COS Town Tidings #25-192

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📰 Major Delays On Austin Bluffs🚧

📰 Don’t Click That Link—Here’s Why🚫

📰 Would You Still Eat Here After This?😳

Recipe: 🥧 Peach Custard Pie

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📆 Local Events + Free Concerts & Farmers Markets

🌦 COS Weather - Warm with PM T-storms, as usual

Recreation: 🥾 This Gentle Trail Feels Like a Secret - Woodlake Trail

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🚧 Major Delays On Austin Bluffs

Colorado Springs Utilities has launched a multi-month infrastructure project along Austin Bluffs to relocate key underground systems, paving the way for a future electric substation. As part of this work, expect lane closures and shifts now through mid-November. Westbound traffic is reduced to one lane from Meadowland Blvd to Brenner Pl until late July, while eastbound drivers will encounter varying lane closures from the Union merge-lane to Goldenrod Dr.

Local businesses will remain open, but drivers are encouraged to use alternate routes when possible. Full Story

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🚫 Don’t Click That Link—Here’s Why

With Prime Day deals running through today (still relevant any time), Amazon was gearing up for a busy week, and so are cybercriminals. Shoppers in Colorado Springs are being warned about scam emails, calls, and fake sites impersonating Amazon. Fraudsters often create a false sense of urgency or ask for payment via gift cards—something Amazon never does.

Officials recommend sticking to the official app or website and avoiding suspicious links or requests. Amazon has already taken down thousands of scam sites, but staying vigilant is key—during Prime Day and all year long. Full Story

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😳 Would You Still Eat Here After This?

Beautiful views don’t always mean spotless kitchens. The Viewhouse on 7114 Campus Dr recently failed its health inspection with several serious violations—from improper handwashing to a cooler that couldn’t keep food cold enough. The restaurant says it has fixed the problems and is waiting on re-inspection.

But they’re not the only ones on the watchlist:

• ❌ Fujiyama Downtown (22 S Tejon) failed again after a previous Jan failure. This time, inspectors found personal vapes and drinks above food-prep areas, no soap at sinks, and to-go containers stored on the floor.

• ❌ Mariscos Altimar (3105 S Academy), a seafood spot, failed its July 2 re-inspection with 13 violations. It finally passed on July 9 after making improvements.

The good news? Some familiar spots earned top marks:

• ✅ Fuzzy’s Taco Shop (3111 N Chestnut) – praised for strong safety habits and hands-on leadership.

• ✅ Wendy’s (5810 Palmer Park Blvd)

• ✅ Domino’s Pizza (13461 Voyager)

• ✅ Arby’s (11775 Meridian Market View)

• ✅ Subway (1825 N Circle)

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

🎯 The Secret to Financial Confidence You Deserve

🥧 Peach Custard Pie

Peaches are starting to show up at the Farmers Markets so we found this recipe to share. Yogurt gives the custard a smooth texture without using cream or too many egg yolks. Delicious served warm from the oven as it is chilled.

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

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• July 11-13, 1-4 PM: 3-Hour Original Colorado Springs Food Tour @1 Tejon St $69-$87

• July 11-12: Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo @Norris Penrose Center $25-$50

• 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 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 $59.46 (3 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

• July 26, 10:30am-5pm: Cat Fest CO Springs @Norris Penrose Event Center $20-$40

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

👩‍🌾 Farmers Markets - Weather permitting

• 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, 9am-1pm (Sat’s thru Sept 27): Homestead Yard Farmers Market @The Yard at The Homestead Collective, 9633 Prominent Point COS

• 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 17, 5-8pm (Thurs thru Aug 28), Manitou Made Market @Manitou Art Center

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

• July 17, 6-8pm (Thurs thru Aug 28): Summer Market at the Lodge @Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, 2 El Paso Blvd, COS 80904 (Manitou)

• 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)

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

🥾 This Gentle Trail Feels Like a Secret - Woodlake Trail

Recommended hike from our friend Heath at Colorado Fan Club who was there this week. If you’re craving a peaceful nature break, Woodlake Trail near the Palmer Divide delivers just that. Tucked away off Woodlake and Hodgen Roads, this easy out-and-back path meanders through 92 acres of prairie, wetlands, and cottonwood groves.

Along the way, you might spot birds, historic dairy ruins, and the kind of views that make you breathe deeper. The trail is dog-friendly, open from dawn until dusk, and free to visit—just bring your own water, sunscreen, and love for wide open Colorado skies.

Location: Woodlake Trailhead - 13998 Woodlake Rd. Elbert, CO 80106

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