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š± How well do you know Manitou Springsā restored Wheeler Town Clock?
Manitou Springs, Colorado Patch AM: a 4 min readWhat's up Manitou Springs! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- How well do you know Manitou Springsā restored Wheeler Town Clock?
- How Manitouās new watering fines compare to Colorado Springsā softer approach
- Which local wine dinner is happening tonight at Miramont Castle?
Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Sunny; becoming windier, warm, with a high of 81 and low of 44 degrees.
- Thursday: Cooler; breezy in the p.m., temps: high: 66, low: 36.
- Friday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 69 and low of 37 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ MYSTERY PHOTO: Anything familiar to you about this peaceful site? (gwinnettforum.com) ā A recent mystery photo turned out to be the historic Wheeler Town Clock in Manitou Springs, donated by Jerome Wheeler in 1889 to mark the opening of the Manitou Mineral Water Bottling Company. Restored in 2024 with an atomic clock and working fountains, the cast-iron landmark still celebrates the townās long association with mineral waters and healing tourism. 
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ā¢ Colorado Springs Utilities emphasizes cautious water use, not restrictions (gazette.com) ā Manitou Springs residents are already under outdoor watering restrictions, with at least $100 fines for violations, while Colorado Springs is urging voluntary conservation instead of new rules. The piece explains how limited snowpack is stressing regional supplies, outlines Colorado Springsā Water Wise Rules, and highlights upcoming conservation workshops that can help locals cut outdoor water use without resorting to artificial turf. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ Colorado Springs area cooking classes and events starting April 22 (gazette.com) ā Food lovers in and around Manitou Springs can book a Wine Pairing Dinner tonight at Miramont Castle on Capitol Hill Avenue, with reservations still required. A full slate of Colorado Springsāarea cooking classes and specialty wine and beer dinners runs through early May, offering everything from kidsā sushi to global curries and pizza workshops. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Manitou Springs
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Manitou Springs at Colorado Springs Christian
Colorado Springs Christian HS, 4825 Mallow Rd, Colorado Springs
4:00 pm
Thursday April 30
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Visit Manitou Springs Board of Directors Meetings
Manitou Springs, CO Calendar , 515 Manitou Avenue , Manitou Springs
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Manitou Arts, Culture, and Heritage Board Regular Meeting - Virtual Only
Manitou Springs, CO Calendar
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Parking Public Engagement Meeting
Manitou Springs, CO Calendar , 606 Manitou Avenue , Manitou Springs
5:30 pm -
Device Drop-in Help
Manitou Springs Library , 701 Manitou Ave. , Colorado Springs
3:00 pm -
Open Space Advisory Committee Regular Meeting
Manitou Springs, CO Calendar , 606 Manitou Avenue , Manitou Springs
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City Council Open Mic Night
Manitou Springs, CO Calendar , 606 Manitou Avenue , Manitou Springs
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Toddler Time
Manitou Springs Library , 701 Manitou Ave. , Colorado Springs
10:30 am
Thursday April 23
Friday April 24
Monday April 27
Tuesday April 28
Wednesday April 29
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Toddler Time
Ruth Holley Branch Library 685 North Murray Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO, 80915, US
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VIRTUAL LENA Start Wednesday Afternoons
Pikes Peak Library Virtual Events US
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Math Tutoring
Ruth Holley Branch Library 685 North Murray Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO, 80915, US
3:30 pm -
Lacrosse: G/V
Mead High School
4:00 pm
Wednesday April 22
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Bear proof not so much.
Hard to know for a fact this was latched. This is our 2nd year using a bear proof trashcan. We heard it last night about 8:30, maybe 10 minā¦ (Nextdoor Sunny Side Manitou) - Looking for mobile truck repair service.
I have a 1972 Chevy Blazer K5 that needs work. Thank you! (Nextdoor Manitou Springs)
š Nearby News
Colorado Springs
- Colorado Springs Utilities Water Wise rules go into effect May 1 (kktv.com)
- Federally funded homelessness agency changes hands, to be led by Colorado Springs and United Way (gazette.com)
- 2C Road Improvements Program kicks off 2026 season Tuesday (koaa.com)
Ok Manitou Springs! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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