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Issue #25-166 6/15/25

COS Town Tidings #25-166
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Grab a beverage and catch up on what you missed this week ☕
🤣 Daily Chuckle
👨👧 Father’s Day Reflection
🌟 Local Spotlight: 🤔 Feeling A Little Stuck Lately?
📰 News from this week in Colorado Springs!
🤗 Wellness Tips you missed
🍳 Sizzle Up Your Week with Our Recipe Archives!
📆 Local Events + Free Concerts & Farmers Markets
🌤 COS Weather - Partly cloudy, hot with slight chance of isolated PM storm
🙋♀️ Who Should We Feature?

Why was Dad staring at the orange juice at Father's Day brunch?
👉Because it said "concentrate." 🤣

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👨👧 Father’s Day Reflection

This Father’s Day hits a little deeper. I just spent two weeks with my dad at my childhood home in NY after the loss of my mom. We don’t always see eye to eye—but we see heart to heart. 💕 He’s always been the steady protector, the quiet caretaker, the one who shows up no matter how heavy life gets. That strength shaped me more than words ever could.
As I look at an old photo of him pushing me in a wheelbarrow and the selfies he snapped this week at my favorite ice cream spot, I’m reminded: we don’t have to be perfect to be present. Sometimes love looks like just showing up, again and again.
In my work, I help others use AI to create deeper human connection. So when I couldn’t find the right words to support my dad through the hardest days of his life the days before my Mom passed, I turned to the same tools I teach. I used AI to help me write a song that could say what I couldn’t out loud. It’s called Let Me Hold You, and it was my way of reminding him that even the strongest hearts deserve to lean sometimes.🤗
For anyone navigating something similar—or just curious—here’s the song I created to say what I couldn’t. 👉 Give it a listen here

🤔 Feeling A Little Stuck Lately?
🙏 What if you could move past old wounds without prescriptions? Meet Courtney, a local Life Alchemist who knows you can!
In a world where change often feels daunting, Courtney DeMatteo offers a warm invitation to rediscover your true self. Originally from Connecticut, she was drawn to Colorado by a dream of the breathtaking Rockies. Her professional journey began with Crystal Clarity and evolved into Life Alchemy—a unique blend of science and spirituality designed to help individuals unlock your fullest potential.
When clients feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve them, Courtney creates a safe space where profound healing can occur. Her approach integrates hypnosis, Reiki, and intuitive coaching, allowing people to experience deep shifts naturally, without relying on pharmaceuticals or other substances. "Life Alchemy isn't just about change; it's about reclaiming who you are," she explains. This method has led many clients to breakthroughs, helping them move past old traumas and build lives filled with purpose and joy.
Courtney's commitment to community wellness is evident through her work with veterans and her ongoing support for local organizations, fostering connection and resilience throughout Colorado Springs and beyond.
Her established E3 coaching program guides participants through three distinct phases: Empower, Enlighten, and Evolve. As she nears completion of her certification in Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT), Courtney continues to deepen her impact by offering gentle, powerful alternatives to traditional methods.
If you've been feeling like something needs to shift—if you're yearning for more peace, clarity, or simply to feel like yourself again—Courtney understands.

Explore her work at CourtneyDeMatteo.com, Facebook, Instagram or connect with her directly by emailing [email protected]. Sometimes the most powerful step is simply reaching out.

