COS Town Tidings #25-275

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🏡 Home and Living: 💸 Save on Utilities Without Sacrificing Comfort

📰 Government Shutdown: Plan + Resources 🔒

📰 A Tiny Town with Big Magic 🏙️

📰 Beyond Spooky: Why Bats Matter in Colorado🦇

Recipe: 🍲 Slow Cooker Eggplant Parmesan

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With the government shutdown now in effect, many families across Colorado Springs may soon find themselves without a paycheck. Whether you're a federal employee, contractor, or just feeling the ripple effects, this moment calls for calm planning—not panic. ENT Credit Union recommends creating a basic financial survival plan focused on essentials and reaching out to creditors early to discuss options before bills are due. Full Story

At the same time, Pikes Peak United Way has activated its 211 resource hotline and Family Success Center to help connect people with food pantries, utility assistance, mental health support, job training, and more. There’s no shame in seeking help right now—many of our neighbors are in the same boat. If you or someone you care about is affected, now is the time to pause, assess, and ask for the support that’s available. Full Story

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For a unique and affordable outing, the Michael Garman Museum and Gallery in Old Colorado City offers a truly magical experience. For just $6 to $10, visitors can step into “Magic Town,” a detailed miniature city that comes to life with mirrors, holograms, and shifting scenes—crafted by late artist Michael Garman and now curated by his son.

From brownstones to back alleys, each visit offers something new, especially during seasonal makeovers like “Spooky Magic Town,” opened Sept 30. It’s a nostalgic, artful journey that celebrates everyday life through sculpture, storytelling, and immersive design—right here in our own backyard. Full Story

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As Halloween decorations go up and shadows stretch a little longer, it’s easy to get caught in the spooky myths surrounding bats. But here in Colorado, these nighttime flyers are more than folklore—they’re hardworking, insect-devouring, seed-spreading ecological heroes. With over 18 species in our state, including the ghostly Hoary Bat and the zig-zagging Canyon Bat, these winged wonders play a big role in keeping nature balanced.

This month, Wild Birds Unlimited is spotlighting them as part of our “Spooky Creatures of Colorado” series—and you’re invited to celebrate them at a special Bat Day event this Sat, Oct 4th. From kid-friendly book readings to conservation talks, it’s time to give bats the appreciation they deserve.

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“Easy and delish! I skipped over the first steps, and just went straight for the layering. I'm sure skipping over the whole frying process might have killed some of the flavor, but I couldn't tell, and it was much healthier sans the oil. I just cut my eggplant into slices, sprayed the crockpot with PAM (which I did after every layer of eggplant to make the breadcrumbs stick without using fat) and started layering. I baked on HIGH 3 hours (since my eggplant went in totally raw), and it was done just right.” ~Candice Fillingim

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