COS Town Tidings #25-003

📖 READ ONLINE - this one is long! 😊

🤣Today’s Chuckle

📰 Community Input Wanted for Federal Grants📋

📰 Space Force Bases Tighten Security🚀

📰 Black Forest Road Upgrade Complete🚧

Recipe: 🍓 Berry-Green Tea Smoothie

📆 Local Events | 🤶 Holiday Events

🌤 COS Weather - Partly cloudy with above average temps

Recreation: 🥾 Stunning Views Await at The Crags Trail

 What kind of jacket do you wear on a hike?

👉A trail blazer! 🤣

📋 Community Input Wanted for Federal Grants

The City of Colorado Springs is seeking community input on its draft plan for federal grant spending from 2025 to 2029. These HUD grants aim to support affordable housing, tackle homelessness, assist local nonprofits, and improve neighborhood infrastructure for residents in low- and moderate-income areas.

Public feedback is welcome through Jan. 27, and there are two hearings scheduled for residents to participate directly. The first hearing is Jan 7 from 1–2pm at the City Administration Building, with a virtual attendance option available. A second hearing in Spanish is on Jan 16 from 6:30–7:30pm at Silver Key.

Visit ColoradoSprings.gov/2025AnnualActionPlan to view the draft plan, complete the survey, and find additional details about the hearings. Don’t miss this opportunity to help shape the city’s future!

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🚀 Space Force Bases Tighten Security

In response to recent national security incidents, the Trusted Traveler program at Peterson and Schriever Space Force Bases, along with Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station, has been indefinitely suspended. This precautionary measure ensures the safety of all personnel, despite no known direct threats to the bases.

The change means all visitors must obtain a base pass, regardless of whether they’re accompanied by a military ID holder. Official visitors, such as government contractors, will need coordination with their host organization, while unofficial visitors must request passes through the Visitor Control Center or preregister online via the DBIDS Visitor Enrollment System. Full details on these updated procedures are available on the base websites.

🤫 Meet The Pain Whisperer - Amy Cook-Porter

🚧 Black Forest Road Upgrade Complete

After two years of work, including some delays caused by heavy summer rain, the Black Forest Road widening project has reached its conclusion. The $32 million investment transformed the road into a more efficient four-lane thoroughfare from Woodmen to just north of Research Parkway.

In addition to widening the road, the project introduced new sidewalks for pedestrian safety and upgraded drainage systems to handle water flow more effectively. The completed project promises smoother travel and enhanced safety for all who use this important route. Full Story

🥖 Fresh Baked Sourdough breads, pastries!
(Closed for holiday break through Jan 5)

🍓 Berry-Green Tea Smoothie

This berry-green tea smoothie recipe is a refreshing, nutrient-packed beverage with plenty of anti-inflammatory benefits. It’s perfect for starting your day.

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

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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!

We're rolling out events gradually as it takes a lot of time for us to find and add. Do you have an event to share? Add it directly to the calendar.

📆 Local Events

• Jan 3-Feb 23: Ice Castles @Cripple Creek $21-$29

• Jan 3-5, 1-4 PM: 3-Hour Original Colorado Springs Food Tour @1 Tejon St $69-$87

• Jan 8, 7:30pm: The Temptations & Four Tops @Pikes Peak Center $51-$120

• 💖 Jan 11, 5-8:30pm: Lotus Foundation's Hope Blooms Benefit for Survivors @First Lutheran Church, 1515 N Cascade Ave $50

  • —>🌸 Lotus Foundation Blooms Hope for Human Trafficking Survivors

  • —>Make sure you say hi to Sarah, she volunteered to play piano at this event 🎶 The Symphony of Life Begins at Home

• Jan 11 (7pm), 12 (2:30pm): Mozart's Requiem @First United Methodist Church, 420 N Nevada $35

• Jan 11, 7pm: Oxymorons Improv Comedy Show - Cheers AFTER the New Year @Peak Improv Theater, 3440 N Carefree $15

• Jan 17 (6pm), 18-19 (1 & 6pm): Starz Theater Company presents Peter Pan @Ent Center for the Arts at UCCS $22-$30

• Jan 24, 4-6pm: Beginners Knitting @Who Gives A SCRAP, 810 Arcturus Dr $25 (4 Spots Left)

• Feb 14, 7-10pm: Murder Mystery, A Noteworthy Crime (Holiday Show) @Great Wolf Lodge, 9494 Federal Dr $69.95 (20 Ticket Left)

• 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) $33/vehicle

🥾 Stunning Views Await at The Crags Trail

The Crags Trail is a peaceful retreat perfect for a winter hike up the Pass. This moderate trail begins near Fourmile Creek and weaves through dense forests and open meadows, offering hikers views of towering cliffs and the rugged western side of Pikes Peak. At the trail's end, a rocky outcrop rewards hikers with sweeping vistas of the Rampart Range, Catamount Reservoirs, and beyond.

With a manageable elevation gain and rewarding sights, The Crags offers a refreshing escape into nature. If you're looking to explore even more unique terrain, Pancake Rocks provides another scenic option nearby.

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