📰 News from this week in Colorado Springs!
Here are some of the stories we shared this week. Check out any issues you missed.
🌟Real Estate Roundup: 🏡 Latest Home Sales and Market Insights for Colorado Springs (Issue #25-165)
🦷 TRIVIA: What Did a Local Dentist Discover That Shocked the Nation? (Issue #25-161)
🚨 Shocking Daylight Shooting—See the Footage (Issue #25-163)
📚 Poor Richard’s Future? TBD (Issue #25-160)
🌮 COS Favorite Fails Health Inspection—See Who (Issue #25-164)
🙏 Mayor Yemi’s Close Call & His Big Takeaway (Issue #25-162)
⭐Support Our Local Businesses!
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🍳 Sizzle Up Your Week with Our Recipe Archives!
Hungry for past delights? Dive into our Recipe Archives! 🥘 Find recipes from this week.
🍗 White Balsamic Herb Marinated Grilled Chicken Breast
🥭 Fresh Mango Salsa
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🎉 Events Calendar! (More events including FREE, click here)
📆 Sample Local Events
*Weather permitted
June 15 (every Sat & Sun through Aug 1): Renaissance Festival @Perry Park Ave, Larkspur $30-$32
June 15, 10am-7pm: Pikes Peak Pride Celebration @Downtown COS
Jun 15, 11am-2pm: Father's Day Car Show + Event @Victory World Outreach, 3150 S Academy Blvd FREE
June 15, 1-4 PM: 3-Hour Original Colorado Springs Food Tour @1 Tejon St $69-$87
June 15: First Company theatre Presents: The Mousetrap @First United Methodist Church - 420 North Nevada $21
June 17, 10am: Little Garden Library Grand Opening @Horticultural Art Society 222 Mesa Rd FREE
Jun 18, 5:30-9am: COS Western Street Breakfast @Pikes Peak & Tejon $5 for breakfast
Jun 20-21, 27-28: Four Old Broads On The High Seas @Meanwhile Block, 124 W Cimarron $22-$28 (Tickets selling fast)
June 21, 10am-5pm: Rock Ledge Ranch 150th Anniversary Celebration @Rock Ledge Ranch $8
June 21, 10am-2pm: Poochella - Dog Pool Party @Under the Sun Dog Training and Daycare, 6540 Vincent Dr COS FREE admission
June 27, 11am-6pm & 28, 9am-4pm: Springs Coin Show @First United Methodist Church, 420 N Nevada $1
June 28, 6-9pm: Murder Mystery, Dirty Money @Great Wolf Lodge, 9494 Federal Dr $74.95 (10 tickets left)
July 5, 7-9pm: Dueling Pianos | Patriot Party @Phil Long Music Hall $33-$45 (age 14+)
July 12, 7-9pm: Tiffany @Phil Long Music Hall $57-$87 (age 14+)
👩🌾 Farmers Markets - Weather permitting
June 15, 10am-2pm (Sundays through Aug 31): Cordera Farmers Market @11894 Grandlawn Cir, COS
June 18, 9am-2pm (Wed’s through Sept 24): Briargate Farmers Market @7610 N Union Blvd
June 21, 8am-2pm (Saturdays through-Oct 4): Monument Hill Farmers Market @66 Jefferson St, Monument
June 21, 9am-1pm (Saturdays through Oct 11): Backyard Market @Black Forest, 6845 Shoup Rd
June 22, 9am-2pm (Every other Sun, Jun 8-Oct 26): COS Sunday Market @Acacia Park, Downtown
June 22 (2x/mth, Jun-Oct), 11am-3pm: Southeast Farmer's Market (Food Coalition) @Stompin' Groundz, 2050 Jet Wing Dr
🎶 Summer Concert Series - Weather permitting
June 17, 5:30-7:30pm (Tuesdays Jun 3 through Sept): Music in the Park: @Bancroft Park, 2400 W Colorado Ave FREE
June 19 (Every Thurs), 6-8pm: The Martini Shot Band @Banning Lewis Ranch, Vista Park FREE (public + community market)
—>🌟Spotlight: Stop by SherBeth’s stand and say hi to Beth
June 20, 5-7pm: The Guardians Band @First & Main Town Center Park, 3305 Cinema Pt FREE
June 20, 7-8:30pm: University Village Colorado Summer Concert Series - Wash Park Band @5246 N Nevada (North Plaza next to Hacienda) FREE
June 27, 7-8:30pm: Jazz in the Garden @Grace and St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 601-631 N Tejon FREE


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