Fort Carson will host a Freedom Fest July 1-2, 2017, that replaces the traditional Fort Carson 4th on the 3rd celebration. Please visit http://carsonfreedomfest.com for a complete schedule of events. The Fort Carson Freedom Fest will have live performances by the 4th Infantry Division Band, car show, food, beverages, and a fireworks display July 2,…
FORT CARSON, Colo. – Fort Carson and 4th Infantry Division will host Freedom Fest July 1 and 2 at Iron Horse Park from noon – 10 p.m. both days. The two-day event will feature a carnival and live music from the 4th Infantry Division band. Park admission is free both days. Fees will apply for…
Colorado Springs, CO – On June 16, 2017, at 7:37 PM, numerous Colorado Springs police officers responded to the area of the Boathouse near Prospect Lake in Memorial Park on a reported active shooter. Responding officers located one adult male victim with a non-life threatening gunshot wound. Officers also determined there was not an active…
Fountain, CO – The second annual Chick-fil-A Family 5k is scheduled for June 17, 2017 to help celebrate the anniversary of the Grand Opening of Chick-fil-A Fountain and benefit Pike’s Peak Suicide Prevention! Grab your kids, your grandparents, and your aunts and uncles and join the herd at the Chick-fil-A® Family 5K on June 17, 2017.…
This years Fall Festival in Fountain, Colorado will be held on Labor Day Weekend on September 4, 2017. This years theme is “Beauty of the Valley”. If you are a business owner and want to have a booth at the festival complete the Chamber of Commerce application by August 10, 2017. This is a fun…
Huge Community Garage Sale at Widefield Parks & Recreation on Saturday, June 3, 2017 from 8 am to 12 pm. Widefield Parks & Recreation is located at 705 Aspen Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80911. Garage sale will be held at Field 1 by the Splash Park. There will also be garage sales at the following…
Widefield, Colorado – Free Movies in Widefield, Colorado at Pi-Ute Park on the first Friday of the month. Movies start at dusk at approximately 8:15 pm. Food Vendors: Kona Ica and Amazing Kettle Corn Movie dates are June 2, July 7 and August 4, 2017. Location: Pi-Ute Park, 805 Main Street, Colorado Springs, CO Cost: …
SILVERTHORNE, Colo. – A cash-based incentive offered by Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the Colorado Water Conservation Board encouraging anglers to catch northern pike at Green Mountain Reservoir resumes this year on May 25. Initiated in 2016, the reward program encourages anglers to participate directly in ongoing efforts to remove the illegally introduced predators from…
Free Youth Fishing Derby at Willow Springs Ponds in Fountain, Colorado on June 3, 2017 from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm. Bring your own rod, reel, tackle and bait. Fishing Derby is for children ages 5 to 15. There will be great prizes. Hot dog lunch with Commissioner Gonzalez! Date: June 3, 2017 Date 9:30 am…
By ELIZABETH ALEXANDER Colorado Springs St Jude Dream Home Giveaway St Jude Children’s Research Hospital will give away a new home on June 2017 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Tickets for the home and many other prizes will make a difference in the lives of children with cancer. This years home is being built by Covington…
The DAV and Recruit Military will be holding a job fair for Veterans on June 1, 2107 at the Double Tree located at 1775 East Cheyenne Mountain Blvd in Colorado Springs, CO. The event is for Veterans, National Guard Members, Reserve Members and Spouses. Date: June 1, 2017 Time: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Location: …
COLORADO – Colorado Parks and Wildlife wants to remind citizens that newborn wildlife may be found in backyards , along trails, or in open spaces. The best course of action is to leave them alone. Each year, Colorado Parks and Wildlife gets calls from concerned people about wildlife that has been “abandoned” by adult animals. Many…
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Cheyenne Mountain State Park launches the fifth season of its unique “A Literary Walk in the Woods” program on May 27 with a hike led by nationally known storyteller and writer, John Stansfield. Stansfield will be leading the hike in character, portraying Dr. Charles Fox Gardiner, who came to Colorado in…
Fountain Creek Nature Center won another Greenie Award Saturday night at the 10th Annual Veda Fashion Show & Greenie Awards! Thank you so much for voting for us! The Greenie Awards were created to raise awareness in the community of all the wonderful organizations that are doing great work in support of a healthy environment. …
Given the heavy damage to trees sustained over these past few months (both the windstorm and heavy, wet snow recently), the city is inundated with material for chipping. The City Department of Forestry makes mulch with it. Offered in natural color only; nothing is dyed. Available to citizens for pickup at their location(s). Thank you,…
It’s Teacher Appreciation Week, May 9 – 12, 2017. Thank a teacher that motivates and inspires your children in school. Teachers can make a difference in a child’s life academically and everyday life. Teachers and families need to work together to ensure that every student in Colorado is prepared and unafraid to succeed in school,…
