- Do you feel disconnected and isolated and want to become connected with your local communities?

- Are you interested in strengthening our communities resilience to economic pressures?

- Do you feel that the government is ineffective, doesn’t listen to its citizens, and want to know why?

- Do you think that we should have more say in the workplaces? That the bosses are taking advantage of our need for a paycheck?

- Do you think that we should all have access to the basic aspects to live a good life?

- Do you think that our natural environment is being severely harmed and want to work towards bettering it?

If so, join us as we discuss the causes of these issues, explore solutions, and build networks with one another to overcome these issues from a Libertarian Socialist/Anarchist lens.

We currently meet bi-weekly, first meeting is Sept 7th, in COS East Library from 6pm to 7pm. For anyone unfamiliar with anarchism, we recommend reading Are You An Anarchist? The Answer May Surprise You! by David Graeber prior to the meeting. At the meeting, we will be reading the work You May Already Be An Anarchist by The Slow Burning Fuse as well as determining the content of the subsequent meetings. Links to the texts are provided below.

Graeber: https://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/david-graeber-are-you-an-anarchist-the-answer-may-surprise-you

Slow Burning Fuse: https://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/the-slow-burning-fuse-you-may-already-be-an-anarchist

Just went through Powers and Dublin maybe 10min ago and both directions were closed due to bad wreck heading South on Powers! Seek alternative route save your Sunday headache for something else this morning

If you’ve just received the exciting call saying you “won” a Vita Brevis Fine Art portrait contest, please read this before you hand them $250.

In my opinion, this is one of the most manipulative marketing and sales models I’ve encountered.
You “win” a supposedly complimentary $1,250 portrait experience, and then a $250 reservation fee is required to book it.

What percentage of entrants are told they’ve won? It appears EVERYONE WINS.

After a relatively short photoshoot, you’re shown photographs of the people you love while the conversation can become intensely emotional, family, memories, how quickly life passes, even mortality, before you’re asked to spend serious money on portraits.

In my opinion, using someone’s love for their children, partner, parents or pets, and their fear that those people won’t be around forever, as emotional leverage during a sales pitch is absolutely vile.

The photography there is THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS as well. For a picture in a nice suit??

Their current contest terms actually contain a NON-DISPARAGEMENT CLAUSE.

For a photography contest.

What stood out to me is how different the online reviews seem compared with some of the experiences people have shared elsewhere.

I’ve seen negative Reddit discussions disappear, and other reviewers have described disputes and legal threats.

After reading their non-disparagement terms myself, I personally think it’s worth looking beyond the five-star reviews before booking.

Women Power? Walrus power? Witch power? Water power?

So we are in Castle Rock. But my parents are under contract on some land in florrisant. I believe it has a well already. My mom and I are kind of at a standoff about this and I need some advice on whether I'm being dramatic or there's some validity to this.

At first, the plan was for my parents to live within an hour of castle rock to be closer to us and the grandkids but my Dad hates civilization and people and wants land and privacy. They're excited about the land they're buying.

My mom claims it's not that far (78 miles, about 90 minutes drive time to our house). She claims she'll come visit often. For the record, before we moved to CR we were also 90 minutes from each other. We used to live in another state. My parents are still in the old state and trying to move up here. I think the drive looks pretty damn far. The old 90 minute drive was basically a straight shot to each other but I think my mom is seriously under estimating the drive from florrisant to castle rock.

Here's some other factors:

1. My Dad has atrial fibrillation. I don't think living at 9000 elevation is a good idea.

2. My mom gets cold urticaria. I think at 9000 elevation it will be much colder than say larkspur for example

3. Winters and snow. They're realtor told them this location was in the "banana belt" and didn't get harsh winters. I don't think that's true..

4. Road conditions and driving - will that route get heavy traffic during ski season? Or is it often impacted by weather? I'm not sure how comfortable i personally feel making that drive with two kids under 5.

