COS Town Tidings #25-028

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📰 Property Tax Deadlines You Should Know📬

📰 First Responders Tackle Mental Health🚑

📰 Wildfire Questions? Get Answers Feb 6th!🔥

🎬 Trivia Time: Theater's Hidden Civil Rights Battle

📆 Local Events

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📬 Property Tax Deadlines You Should Know

El Paso County Treasurer’s office has mailed out 2024 property tax statements last week. These full-page statements include payment coupons and details for payment options. You can pay online, by mail, or in person using the secure drop box at 1675 Garden of the Gods Rd. Online payments will include processing fees. Property owners can pay the full amount by April 30 or split payments into two installments, due Feb 28 and June 16. If you haven’t received your statement or need assistance, contact the treasurer’s office.

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🚑 First Responders Tackle Mental Health

Colorado Springs first responders recently participated in a vital training session focused on mental health crisis intervention, thanks to support from the Pikes Peak Area Rotary Club. The training covered essential topics such as depression, anxiety, suicide prevention, and substance use disorders, equipping 150 first responders with tools to identify and manage mental health crises effectively.

With hands-on practice and practical strategies, the event emphasized the importance of early intervention to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those in crisis. Full Story

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🔥 Wildfire Questions? Get Answers Feb 6th!

Wildfire preparedness is a pressing issue, and Colorado Springs residents have a chance to get the answers they need at a community meeting on Feb 6 from 6:30 to 8pm at 375 Printers Parkway. Experts from public safety, utilities, and emergency management will share tips on staying safe, protecting your home, and responding effectively to wildfire threats.

The meeting will also be live-streamed on Facebook, and attendees can submit questions ahead of time to ensure their concerns are addressed. Whether in person or online, this is an opportunity to learn how to prepare for wildfires in our area.

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🎬 TRIVIA: Theater's Hidden Civil Rights Battle

Did you know that Colorado Springs once boasted a movie theater with stunning Native American-inspired decor? The Ute Theatre, opened in 1935, was one of the city's most ornate cinemas during the golden age of Hollywood.

Q: What famous artist was commissioned to create massive murals for the Ute Theatre?

Built on the site of the old Rialto Theatre, the Ute featured ornate decorations inspired by authentic Native American designs. Owner Joseph Cooper sent architects and designers throughout the Southwest to gather ideas. The result was a theater adorned with highly stylized and colorful sconces, banisters, and tables.

The Ute Theatre also played a role in the civil rights movement. In 1944, Juanita Hairston sued the theater for racial discrimination after being forcibly removed from her seat, leading to a landmark legal case.

A: Lloyd Moylan, a nationally known artist specializing in Southwest imagery, painted two 40-foot-long murals in the Ute Theatre's main auditorium. *Source

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📆 Sample Local Events

• Jan 28-31: Skate in the Park @Acacia Park $13 (Last Week)

• Jan 28-Feb 2, 1-4 PM: 3-Hour Original Colorado Springs Food Tour @1 Tejon St $69-$87

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

• Jan 30-Feb 16 (Thurs' & Fri's 7:30pm, Sat's 2 & 7:30pm, Sun's 4pm): The Heart Sellers - Theatreworks @Ent Center for the Arts: Dusty Loo Bon Vivant Theatre, 5225 N Nevada $30.50

• Feb 6, 7-9pm: William Lee Martin: The Funny Life Tour @Phil Long Music Hall $34-$54 (ages 14+)

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

• Feb 14 & 15, Mar 15, Apr 19, 6:30-8:30pm: Date Night Starlight Safari – Adults Only (21+) @Cheyenne Mountain Zoo $40.75-$55.75

• Feb 15, 6-9pm: Murder Mystery, A Noteworthy Crime (Holiday Show) @Great Wolf Lodge, 9494 Federal Dr $79.95 (6 Ticket Left)

• Feb 8, 7-9pm: Still The Same | Bob Seger Tribute @Phil Long Music Hall $39-$59 (ages 14+)

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