COS Town Tidings Issue #25-270

Community Corner Edition

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🌟 Community Nonprofit Spotlight: 🏞️ Your Favorite Hiking Spot Needs You

🤝 Helping Hands - Volunteer Opportunities

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📢 Big News

📆 Local Events + Free Concerts, Farmers Markets & Fall Fairs/Festivals

🌤 COS Weather - Mostly sunny and warm temps

Why are tees so carefree and happy in the Fall?

👉Because they can let loose 🤣

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🏞️ Your Favorite Hiking Spot Needs You

🤝 How a small group of volunteers preserves Mueller's magic year-round

As you plan your autumn hike to witness the spectacular fall colors at Mueller State Park that we featured yesterday, consider the dedicated people making those experiences possible. The Friends of Mueller State Park, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit run entirely by volunteers, works tirelessly to enhance visitor experiences while preserving this natural treasure.

Since its founding, this passionate group has funded transportation for over 2,800 schoolchildren to visit the park, installed water bottle filling stations, added interpretive trail signs, and provided essential educational equipment like binoculars and GPS units for field trips.

What makes their work remarkable? Every dollar they raise directly supports park projects - not staff salaries. Their mission extends beyond maintaining trails to connecting people with nature, particularly introducing children to Colorado's outdoor wonders.

If yesterday's fall foliage recommendation inspired you, consider supporting the Friends through their upcoming fundraisers, join the group or with a donation. Your contribution helps ensure Mueller State Park remains accessible and educational for generations to come.

Learn more at FriendsOfMuellerSP.com or facebook.com/fofMSP

🤝 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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📆 Sample Local Events

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*Weather Permitting

• Sept 27-28, 1-4 PM: 3-Hour Original Colorado Springs Food Tour @1 Tejon St $69-$87

• Sept 27 & 28 (9am): Chasing Colors – Fall Hiking Weekend @Locations in COS, Woodland Park & Victor (choose 1 or all 2) $45-$79

• Sept 27, 9am-11am: Beginning Bridge Workshop @Bridge Center, 901 N 17th St $10

• Sept 27, 11am-2pm: Celebrate Summer in Southeast @ The Beach House, 619 Prospect Lake Dr 

• Sept 27, 9am: Rock of Ages Church Rummage Sale @ 120 N 31st St

• Sept 27, 10am-4pm: ​Cool Science Carnival Day for Kids @ UCCS FREE

• Sept 27, 3-6pm: Ellafest℠ 2025, a musical fundraiser @Alta Apts, (formerly Hotel Elegante) 4th floor Conf Center, 2886 S Circle $82

• Sept 27, 7:30-9pm: Movies Under the Stars - The Princess Bride @Bristol Brewing FREE

• Sept 30: 5:30-8pm: Music & Blooms @Gather Mountain Blooms, 5210 South US Hwy 85 87 $11.17

• Oct 4, 7pm: Fashion With A Purpose @Phil Long Music Hall $78-$153

• Oct 5, 11am: The Local Motive - Leaf Peepin' Party @Kinship Landing $54.50

• 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

• Oct 11, 6-9pm: Murder Mystery, Game Over @Great Wolf Lodge, 9494 Federal Dr $74.95 (12 ticket left)

• Oct 29, 6pm: Secret of Black Forest Bistro Murder Mystery Dinner @6750 Shoup Rd $80

• Nov 8, 3-6pm: Senior Holiday Dinner Dance @COS City Hub, 4304 Austin Bluffs 65+ FREE (must register)

👩‍🌾 Farmers Markets - Weather permitting

• Sept 27, 7am-1pm (Sat's thru Oct 11): OCC Farmers Market @2407 W Colorado Ave

• Sept 27, 8am-2pm (Sat’s thru Oct 4): Monument Hill Farmers Market @66 Jefferson St, Monument

• Sept 27, 8am-2pm: Metcalf Park Market + Kids Day Event @618 E Ohio Ave Fountain (Last one for the season)

• Sept 27, 9am-1pm (Sat’s thru Oct 11): Backyard Market @Black Forest, 6845 Shoup Rd (Local produce advertised)

  • 🌟Stop by this booth…🧄 You HAVE to Taste What They're Growing at The Green Witch Homestead!

• Sept 27, 10am-2pm: CFAM (Sat's thru Oct 4): The Margarita at Pine Creek, 7350 Pine Creek Rd (Local produce advertised)

• Sept 28, 9am-2pm (Every other Sun, thru Oct 26): COS Sunday Market @Acacia Park, Downtown

• Sept 29 & Oct 1, 10am-5pm (Mon & Wed’s thru Oct 15): Summer Farmers Market @ Western Museum of Mining & Industry, 225 N Gate Blvd

• Oct 1, 3-7pm (Wed’s thru Oct 15): Colorado Farm and Art Market (CFAM) @Pioneers Museum, 215 S Tejon

• Oct 3, Noon-4pm: UCCS Farmers Market @3942 Regent Circle (Last one for the season)

• Oct 5 & 19, 11am-3pm: Southeast Farmer's Market (Food Coalition) @Stompin' Groundz, 2050 Jet Wing Dr

🎶 Fall Concert Series - Weather permitting

• Sept 27, 11am-8pm: Blues on the Mesa @Gold Hill Mesa, 142 S Raven Mine Dr $65-$130

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

🍂 Fall Festivals & Fairs - Weather permitting

• Sept 27-Oct 26, 10am-5pm (Every Fri, Sat & Sun): Long Neck Pumpkin Farm @ 7595 California Dr, COS $18

• Sept 27, 8am-2pm (Sat's thru Oct 11): OCC Craft Fair @Old Colorado City History Center, 1 S 24th St

• Sept 27: 8am-Noon: Harvest Hootenanny @Gather Mountain Blooms, 5210 South US Hwy 85 87 $5.72

• Sept 27, 9am-3pm: Village Moms Craft Fair @4050 Nonchalant Circle South, 80917

• Sept 27 & 28, 9am-5pm: National Alpaca Farm Days @8720 Moss Rock Rd FREE & family friendly

• Sept 27, 10am-2pm: McAllister House Museum Harvest Festival @ 423 N Cascade Ave FREE

• Sept 27 (11am-11pm) 28 (11am-5pm): Oktoberfest @WMMI, 225 North Gate

• Sept 30, 5-9pm: Pikes Peak Oktoberfest @Hillside Gardens & Events, 1006 S Institute St $12.51

• Oct 4, Miner's Pumpkin Patch @ Western Museum of Mining & Industry, 225 North Gate $13

• Oct 4, 10am-4pm: Harvest Festival @Rock Ledge Ranch $8

• Oct 4 (10am-6pm) & 5 (10am-4pm): Market Days @Norris Penrose Event Center $7.23 (Early Bird, ends Oct 3)

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• Oct 4 & 5, 10am-6pm: Oktoberfest @ Gather Mountain Blooms, 5210 S Hwy 85 $18-$35

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