she embarked on a journey to reclaim her health and confidence. Along the way, she uncovered a profound truth: true radiance begins from within.

This realization sparked a passion for wellness that changed everything. Through years of studying herbalism and botanical aesthetics, Marissa found ways to heal not just the skin but the person beneath it. Her personal journey from struggle to empowerment fuels her mission to help you feel confident and radiant.

At Lavender & Thyme Holistic Skin Therapy + Apothecary, Marissa combines time-tested herbal wisdom with modern techniques to help you achieve lasting results. Her treatments stimulate natural collagen production, reduce inflammation, and restore your skin's youthful glow – all without harsh chemicals or invasive procedures.

In her serene apothecary, Marissa handcrafts small-batch wellness products using therapeutic herbs and natural ingredients. Her best-selling magnesium butter helps you find peaceful sleep, while her herbal facial oils target fine lines and uneven tone. Each formula is rooted in her extensive knowledge of over 65 healing herbs.

As a single mother of three, Marissa understands the importance of self-care and renewal. She takes time to listen to your story, creating personalized treatment plans that address both your immediate concerns and long-term skin health goals.

Experience the natural difference at Lavender & Thyme. Visit Fri 10-4 (closed 11:30-1), Sat 10-4 and Sun Noon-3 (through Dec 31) to explore Marissa's natural skincare collection or schedule your personal consultation to begin your journey toward healthier, more radiant skin.

Find Lavender & Thyme at 6755 Shoup Rd in Black Forest. Call (719) 571-9737 or her website (site updates in progress). Follow on Facebook for latest updates and seasonal offerings.

Mention this article and receive a free handcrafted lip balm with any order or service over $25!

🚒 CSFD Wins Prestigious National Award

The Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) has been nationally recognized for its outstanding efforts to protect its firefighters. The department was awarded the Ronald J. Siarnicki Seal of Excellence by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) for its pioneering work in behavioral health, physical fitness programs, and operational safety training.

These initiatives have established CSFD as a leader in fostering a culture of safety and resilience, serving as a model for fire departments across the country. The award underscores CSFD’s dedication to reducing on-the-job injuries and fatalities, reflecting their unwavering commitment to their team’s well-being and the broader fire service community.

Fresh Baked Sourdough breads, pastries!

Call 719-675-0464 to preorder your holiday dinner rolls, breads, cinnamon rolls, and pies!

🕯️ A Light in the Darkness for El Paso

The Heartbeat Memory Tree at Rock Ledge Ranch is more than just a holiday decoration—it’s a heartfelt tribute to those lost to suicide. Over 400 ornaments, each engraved with a name, honor loved ones who are no longer here. This decades-long tradition began in 1980 to support grieving families, offering hope and connection during a difficult time of year.

The event is especially significant in El Paso County, which leads Colorado in suicide rates. Last year, nearly 200 of the state’s 1,200 suicide deaths occurred in our region. The tree lighting ceremony is a space for healing, reflection, and support for those navigating grief. Visitors can stop by nightly through the second week of January to pay their respects and find a moment of solace. Full Story

🎅 Brighten a Senior’s Holiday Season

The holidays can be a bittersweet time for seniors who feel isolated or disconnected from loved ones. Senior centers like Silver Key and Winslow Court are stepping up with festive activities designed to bring joy and connection. These include crafting ornaments, viewing holiday lights, and fostering community bonds.

Loneliness is not just an emotional struggle—it’s a significant health risk. Experts compare its impact to smoking or heavy drinking, making it even more important to check in on seniors. Whether it’s a quick phone call, a shared activity, or simply showing up, small gestures can help combat isolation and create a sense of belonging. This holiday season, let’s give the gift of time and connection. Full Story

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🎉 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!

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📆 Local Events

• Dec 11, 9-10am: Balance & Strength @Westside Community Center, 1628 W Bijou

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

• Nov Dec 11-15, 1-4 PM: 3-Hour Original Colorado Springs Food Tour @1 Tejon St $69-$87

• Dec 11, 5-8pm: Holiday Stroll @Downtown Colorado Springs FREE hot chocolate

• Dec 11, 7pm: Holy & Ivy, AFA Band @Pikes Peak Center FREE (Tickets available at box office only, must register)

• Dec 11 (7pm)-29: The Little Mermaid @Fine Arts Center $58.50-$66

• Dec 12 through Mar 15, (Thurs-Sat) 1-6pm: Psycullescence Exhibit @ENT Center For the Arts, Marie Walsh Sharpe Gallery

• Dec 12, 7-9pm: BINGO @Lebowski’s Taproom, 3240 Centennial Blvd FREE to attend

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

• Dec 12-22 (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 13-14, 3:30 PM: 2.5-Hour Cocktails & Canapés Walking Tour @1 N Tejon $79 must be 21+

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

• Dec 13, 5-8pm: Bear Creek by Candlelight @Bear Creek Nature Center $8

• Dec 14, 10-Noon: Tamale Making Class @Lebowski’s Taproom, 3240 Centennial Blvd $45

• Dec 14, 6-10pm: Deck the Halls w/Blues & Jazz @Summa, 817 W Colorado Ave $15

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

• Dec 21, 10-11am: Centerpiece Workshop @Phelan Gardens, 4955 Austin Bluffs $32.50 (2 Spots Left)

• 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 (3 Tickets Left)

• Dec 21 (7:30pm) & 22 (2pm): Christmas Symphony @Pikes Peak Center $53-$82 (Limited Tickets Left)

• Dec 31, 7:30pm-Midnight: NYE-Under The Lights @ OCC, 2324 W. Colorado Ave $44.52

• 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 11-23, 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

• Bear Creek by Candlelight (Dec 13, 5-8pm) @ Bear Creek Nature Center: The beautiful nature trails aglow with luminary lights and Bear Creek Nature Center filled with live music, smells of Texas Roadhouse chili dinner and hot chocolate, sights of twinkling lights and the joy of Santa! $8

• 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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