COS Town Tidings #25-230

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📰 Plan Ahead: Traffic Changes 🚧

📰 Assistance for Stolen Vehicles 🚗

📰 Want Better Mental Clarity? Try This🧠

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🚧 Plan Ahead: Traffic Changes

Get ready for some temporary but impactful traffic changes. Reminder, as reported last week, the Woodmen Road bridge over North Academy is under a 3 month long repair. Starting with repaving Woodmen from East Rockrimmon to Olga Wilson Way. Work is expected to happen overnight, 8pm to 5am, with single-lane closures to reduce daytime traffic impacts.  

Meanwhile, Tejon Street’s revitalization project begins its second phase with full closures on Block 1 from Colorado to Pikes Peak, with a reopening set for Aug 25.

For an easier commute, try to plan alternate routes to avoid delays in both areas.

🚗 Assistance for Stolen Vehicles

If you’ve ever had your car stolen, you know how stressful and devastating it can be. Did you know there’s assistance for these unfortunate situations: the Colorado Auto Theft Prevention Authority (CATPA), which offers up to $5,000 in assistance to help victims with temporary transportation, towing fees, and even prevention devices. Sadly, only 10% of people take advantage of this help, but it can make a small difference.

If you or someone you know experience car theft, don’t forget to apply for this valuable assistance – it could be the relief you need during a tough time. Full Story

🧠 Want Better Mental Clarity? Try This

We all have stories to share—memories where we've been, challenges we've overcome, and the precious moments that have shaped our lives. Writing these experiences down doesn't just preserve them, it strengthens your connection with yourself. Whether you’re reflecting on the past, acknowledging growth, or practicing gratitude, expressive writing can help process emotions and promote a healthier mindset. The best part? You don’t need to be a professional writer to benefit from this practice. A simple journaling habit can improve mental health, reduce stress, and even boost memory.

Just 10-20 minutes a day of journaling can clear your mind and help you become more in tune with your thoughts and feelings. All you need is a notebook, a pen, and the willingness to explore your thoughts. Whether it’s a few quick notes, sketches, or full reflections, you can make journaling a personal, calming ritual that enriches your life.

Don’t like to write or don’t think you have time? Use voice-to-text tools instead, it still works. If you’re not sure where to start, try setting aside 10 minutes each day to write about what's on your mind. Full Story

💆‍♀️ Instant Face Lift (No Needles!)

Here’s a fun and energizing video you won’t want to miss, plus this lady cracks me up! If you’re looking for a natural way to rejuvenate your face, check out this manual facelift technique. It wasn’t painful when I did it so don’t let the title fool you.

Also a reminder that the best accessory we can wear is a beautiful, genuine smile, and this one will have you smiling!

*Information is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any disease. Please consult a health care professional, nothing above should be construed as medical advice.

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📆 Sample Local Events

Weather permitting

• Aug 17, 1-4 PM: 3-Hour Original Colorado Springs Food Tour @1 Tejon St $69-$87

• Aug 22-Sept 1: Colorado State Fair @ 1001 Beulah Ave, Pueblo $9-$75

• Aug 22-23, 7:30pm: Circus of the Night @The MAT, 1626 S Tejon $28

• Aug 23, 9-11am: Sat Morning Farm Tour @Dianne's Dahlias, 225 N Gate Blvd $35

  • —> 💐 A Symphony of Silence and Color: Dianne's Dahlias Blooms Against the Odds

• Aug 23, 7pm: Chicago @Ford Amphitheater, 95 Spectrum Loop $47-$658

• Aug 30-Sept 1: Labor Day Liftoff @Memorial Park FREE to attend, Tickets needed for special events

• Sept 6, 6-9pm: Murder Mystery, Dirty Money @Great Wolf Lodge, 9494 Federal Dr $63.71 (6 tickets left)

• Sept 12, 7pm: LA Phil Trio: Mastery in Motion @ENT Center $44

👩‍🌾 Farmers Markets - Weather permitting

🍑 Palisade Peaches & 🍉Rocky Ford melons available!

• Aug 18 & 20, 10am-5pm: Summer Farmers Market @ Western Museum of Mining & Industry, 225 N Gate Blvd

• Aug 20, 9am-2pm (Wed’s thru Sept 24): Briargate Farmers Market @7610 N Union Blvd

• Aug 20, 3-7pm (Wed’s): Colorado Farm and Art Market (CFAM) @Pioneers Museum, 215 S Tejon

• Aug 21, 5-8pm (Thurs thru Aug 28), Manitou Made Market @Manitou Art Center

• Aug 21, 6-8pm (Thurs thru Aug 28): Summer Market at the Lodge @Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, 2 El Paso Blvd, COS 80904 (Manitou)

• Aug 22, Noon-4pm (Every other Fri thru Oct 3): UCCS Farmers Market @3942 Regent Circle

• Aug 23, 7am-1pm (Sat's thru Oct 11): OCC Farmers Market @2407 W Colorado Ave

• Aug 23, 8am-2pm (Sat’s thru-Oct 4): Monument Hill Farmers Market @66 Jefferson St, Monument

• Aug 23, 9am-1pm (Sat’s thru Sept 27): Homestead Yard Farmers Market @The Yard at The Homestead Collective, 9633 Prominent Point COS

• Aug 23, 9am-1pm (Sat’s thru Oct 11): Backyard Market @Black Forest, 6845 Shoup Rd

• Aug 23, 10am-2pm: CFAM (Sat's thru Oct 3): The Margarita at Pine Creek, 7350 Pine Creek Rd

• Aug 24, 10am-2pm (Sun’s thru Aug 31): Cordera Farmers Market @11894 Grandlawn Cir, COS

• Aug 31, 9am-2pm (Every other Sun, thru Oct 26): COS Sunday Market @Acacia Park, Downtown

• Sept 7, (2x/mth, Jun-Oct), 11am-3pm: Southeast Farmer's Market (Food Coalition) @Stompin' Groundz, 2050 Jet Wing Dr (Produce vendors)

🎶 Summer Concert Series - Weather permitting

• Aug 19, 5:30-7:30pm (Tues’s thru Sept): Music in the Park: @Bancroft Park, 2400 W Colorado Ave FREE

• Aug 22, 7-8:30pm: Jazz in the Garden @Grace and St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 601-631 N Tejon FREE

• Aug 23, 4-8pm: Music on The Mesa - SofaKillers @Goldhill Mesa, 142 S Raven Mine Dr FREE

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