COS Town Tidings #25-178

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🤣 Today’s Chuckle

📰 😲 Surprise Visitor at PPLD

📰 Can You Legally Light Fireworks Here?🎆

📰 Which Local Restaurants Missed the Mark?🍽️

Recipe: 🍡 Patriotic Fruit Pops

🛍 LOCAL DEALS

📆 Local Events + Free Concerts & Farmers Markets

🌤 COS Weather - Mostly sunny, hot with possible isolated PM storm

Recreation: 🥾One Trail, Dozens of Adventures Await

What did the hawk say when it won the race?

👉“I’m a talon-ted champion!” 🤣

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😲 Surprise Visitor at PPLD

An adventurous hawk caused a bit of a stir at the Pikes Peak Library District’s programming building yesterday, swooping inside The Hall behind Penrose Library after a few days of peering in from the outside. The bird explored ceiling fans, light fixtures, and even a stack of books before flying back out safely. Staff welcomed the visit with humor and a sense of wonder, sharing the unexpected moment on social media. While the hawk is gone, its visit was a charming break and a great kickoff to the library’s summer programming season.

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🎆 Can You Legally Light Fireworks Here?

With the Fourth of July a week away, excitement is building—especially for those looking forward to fireworks lighting up the night sky. But in Colorado Springs, the rules on fireworks can be a bit tricky, depending on exactly where you live.

Inside Colorado Springs city limits, all personal fireworks are banned. But just outside, in El Paso County, certain types—like sparklers, fountains, and smoke bombs—are allowed. That means many folks living near the edge of town, like in Security or Fountain, often celebrate with neighborhood displays that rival small-town shows.

Weather also plays a big role in how celebrations unfold. Thanks to recent rain, fire risks are lower this year, but locals still remain cautious. But both shoppers and retailers know to keep an eye on any late fire bans. Full Story

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🍽️ Which Local Restaurants Missed the Mark?

Two local restaurants, including the Texas Roadhouse on 8th St and Q Rico Taco at the Citadel Mall, failed recent health inspections and are awaiting re-inspections after being cited for multiple issues like improper food handling and temperature control. Both say they’re taking active steps to address the problems.

Meanwhile, several local favorites received top marks, including many chain restaurants. However, the highlight was The Local Table in Security-Widefield. The owner’s focus on quality, teamwork, and attention to detail—right down to fresh flowers on every table—is helping create not just safe dining, but memorable meals too.

Health inspection results across El Paso County are available online for those wanting to check their favorite spots. Full Story

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🍡 Patriotic Fruit Pops

These no-sugar-added vegan ice pops harness the power of fruit for a sweet summer treat that’s truly refreshing. Note: recipe calls for craft sticks and ice pop molds, so have those ready. If you don’t have ice pop molds, use small paper cups instead.

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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Three Chicks Mercantile is closing. 2780 Steel Dr, Colorado Springs

👉 Liquidation Sale! Today June 27-Sat June 28, 9am-4pm:

🚨🚨Everything MUST go!!!🚨🚨

Last 2 days for FINAL liquidation sale!!! 📆📆📆

Furniture, fixtures, displays and all inventory must go! See what amazing things they have left!!!! Today through Sat 9-4!!

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

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📆 Sample Local Events

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*Weather Permitting

• June 27-29: 45th US Senior Open Gold Tournament @The Broadmoor $59-$499

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

• June 27-29, 1-4 PM: 3-Hour Original Colorado Springs Food Tour @1 Tejon St $69-$87

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

• June 27-28, 7pm: Kinect Dance Collective Live in Color @The MAT, 1626 S. Tejon $28

• June 28, 9am-noon: FREE Document Shredding @ENT, 4545 Galley Rd (Limit of 2 bankers boxes per person)

• 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 (3 Tickets Left)

• June 28, 6-9pm: Murder Mystery, Dirty Money @Great Wolf Lodge, 9494 Federal Dr $63.71 (20 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 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 2, 9am-2pm (Wed’s through Sept 24): Briargate Farmers Market @7610 N Union Blvd

• July 2, 3-7pm (Wed’s): Colorado Farm and Art Market (CFAM) @Pioneers Museum, 215 S Tejon

• 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 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 1, 5:30-7:30pm (Tuesdays Jun 3 through Sept): Music in the Park: @Bancroft Park, 2400 W Colorado Ave FREE

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

  • —>🌟Spotlight: Stop by SherBeth’s stand and say hi to Beth

🥾 One Trail, Dozens of Adventures Await

The Pikes Peak Greenway Trail is a 17-mile connector that runs north-south through Colorado Springs, offering a smooth and scenic route along Monument and Fountain Creeks. With links to regional and neighborhood trails, and passing by key spots like Monument Valley Park and America the Beautiful Park, it’s an easy, family-friendly way to enjoy the outdoors.

Whether commuting by bike, jogging at sunrise, or strolling with kids, this trail is a ties the city’s parks, neighborhoods, and mountain views all into one peaceful path.

Location: Get the trail at Gossage Youth Sports Complex, 3950 Mark Dabling Blvd, COS, CO 80907

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