COS Town Tidings Issue #25-256
Community Corner Edition
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π Community Nonprofit Spotlight: π Inspire Curiosity In Colorado Springs
π€ Helping Hands - Volunteer Opportunities
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π Local Events + Free Concerts, Farmers Markets & Fall Fairs/Festivals
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π Inspire Curiosity In Colorado Springs
π§ͺ Play, Laugh, and LearnβGet Involved With Cool Science
Cool Science lights up Colorado Springs with the thrill of discovery, giving every childβand grown-upβa reason to experience βwonderβ. Imagine a childβs eyes going wide as foam rockets blast into the sky, or a room erupting in laughter when science gets delightfully messy. Thatβs the everyday magic woven by Cool Science volunteers and friends, who know that sparking curiosity can change a life.
This local nonprofit works year-round to connect families and schools with unforgettable, hands-on STEAM experiences. Through carnivals, classroom demos, after-school clubs, and the celebrated Cool Science Festival (Sept 27-Oct12), they encourage kids to ask questions and imagine what's possibleβwith no barriers based on age, background, or resources. Cool Science belongs to everyone whoβs ever wanted to play, learn, and explore.
And hereβs where you come in: supporting Cool Science means standing beside local children as they grow bold enough to wonder, to dream, and to try. They welcome volunteers passionate about sharing joyβfrom prepping simple experiments, to cheering on festival visitors, to making learning feel like play.
If sharing that spark sounds right for you, connect with Cool Science. Your time and enthusiasm can ignite the next generationβwith just one afternoon, you could be the reason a child finds the joy of discovery.
Cool Science Website: coolscience.org
Volunteer info: coolscience.org/volunteer.html

π€ Helping Hands - Volunteer Opportunities
Explore rewarding volunteer options and be part of something meaningful. Together, we can make an impact!
π©βπ¦³Β 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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Natureβs Start Bread Company: Inside The Cupcake Doctor, 3312 Austin Bluffs. Open Mon-Sat: 9am-6pm & Sun 10am-2pm (Fresh Baked Sourdough breads, pastries, crackers, cookies, and more!)
π DEAL TODAY ONLY: FREE Devine Sticky Bun with purchase, while supplies last!
πspotlight: π A Slice of Home: Nature's Start Bread Company Rises in Colorado Springs
Wild Birds Unlimited: 2450 Montebello Square Dr. Open Mon-Sat: 9am-5:30pm & Sun 11am-3pm
π DEAL TODAY ONLY: National Peanut Day with 15% off any size peanut and peanut feeders
πspotlight: π¦ Discover the Art of Nature at Wild Birds Unlimited!

π Events Calendar! (More events including FREE, click above)
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π Sample Local Events
For more weekend Event, click calendar above
*Weather Permitting
Sept 13-21, 10am-6pm (Closed Mon & Tues): Parade of Homes in Colorado Springs $18
Sept 13, 10am-2pm: Conejos Neighborhood Reunion @Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, 215 S Tejon FREE (Pls Register)
Sept 13, 11am-4pm: HSPPRβs Pawtoberfest @Union Printers Home at Printers Hill $20-$55
Sept 13, 1-4 PM: 3-Hour Original Colorado Springs Food Tour @1 Tejon St $69-$87
Sept 13, 1-4pm: Food To Powerβs annual Harvest Celebration @Hillside Hub, 1090 S Institute St $10
Sept 13, 7pm: Fall Over Laughing Comedy Show @Peak Improv Theater, 3440 N Carefree $15
Sept 13, 7:30-9pm: Movies Under the Stars - Shrek @Bristol Brewing FREE
Sept 20, 10am-5pm: Annual Powwow @Rock Ledge Ranch $8
Sept 27, 9am-11am: Beginning Bridge Workshop @Bridge Center, 901 N 17th St $10
Sept 27, 6-9pm: Murder Mystery, Game Over @Great Wolf Lodge, 9494 Federal Dr $74.95 (18 ticket left)
Oct 8, 2-3:30pm: South/Southeast Colorado 50+ Workforce Listening Session (Virtual)
Oct 10-12, 17-19, 24-26: First Company Theater Presents, Brigadoon @First United Methodist Church, 420 N Nevada $20
Oct 10, 7:30pm: The MAT!ch Game @The MAT, 1626 S Tejon $17.50
π©βπΎ Farmers Markets - Weather permitting
Sept 13, 7am-1pm (Sat's thru Oct 11): OCC Farmers Market @2407 W Colorado Ave
Sept 13, 8am-2pm (Satβs thru Oct 4): Monument Hill Farmers Market @66 Jefferson St, Monument
Sept 13, 8am-2pm (Sat thru Sept 27): Metcalf Park Market @618 E.Ohio Ave Fountain (PLAYGROUND AREA OF THE PARK)
Sept 13, 9am-1pm (Satβs thru Oct 11): Backyard Market @Black Forest, 6845 Shoup Rd (Local produce advertised)
πStop by this boothβ¦π§ You HAVE to Taste What They're Growing at The Green Witch Homestead!
Sept 13, 10am-2pm: CFAM (Sat's thru Oct 3): The Margarita at Pine Creek, 7350 Pine Creek Rd (Local produce advertised)
Sept 14, 9am-2pm (Every other Sun, thru Oct 26): COS Sunday Market @Acacia Park, Downtown
Sept 15 & 17, 10am-5pm (Mon & Wedβs thru Oct 15): Summer Farmers Market @ Western Museum of Mining & Industry, 225 N Gate Blvd
Sept 17, 9am-2pm (Wedβs thru Sept 24): Briargate Farmers Market @7610 N Union Blvd
Sept 17, 3-7pm (Wedβs thru Oct 15): Colorado Farm and Art Market (CFAM) @Pioneers Museum, 215 S Tejon
Sept 19, Noon-4pm (Every other Fri thru Oct 3): UCCS Farmers Market @3942 Regent Circle
Sept 21, 11am-3pm: Southeast Farmer's Market (Food Coalition) @Stompin' Groundz, 2050 Jet Wing Dr (Last one for the season)
πΆ Fall Concert Series - Weather permitting
Sept 13, 11am-2pm: Music on The Mesa - WIREWOOD STATION @Goldhill Mesa, 142 S Raven Mine Dr FREE
Sept 16, 5:30-7:30pm (Tuesβs thru Sept): Music in the Park: @Bancroft Park, 2400 W Colorado Ave FREE
Sept 20, 6pm & 21, 2pm: Pikes Peak Music Assn presents - Echoes of the Heart Land @Bancroft Park, OCC FREE
π Fall Festivals & Fairs - Weather permitting
Sept 14, 9am-2pm: Hillside Garlic Festival @Hillside Gardens & Events, 1006 S Institute St
Sept 19-21: Chile and Frijoles Festival @downtown Pueblo along Union Ave $6-$65
Sept 27, 10am-2pm: McAllister House Museum Harvest Festival @ 423 N Cascade Ave FREE
Oct 4 (10am-6pm) & 5 (10am-4pm): Market Days @Norris Penrose Event Center $7.23 (Early Bird, sale ends Oct 3)


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