Inside COS Town Tidings Issue #031

🤣 Today’s Chuckle

🌞 COS Weather - warming trend
💥 Who Should We Feature?

📆 Upcoming Local Events - updated daily
🤶 Holiday Craft Fairs

🚨 Fatal Crash Closes Constitution Ave

🐕 Alert for Dog Owners: Lethal Respiratory Virus

🏘️ Colorado Springs' Briargate Welcomes Retreat at Mountainside

🍎 Perfect Baked Apples  

🏔️ Elevate Your Self-Esteem: Embracing Imperfection and Letting Go (Video)

🎙️ Tell Us The Deals You Want - Survey

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Upcoming COS Area Events

• 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 13th, 14th, 8 AM-5 PM; Veterans’ Voices Art Show FREE

• Nov 14th, 6-8 PM: Winter Porch Leaner Workshop @Painting With A Twist $51-$60

• Nov 18th, noon-3 PM; Turkey and Farmers Market Giveaway by Solid Rock Community Devlp Corp, 3175 S Academy

• 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+

🧵🍂 Upcoming Holiday Craft Fairs 🤶🧶

• Nov. 11: Fair Trade Market — 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 11, Beth-El Mennonite Church, 4625 Ranch Drive 

• Nov. 11-12: Colorado Country Christmas Gift Show — 10 AM - 5 PM Nov. 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

• Nov. 25-26: Winter-ish Market — 12-6 PM. Lost Friend Brewing Company, 5440 Tomah Dr

• 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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🚨 Fatal Crash Closes Constitution Ave

Officials are investigating a fatal crash on Constitution Avenue east of Colorado Springs, prompting the closure of the roadway at Highway 24. The incident involved four vehicles, occurred just after 7 p.m. on Friday night, and resulted in one unresponsive individual being transported from the scene. Authorities advised drivers to seek alternative routes.

The situation unfolded in El Paso County, and updates on the investigation were pending at the time of the latest article update.

🐕 Alert for Dog Owners: Lethal Respiratory Virus 

Colorado veterinarians are sounding the alarm about a mysterious respiratory virus affecting dogs, with around 20 cases reported in the past three weeks. The North Springs Veterinary Referral Center notes the virus's uncertain nature, as tests for common illnesses like canine influenza and kennel cough yield negative results.

The virus manifests initially as a mild cough but can swiftly escalate into pneumonia, requiring intensive treatment including specialized antibiotics and oxygen therapy. Veterinarians are collaborating with the Colorado Department of Agriculture to gather data, with the virus showing a concentrated presence in the Denver area and sporadic cases elsewhere. Dog owners are advised to be vigilant about their pets' breathing and to minimize dog socialization to curb the virus's spread. 

🏘️ Colorado Springs' Briargate Welcomes Retreat at Mountainside

MBK Rental Living and Hines have joined forces to create Retreat at Mountainside, a Class A apartment community in Colorado Springs. Anticipated for completion in 2025, the property, spanning 9.7 acres in the Briargate neighborhood, will feature 284 one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments distributed among three- and four-story buildings. The development emphasizes community living with amenities like a clubhouse hosting a resort-style pool, contemporary coworking spaces, a fitness center, and a dog park, offering a diverse range of conveniences to residents.

🍎 Perfect Baked Apples 

These delightful baked apples turn out perfectly, every time! This baked apple recipe features tender apples stuffed with a buttery oat filling. It’s easy to make gluten free, dairy free/vegan and nut free—see the recipe notes for details. Recipe yields 4 baked apples.

Ingredients

• 4 medium Honeycrisp or Gala apples

• 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats

• 1/4 cup lightly packed coconut sugar or brown sugar

• 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional but recommended)

• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• Pinch of fine salt

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

• ¾ cup water

• Optional serving suggestions: Scoop of vanilla ice cream or plain Greek yogurt

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit

2. In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the oats, sugar, pecans, cinnamon and salt. Mix in the melted butter. Stir until the mixture is well combined and moistened throughout. Set aside.

3. Slice off the top of the apples below the stem line (about ¾ to 1-inch down the apple), reserving the tops. Then use a small spoon (a grapefruit spoon is ideal, otherwise be extra careful) to scoop out the centers, leaving ½-inch around the edges and along the bottom. Just make sure you don’t core through the bottom of the apple.

4. Place the apples upright into a medium-sized baking dish (large enough to accommodate the apples without them touching each other or the sides of the pan). If the apples wobble at all, slice off a small piece on the base to make them more flat and stable.

5. Divide the filling between the apples, then pile any remaining filling around the top of the holes before placing the apple tops back on.

6. Pour the water into the base of the dish to surround the apples. Bake the apples for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a skewer or small paring knife inserted through the side and down to the base meets only mild resistance. If you prefer softer apples, try baking them for the full 55 minutes.

7. Let the apples cool a bit before carefully transferring each to an individual plate. Serve as desired.

Notes

• Make it gluten free: Use certified gluten-free oats.

• Make it nut free: Skip the nuts.

• Make it dairy free/vegan: Substitute vegan butter, such as Miyoko’s Creamery. I haven’t tested this, but it should work well.

🏔️Elevate Your Self-Esteem: Embracing Imperfection and Letting Go

In the concluding episode of "Elevate Your Self-Esteem: Colorado Springs Style," join us for Energy Medicine Yoga For Embracing Imperfection and Letting Go. 

This transformative practice encourages you to embrace imperfections as a unique aspect of your journey. Through deep breaths and surprising moves, let go of stress, negativity, and self-doubt.

Experience the power of self-healing, concluding our series with a celebration of imperfection, self-acceptance, and a renewed sense of inner strength. Get ready for a liberating session that welcomes fresh energy, allowing you to stand tall, confident, and beautifully imperfect. 🌄💖✨

**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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