COS Town Tidings #25-010

📖 READ ONLINE - this one is long! 😊

🤣Today’s Chuckle

📰 Governor’s Speech: What It Means for You📣

📰 Will Crime Stopper Signs Make a Difference?🕵️

📰 Grants Open for Disability Access Projects🦽

Recipe: 🍳 Baked Egg Muffins

📆 Local Events

🌤 COS Weather - Mostly sunny and cold

 What do you call main courses that you eat in front of the TV?

👉On trays 🤣

📣 Governor’s Speech: What It Means for You

Governor Polis’s 2025 State of the State address yesterday, highlighted bold plans for Colorado’s future. Housing affordability remains a top priority, with initiatives to expand choices, reduce delays, and support innovative building solutions. On public safety, the governor noted a drop in crime rates but called for more funding for law enforcement and youth services to maintain progress. Education took the spotlight with fully funded K-12 schools, free college options for more students, and a commitment to student success.

The governor’s message was clear: by working together, Colorado can continue to thrive as in opportunity and quality of life.

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🕵️ Will Crime Stopper Signs Make a Difference?

Downtown Colorado Springs is stepping up its safety efforts through a partnership with Pikes Peak Area Crime Stoppers. Businesses in the area will display the familiar “STOP” shield signs on their windows, featuring a hotline for reporting crimes anonymously. This initiative aims to discourage criminal activity, complementing the Downtown Partnership's ongoing security measures.

While the effort seeks to create a safer environment for shoppers and merchants, we question the actual impact due to the small size of the stickers as they don’t seem noticeable, especially with the other stickers businesses have in their windows. Do you think these signs will deter criminals? Cast your vote below!

🤫 Meet The Pain Whisperer: Discover Comfort
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🦽 Grants Open for Disability Access Projects

The Independence Center in Colorado Springs is offering $75,000 in grants through its annual IC Fund, designed to foster independence and accessibility for individuals with disabilities. Open to nonprofits across six counties, the fund has a history of supporting meaningful projects like accessible gardens and adaptive medical equipment.

Established in 2010 to honor its founder’s late husband, the IC Fund has distributed grants ranging from $50,000 to $75,000 annually. This year’s application deadline is Jan 31, 2025. If you’re a nonprofit (or know of one) with a vision to improve accessibility, this is your chance to make a real impact.

Fresh Baked Sourdough breads, pastries 
FREE Scone with Bread Purchase, through tomorrow, Jan 11!

🍳 Baked Egg Muffins

These healthy, portable baked egg muffins are loaded with protein and veggies. Make them at the beginning of the week for a quick, on-the-go breakfast option for busy mornings.

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

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🎉 New Events Calendar!

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📆 Local Events

WEEKEND EVENTS - Click calendar above!

• Jan 10-31: Skate in the Park @Acacia Park $13

• Jan 10-12, 1-4 PM: 3-Hour Original Colorado Springs Food Tour @1 Tejon St $69-$87

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

• Jan 10, 4-6pm: Beginning Sewing/Lotus Pillow Class @Vestina Vintage Studios, 1704 W Colorado Ave $25

  • —>🧵 Unleash Your Inner Designer With Jessica

• Jan 11, 4-6pm: Beginners Knitting @Who Gives A SCRAP, 810 Arcturus Dr $25 (1 Spots Left)

• 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 13, 7-9pm: Seinfeld Trivia @Lebowski’s Taproom, 3240 Centennial Blvd FREE to attend

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

• Jan 18, 10am-Noon: Tamale Making Class @Lebowski’s Taproom, 3240 Centennial Blvd $45

• Feb 9, 3-5pm: Taking Care of the Givers @Yoga Studio Satya 1581 York Rd $20

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

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