COS Town Tidings Issue #25-200

Community Corner Edition

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🌟 Community Nonprofit Spotlight: 👂 The Silent Struggle: How H.E.A.R.S. Transforms Lives

🤝 Helping Hands - Volunteer Opportunities

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📆 Local Events + Free Concerts & Farmers Markets

🌦 COS Weather - Hot with isolated afternoon T-storms

A boy is loudly praying, "God please give me a bicycle."

👉His mom asks, "why are you praying so loudly? God isn't hard of hearing." The boy replies, "yes but grandma is." 🤣

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👂 The Silent Struggle: How H.E.A.R.S. Transforms Lives

Today, in honor of Dianne Reitan of Dianne’s Dahlias who brought this to our attention, we're shining a light on a local organization making a profound difference in the lives of our community members: Hearing Education & Assistance by Rocky Mountain Sertomans (H.E.A.R.S.). This remarkable non-profit helps individuals access the vital gift of hearing through financial assistance for hearing aids.

Imagine a world where the sounds of laughter, music, or even simple conversations fade away. For many in our community, this is a reality. H.E.A.R.S. steps in to bridge the gap, providing financial aid to those who couldn't otherwise afford hearing aids.

The testimonials on their website speak volumes (pun intended!). Stories of reconnection with loved ones, renewed confidence in the workplace, and the simple joy of hearing the rain or a turn signal again. These are the powerful impacts of H.E.A.R.S.' work.

“To the H.E.A.R.S. organization and SERTOMA Club I'd like to extend my deepest appreciation to your organization for my new hearing aids. I recently received them through the Colorado Hearing and Balance Clinic. I can't begin to tell you what a difference they make in my life to be able to hear again is truly a blessing. I can't begin to thank you enough. Your group is such a blessing to people like myself . Thank you again may God continue to bless all of you.” Sincerely, Donna

H.E.A.R.S. partners with local audiologists to ensure recipients receive comprehensive hearing exams and properly fitted devices. They rely on the generosity of the community to continue their mission. If you're looking for a way to make a tangible difference in someone's life, consider supporting H.E.A.R.S. and help bring the world of sound back to those in need. Visit their website learn more.

🤝 Helping Hands - Volunteer Opportunities

Explore rewarding volunteer options and be part of something meaningful. Together, we can make an impact!

👩‍🦳 Did you know studies show that senior volunteers are crucial to communities and gain personal benefits, including better mental and physical health?! Volunteering helps bridge generation gaps, offers fulfillment, and can even extend lifespan.

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

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*Weather Permitting

• July 19: El Paso County Fair @366 10th Street, Calhan, CO 80808 (LAST DAY)

• July 19-20, 1-4 PM: 3-Hour Original Colorado Springs Food Tour @1 Tejon St $69-$87

• July 19-20 (every Sat & Sun through Aug 1): Renaissance Festival @Perry Park Ave, Larkspur $30-$32

• 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

• July 26, 6-9pm: Murder Mystery, Dirty Money @Great Wolf Lodge, 9494 Federal Dr $59.64 (4 tickets left)

• 🎭 Aug 16, 7pm: Shermy's Backyard Bash (Benefit Springs Rescue Mission) @Peak Improv Theater, 3440 N Carefree $10 donation

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

👩‍🌾 Farmers Markets - Weather permitting

🍑 Palisade Peaches are now available at various markets!

• July 19, 7am-1pm (Sat's thru Oct 11): OCC Farmers Market @2407 W Colorado Ave

• July 19, 8am-2pm (Sat’s thru-Oct 4): Monument Hill Farmers Market @66 Jefferson St, Monument

• July 19, 9am-1pm (Sat’s thru Oct 11): Backyard Market @Black Forest, 6845 Shoup Rd

• July 19, 9am-1pm (Sat’s thru Sept 27): Homestead Yard Farmers Market @The Yard at The Homestead Collective, 9633 Prominent Point COS

• July 19, 10am-2pm: CFAM (Sat's thru Oct 3): The Margarita at Pine Creek, 7350 Pine Creek Rd

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

• July 20, 10am-2pm (Sun’s thru Aug 31): Cordera Farmers Market @11894 Grandlawn Cir, COS

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

• July 21 & 23, 10am-5pm (Mon & Wed): Summer Farmers Market @ Western Museum of Mining & Industry, 225 N Gate Blvd

• July 23, 9am-2pm (Wed’s through Sept 24): Briargate Farmers Market @7610 N Union Blvd

• July 23, 3-7pm (Wed’s): Colorado Farm and Art Market (CFAM) @Pioneers Museum, 215 S Tejon

• July 24, 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 24, 6-8pm (Thurs thru Aug 28): Summer Market at the Lodge @Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, 2 El Paso Blvd, COS 80904 (Manitou)

• July 25, Noon-4pm (Every other Fri thru Oct 3): UCCS Farmers Market @3942 Regent Circle

🎶 Summer Concert Series - Weather permitting

• July 22, 5:30-7:30pm (Tues’s thru Sept): Music in the Park: @Bancroft Park, 2400 W Colorado Ave FREE

• July 24 (Every Thurs), 6-8pm: Dotsera @Banning Lewis Ranch, Vista Park FREE (public + community market)

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

• July 25, 5-7pm: Martini Shot @First & Main Town Center Park, 3305 Cinema Pt FREE

• July 25, 7-8:30pm: University Village Colorado Summer Concert Series - The Burroughs @5246 N Nevada (North Plaza next to Hacienda) FREE

• July 25, 7-8:30pm: Jazz in the Garden @Grace and St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 601-631 N Tejon FREE

• Aug 2, 4-7pm: Music on The Mesa - RAFIEL & THE ROOMSHAKERS @Goldhill Mesa, 142 S Raven Mine Dr FREE

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