COS Town Tidings #25-317

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📰 Shutdown Ends, But What’s Next? ✅

📰 Seasonal Jobs—What’s Legit? 🎄

📰 Ruth Holley Library Lives On 📚

Recipe: 🥗 Thanksgiving Slaw

📆 Local Events + Concerts & Holiday Fairs/Festivals/Activities

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A cabbage, a tap and a tomato had a race

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✅ Shutdown Ends, But What’s Next?

After 43 days, the longest federal government shutdown in US history has officially ended. With the President signing the funding bill into law last night with Rep Jeff Crank voting in support of the funding bill.

However, Colorado’s senators opposed the measure due to the lack of renewed health care tax credits, which help nearly 300,000 Coloradans afford insurance. Without action, counties like El Paso and Teller could see health insurance premiums nearly double. Governor Polis is urging Congress to extend those credits and support programs like SNAP and WIC, as state officials work to ensure benefits reach residents quickly. For now, we have to just wait and see what happens now. Full Story

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🎄 Seasonal Jobs—What’s Legit?

The holiday season brings opportunities to earn a little extra—but also a spike in scam activity targeting job seekers. The BBB of Southern Colorado is reminding folks to be cautious when applying for seasonal work. Some scammers are posting fake job listings on legitimate websites, then moving conversations offline to steal personal information.

If you’re searching for a side gig, stick to trusted sources, apply directly on company websites, and watch for red flags like no interview, early requests for sensitive info, or upfront purchases. It’s a season of giving, not grifting—let’s help keep each other safe. Full Story

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📚 Ruth Holley Library Lives On

The future of the Ruth Holley Library just became a lot more secure. After once being considered for closure due to leasing costs, the Pikes Peak Library District has completed the purchase of the longtime neighborhood branch for just over $2.2 million. This marks a turning point after the closure of the Rockrimmon Library in late 2024 and reflects PPLD’s ongoing efforts to preserve vital community spaces. Full Story

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🥗 Thanksgiving Slaw

The idea of serving a big mixed salad at Thanksgiving is, in theory, a good one — you want something light, crunchy, and refreshing to balance out the roast turkey and rich holiday side dishes. The reality…most salads need to be tossed at the last second and eaten quickly before wilting — not the best choice when there’s a lot going on in the kitchen and the food might sit out for a few hours.

This easy, colorful slaw is the answer to this dilemma: It has crunchy cabbage, toasty almonds, sweet cranberries, and a sweet-tangy maple and apple cider vinegar dressing. The slaw won’t wilt like other green salads and can sit out for a while, making it a great addition to the Thanksgiving buffet.

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

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📆 Sample Local Events

Weather permitting

• Nov 13-16, 1-4 PM: 3-Hour Original Colorado Springs Food Tour @1 Tejon St $69-$87

• Nov 13-16 (2pm), 20-21, 7:30pm: A Doll`s House @The MAT, 1626 S Tejon $26.50

• Nov 14, 11am: Colorado Springs Unveiled: From Local Treasures to Hidden Histories by Heath Gay @ OCC Historical Society, 1S 24th St $5 Non member

  • —> 📸 Meet the storyteller turning our state’s hidden past into your next adventure

• Nov 14 (Noon-6pm), 15 (10am-5pm) & 16 (11am-4pm): The Springs Home Show @Norris Penrose Event Ctr FREE (Ticket Recommended)

• Nov 15 & 22, 9am-1pm: Fall break/Thanksgiving Food Drive @ Solid Rock Food Center, 3217 S Academy (Drop off food items)

• Nov 15, 10am-1pm: Sourdough Baking Workshops @ Nature's Start Bread Co, 3312 Austin Bluffs $75 (2 Spots Left)

• Nov 15, 3-6pm: Sourdough Baking Workshops @ Nature's Start Bread Co, 3312 Austin Bluffs $75 (4 Spots Available)

• Nov 15, 5:30-11pm: Hoedown For Heroes Hosted by Mt Carmel @ Flying W Ranch $75+

• Nov 16, 1-4pm: Macrame Plant Hanger @ Meraki Springs, 2703 W Colorado Ave $55

• Nov 20-23, 2:30pm: A Christmas Carol: A Live Radio @First United Methodist Church, 420 N Nevada $8

• Nov 21, 9am-5pm: Dog Days at the Zoo @ Cheyenne Mtn Zoo

• Nov 29, 6-9pm: Murder Mystery, The Hollywood Hit @Great Wolf Lodge, 9494 Federal Dr $79.95 (8 Tickets Left)

🎶 Fall Concerts - Weather permitting

• Nov 15 (7:30pm) & 16 (2:30pm): COS Philharmonic: Beethoven 5 @Pikes Peak Center $43-$105

• Nov 21, 6:30-9pm: Shivers Concert Fundraiser @ The Antlers Hotel 4 S Cascade $80

• Nov 21-23: The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires Concerts @ Denver Performing Arts Complex FREE for federal employees

• Dec 21, 3pm: Pikes Peak Philharmonic: Jazz @ENT Center for the Arts, 5225 N Nevada $14-$20

🤶 Holiday Festivals, Fairs & Activities

• Nov 14 (10am-5pm), 15 (10am-6pm), 16 (10am-5pm): Colorado Springs Christmas Gift Show @Colorado Springs Event Center, 3960 Palmer Park Blvd $12 (Last Day To Save $2 thru Nov 13)

• Nov 15, 9am-4pm: Pine Creek High School Holiday Bazaar @ 10750 Thunder Mountain Ave, COS FREE Admission

  • Visit Ivy’s booth: 🎨To design her future, she had to rediscover her past

• Nov 15, 10-11am: Holiday Plants - Community learning class @Westside Community Ctr, 1628 Bijou FREE

• Nov 15, 10am-3pm: Black Forest Fall Into Winter Holiday Market @ Edith Wolford Elementary, 13710 Black Forest Rd FREE admission

• Nov 15 (10am-4pm) & 16 (11am-4pm): Mesa Ridge Holiday Craft Fair @6070 Mesa Ridge Pkwy FREE entry

• Nov 15, 11am-2pm: Rocky Ram's Holiday Spectacular @ Pikes Peak—America’s Mountain FREE (must register)

• Nov 21-23, 10am-4pm: Vintage Market Days @Norris Penrose Event Ctr $12-$17

• Nov 22 - Jan 18: Skate In The Park @Acacia Park $15

• Nov 28, 10-11am: Evergreen Wreath Workshop @ Phelan Gardens, 4955 Austin Bluffs $35 (6 Tickets Left)

• Dec 4, 5:30-8:30pm: Electric Moonlight @ Cheyenne Mtn Zoo $70-$80

• Dec 7, 9:30am-Noon: Beginner Dot Mandala Workshop Christmas Edition @ Treehouse Cafe, 5965 N Academy $80 (2 Seats Left)

• Dec 7, 2-3pm: Evergreen Wreath Workshop @ Phelan Gardens, 4955 Austin Bluffs $35 (3 Tickets Left)

• Dec 7, 2:30-4pm: Grinch Mosaic Class @ The Glass Collective, 828 East Fillmore $45 (Going Fast)

• Dec 13, 4-8pm: Holiday Evening @Rock Ledge Ranch $8

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