Inside COS Town Tidings Issue #030
🤣 Today’s Chuckle
🌞 COS Weather - nice and getting warmer
💥 Who Should We Feature?
📆 Upcoming Local Events - updated daily
🤶 Holiday Craft Fairs
🚫📆 Veterans Day Closures: What's Shut in Colorado Springs on Nov. 10
🏈 Cadets, NFL Stars, and Aerial Spectacles: Fox Sports' Ultimate Veterans Day Special
⚠️ Gas Leak Spurs Business Closures in Colorado Springs
🍝 Recipe: One Pot Pasta
🏔️ Elevate Your Self-Esteem: The Power of Progress: Breaking Down Tasks
🎙️ Tell Us The Deals You Want - Survey
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Upcoming COS Area Events
Nov 10th, 13th, 14th, 8 AM-5 PM; Veterans’ Voices Art Show FREE
Nov 10th, 4-6 PM; Skate in the Park Opening day Event $10
Nov 11th, 12th, 1-2 PM (8th is 2-3 PM): Leaf Peepers at Garden of the Gods $5
Nov 11th, 10-11 AM; Walking Tour: The Great Outdoors & AdAmAn Alley $10
Nov 11th, 10 AM-1 PM: Medicare Health Plan Expo @Southeast Armed Services YMCA (Spanish available)
Nov 14th, 6-8 PM: Winter Porch Leaner Workshop @Painting With A Twist $51-$60
Nov 18th, 6-9 PM: Murder Mystery Night: High Noon at Dead Mans Saloon @Goat Patch Brewing Company (ages 21+) $40 fee
Nov 18th & Dec 2nd, 7:30 PM; RiP Improv @MAT (Millibo Art Theatre) $15
Nov 19th, 2 PM & 7 PM; Trans-Siberian Orchestra $74+
Nov 21st-Dec 19th (Tuesdays), 6-7 PM: Zumba® @Westside Community Center, 1628 W Bijou $25 for 5 weeks or Drop-in for $6 per class
Dec 2, 1-4PM; Guardian & Child Winter Ball @Pikes Peak Library District - The Hall $20 for Guardian & child
🧵🍂 Upcoming Holiday Craft Fairs 🤶🧶
Nov. 10-11: Fair Trade Market — 2-6 p.m. Nov. 10, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 11, Beth-El Mennonite Church, 4625 Ranch Drive
Nov. 10-12: Colorado Country Christmas Gift Show — 10 AM - 5 PM Nov. 10 and 12; 10 AM - 6 PM Nov. 11, Colorado Springs Event Center, $11.50, free for ages 13 and younger.
Nov. 11: Antelope Ridge Holiday Bazaar and Craft Show — 9 AM - 2 PM, Antelope Ridge, 4001 Gray Fox Heights
Nov. 18: Holiday Craft Show — 10 AM - 3 PM, Fountain Creek Nature Center, 320 Peppergrass Lane, Fountain
Dec. 2: Holiday Craft Fair — 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Cheyenne Mountain High School, 1200 Cresta Rd
Dec. 2: Colorado Farm and Art Market's Holiday Market — 11 a.m.-3 p.m., The Margarita at Pine Creek, 7350 Pine Creek Rd
Dec. 9: PPBC Craft Fair — 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Pikes Peaks Peak Biker's Church, 1318 N. Circle Drive
Dec. 9: Vista Ridge High School Craft Fair — 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 6888 Black Forest Road
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🚫📆 Veterans Day Closures Nov. 10: What's Shut in Colorado Springs
In recognition of Veterans Day, all administrative offices and facilities of the City of Colorado Springs, such as public transit, community centers, and cultural sites, will be closed on Friday, Nov. 10. The mayor expressed gratitude to veterans for their sacrifices.
The closures include the Municipal Court, Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Administration Building, and the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, which will reopen on Saturday, Nov. 11.
With an estimated 90,000 veterans residing in Colorado Springs, making up 17% of the population, and constituting 18% of the city's workforce, the City emphasizes honoring and acknowledging their significant presence in the community.
