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Issue #25-271 9/28/25

COS Town Tidings #25-271
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π€£ Daily Chuckle
π Local Spotlight: π₯ͺ Step Up to the Big Leagues at Colonel Mustardβs Sandwich Emporium
π° News from this week in Colorado Springs!
π€ Wellness Tips you missed
π³ Sizzle Up Your Week with Our Recipe Archives!
π Local Events + Free Concerts, Farmers Markets & Fall Fairs/Festivals
β COS Weather - Partly cloudy and warm with possible isolated PM showers
πββοΈ Who Should We Feature?

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π₯ͺ Step Up to the Big Leagues at Colonel Mustardβs Sandwich Emporium
βΎ An Ode to Baseball and Family Bonds
Step up to the plate at 1412 S. 21st Street in Colorado Springs, where Karrie and Mark have created a culinary home run with Colonel Mustardβs Sandwich Emporium. Inspired by countless days at the ballpark and its classic fare, theyβve transformed their love of the staple ballpark condiment mustard into an imaginative eatery.
This delightful shop defies first impressions. Its whimsical name conjures images of a popular board game character, but actually originates fromβ¦read full story
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π° News from this week in Colorado Springs!
Here are some of the stories we shared this week. Check out any issues you missed.
πCommunity Nonprofit Spotlight: ποΈ Your Favorite Hiking Spot Needs You (Issue #25-270)
βοΈ TRIVIA: What Landmark Draws Visitors Worldwide? (Issue #25-266)
πΊ New Colorado Car Seat Laws (Issue #25-268)
π» Bear Cub Sneaks Into Hospital (Issue #25-265)
π© Donut Shop Inspection Score Shocker (Issue #25-269)
π΅ Seniors Find Joy in New Hub (Issue #25-267)

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π³ Sizzle Up Your Week with Our Recipe Archives!
Hungry for past delights? Dive into our Recipe Archives! π₯ Find recipes from this week.
π Slow Cooker Apple BBQ Chicken (under Sandwiches)
π Pumpkin Donuts with Vanilla Bean Glaze (under Desserts)
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π Events Calendar!
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π Sample Local Events
*Weather permitted
Sept 28, 1-4 PM: 3-Hour Original Colorado Springs Food Tour @1 Tejon St $69-$87
Sept 28, 3pm: Fashion Forensics - Unboxing a Victorian Wardrobe @OCC Historical Society, 1 S 24th St $10 Donation
Sept 30: 5:30-8pm: Music & Blooms @Gather Mountain Blooms, 5210 South US Hwy 85 87 $11.17
Oct 3 (Noon-6pm), 4 (10am-5pm), 5 (11am-4pm): The Springs Home Show @Colorado Springs Event Center, 3960 Palmer Park Blvd FREE
Oct 4, 6:30-8pm: Movies Under the Stars - Zombieland @Bristol Brewing FREE
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, 9am-11am: Beginning Bridge Workshop @Bridge Center, 901 N 17th St $10
Oct 11, 6-9pm: Murder Mystery, Game Over @Great Wolf Lodge, 9494 Federal Dr $74.95 (12 ticket left)
Oct 17, 6pm & 9pm: The Rocky Horror Picture Show 50th anniversary @Ivywild School Gym Auditorium, 1604 S Cascade Ave $22
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)
π©βπΎ Farmers Markets - Weather permitting
Sept 28, 9am-2pm (Every other Sun, thru Oct 26): COS Sunday Market @Acacia Park, Downtown
Sept 29 & Oct 1, 10am-5pm (Mon & Wedβs thru Oct 15): Summer Farmers Market @ Western Museum of Mining & Industry, 225 N Gate Blvd
Oct 1, 3-7pm (Wedβs 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 4, 7am-1pm (Sat's thru Oct 11): OCC Farmers Market @2407 W Colorado Ave
Oct 4, 8am-2pm: Monument Hill Farmers Market @66 Jefferson St, Monument (Last one for the season)
Oct 4, 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!
Oct 4, 10am-2pm: CFAM: The Margarita at Pine Creek, 7350 Pine Creek Rd (Local produce advertised & Last one for the season)
Oct 5 & 19, 11am-3pm: Southeast Farmer's Market (Food Coalition) @Stompin' Groundz, 2050 Jet Wing Dr
πΆ Fall Concert Series - Weather permitting
Sept 30, 5:30-7:30pm (Tuesβs thru Sept): Music in the Park: @Bancroft Park, 2400 W Colorado Ave FREE (Last one for the season)
π Fall Festivals & Fairs - Weather permitting
Sept 28, 9am-5pm: National Alpaca Farm Days @8720 Moss Rock Rd FREE & family friendly
Sept 28-Oct 26, 10am-5pm (Every Fri, Sat & Sun): Long Neck Pumpkin Farm @ 7595 California Dr, COS $18
Sept 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, 8am-2pm (Sat's thru Oct 11): OCC Craft Fair @Old Colorado City History Center, 1 S 24th St
Oct 4-31 (Fri's 9:30am-2:30pm), (Sat/Sun 9:30-4pm): Pumpkin Fest @Gaither Mountain Blooms, 5210 S Hwy 85 $11.17
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)
Oct 4 & 5, 10am-6pm: Oktoberfest @ Gather Mountain Blooms, 5210 S Hwy 85 $18-$35


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