COS Town Tidings #25-191

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📰 Just 5 Days to Magic Mornings on the Mountain🏔️

📰 This Toxic Problem Hits Close to Home☢️ 

📰 Ivywild Garden Toure Blooms Again Ths Sat!🌼

Recipe: 🐔 Grilled Chicken Kabobs

📅 SAVE THE DATES! Special Invitation

📆 Local Events + Free Concerts & Farmers Markets

🌦 COS Weather - Hot with possible isolated T-storms

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🏔️ Just 5 Days to Magic Mornings on the Mountain

Ever dream of watching the sunrise from 14,115 feet? This summer and fall, you’ve got just 5 chances to make that dream a reality during special Sunrise Openings on Pikes Peak—July 12, 18, Aug 1, Sept 27, and Oct 13. Whether you drive up yourself or take the new shuttle service, you’ll experience a peaceful, unforgettable morning above the clouds. Sip coffee, enjoy a brisket burrito or famous summit donut, and take in the view before the rest of the world even wakes up. Space is limited, so don’t wait to book your spot!

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☢️ This Toxic Problem Hits Close to Home

Scientists and engineers from the Colorado School of Mines are teaming up with experts at Peterson Space Force Base to take on one of the state’s most persistent environmental threats: PFAS, or “forever chemicals.” These toxic compounds, left behind from decades of firefighting foam use, don’t break down naturally and can pose serious health risks.

But this summer, groundbreaking demonstrations at the base are testing innovative methods—using heat, UV light, and chemical treatments—to break these bonds for good. It’s a major step in the right direction, with real hope that Colorado’s communities can one day be PFAS-free. Full Story

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🌼 Ivywild Garden Toure Blooms Again Ths Sat!

The Ivywild Garden Art Toure is back this Saturday, July 12, from 9am to 2:30pm, offering a self-guided exploration of colorful private gardens filled with flowers, vegetables, bees, and one-of-a-kind art. Starting at the Millibo Art Theatre, a $12 donation gets you a map and wristband to visit a variety of gardens, enjoy live music and dance, interact with artists, and shop local artisan goods.

With about three miles of shady walking or biking through this historic neighborhood, the event supports beautification efforts and includes family-friendly activities—but leave pets and strollers at home due to tight spaces.

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🐔 Grilled Chicken Kabobs

These easy grilled chicken kabobs pair marinated chicken with colorful vegetables on skewers that are then grilled to perfection. Serve them at your next summer cookout or for a simple dinner.  

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

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• July 17, 2025 - 3:15-4:15pm (Thurs) @Library 21c, 1175 Chapel Hills Dr

• July 22, 2025 10:30-11:30am (Tues) @OCC Library, 2418 W Pikes Peak Ave

• July 31, 2025 11am-noon (Thurs) @Sand Creek Library, 1821 S Academy

• Aug 5, 2025 1:30-2:30 pm (Tues) @Cheyenne Mountain Library, 1785 S 8th St, Ste 100

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

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📆 Sample Local Events

Weather permitting

• July 10-13, 1-4 PM: 3-Hour Original Colorado Springs Food Tour @1 Tejon St $69-$87

• July 10-12: Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo @Norris Penrose Center $25-$50

• July 10 @8pm: 2025 Olympic Museum Festival Movie Night - Blades of Glory (PG-13) @ Weidner Field FREE (pls register)

• July 11-12, 6pm: Newsies Jr. @Sand Creek High School Theatre, 7005 N Carefree Cir $10

• July 12, 9am: Ivywild Garden Art Toure (IGATE) @ Millibo Art Theatre, 1626 S Tejon $12 Donation

• July 12-13 (every Sat & Sun through Aug 1): Renaissance Festival @Perry Park Ave, Larkspur $30-$32

• July 12-13, 10am-5pm: US Olympic & Paralympic Museum FREE Admission

• 🎭 July 12, 7pm: Comedy Explosion! (Benefit Springs Rescue Mission) @Peak Improv Theater, 3440 N Carefree $15

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

• July 15, 5:30-7:30pm: Monthly Charity Cribbage Night for NAMI @Colonel Mustard, 1412 S 21st St COS $25

• July 19, 6-9pm: Murder Mystery, Dirty Money @Great Wolf Lodge, 9494 Federal Dr $63.71 (5 tickets left at discount price)

• July 19-20, 26-27, 7pm: Ice Cream Theatre THE RINGMASTER`S ATTIC @The MAT, 1626 S. Tejon $16.50

• Aug 24, 7-9pm: Crystal Gayle @Phil Long Music Hall $45-$87 (age 14+)

👩‍🌾 Farmers Markets - Weather permitting

• July 10, 5-8pm (Thurs thru Aug 28), Manitou Made Market @Manitou Art Center

  • —>Nature’s Start Bread Company Special at this market only! Friends & Family - Bring a friend for BOGO Free on all our breads and pastries (Limit one free per customer)

• July 10, 6-8pm (Thurs thru Aug 28): Summer Market at the Lodge @Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, 2 El Paso Blvd, COS 80904 (Manitou)

• July 11, Noon-4pm (Every other Fri thru Oct 3): UCCS Farmers Market @3942 Regent Circle

• July 12, 8am-2pm (Sat’s thru-Oct 4): Monument Hill Farmers Market @66 Jefferson St, Monument

• July 12, 9am-1pm (Sat’s thru Oct 11): Backyard Market @Black Forest, 6845 Shoup Rd

• July 12, 10am-2pm: CFAM (Sat's thru Oct 3): The Margarita at Pine Creek, 7350 Pine Creek Rd

• July 13, 10am-2pm (Sun’s thru Aug 31): Cordera Farmers Market @11894 Grandlawn Cir, COS

• July 14 & 16, 10am-5pm (Mon & Wed): Summer Farmers Market @ Western Museum of Mining & Industry, 225 N Gate Blvd

• July 16, 9am-2pm (Wed’s through Sept 24): Briargate Farmers Market @7610 N Union Blvd

• July 16, 3-7pm (Wed’s): Colorado Farm and Art Market (CFAM) @Pioneers Museum, 215 S Tejon

• July 20, 9am-2pm (Every other Sun, thru Oct 26): COS Sunday Market @Acacia Park, Downtown

• July 20 (2x/mth, Jun-Oct), 11am-3pm: Southeast Farmer's Market (Food Coalition) @Stompin' Groundz, 2050 Jet Wing Dr

🎶 Summer Concert Series - Weather permitting

• July 11, 5-7pm: Soapdish @First & Main Town Center Park, 3305 Cinema Pt FREE

• July 11, 7-8:30pm: University Village Colorado Summer Concert Series - Chain Station @5246 N Nevada (North Plaza next to Hacienda) FREE

• July 11, 7-8:30pm: Jazz in the Garden @Grace and St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 601-631 N Tejon FREE

• July 12, 4-7pm: Music on The Mesa - Soapdish @Goldhill Mesa, 142 S Raven Mine Dr FREE

• July 15, 5:30-7:30pm (Tues’s thru 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)

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