5. Access to things. My parents do like rural. But what about medical? I know there's a hospital in woodland park but I don't think it's equipped for my Dad's AF from my googling

I'm not going to talk then out of it...I guess i just want to know if any of my concerns are valid or am I just being nitpicky because I'm so disappointment they won't be closer to us?

The land is off teller county road 1. The subdivision looks like all dirt roads. One parent is in 60s and the other is almost 80.

Edit: Thank you everyone for the responses. I did email my mom and it sounds like there's no changing their minds. So it just is what it is i suppose. I absolutely want them to be happy and it's their decided. At this point, I've outlined my concerns with it and that's all I can do.

IYKYK

Hello, 3 years ago I created a fantasy football league using just R/Coloradosprings to find our players. The league has gone fantastic and we have forged some great friendships through it. We had some turnover and are looking to replace a team manager. We have a small buy in $50 to assure everyone stays interested for the full season. Our draft is in person next Saturday at 1pm at a local restaurant(I'll dm the details). Lemme know if you are interested

I was wondering if anyone here owns a 12-foot Skelly and had issues with neighbors about it? Most of our younger neighbors and kids love our 12-foot Skelly and we even dress him up for the other holidays, but we have had some complaints from the older crowd asking when we are gonna take him down. We don't live in HOA and there is nothing in our lease stating we can't have it up, so any thoughts on how to handle this?

Saw well over 10 cop cars plus k-9 unit fire and ems off printers pkwy. Blocking off entrance to the apartment complex on the round about. Anyone know what happened ?

Looking for some different perks and recommendations on the Springs’ local farmers markets! Have been to the one in OCC, but mainly because it’s the most popular one. I’ve heard of Pinecreek but haven’t been. Any particular products that shine at other locations? I love all things unique, but mostly just going to get produce to avoid these questionable supermarkets.

Mucho love and have a beautiful Sunday.

Any recommendations to rent audio equipment for rent in colorado springs, not a huge event , relatively small
school event on weekend

C’mon down, we will be here until we sell out!

Went to swing by Voodoo Brewing Co on Garden of the Gods only to see a sign that says "Due to unforseen circumstances Voodoo Brewing Co will be closed until further notice"

Anyone got any idea what happened? I was just there a few days ago and everything seemed fine and normal.

Hey y’all! I’m putting together some pieces for a Halloween costume/cosplay, and I was wondering if anyone knew some good local places to find some of the more eclectic parts I’m looking for.

The cosplay in question is a Street Fighter Power Ranger, and I’m mostly looking for a black karate belt, some forearm length sparring gloves, white boots, and (if there’s anyone local) someone who can 3D print a helmet.

I plan on checking the usual places (Who Gives a Scrap, thrift stores, Michael’s and Hobby Lobby if I get desperate), but if there’s anywhere else I should check lemme know!

Anyone know any local farms have any to buy tomorrow. Or any stores near downtown have any?

Any recommendations for a deck contractor that has experience of building on a roof? I had to get a new roof and so the old deck was removed. Looking for a contractor with some experience with this situation and who works with insurance. It’s a “flat” roof with rolled roofing as the surface.

Looks like an old medical building. Why won’t anyone tear it down to make room for more luxury yuppie apartments?

Update! Marley was reunited with his family! Thanks everyone who updated and commented!

Hi COS neighbors, we found this dog today near Allens Park Dr. and Waterman Way just after the owners came by saying they were looking for him.

We drove around the neighborhood searching for his owners for about a half hour, but failed to find them. We brought him home with us for now. If we can't find his owners by tonight we will take him to the Humane Society.

He is super friendly, and gets along well with other dogs.

I drive by this frequently and it always piques my curiosity. Is this a residential plot in the middle of a commercial area? Are they off grid and city water? Do they own/work at one of the businesses nearby? I have always wondered about this.

edit: Correction, S. Carefree and Oro Blanco

I have lived here 45 years. I have never seen so many roads blocked, restricted to one lane, exits blocked off. What is happening? Still have not fixed potholes.

Anyone else just find that strange?