Inside COS Town Tidings Issue #055

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🌞 COS Weather - Warming trend

💞 Demolition Decision: Penrose Funeral Home's Fate Spurs Hope for Memorial

🔥 Losses Amid Ashes: Downtown Fire Hits Businesses Hard

⛔ Traffic Troubles: Circle Drive's Construction in Full Swing

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📆 Upcoming Local Events - updated daily
🤶 Holiday Craft Fairs

⚰️ Unanswered Questions: Suspicion Surrounds Body Found in Monument Creek

🤔 Have You Heard of Dysthymia? Navigating Prolonged Low Moods

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💞 Demolition Decision: Penrose Funeral Home's Fate Spurs Hope for Memorial

The Return to Nature Funeral Home in Penrose, tainted by biohazards and structural concerns, will be torn down in January 2024, as determined by the EPA. Families of the deceased, relieved by the decision, express hopes for a memorial to honor the 190 victims on the site, turning it into a comforting park.

🔥 Losses Amid Ashes: Downtown Fire Hits Businesses Hard 

A fire at Bijou and Cascade in downtown Colorado Springs Monday, has resulted in the closure of several businesses, with more than half of the city's firefighters responding to the incident. While the official cause is yet to be determined, signs point to the area near the Taste of Jerusalem Cafe as the origin. Cafe owner Nasser Abdul fears a total loss. Local residents, like

Mayor Yemi Mobolade, acknowledging the devastation during the holiday season, talks with affected business owners. The Taste of Jerusalem Cafe, serving the community for over 15 years, faces significant damage. Next door, Yobel boutique owner Emily Ross anticipates substantial losses, including nearly $100,000 worth of inventory. Other businesses are affected and it is an ongoing investigation.

⛔ Traffic Troubles: Circle Drive's Construction in Full Swing

A $40 million, two-year bridge construction project has commenced on Circle Drive in south Colorado Springs. The initiative aims to replace four aging bridges, starting with the eastbound ones. The project includes wider sidewalks and affects Pikes Peak Greenway trail users, with a detour in place.

Some concerns have been raised by residents, particularly in a nearby mobile home park, but overall, the project is seen as enhancing city infrastructure and safety.

The endeavor focuses on replacing four existing bridges dating back to 1963, spanning Fountain Creek, Hancock Expressway, Las Vegas Street, two railroad tracks, and a major utility line. The phased project begins with constructing two new eastbound bridges, followed by the demolition of the existing ones.

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Upcoming COS Area Events

• Dec 5th - 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 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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⚰️ Unanswered Questions: Suspicion Surrounds Body Found in Monument Creek

The Colorado Springs Police Department is investigating a suspicious death after recovering a body from Monument Creek near Fillmore Street and Mark Dabling Boulevard on Monday. Details about the cause of death and the person's identity remain undisclosed as the investigation continues.

🤔 Have You Heard of Dysthymia? Navigating Prolonged Low Moods

Dysthymia, a form of persistent depressive disorder (PDD), is a chronic, subtle sadness affecting 2% of adults.

If you've ever felt persistently unmotivated, empty, or lacking interest, you might relate. It's not just a mood; it's a condition. If these feelings linger for at least two years, it might be Dysthymia.

Why does it matter? Recognizing it means understanding that help is available—therapy, possible supplementation and medication can offer some relief.

If you resonate with this, seek support. Start with your General Practitioner to get the conversation started. You can reference the info you learned here. If you are more of a naturalist, then go to your naturopath. Just remember, you're not alone; there's hope.

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*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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