COS Town Tidings #26-026
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🤣 Daily Chuckle
📰 Frostbite Risk Causing Late Starts This AM 🥶
📰 Plan Ahead For Major Ramp Closure 🚧
📰 Cold Temps, Smart Pet Tips 🐕
Wellness: 🚶♀️ Feel Steadier With One Simple Shift
📆 Local Events + Concerts & Special Events
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🌤 COS Weather - Mostly sunny, breezy with frigid AM temps before warming up a bit
Ever heard of the wizard with the poor sense of balance?
👉He only knows dizzy spells 🤣
🥶 Frostbite Risk Causing Late Starts This AM
A bitterly cold start this morning, with dangerous wind chills raising frostbite concerns. While sunshine will help temperatures recover later today, early hours are especially harsh prompting late starts for some schools, military bases, and workplaces.
🚧 Plan Ahead For Major Ramp Closure
Starting this morning, weather permitting, the southbound S Academy Blvd on-ramp to eastbound Milton Proby Pkwy is scheduled to close at 6am as crews begin water and drainage utility upgrades. The closure is expected to remain in place through the end of May, though timelines may shift depending on conditions.
During this time, drivers are encouraged to use Hancock Expressway to connect back to Milton Proby Pkwy, especially those heading toward Colorado Springs Airport.
This work is part of the first major rebuild of S Academy since 1969 and is funded by voter-approved transportation dollars through Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority. As always, a little extra patience and travel time will go a long way during the morning commute.
🐕 Cold Temps, Smart Pet Tips
Image courtesy of HSPPR
With subfreezing temperatures and snow lingering across the Springs, the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region is encouraging pet owners to take a few extra steps to protect your animals during extreme cold. Snow and ice can be disorienting and dangerous, especially for pets not built for winter conditions. Key reminders include:
Keep pets leashed outdoors and make sure ID tags and microchip info are up to date, since snow can mask familiar scents
Dress for the weather: coats or sweaters can help short-haired or small dogs, as long as they stay dry
Watch behavior closely: shivering, slowing down, or acting “off” are signs it’s time to head inside
Know the danger signs: extreme lethargy, pale gums, or dilated pupils may signal hypothermia and require immediate vet care
Secure antifreeze and clean up spills right away, as it’s highly toxic to pets and wildlife
Knock on your car hood before driving as cats and small animals often hide underneath vehicles for warmth
If you see an animal that appears unsafe in the cold, call animal control as they can help assess the situation and respond appropriately.
🚶♀️ Feel Steadier With One Simple Shift
Local Senior wellness educator Kristen Nielsen, founder of TogetherWon shares simple ways to gently train your brain and body together, helping you feel more confident about your balance over time. (Updated monthly)
Watch the 60 second video below! 👇
*Information is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any disease. Please consult a health care professional, nothing above should be construed as medical advice.
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📆 Sample Local Events
*Weather permitted
⛸ Jan 29-31: Skate In The Park @Acacia Park $15
Through Feb 21: Ice Castles @ Cripple Creek $16-$29
Jan 27-Feb 1, 1-4 PM: 3-Hour Original Colorado Springs Food Tour @ 1 Tejon St $69-$87
Jan 27, 2-3pm: Blueprint in Numerology: Meet the Energies Shaping Your Life @ Treehouse Café $20
—> With Laurel: 👁️🗨️ The Strength To Endure Comes From This
Jan 27, 1:30-2:30pm: Marking Time: Commemorating the Past in the Pikes Peak Region @Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum
Jan 28, 9am-5pm: Dog Days at the Zoo @ Cheyenne Mtn Zoo
Jan 29, 1-4pm: The Sewing Circle @ VIV Home & Goods, 1833 W Uintah FREE
Jan 29, 5-6:30pm: Fused Heart Shape Ornament With Stand @The Glass Collective, 828 E Fillmore #A $65 (Limited Spots Left)
Jan 29, 6pm: Advanced Senior Planning Seminar + complimentary dinner @ Angelus Chapel, 1104 S Circle Dr FREE
Jan 29, 6:30-9:30pm: Salsa 719! Latin Dance Night & Social @ Movement Arts Community Studio, 525 E Fountain Blvd $5-$7
Jan 31 & Feb 1, 7:30pm: Shiver me Paintbrush @The MAT, 1626 S Tejon $16.50
Jan 31, Noon-3pm: The Great Fruitcake Toss @ Memorial Park, Manitou Springs FREE to attend, $1 per fruitcake to toss
Feb 1, 9-9:30am (First Sun every month): Positive Intention Group Meditation Gathering @ Yoga Studio Satya, 1581 York Rd FREE
Feb 4, 4-6pm: Jigsaw Puzzle Swap @ Penrose Library FREE
Feb 5, 10-11am: Genealogy Basics @PPLD, Virtual Library on Zoom FREE
Feb 6-8: Colorado Springs Home & Garden Show @ Norris Penrose Event Center $5
Feb 6, 7-9pm: At the Crest | Add Glitter! @ 2834 N Powers Blvd $40-$49
Feb 8, 1-3pm: Vintage China Heart Mosaic Class @The Glass Collective, 828 E Fillmore #A $58 (Always sell out fast - don't wait)
Feb 11, 6:30-9:30pm: Galentine's Sing & Paint pARTy! | Add Glitter! @ Painting With A Twist, 2834 N Powers $49-$58
Feb 12-Mar 1: The Roommate @ Fine Arts Center, 30 West Dale St $30-$60
Feb 12-15: Haunted Lantern Tour: My Bloody Valentine @ Cave of the Winds $40
Feb 14, 11am-1pm: Native Seed Saturday @ Manitou Springs Library FREE
Feb 14, 5:30-7pm: St Valentine's Day Massacre Murder Mystery Dinner Fundraiser @ El Paso Lodge, 1150 Panorama Dr $60
Feb 14, 6-9pm: Murder Mystery, The Hollywood Hit @Great Wolf Lodge, 9494 Federal Dr $79.95
Feb 14, 7pm: My Funny Valentine Comedy Show for Charity @ Pike Improv Theater, 3440 N Carefree $15
Feb 14, 7-10pm: Love and Lifesavers Ball - Valentine's Day Benefit Dance @ DoubleTree by Hilton, 1775 E Cheyenne Mtn Blvd $40-$175
Feb 20, 6pm: Boho Custom Hats & Mimosas @ Meraki Springs, 2703 W Colorado Ave $95
Feb 22, 11am-3pm (every 4th Sunday): Crafters Collective, Maker's Market @ 3104 North Nevada FREE to attend
Feb 22, 1-3:30pm: Mosaic Columbine Class @The Glass Collective, 828 E Fillmore #A $65 (Always sell out fast - don't wait)
Feb 24-26, 7:30pm: Meredith Willson's "The Music Man" @ Pikes Peak Center $44-$102
🎶 Concerts / Music
Jan 31, 7:30pm & Feb 1, 2:30pm: Van Cliburn Champions: Mozart @ ENT Center for the Arts, 5225 N Nevada $44-$103
Feb 6, 7pm: Three Dog Night @ Pikes Peak Center $63-$260
Feb 13-14, 7:30pm: Jurassic Park @ Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts, 190 S Cascade $54-$170
Feb 13, 7:30pm: The Marshall Tucker Band @Phil Long Music Hall $93-$147
Feb 22, 3pm: Pikes Peak Philharmonic: Pops @ENT Center for the Arts, 5225 N Nevada $14-$20
🔥 Sept 26 & 27: Bruno Mars Concert @ Falcon Stadium, USAFA ON SALE NOW (will sell out)
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