COS Town Tidings #25-241

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📰 Labor Day: What’s Open & Closed in COS🎈

📰 Labor Day Weekend Traffic Alert🚙

📰 Which Restaurants Restaurants Scored Big—And Failed🥇

Recipe: 🍑 Honeyed Peach Cheesecake

📆 Local Events + Free Concerts & Farmers Markets

🌦 COS Weather - Warm temps with possibly heavy PM T-storms

Recreation: 🥾 Love Nature? You’ll Want to Explore Ute Valley Park

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🎈 Labor Day: What’s Open & Closed in COS

Just so you know…on Monday, Sept. 1, in observance of Labor Day, most City of Colorado Springs and El Paso County administrative offices will be closed, including courts, libraries, and community centers.

Other closures are post offices, libraries, UPS/FedEx and even Costco.

However, several outdoor attractions will remain open, such as Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak, and city golf courses. It’s also the last day of the season for local splash pads and fountains (wow, the season sure did fly by. Seems like they just opened.)

One of the biggest weekend highlights is the 49th annual Labor Day Lift Off* at Memorial Park, offering breathtaking hot air balloon views. Residents are encouraged to check event details and arrive early, as large crowds are expected. *May be affected by weather Sat & Sun

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🚙 Labor Day Weekend Traffic Alert

With summer coming to a close, CDOT is reminding drivers that Labor Day weekend will bring heavier-than-usual traffic, especially on I-70 west of Denver. Construction projects will pause starting today at noon to ease delays, but travel peaks are expected Friday through Monday. The Eisenhower Tunnel could see nearly 190,000 vehicles pass through again this year.

Travelers can check COtrip.org or use CDOT’s apps for real-time updates. Public transit options are available, and safety patrols will be on duty to assist along major corridors. Drive safe, plan ahead, and maybe skip the jam with a shuttle ride instead.

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🥇 Which Restaurants Restaurants Scored Big—And Failed

As we reported last week, a familiar name is back on the failing list. Camin Thai Cuisine on N Academy has once again failed a health inspection last week—this time with live and dead roaches found near the cook line, personal items stored improperly, and dripping condensation in food containers. Despite not being forced to close, the restaurant voluntarily shut its doors and awaits another re-inspection. Full Story

Several other local spots also fell short, while others earned high praise for their cleanliness and kitchen practices. Here's a quick glance:

❌ Other Recently Failed Inspections

• Dragon King – 6867 Mesa Ridge Pkwy

• Milano Pizza & Italian Kitchen – 1710 Briargate Blvd

• Radisson Inn & Suites – 1645 Newport Rd

• Kung Fu Noodle and Dumplings – 4543 Austin Bluffs Pkwy

✅ Top Scores for Cleanliness

• Lebowski’s Taproom – 3240 Centennial Blvd

  • Fun vibe, award-winning wings, very clean kitchen & bathrooms!

• Nara Sushi & Grill – 3117 W Colorado Ave

• Zesty Thai – 12225 Voyager Pkwy

• Rizuto’s Ice Cream Shop – 4785 Barnes Rd

• Cliff House at Pikes Peak – 306 Cañon Ave

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

*Note: Most local restaurants take food safety incredibly seriously. In fact, many owners respond to violations swiftly and thoroughly, often making fixes the same day while they wait for reinspection.

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🍑 Honeyed Peach Cheesecake

Creamy vanilla cheesecake studded with juicy peaches & topped with a sweet honey drizzle. Positively luscious!