🏈 Cadets, NFL Stars, and Aerial Spectacles: Fox Sports' Ultimate Veterans Day Special
This Sunday, Nov. 12, Fox Sports is set to honor Veterans Day with a special NFL Veterans Day Salute broadcast live from the U.S. Air Force Academy. The two-hour pregame show, airing from 9-11 a.m. (MT), will be hosted by Curt Menafee, Howie Long, Michael Strahan, Jimmy Johnson, Terry Bradshaw, and Jay Glazer. The Terrazzo will serve as the backdrop for the show, featuring cadets on set, stories about cadet life, and interactions with former NFL players.
The broadcast will showcase various aspects of academy life, including classes, clubs, and activities. Notable highlights include cadets running plays with former NFL players, a C-130 Hercules flyover, a CV-22 Osprey static on set, and live performances by the U.S. Air Force Academy Band and Cadet Chorale. Weather permitting, Rob Gronkowski will participate in a Wings of Blue tandem jump, and there might be a glider orientation.
Post-pregame show, the hosts will continue broadcasting from the Terrazzo throughout the day, covering the entire slate of NFL games.
⚠️ Gas Leak Spurs Business Closures in Colorado Springs
Several businesses in Colorado Springs faced closures on Thursday due to a gas leak near Dublin and Union. The incident, reported by Colorado Springs Utilities, prompted an evacuation of the affected area. The Colorado Springs Fire Department, responding to the scene around 2:10 p.m., advised the public to steer clear of the location along Lexington Drive. Despite initial confusion about the exact impacted area, the situation led to temporary closures and safety measures.
🍝 Recipe: One Pot Pasta
A quick and easy one pot pasta recipe made with mushrooms, spinach, diced tomatoes and spaghetti noodles. It's flavorful, comforting and cooks up in just 30 minutes.
Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time 30 mins | Total Time 40 mins
Ingredients
2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 cup yellow onion chopped
4 cloves garlic minced
8 oz mushrooms chopped
1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon salt plus more to taste
½ teaspoon ground pepper plus more to taste
1 14 oz can diced tomatoes
1 24 oz jar pasta sauce I used Rao’s tomato basil
2 cups vegetable broth
8 oz uncooked spaghetti
½ cup basil chopped, plus more for serving
2-3 cups fresh spinach
Freshly grated parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook, stirring often until tender and translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Add garlic and saute for 1-2 more minutes.
Add mushrooms, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper and saute for 3-4 more minutes until mushrooms are tender.
Add diced tomatoes, pasta sauce and vegetable broth. Bring mixture to a boil.
Once liquid is boiling add spaghetti. Press the spaghetti down with a spatula or wooden spoon to submerge the pasta in the liquid. If your pot or pan is not wide enough to fully submerge the noodles, break the spaghetti in half before cooking.
Cover and reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15-17 minutes or until pasta is al dente. Check pasta halfway through and stir with tongs to make sure the pasta isn’t sticking to the bottom of the pan.
Once pasta is cooked, turn off heat and stir in basil and spinach until wilted.
Serve pasta immediately and top with fresh parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
🏔️Elevate Your Self-Esteem: The Power of Progress: Breaking Down Tasks
Welcome to "Elevate Your Self-Esteem: Colorado Springs Style." Over the course of this series, we are exploring empowering ways to boost your self-esteem and radiate confidence.
In the midst of the inspiring surroundings of Colorado Springs, where every peak tells a story of triumph, setting achievable goals becomes a key pillar of self-esteem. Breaking down larger tasks into manageable, realistic goals provides a roadmap to success. Here are quick actionable tips:
Define Clear Objectives: Clearly outline what you want to achieve. Whether it's organizing your space, learning a new skill, or embracing a healthier lifestyle, specificity is key.
Break Down Tasks: Divide larger goals into smaller, actionable tasks. This not only makes the journey less overwhelming but also allows you to celebrate incremental victories along the way.
Celebrate Milestones: Acknowledge and celebrate your achievements. Whether big or small, each milestone is a step forward, reinforcing your sense of accomplishment and boosting self-esteem.
As you embark on the journey of setting achievable goals, may you find empowerment in the progress you make. Just as the peaks of Colorado Springs stand tall, your aspirations are the peaks of your personal landscape. Celebrate each summit reached, knowing that each goal accomplished is a testament to your strength and capability, elevating your self-esteem to new heights. 🌄🏞️🌟
**Information in this newsletter is NOT meant to diagnose or treat any condition nor is it medical advise. Please consult your physician before making any changes to your current lifestyle.
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