COS Town Tidings #25-087

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🤣 Today’s Chuckle

📰 Got an IRS Email? Read This First!📩

📰 Major Cleanup Coming to Colorado Spring🚮

📰 Prospect Lake’s Algae Problem—Solved?🚤

Recipe: 🍨 Amaretto Ricotta and Berries

📆 Local Events | 🛍 DEALS

🌤 COS Weather - Partly cloudy and unseasonably warm

Recreation: 🥾 Monument Rock: A Must-See Hike

 Why did the cake go to the doctor?

👉It was feeling crumby! 🤣

🍞 Fresh Baked Sourdough breads, pastries 
📍3312 Austin Bluffs (Inside The Cupcake Doctor): M-Sat, 9am-6pm

📩 Got an IRS Email? Read This First!

With tax filings in full swing, scammers are working overtime to trick people into revealing personal information. Using AI, they create realistic-looking emails and fake websites impersonating the IRS or tax software companies. Many scams lure victims with urgent messages about tax refunds, prompting them to click malicious links.

The IRS will never request sensitive information through text or email, so always verify before clicking. If you think you've been targeted, notify your bank, report the fraud to the IRS, and file a complaint with the Internet Crime Complaint Center. Stay alert and protect yourself and your information! Full Story

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🚮 Major Cleanup Coming to Colorado Spring

April 2 and 3, the City of Colorado Springs will begin a large-scale cleanup of homeless encampments along trails and in Dorchester Park, following concerns about public health and safety. The effort comes after numerous complaints about debris, hazardous materials, and unsanitary conditions in these areas.

In preparation, officials have been notifying individuals living in the camps and working to connect them with available shelters and resources. While the cleanup is focused on improving public spaces, the city is also emphasizing outreach efforts to assist those who are ready to transition out of homelessness.

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🚤 Prospect Lake’s Algae Problem—Solved?

Prospect Lake has struggled with toxic blue-green algae in recent years, leading to closures that impacted both recreation and local wildlife. To fix the issue, the city has installed a new aeration system that pumps oxygen into the water, preventing algae growth and improving conditions for fish and visitors alike.

Fishers and outdoor lovers have noticed the toll the algae has taken on wildlife, and many hope this new system will provide a lasting solution. The city expects everything to be up and running by Memorial Day, creating a healthier, more enjoyable lake for all. Have you been to Prospect Lake yet? Full Story

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🍨 Amaretto Ricotta and Berries

Amaretto Ricotta with Berries is a luscious, no-bake dessert that takes less than 5 minutes to put together.

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

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🛍 Discounts, Specials & More

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  —> DEAL: Moving Sale until Mar 29th

🎉 Events Calendar! (More events including FREE, click above)

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📆 Sample Local Events

For more weekend Event, click calendar above

• Mar 28-30, 1-4 PM: 3-Hour Original Colorado Springs Food Tour @1 Tejon St $69-$87

• Mar 29, 10am-5pm: Spring into Victory @U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum $24

• Mar 29, 11a,-4pm: LIVE Birds of Prey with Nature's Educators @Wild Birds Unlimited, 2450 Montebello Square Dr FREE

• Mar 29, 10am-2pm: Pikes Peak Herb Fest – 21st Annual Free Community Event @Westside Community Center FREE

• Apr 4 (6:30-tournament finishes for the night), 5 (10am-most of the day): Charity Cornhole Tournament Weekend @315 N Page Rd, COS 80930 FREE Family Fun Event

• Apr 5, 11am-5pm: Pikes Peak Chocolate & Cheese Fest @Norris Penrose Event Center $6-$59

• April 11, 7-9pm: The Long Run | Colorado's Tribute to The Eagles @Phil Long Music Hall $39-$59 (age 14+)

• April 12, 7-9pm: The Marshall Tucker Band @Phil Long Music Hall $79-$99 (age 14+)

• April 19, 6-9pm: Murder Mystery, Dirty Money @Great Wolf Lodge, 9494 Federal Dr $64.95 (15 Tickets Available)

🥾 Monument Rock: A Must-See Hike

Tucked just outside Monument, Colorado, Monument Rock is a breathtaking sandstone formation that makes for a perfect short hike. At just 2.5 miles round-trip with minimal elevation gain, it's accessible for all skill levels and welcomes leashed dogs.

Parking is limited, so arrive early and be mindful of the surrounding neighborhood. Whether you're looking for a peaceful solo walk or a quick family-friendly adventure, this trail offers fresh air, gorgeous views, and a moment to recharge in nature.

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