COS Town Tidings #25-167

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📰 Dublin Blvd Shuts Down Tonight🚧

📰 9,000 Protesters, But No Chaos✊

📰 YMCA Returns, But Not How You Think🧒

Health: 🦴 What No One Tells You About Osteopenia

📆 Local Events + Free Concerts & Farmers Markets

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🥵 COS Weather - Mostly sunny and very hot

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🚧 Dublin Blvd Shuts Down Tonight

Construction on Dublin officially begins in full tonight, June 16, with a complete road closure between Fieler Dr and Mustang Rim Dr lasting through late September. Originally delayed by an underground spring, the closure aims to shorten the project timeline.

Key intersections and streets—including Peterson Rd and Mustang Rim Dr—will also be affected, and PTAA school access will shift to the south entrance. Detours will be clearly marked, but drivers are encouraged to plan alternate routes. Text alerts and the city website offer the latest updates.

✊ 9,000 Protesters, But No Chaos

This past Saturday, nearly 9,000 people gathered in Colorado Springs to take part in the national “No Kings Day” protest, which called for a day of peaceful defiance and civil engagement. Coinciding with the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army and President Trump's birthday, the protests reflected a growing frustration with national policies, with participants voicing concerns about rights, immigration, and due process.

Despite strong emotions, our local demonstration remained peaceful, with no arrests or counter-protests. Similar events in nearby communities—like Pueblo, Manitou, and Cañon City—also drew hundreds, reflecting a wider movement across the state. Full Story

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🧒 YMCA Returns, But Not How You Think

In response to the growing childcare shortage across El Paso County, Revolution Church is converting the former Garden Ranch YMCA into a licensed, affordable childcare and after-school center.

Approved by City Council, the center will serve up to 150 kids at a time, offering programming that includes tutoring, sports, ESL classes, and dinner. With costs as low as $30–$60 per week, the program is especially aimed at supporting single-parent households and families in School District 11 who often face financial and access barriers. The center will open with summer programs and transition to after-school care this fall. Full Story

🦴 What No One Tells You About Osteopenia

Osteopenia is a common early sign of bone loss, but many people aren’t told what it actually means or how to manage it. This video breaks it down in clear, helpful terms.

*Information is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any disease. Please consult a health care professional, nothing above should be construed as medical advice.

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

📆 Sample Local Events

Weather permitting

• June 17, 10am: Little Garden Library Grand Opening @Horticultural Art Society 222 Mesa Rd FREE

• June 17-22, 1-4 PM: 3-Hour Original Colorado Springs Food Tour @1 Tejon St $69-$87

• Jun 18, 5:30-9am: COS Western Street Breakfast @Pikes Peak & Tejon $5 for breakfast

• June 20, 5-9pm: Fan Fest - PPIHC @ Downtown COS FREE

• Jun 20-21, 27-28: Four Old Broads On The High Seas @Meanwhile Block, 124 W Cimarron $22-$28 (Tickets selling fast)

• June 21-22 (every Sat & Sun through Aug 1): Renaissance Festival @Perry Park Ave, Larkspur $30-$32

• 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 22 starting 4am: Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC) 

• 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 18, 9am-2pm (Wed’s through Sept 24): Briargate Farmers Market @7610 N Union Blvd

• June 18, 3-7pm (Wed’s): Colorado Farm and Art Market (CFAM) @Pioneers Museum, 215 S Tejon

• 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, 10am-2pm (Sundays through Aug 31): Cordera Farmers Market @11894 Grandlawn Cir, COS

• 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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