Inside COS Town Tidings Issue #054

🤣 Today’s Chuckle
🌤 COS Weather - Getting warmer again

❤️ Safe Nights, Warm Hearts: Hope COS Embraces All at Winter Shelters

🏰 Snowball Express Soars! Military Families Head to Disney Magic

🏉 Broncos' Playoff Dreams Dim, Loss to Texans Alters Postseason Hopes

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📆 Upcoming Local Events - updated daily
🤶 Holiday Craft Fairs

🚨 Robbery Alert! Masked Intruder Strikes on Centennial Blvd

🕶️ Shield Yourself from the intense Colorado Springs Sun 🌞

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Why did the child only wear one snow boot?
👉 There was only a 50% chance of snow 🤣

❤️ Safe Nights, Warm Hearts: Hope COS Embraces All at Winter Shelters

Hope COS, initially an outreach program, transitioned into a warming shelter with an inclusive approach. Their low-barrier policy aims to address the needs of those often overlooked due to various challenges. Open to everyone, the shelter provides not only a safe place to sleep but also hot meals and dedicated volunteer assistance. Collaborating with local authorities, they've expanded to two locations, accommodating over 240 individuals. Hope COS encourages community involvement, seeking volunteers and donations to support their mission.

🏰 Snowball Express Soars! 🛫 Military Families Head to Disney Magic

The Gary Sinise Foundation, in collaboration with American Airlines, organized a special send-off ceremony at Colorado Springs airport for around 60 families of fallen military heroes. These families are embarking on the Snowball Express, a trip to Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, aimed at creating joyful holiday memories.

The event, honoring loved ones who served the country, provides support and connection for families during the challenging holiday season. The families are expected to touch back down on Wednesday where they will bring back memories of such a touching experience.

🏉 Broncos' Playoff Dreams Dim, Loss to Texans Alters Postseason Hopes

The Broncos' playoff hopes took a hit with a 22-17 loss to the Houston Texans, ending their five-game winning streak. Despite a late-game interception, their previous magic in close finishes faltered. The Broncos, now 6-6, face tougher playoff odds with the Texans holding a crucial tiebreaker.

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Upcoming COS Area Events

• Dec 4th - 31st, Tues & Wed 7 PM, Thurs & Fri 7:30 PM, Sat 2, 5, 7:30 PM, Sun 2 PM: Elf The Musical @Fine Arts Center $26-$60.50

• Dec 4th, 11 AM; Door Swag Workshop, Phelan Gardens, 4955 Austin Bluffs $25

• Dec 4th (Every Monday), 1:30-2:30 AM: Piano Lessons @Westside Community Center Call Call Chuck to RSVP - 719-238-3862

• Dec 4th (Every Monday), 9-10:15 AM: Pickleball for Beginners @Westside Community Center

• Dec 4th, 11th & 18th (Mondays), 5:30-8 PM: Team Trivia and Game Night @ Rico’s Cafe & Wine Bar FREE

• Dec 5th-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 5th, 5:30-7:30 PM; 18th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting @Widefield Parks & Recreation, 755 Aspen Dr COS FREE

• Dec 6th, all day; Holiday Stroll Downtown COS FREE

• Dec 6th (Every Wednesday), 10:30-11:30 AM: Balance and Flexibility @Westside Community Center $4

• Dec 6th (Every Wednesday), 9-10:15 AM: Pickleball for Beginners @Westside Community Center

• Dec 7th, 5 PM; Acoustic Christmas Concert at Cowboy's Nightclub $20 - age 21+

• Dec 7th, 7-9 PM: Merry and Bright Rustic Snowman| canvas or 3D sled @Painting With A Twist, Downtown $39-$49

• Dec 8th, (Every Friday) 9-10 AM: Senior Fitness @Westside Community Center $2

• Dec 8th, 6:30-8:30 PM: Happy Feet Screen Art Workshop | 1st Drink Incl! @Painting With A Twist, Downtown $45

• Dec 8th-23rd, 5-7:30 PM: Electric Safari @Chyenne Mountain Zoo $24 non member

🧵🎄 Upcoming Holiday Craft Fairs 🤶🧶

• 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: Christkindl Market — 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Mash Mechanix Brewing Co., 429 E. Pikes Peak Ave.

  Dec. 9: Christkindl - German–style Christmas Market — 3-6:30 p.m., Ascension Lutheran Church, 2505 N. Circle Dr

• 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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🚨 Robbery Alert! Masked Intruder Strikes on Centennial Blvd

The Colorado Springs Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that occurred in the early hours of Sunday, Dec. 3, on Centennial Boulevard. A masked assailant entered a convenience store with a handgun, and fled with an undisclosed sum of money. The investigation is ongoing with no arrests reported.

🕶️ Shield Yourself from the intense Colorado Springs Sun 🌞

Colorado Springs experiences intense sunlight, especially in winter, with a typically high UV index. This elevation in UV levels poses a risk of skin damage and heightened chances of skin cancer. Safeguard yourself by consistently applying nontoxic sunscreen with a high SPF, wearing a hat, and sporting sunglasses. These measures are crucial for shielding both your skin and eyes from the harmful impact of UV rays.

*Information is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any disease. Please consult a health care professional, nothing above should be construed as medical advice. 

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