COS Town Tidings #26-246
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π° A Day We Promised to Remember β€οΈ
π° Another Local CafΓ© Saying Goodbye π’
π° CSU Explains Energy Bill, Does It Add Up? π‘
β Voting Open for Best of Colorado Springs Food & Drink 2026
π©βπ³ Recipe: π₯¦ Loaded Broccoli Salad
π Bargain Box Deals
π Local Events + Concerts, Farmers Markets & Special Events
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β€οΈ A Day We Promised to Remember
Courtesy of Colorado Springs Fire Fighters Facebook page
Itβs hard to believe 25 years have passed since September 11, 2001. This year, Colorado Springs is inviting our community to come together for a special ceremony to remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost and honor the first responders whose sacrifices continued long after that day.
The ceremony will be held at the IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial in Memorial Park. One particularly personal moment will remember retired CSFD Capt. Patrick Rogacki, who deployed to Ground Zero and later died from cancer attributed to his service at the World Trade Center site. His brother will share reflections about his life and service.
The remembrance will include CSFD and CSPD honor guards, the national anthem, remarks from local leaders and a wreath laying. A piece of steel recovered from the World Trade Center will also be on display, offering a tangible connection to a day that changed so many lives.
π Memorial Park, 1605 E. Pikes Peak Ave
π Fri, Sept 11 at 3pm
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π’ Another Local CafΓ© Saying Goodbye
Courtesy of James Flint via Google
Itβs always tough to share another local business goodbye, especially when itβs a place that has been part of our community for more than a decade.
Rock City Cafe, at 1812 Dominion Way, has announced it will permanently close after 11 years in business. The owners shared the difficult news with customers this week, thanking everyone who has supported the diner over the years, including many who have been with them for the long haul.
Their last day will be Friday, Sept. 11, so thereβs still a little time to stop in for another meal, show them some love and say goodbye before they close their doors. Open Tues-Sun 7:30am-2pm until 2pm Sept 11 when they close the doors for good.
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Jake & Telly's Greek Market - 2616 Colorado Ave
π‘ CSU Explains Energy Bill, Does It Add Up?
If youβve opened your Colorado Springs Utilities bill lately and thought, βWaitβ¦how did it get THAT high?β youβre definitely not the only one asking questions.
After a summer of higher bills and growing frustration from customers, Colorado Springs Utilities is trying to break down what actually goes into your electric bill. In a new video, CSU explains three main pieces: Access Charges, the Electric Cost Adjustment and the Capacity Charge, along with how its Energy Wise rate works and where shifting electricity use may help lower costs.
The explanation comes as customers continue to question higher bills and call for more transparency. CSU has pointed to factors including hotter weather, increased electricity use, Energy Wise summer rates and annual rate adjustments.
So rather than try to explain CSUβs explanation, click here to watch the video so you can hear it directly from them and decide for yourself whether it makes your bill, and those charges, a little clearer.
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π₯¦ Loaded Broccoli Salad
Recipe by Eating Well | Photographer / Brie Passano,
Crispy bacon, sharp cheddar, red onion, sunflower seeds, and a tangy creamy dressing turn broccoli into the dish everyone fights over. This crowd-pleasing, make-ahead salad is ready in under 20 minutes and is perfect for Labor Day cookouts, potlucks, or an easy weeknight side.
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Sept 5-7, Labor Day Lift Off Tickets
Sept 10-Oct 4: Sweeney Todd - Theatreworks @Ent Center for the Arts, Dusty Loo Bon Vivant Theatre, 5225 N Nevada Ave $20 (Selling Out Fast)
Sept 19-20: Pikes Peak Regional Airshow @ COS Airport $50-$20
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ALOFT Balloon Event - FREE π Communityπ Social 6:00 AM β 8:30 AM Β· π 6885 Vista Del Pico Blvd, Colorado Springs Thursday, Sept. 3 Come together with the community for a day filled with fun and breathtaking views! Enjoy coffee, refreβ¦ |
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πΆ Downtown Acacia Park FREE Summer Concert Series πΆ Music 6:00 PM β 8:00 PM Β· π Acacia Park, Downtown Colorado Springs The Downtown Acacia Park Summer Concert Series takes place every Thursday night. The event is free, local, and right inβ¦ |
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Haunted Manitou Ghost Tours - $25 Activity 7:30 PM β 10:00 PM Β· π 502 Manitou Ave, Manitou Springs Embark on a spine-tingling journey through the haunted history of Manitou Springs, Colorado, on our ghost tour. Traverseβ¦ |
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Allure of Autumn at Gallery 113 π Arts/Theaterπ Social+1 5:00 PM β 8:00 PM Β· π 125 N Tejon St, Colorado Springs Artists April Stark and Pattie Bowler honor fallβs beauty in the Rockies with their most recent creations in the colorsβ¦ |
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Haunted Manitou Ghost Tours Activity 7:30 PM β 10:00 PM Β· π 502 Manitou Ave, Manitou Springs Embark on a spine-tingling journey through the haunted history of Manitou Springs, Colorado, on our ghost tour. Traverseβ¦ |
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π©βπΎ Old Colorado City Farmers Market - thru Oct 17 π©βπΎ Markets/Fairs 7:00 AM β 1:00 PM Β· π Bancroft Park, 2408 W Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs, CO, United States, 80904 The Old Colorado City Farmers Market, presented by Pikes Peak Farmers Markets, operates seasonally from June through Octβ¦ |
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π©βπΎ Fountain Community Metcalfe Park Market Every Sat thru Sept 26 π©βπΎ Markets/Fairs 8:00 AM β 2:00 PM Β· π 618 E Ohio Ave, Fountain th Season at Metcalfe Park Excitement is brewing...So much is planned-All we need is YOU Shop, Stroll, Share your timeβ¦ |
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π©βπΎ The Hometown Market in Monument - Every Sat thru Oct 3, 2026 π©βπΎ Markets/Fairs 8:00 AM β 1:00 PM Β· π 66 Jefferson Street, Monument Fresh Local Produce At The Hometown Market in Monument, we offer a wide variety of fresh, locally sourced products. Ouβ¦ |
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π§Ά OCC Craft Fair - Every Sat thru Oct 17 π©βπΎ Markets/Fairs 8:00 AM β 2:00 PM Β· π Old Colorado City History Center 1 S 24th St, Colorado Springs Explore the heart of Old Colorado City: Local artisans and makers. Enjoy a weekly rotation of 28 artists. Shopping smalβ¦ |
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Sept 5, 10-11am: Genealogy Basics @PPLD, Virtual Library on Zoom FREE
Sept 19, 6-9pm: Murder Mystery, Dirty Money @Great Wolf Lodge, 9494 Federal Dr $79.95
π΅ Concerts / Music
Sept 26 & 27: Bruno Mars Concert @ Falcon Stadium, USAFA
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