COS Town Tidings #26-028

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🌟Local Feature: 🏺 Paint & Fire Pottery: Creating Meaningful Moments 🎨

📰 Another Car vs. Building in COS 🚗

📰 Rodeo Roots Leaving COS After 50 Years 🤠

📰 Powers Extension Open House Tonight 🚧

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Looking for a unique way to unwind, unleash your artistic side, and make lasting memories with loved ones? Paint & Fire Pottery offers an inviting place where you can paint your own ceramic piece, regardless of your experience. Owner, Brenda Apland, whose warm smile and enthusiasm for nurturing others' creative spirit have made this studio a beloved destination for locals and visitors alike.

Behind the scenes, Brenda's family plays a crucial role in the studio's success. Her sister, Diane, a dedicated NICU respiratory nurse, is a co-owner and silent partner, while Brenda and their father, Paul, skillfully craft the bisque (term for ceramic pieces before they're fully glazed) at an offsite location. This close-knit family dynamic is the heart and soul of Paint & Fire Pottery, and you can feel it as you walk in.

Committed to providing a friendly, affordable, and stress-free experience with no studio or sitting fees, you can take your time and enjoy the therapeutic process of painting. The studio's extensive collection, made from their impressive 25,000 molds and vast array of paint colors, ensures that there’s always something new and exciting to work on.

Under Brenda's guidance, you'll find the inspiration to bring your artistic vision to life, whether a personalized gift, decorating your home, or simply enjoying quality time with friends and family. The tranquil ambiance fosters connection and inspiration, providing a much-needed escape from the daily grind.

While the studio and customers have earned recognition at trade shows and competitions, the true reward lies in the joy and sense of accomplishment that comes from crafting your unique masterpiece.

Visit Paint & Fire Pottery, where you'll not only create a beautiful work of art but also become part of a warm community that cherishes creativity, family, and making unforgettable memories together.

Paint & Fire Pottery

Crews with the Colorado Springs Fire Department responded yesterday afternoon to a crash at a Circle K near Constitution and Powers after an SUV drove through the front of the store. The driver was evaluated on site and did not need to be taken to the hospital, and no other injuries were reported.

While the cause of the crash is still unclear, the incident adds to a growing list of recent vehicle-into-building crashes across the city, something first responders have increasingly noted with weary humor.

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The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association has tentatively approved plans to relocate its longtime Colorado Springs headquarters, along with the ProRodeo Hall of Fame and Museum of the American Cowboy, to Cheyenne, WY, ending a nearly five-decade chapter in the Springs. The move depends on the Wyoming Legislature approving funding that would help build a new rodeo-focused campus near the crossroads of Interstates 25 and 80.

While Colorado Springs leaders and local organizations worked to keep the PRCA here and expressed appreciation for its deep roots in the community, the association cited long-term growth, alignment with rodeo culture, and business considerations in its decision. The change would not impact the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo, which remains under contract locally through 2031. Full Story

⏱️ 60 second Balance Check with Kristen Nielsen (this one is eye opening, give it a try!)

City of Colorado Springs is hosting an open house TONIGHT, Jan 28, from 5:30–7pm at Discovery Canyon Campus (1810 North Gate Blvd) to update residents on the Powers Blvd Extension Bridges Project. This phase includes new bridges and underpasses near Hwy 83, Flying Horse, Ridgeline Dr, Black Squirrel Creek, and Old North Gate Rd, designed to keep neighborhood roads connected while Powers runs below them.

Construction is expected to begin soon, with utility work and bridge construction happening first, followed by phased roadway work in the coming years. City staff will be available to discuss traffic changes, possible road closures, and ongoing noise analysis, with funding provided by the Pikes Peak Regional Transportation Authority.

A new week means new treasures! We're giving you a first look at the incredible finds and amazing sales hitting the floor for through Jan 31 ($2 items and up to 75% OFF). Watch now to see what's waiting for you!

Location: 405 S Nevada Ave, Open Tues - Sat 10am-2pm. (719) 475-1029

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