Community Corner
🌱 Why Manitou Springs is getting $100,000 for bear-proof trash bins
Also check out Blues Jam hosted by Randy Stephens & the Groove Makers on the Manitou Springs Patch calendar
Hello again Manitou Springs! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Manitou Springs is getting $100,000 for bear-proof trash bins
- How a new rail tax could hit Manitou Springs shoppers
Also on today's calendar: Atlas Preparatory School at Manitou Springs and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 67 and low of 43 degrees.
- Friday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 68, low: 50.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and warmer, with a high of 81 and low of 49 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Manitou Springs, El Paso County business receives grants to prevent bear conflicts (krdo.com) — Manitou Springs just secured a $100,000 state grant to roll out bear‑resistant trash bins citywide and upgrade public cans downtown and at busy trailheads. The effort builds on earlier work to keep bears out of trash and reduce dangerous encounters. A nearby RV resort also received funding to install secure dumpsters, part of a broader statewide safety push. 
• El Paso County commissioners endorse 'no' on passenger rail tax (gazette.com) — Manitou Springs voters will see a proposed passenger rail sales tax, even as El Paso County commissioners formally urge a "no" vote on the measure this November. The tax would help fund Front Range passenger rail using existing freight tracks, but commissioners argue residents could pay for years before trains run. Colorado Springs officials are still working with planners on station details.
📸 Around Manitou Springs
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Manitou Springs
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★ Featured events ★
- Blues Jam hosted by Randy Stephens & the Groove Makers →
Kinsfolks, 950 Manitou Ave, Manitou Springs
8:00 pm
Thursday October 1
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Other local events
- Atlas Preparatory School at Manitou Springs →
401 El Monte Pl, Manitou Springs - 31st Annual Ghost Stories of Old Manitou Walking Tours →
Manitou Springs Heritage Museum, 517 Manitou Avenue, Manitou Springs
5:30 pm - Oct 4 Watch Party: Sunday Night Frights at the Museum - The Hunchback of Notre Dame →
Manitou Springs Heritage Museum, 517 Manitou Avenue, Manitou Springs
6:00 pm - Sunday Night Frights at the Museum - The Hunchback of Notre Dame →
Manitou Springs Heritage Museum, 517 Manitou Avenue, Manitou Springs
6:00 pm - Look'ee Here! →
Armadillo Ranch, 962 Manitou Ave, Manitou Springs
5:30 pm - Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Regular Meeting - Virtual Only →
Manitou Springs, CO Calendar
6:00 pm - La Junta at Manitou Springs →
Manitou Springs High School, 401 El Monte Pl, Manitou Springs
6:00 pm - City Council Regular Meeting →
Manitou Springs, CO Calendar, 606 Manitou Avenue, Manitou Springs
6:00 pm - Coffee with the Community
Adam's Mountain Cafe, 26 Manitou Ave, Manitou Springs
8:00 am - Toddler Time
Manitou Springs Library, 701 Manitou Ave., Colorado Springs
10:30 am - Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting →
Manitou Springs, CO Calendar, 606 Manitou Avenue, Manitou Springs
5:30 pm
Friday October 2
Sunday October 4
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
📣 Manitou Springs Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Found male dog in Manitou Springs off of Crystal ❤️ Park.
Was in my yard this morning and we will be holding him to see if someone reaches out at my address. Please direct message me for my residence . (Nextdoor Manitou Springs)
- Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Back of House Team Member in Colorado Springs. Apply here.
- Mondelez International posted a job opening for Part-Time Nabisco Merchandiser/Order Writer in Colorado Springs. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Manitou Springs here.
🗞 Nearby News
Colorado Springs
- CDOT celebrates milestones on three Colorado Springs road projects (koaa.com)
- Colorado Springs Fire Chief Randy Royal to retire in 2027 (gazette.com)
- Laugh out loud fun expected at 4th annual COS Comedy Festival (fox21news.com)
Air Force Academy
- Boeing Wins F/A-XX on Top of F-47 (airandspaceforces.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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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