Inside COS Town Tidings Issue #033

🤣 Today’s Chuckle

🌞 COS Weather - Get outside this week!
💥 Who Should We Feature?

📆 Upcoming Local Events - updated daily
🤶 Holiday Craft Fairs

🚸 Safe Streets Initiative: Colorado Springs Harnesses Federal Grant for Traffic Safety

💖 Empty Stocking Fund Powers Peak Vista's Health Equity Mission

🏍️ Traffic Incident: Car-Motorcycle Collision

🎙️ Who has the BEST PIZZA 🍕 in COS - Poll

🥰 Cultivating Tranquility Indoors: Your Winter Retreat

Did you hear about the turkey who went to jail?
👉 It was arrested for fowl play 🤣

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Upcoming COS Area Events

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

• Nov 14th, 1:30-2:30 PM PUMPKIN PIE & CIDER SOCIAL @Downtown YMCA $5 - Seniors 55+

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

• Nov 17th, 5-7 PM; Acacia Park Tree Lighting

• 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+

• Nov 20th, 1-3 PM; Paint the GoG $20

🧵🍂 Upcoming Holiday Craft Fairs 🤶🧶

• 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. 2-3: A Very Merry Downtown Market — 10 AM - 6 PM Dec 2; 10 AM - 4 PM Dec 3, 108 W. Cimarron St

• 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

• Dec. 9-10: Winterfest Craft Fair — 9 AM - 5 PM Dec 9; 10 AM - 4 PM Dec 10, Norris Penrose Event Center 1045 Lower Gold Camp Rd

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🚸 Safe Streets Initiative: Colorado Springs Harnesses Federal Grant for Traffic Safety

Colorado Springs is set to develop a citywide traffic safety plan, thanks to the "Safe Streets and Roads for All" grant from the US Department of Transportation. The $280,000 grant, complemented by a $70,000 city match, will support a data-driven approach to enhance intersection and roadway safety, aligning with the ConnectCOS transportation master plan. City Traffic Engineer Todd Frisbie emphasized the plan's aim to prioritize safety for all users, involving diverse stakeholders and evaluating strategies to reduce fatal and serious injury crashes.

💖 Empty Stocking Fund Powers Peak Vista's Health Equity Mission 

Peak Vista Community Health Center, having evolved significantly since its inception in 1971, now employs 800 full-time staff, annually serving over 81,000 patients, including 30,000 children. Lisa James, Senior Director of Philanthropy, underscores the crucial role healthcare plays, especially for vulnerable populations. During the COVID pandemic, the lower-paid workers, often unseen, played a vital role, emphasizing the importance of quality healthcare for all.

Peak Vista not only offers primary care, dental, and mental health services but also focuses on comprehensive care by ensuring communication among providers for each patient. The organization runs child-friendly waiting areas, serving over 3,600 children in 2022. With a commitment to expanding mental health services, Peak Vista aims to increase the number of mental health patients served by 118% in the next four years.

Funding from the Empty Stocking Fund (ESF) significantly impacts Peak Vista's transformative initiatives. James highlights the Compassionate Care Fund, supported by ESF, which aids patients in need of specialty care, acting as a safety net during challenging times. The ESF donations contribute to community well-being, extending healthcare accessibility and support. 

🏍️ Traffic Incident: Car-Motorcycle Collision

Colorado Springs Police were investigating a car-motorcycle collision at Nevada and Mount View, north of downtown. The motorcyclist, traveling north on Nevada, collided with a left-turning vehicle heading east on Mount View around 4 p.m. on Sunday. The motorcyclist sustained serious injuries and was hospitalized. The area, closed for investigation, has now reopened. Police cite speed as a potential factor in the crash.

🍕 Results will be posted in the upcoming Sunday issue. 🍕

🥰 Cultivating Tranquility Indoors: Your Winter Retreat 

As November unfolds, and we anticipate the holiday hustle, Day 1 of our Winter Wellness Retreat series beckons you to create your indoor sanctuary so you can cultivate tranquility within your very own “nook” or corner of your home.

With colder weather on the horizon, let's turn your living space into a haven of serenity. This isn't just about seasonal decor; it's a deliberate act of self-care, designed to provide respite from holiday stress and the impending chill.

By introducing indoor plants, creating cozy corners with soft blankets, preferably near a window so you can draw on the inspiration of nature, and infusing warmth, we embark on a journey to nurture peace within. How does that resonate with you?

Want to join us in crafting a retreat that not only welcomes you after a hectic day but becomes a daily sanctuary to soothe your soul and embrace the serenity of the season? ☕🐦💐  

**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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