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

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*Weather Permitting

• Aug 29-Sept 1: Colorado State Fair @ 1001 Beulah Ave, Pueblo $9-$75

• 🎉 Aug 29, 10am-2pm: Colorado Springs Senior Center Grand Opening Event @1514 N Hancock Ave FREE

• Aug 29-Sept 1: Phelan Gardens Labor of Love Labor Day Weekend Sale and Event @4955 Austin Bluffs

• Aug 29-31, 1-4 PM: 3-Hour Original Colorado Springs Food Tour @1 Tejon St $69-$87

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

• Aug 30, 11am: Dahlias at the Castle Gardens @Miramont Castle, Manitou $55

• Aug 30, Spt 4-8, 11-14: The Shark is Broken @Springs Ensemble Theatre, 2409 West Colorado $25

• Sept 1, 10am-3pm: Labor Day Vintage Base Ball @Rock Ledge Ranch $8

• Sept 4, 8-10pm: “Weird Al” Yankovic feat Puddles Pity Party @Ford Amphitheater $101+

• Sept 5-21, 10am-6pm: Parade of Homes in Colorado Springs $18

• Sept 5-7: Briarfest @St Gabriel The Archangel Catholic Church, 8755 Scarborough Dr

• Sept 6, 6-9pm: Murder Mystery, Dirty Money @Great Wolf Lodge, 9494 Federal Dr $63.71 (14 tickets left)

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

• Sept 12 & Oct 10, 7:30pm: The MAT!ch Game @The MAT, 1626 S Tejon $17.50

• Oct 3-4: Beyond The Grave Presents: The Phantom of the Opera @Evergreen Cemetery, 1005 Hancock Expressway $28 (tickets selling fast)

👩‍🌾 Farmers Markets - Weather permitting

• Aug 30, 7am-1pm (Sat's thru Oct 11): OCC Farmers Market @2407 W Colorado Ave

• Aug 30, 8am-2pm (Sat’s thru-Oct 4): Monument Hill Farmers Market @66 Jefferson St, Monument

• Aug 30, 9am-1pm (Sat’s thru Sept 27): Homestead Yard Farmers Market @The Yard at The Homestead Collective, 9633 Prominent Point COS

• Aug 30, 9am-1pm (Sat’s thru Oct 11): Backyard Market @Black Forest, 6845 Shoup Rd

• Aug 30, 10am-2pm: CFAM (Sat's thru Oct 3): The Margarita at Pine Creek, 7350 Pine Creek Rd

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

• Aug 31, 10am-2pm: Cordera Farmers Market @11894 Grandlawn Cir, COS (Last one for the season)

• Sept 1 & 3, 10am-5pm (Mon & Wed’s thru Oct 15): Summer Farmers Market @ Western Museum of Mining & Industry, 225 N Gate Blvd

• Sept 3, 9am-2pm (Wed’s thru Sept 24): Briargate Farmers Market @7610 N Union Blvd

• Sept 3, 3-7pm (Wed’s thru Oct 15): Colorado Farm and Art Market (CFAM) @Pioneers Museum, 215 S Tejon

• Sept 5, Noon-4pm (Every other Fri thru Oct 3): UCCS Farmers Market @3942 Regent Circle

• 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 29, 6-7pm: Palmer Lake Library Concert Series, Peak Big Band @Palmer Lake Village Green & Gazebo, 66 Lower Glenway St FREE

• Sept 2, 5:30-7:30pm (Tues’s thru Sept): Music in the Park: @Bancroft Park, 2400 W Colorado Ave FREE

• Sept 6, 4-8pm: Music on The Mesa - Harry Mo & The Cru @Goldhill Mesa, 142 S Raven Mine Dr FREE

🥾 Love Nature? You’ll Want to Explore Ute Valley Park

Ute Valley Park offers over 500 acres of natural beauty, popular with hikers, bikers, and dog walkers alike. With a variety of trails—from easy walks to technical rides—it’s a go-to spot for outdoor lovers in northwest COS.

The park includes Colorado Springs' first downhill bike trails, Almond Butter and Rattle Rocks, and has grown over the decades through donations and conservation funding. Rich in wildlife and archeological value, Ute Valley Park is not only a haven for recreation but also a protected natural resource, thanks in part to dedicated volunteers.

Due to the weather this weekend you want to head out early. Stay weather aware as your safety comes first.

Location: 1705 Vindicator Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80919 Open 6am-9pm

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