COS Town Tidings #25-175

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📰 El Paso County Wins Big!🏆

📰 S Circle Chaos Worries Locals⚠️

📰 25,000 Visitors a Day - How It Effects You⛳ 

📚 Trivia Time: Which Gift Sparked Colorado City’s First Library, Now 151 Yrs Old?

📆 Local Events + Free Concerts & Farmers Markets

🌦 COS Weather - Cloudy, warm with possibility of hail and PM T-storms

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🏆 El Paso County Wins Big!

Our very own, El Paso County has been honored with three 2025 National Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties, recognizing standout programs in economic outreach, public communication, and volunteer engagement.

The Economic Development team’s outreach initiative significantly expanded program access, while the Communications department launched a media training network to improve public trust. Meanwhile, the Parks department created a Restoration Crew that gave volunteers hands-on roles in fire mitigation and trail restoration at Bear Creek.

These awards reflect a growing commitment to service, connection, and meaningful impact across our region.

⚠️ S Circle Chaos Worries Locals

Reckless driving near South Circle and Monterey has become a serious concern for nearby residents and businesses, as weekend car meetups frequently escalate into illegal stunts. Despite past crashes and ongoing safety worries, gatherings continue.

Law enforcement recently stepped up enforcement with arrests and dozens of tickets, but limited resources make it tough to respond to every incident. Police are asking the public to report illegal activity and are using new laws to hold offenders accountable and reclaim safety in the area. Full Story

⛳ 25,000 Visitors a Day - How It Effects You

With the U.S. Senior Open set to bring tens of thousands of spectators to The Broadmoor from June 25 (practice Day) and tournament is 26–29, nearby residents and commuters should expect significant traffic disruptions this week. Roads in the Broadmoor district—including El Pomar, Berthe Circle, and others—will close throughout the week. Off-site parking and shuttles will be the norm, especially for attendees and volunteers.

While the event itself includes exciting golf action, fan experiences, and Military Appreciation Day, locals may want to plan alternate routes and expect a very busy week ahead. Full Details

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📚 TRIVIA: Which Gift Sparked Colorado City’s First Library, Now 151 Yrs Old?

Did you know the Old Colorado City Library owes its beginnings to a group of determined women and a generous gift from a neighbor? In 1896, the Women’s Christian Temperance Union opened the Woods Free Library, named for Mrs. Lydia Woods of Manitou Springs, who donated $1,000 so the town could buy its first real collection of books. 

Before moving into its iconic Carnegie building, where did the Woods Free Library call home in 1904?

The dream grew, and by 1904, thanks to a $10,000 grant from Andrew Carnegie and land purchased from a local church, a beautiful new brick library opened its doors on West Pikes Peak Ave. Over the years, the library has weathered annexation, renovations, and even a sale for just $1, but its heart has always been the same: a place where neighbors gather to learn, dream, and connect.

Answer: The Templeton Building, 8 N 25 St  *Source 

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📆 Sample Local Events

Weather permitting

• June 24-29, 1-4 PM: 3-Hour Original Colorado Springs Food Tour @1 Tejon St $69-$87

• June 25 (Practice Day)-29: 45th US Senior Open Gold Tournament @The Broadmoor $29-$299

• June 26, 6:30: Gentle Movement and Sound Bath @Treehouse Cafe COS, 5965 N Academy Suite 203 FREE Ages 16+ (Must RSVP)

• June 27, 11am-6pm & 28, 9am-4pm: Springs Coin Show @First United Methodist Church, 420 N Nevada $1

• June 27-29: 94th Annual Donkey Derby Days @Cripple Creek FREE

• June 28-29 (every Sat & Sun through Aug 1): Renaissance Festival @Perry Park Ave, Larkspur $30-$32

• Jun 28, 7pm: Four Old Broads On The High Seas @Meanwhile Block, 124 W Cimarron $22-$28 (Tickets selling fast)

• June 28, 6-9pm: Murder Mystery, Dirty Money @Great Wolf Lodge, 9494 Federal Dr $64.95 (6 tickets left)

• July 4, 10am-4pm: Family Fourth @Rock Ledge Ranch $8

• July 12, 7-9pm: Tiffany @Phil Long Music Hall $57-$87 (age 14+)

👩‍🌾 Farmers Markets - Weather permitting

• June 25, 9am-2pm (Wed’s through Sept 24): Briargate Farmers Market @7610 N Union Blvd

• June 25, 3-7pm (Wed’s): Colorado Farm and Art Market (CFAM) @Pioneers Museum, 215 S Tejon

• June 28, 8am-2pm (Sat’s through-Oct 4): Monument Hill Farmers Market @66 Jefferson St, Monument

• June 28, 9am-1pm (Sat’s through Oct 11): Backyard Market @Black Forest, 6845 Shoup Rd

• June 28-29, 9am-3pm: 2025 Colorado Springs Garden Tour @4833 Old Brook Cir -OR-9050 Melbourne Dr $28.85

• June 28, 10am-2pm: CFAM (Sat's): The Margarita at Pine Creek, 7350 Pine Creek Rd

• June 28, 4-10pm: Ft Carson Freedom Fest @Fort Carson FREE to attend & Open to the public

• June 29, 10am-2pm (Sun’s through Aug 31): Cordera Farmers Market @11894 Grandlawn Cir, COS

• July 6, 9am-2pm (Every other Sun, Jun 8-Oct 26): COS Sunday Market @Acacia Park, Downtown

• July 6 (2x/mth, Jun-Oct), 11am-3pm: Southeast Farmer's Market (Food Coalition) @Stompin' Groundz, 2050 Jet Wing Dr

🎶 Summer Concert Series - Weather permitting

• June 24, 5:30-7:30pm (Tuesdays Jun 3 through Sept): Music in the Park: @Bancroft Park, 2400 W Colorado Ave FREE

• June 27, 5-7pm: Zeppelin Alive @First & Main Town Center Park, 3305 Cinema Pt FREE

• June 27, 7-8:30pm: University Village Colorado Summer Concert Series - Dotsero @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

• July 17 (Every Thurs), 6-8pm: The Sofa Killers @Banning Lewis Ranch, Vista Park FREE (public + community market)

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