COS Town Tidings Issue #25-214

Community Corner Edition

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👩‍👧‍👦 The Moment A Family Finds Hope Again

🧩 See how Partners in Housing creates pathways to stability

The fear and uncertainty of not knowing where your children will sleep tonight—it's a chilling thought for any parent. In Colorado Springs, Partners in Housing offers a lifeline to those facing this very crisis. For over 30 years, they've helped families move from instability to self-sufficiency, offering not just shelter, but a pathway to a brighter future.

Partners in Housing understands that a home is more than just four walls and a roof. It's a foundation for stability, a springboard for dreams. They provide not only transitional housing but also wrap-around support services, including job training, educational advancement, and life skills development, tailored to each family's unique needs.

Their impact is undeniable. Just last year (FY 2023-2024), they provided over 64,971 nights of housing, offering families a much-needed refuge. Since 1991, they've touched the lives of over 2,629 families and 4,621 children, creating a legacy of hope that continues to this day. Through collaborations with organizations like Greccio Housing and the Rocky Mountain Community Land Trust, they're also expanding access to affordable housing, ensuring families have a secure place to call home.

You can be a part of this transformative work. Whether you volunteer your time, donate essential items, or contribute financially, your support helps Partners in Housing empower families to rebuild their lives.

Join them in creating a stronger, more compassionate community for everyone in Colorado Springs. Learn more at partnersinhousing.org.

🤝 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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• Aug 2-3, 1-4 PM: 3-Hour Original Colorado Springs Food Tour @1 Tejon St $69-$87

• Aug 2-3: Colorado Springs Conservatory Presents - The Prom @ENT Center for the Arts, 5225 N Nevada $22.75 (Limited seats left)

• Aug 2-3: Renaissance Festival @Perry Park Ave, Larkspur $30-$32 (Last Weekend)

• Aug 2-3, 7pm: Ice Cream Theatre BIG BUBBLE @The MAT, 1626 S Tejon $16.50

• Aug 9, 2:30-8pm: Rocky Mountain Flower Fest @Gather Mountain Blooms, 5210 S Hwy 85 $41-$49

• Aug 9, 6-9pm: Murder Mystery, Dirty Money @Great Wolf Lodge, 9494 Federal Dr $59.46 (14 tickets left)

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

• Aug 16, 5pm: Velvet Hills Chorus Presents: A Million Dreams @ENT Center $20

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

👩‍🌾 Farmers Markets - Weather permitting

🍑 Palisade Peaches & Rocky Ford melons are now available at various markets!

• Aug 2, 7am-1pm (Sat's thru Oct 11): OCC Farmers Market @2407 W Colorado Ave

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

• Aug 2, 9am-1pm (Sat’s thru Sept 27): Homestead Yard Farmers Market @The Yard at The Homestead Collective, 9633 Prominent Point COS

• Aug 2, 9am-1pm (Sat’s thru Oct 11): Backyard Market @Black Forest, 6845 Shoup Rd

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

• Aug 3, 9am-2pm (Every other Sun, thru Oct 26): COS Sunday Market @Acacia Park, Downtown

• Aug 3, 10am-2pm (Sun’s thru Aug 31): Cordera Farmers Market @11894 Grandlawn Cir, COS

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

• Aug 4 & 6, 10am-5pm (Mon & Wed): Summer Farmers Market @ Western Museum of Mining & Industry, 225 N Gate Blvd

• Aug 6, 9am-2pm (Wed’s through Sept 24): Briargate Farmers Market @7610 N Union Blvd

• Aug 6, 3-7pm (Wed’s): Colorado Farm and Art Market (CFAM) @Pioneers Museum, 215 S Tejon

• Aug 7, 5-8pm (Thurs thru Aug 28), Manitou Made Market @Manitou Art Center

• Aug 7, 6-8pm (Thurs thru Aug 28): Summer Market at the Lodge @Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, 2 El Paso Blvd, COS 80904 (Manitou)

• Aug 8, Noon-4pm (Every other Fri thru Oct 3): UCCS Farmers Market @3942 Regent Circle

🎶 Summer Concert Series - Weather permitting

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

• Aug 2, 4-6pm: Zenith Handbell - The Dreams We Never Lost @First Lutheran Church, 1515 North Cascade Ave FREE

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

• Aug 8, 7-8:30pm: University Village Colorado Summer Concert Series - Soul School @5246 N Nevada (North Plaza next to Hacienda) FREE

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

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