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COS Town Tidings #26-310 | 11/6/26
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🤣 Today's Chuckle
💪 103 Yr Old Rosie Still Making History
🍽️ Restaurant Inspections: 🦀 What's Going On at This Crab Spot?
🛒 Bargain Box Deals - FunD Fair TOMORROW
📅 Local Events
🍫 Recipe: Chocolate Almond Cake
⛅ COS Weather - Mostly cloudy and cool
Cities Are Running Out of Salt Before Winter Even Starts
Road salt is one of those things nobody thinks about until plow trucks come back empty, and this year that's happening before the first snowfall. Some cities haven't gotten a single bid for winter supply, while others are paying nearly double last year's price.
North America doesn't mine enough of its own, which is why it ships in 8 to 10 million tonnes from places like Egypt and Chile, two weeks away by boat.
Atlas Salt (TSXV: SALT | OTCQX: SALQF) is building a mine in Newfoundland near a deepwater port where ships can reach Boston in three days. With salt, the real cost is in shipping, and CEO Nolan Peterson says the difference is so big that overseas producers could give their salt away and still come out more expensive than Atlas. The project is shovel-ready and projected to generate roughly C$188 million a year in free cash flow.
I just saw an amazing episode of Bake-Off!
👉They went in with all buns glazing! 🤣
💪 103 Yr Old Rosie Still Making History
Colorado Springs' annual In Their Honor Veterans Parade returns tomorrow, Sat, Nov. 7, at 11am, bringing more than 100 organizations and approximately 3,000 participants to downtown Tejon.
This year's special tribute honors the women who supported America's military during World War II, with 103-year-old Wanda Daniels, a former aircraft riveter, leading roughly 250 local women dressed as Rosie the Riveter.
The parade will also feature veterans, active-duty service members from Fort Carson and the Space Force, Canadian military personnel stationed with NORAD, and military marching bands.
Adding to the tribute, 1,111 American flags honoring individual service members will line downtown medians through Nov. 11. The parade is free, offering families and neighbors a meaningful way to recognize those who have served. Full Story
🦀 What's Going On at This Crab Spot?
El Paso County Public Health inspects local restaurants and posts results publicly. We gather this info directly from the site and give you the breakdown without bias. Here is what we found...
⚠️ RE-INSPECTION REQUIRED
🦀 Rusty Crab Daddy
📍 1430 Harrison Rd
Nov 5 | 6 violations, 3 corrected on site | Biggest issues: staff skipping handwashing between tasks, and the person in charge couldn't explain safe cooking and holding temps. A re-inspection is still to come.
✅ PASSED RE-INSPECTION
Good news! Both spots that needed a second look are back on track.
🍝 MICI Handcrafted Italian
📍 3707 Bloomington St
Oct 26: Re-inspection required (no certified food protection manager, dishes not properly sanitized)
Nov 3: Passed re-inspection, 0 violations
🍜 Korean Garden & Beyond
📍 8025 Fountain Mesa Rd, Fountain
Oct 30: Re-inspection required (employee eating while prepping, skipped handwashing, raw chicken held too warm)
Nov 4: Passed re-inspection, 0 violations
✔️ PASSED
Perfect scores!
🏆 Arharn Thai
📍 3739 Bloomington St
Nov 3 | 0 violations
🏆 Rocha's Mexican Fast Food
📍 1534 S Nevada Ave
Nov 3 | 0 violations
Also Passed:
🥐 La Concha Bakery & Coffee
📍 124 E Cheyenne Mountain Blvd
Nov 3 | 3 minor violations (no working thermometer, hand sink not fully stocked)
🌮 Azteca Urbano
📍 24 E Kiowa St
Nov 4 | 4 violations, 2 corrected on site | Moldy cucumbers tossed; dishes not properly sanitized (a repeat)
🎩 The Mad Hatter Saloon
📍 8655 W Hwy 24, Cascade
Oct 30 | 4 violations, 3 corrected on site | No certified food protection manager on site (a repeat)
🍕 Homegrown Tap & Dough
📍 5710 S Carefree Cir
Nov 4 | 4 violations, 3 corrected on site | Handwashing and cold-holding temps
🍖 Bird Dog BBQ
📍 5984 Stetson Hills Blvd
Nov 5 | 5 violations, all corrected on site
Source: El Paso County Public Health | Inspections pulled Oct 30 - Nov 5, 2026
🛒 Bargain Box: FunD Fair Tomorrow!
🎄 Christmas has arrived at the Bargain Box! Ornaments and holiday decor are hitting the floor at wonderful prices, so shop early for the best choices. Plus, all puzzles are on sale this week (perfect for a chilly Nov day), and ladies, stock up on warm winter pants for just $3 a pair, sizes 0 to 22. Watch now to see what's waiting for you!
👉 Heads up: these deals run through TODAY, Fri Nov 6. The store will be closed Sat, Nov 7 so everyone can head over to the FunD Fair!
👉 Remember, you can donate items here too!
Location: 405 S Nevada Ave, Open Tues - Sat 10am-2pm. (719) 475-1029
🎪 B-COS We Care Annual FunD Fair TOMORROW, Sat Nov 7
@ Colorado Springs Shrine Club, 6 South 33rd St, from 9am-2pm.
Yummy Baked Goods at the FUND Fair!☝
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Every Wed-Sun: Tea at the Castle @ Glen Eyrie Castle, 3820 North 30th St $50
Fri, Nov 6, 5-9pm: Downtown First Friday Art Walk @ galleries & shops across Downtown, FREE
Fri, Nov 6, 5-8pm: Old Colorado City First Friday Art Walk @ galleries along W Colorado Ave, FREE
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NOV 6 |
🧵 Black Forest Arts & Crafts Guild Annual Fall Show 💗 Community🤶 Holiday Market 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM · 📍 12530 Black Forest Rd, Colorado Springs The Black Forest Arts & Crafts Guild's annual Fall Show at the Black Forest Community Center (corner of Shoup and Black… |
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NOV 6 |
🎨 Commonwheel Artists Co-op Holiday Market - FREE 🎭 Arts/Theater🤶 Holiday Market+1 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM · 📍 Commonwheel Artists Co-op, 102 Canon Ave, Manitou Springs Commonwheel Artists Co-op in Manitou Springs turns into a holiday market of handmade art and gifts from local artists, o… |
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NOV 6 |
🖼 Downtown First Friday Art Walk - FREE 🎭 Arts/Theater 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM · 📍 Downtown Colorado Springs Dozens of downtown galleries, shops and nonprofits open their doors on the first Friday of every month with new art, liv… |
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🖼 Old Colorado City First Friday ArtWalk - FREE 🎭 Arts/Theater 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM · 📍 Old Colorado City, W Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs Stroll the galleries, artist studios, boutiques, shops and eateries along historic West Colorado Avenue on the first Fri… |
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NOV 6 |
Landscapes & Dreamscapes at Gallery 113 🎭 Arts/Theater😊 Social 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM · 📍 Gallery 113, 125 N Tejon St, Colorado Springs Maroon Bells by Kathy Jackson |
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🖼 First Friday Art Walk at Cultivate Studios 🥘 Food👩🌾 Markets/Fairs+1 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM · 📍 2 S 25th St, Colorado Springs Join us every First Friday at Cultivate Studios for a pop-up gallery experience. First Friday Art Walk at Cultivate Stud… |
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NOV 6 |
Sewing Machine Basics Activity 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM · 📍 Vestina Vintage Studios, 1704 W Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs Learn how to set up and operate a sewing machine. Bring your machine or borrow one of ours. |
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NOV 6 |
What You Need to Know About Watercolor ActivityFamily 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM · 📍 Hidden Gems UVC, 5020 N Nevada Ave #120, Colorado Springs In this beginners workshop, you’ll learn the essential properties of watercolor and how they influence techniques such a… |
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NOV 6 |
Uncorked: A Night for Second Chances 💖 Charity💗 Community+2 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM · 📍 1045 Lower Gold Camp Rd, Colorado Springs A Great Night Out Can Change a Young Life You want your night out to feel like more than just another event. At Uncorke… |
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Fall Features Concert presented by the Colorado Springs Conservatory 🎭 Arts/Theater🎶 Music 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM · 📍 Colorado Springs Conservatory, 420 N. Nevada Ave., Colorado Springs Your Friday night can help a young artist shine. Experience theatre, voice, piano, strings and more as young artists sel… |
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Nov 21, 6-9pm: Murder Mystery, Dirty Money @Great Wolf Lodge, 9494 Federal Dr $79.95
Nov 22, 2:30 & 7:30pm: Trans-Siberian Orchestra, The Ghosts Of Christmas Eve @The Broadmoor World Arena $99-$160
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🧳 Getaway Time!
You have 2 choices for a perfect long weekend: The crisp, alpine peaks of Breckenridge or the sunset-soaked charm of Santa Fe.
Check the calendar now!
🍫 Chocolate Almond Cake
Recipe by Cookie and Kate
Craving something chocolatey but trying to keep it wholesome? This rich, tender cake is made with almond flour, cocoa and a touch of maple syrup or honey, and it happens to be gluten-free.
Everything mixes in one bowl, and a sprinkle of sliced almonds on top makes it look bakery-pretty. One 9-inch cake gives you 8 slices, perfect for a weekend treat or sharing with a neighbor. 🍫
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🍞 Nature's Start Bread Co
📍 4935 Centennial Blvd, Suite A, Colorado Springs, CO 80919
⏰ Hours: M-Fri: 7:00am - 4:00pm, Sat: 8am-2pm. Closed Sundays
🥾 Gliders Overhead on an Easy Creekside Trail
Good news: public access is back! As of Nov 2, the stretch of the New Santa Fe Trail heading north from the Edmonson Trailhead toward Ice Lake on the Air Force Academy grounds is open again.
It's a gentle, wide gravel trail, about 5 miles out and back (turn around whenever you like), with mountain views and Monument Creek beside you. The bonus? On a weekday morning you may spot Academy cadets learning to fly gliders as a tow plane pulls them into the sky. Our friend Heath at Colorado Fan Club saw lots of activity between 9 and 11 a.m.
Keep an eye out for deer, wild turkeys and even beavers, and think about this as you walk: before refrigerators, this area was harvested for blocks of ice! Leashed dogs are welcome. Stay on the marked trail corridor, and check current Academy access before you go.
📍 Edmonson Trailhead parking: 250 E. Woodmen Road. Head north from the trailhead. With highs in the mid-50s today and sunshine all weekend, it's a great time for it! ☀️
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