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Trunk or Treat on Main Street in Fountain

Trunk or Treat on Main Street in Fountain

Halloween fun for the kids at this years Trunk or Treat on Main Street in front of Fountain City Hall on Friday, October 28, 2016.  There will be a Tot Walk on Missouri Avenue sponsored by the Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce for kids ages 7 and under and afterwards stop by City Hall for…

New Law for Snowmobile, OHV and Boat Owners

New Law for Snowmobile, OHV and Boat Owners

DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds anyone planning to purchase a boat, OHV or snowmobile that after Jan. 1, 2017, a new regulation requires that the buyer demonstrate proof of ownership before it can be registered. Failure to show proof of ownership will prevent the completion of the registration. If planning to purchase this…

Coffee With A Cop At Sarge’s Grill

Coffee With A Cop At Sarge’s Grill

Join Fountain Chief Heberer for a cup of coffee and Sarge’s Grill on October 15, 2016 from 10 am to 12 pm.  This is time to learn more about our community, share information and to get your questions answered from our  local Fountain Police Chief and El Paso County Sheriff’s Deputies.  Meetings happen monthly throughout…

Fountain JROTC Receives Trophy

Fountain JROTC Receives Trophy

Students from Fountain-Fort Carson High School participated in this years Fountain Labor Day parade on September 5, 2016.  There were 214 sharp looking cadets in the parade and the Trojan JROTC Battalion received a trophy for being “Fountain Strong!”  Congratulations JROTC!

Military Weekend at the Pumpkin Patch

Military Weekend at the Pumpkin Patch

Come out this weekend to the Pumpkin Patch at Wishing Star Farm! It is Military Appreciation Weekend. Show your military ID and receive $2 off Admission!! They have great pumpkins and lots of new activities.  There is a pumpkin patch, ponies,  petting zoo and giant pillow to   bounce on. Wishing  Star Farm is located at…

Fall Colors Prompt Gold Rush in Colorado

Fall Colors Prompt Gold Rush in Colorado

DENVER — Colorado Parks and Wildlife advises residents to rush for the gold — and red, yellow, orange and brown — in one of Colorado’s 42 state parks this month. Fall is officially here and Colorado state parks provide some of the Centennial State’s best showcases for changing nature. Fall means dramatic changes to aspen…

Star Wars Jedis at Fort Carson Exchange

The Fort Carson Exchange will hold an exciting event for kids ages 4-12 on Saturday October 1, 2016.  Children can don a robe and pledge the Jedi Oath under the tutelage of a Jedi Master. Event will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Junior Jedi knights will learn to use the Force at this…

Fee Reduces to Dissolve Businesses

DENVER, Sept. 28, 2016 – Secretary of State Wayne Williams is slashing the fee dissolving a Colorado business from $25 to $10 effective this Saturday, Oct. 1. It’s the latest effort from the Secretary of State’s office to support Colorado’s business endeavors. Williams said during his travels statewide, he has met Coloradans whose businesses have…

Fairview Cemetery Tour in Fountain

Fairview Cemetery Tour in Fountain

Fountain, CO: The Friends of Fountain Fairview Cemetery Benevolent Society (FFFC) announces its fifth annual Historic Cemetery Tour on Oct. 1, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at Fairview Cemetery, 757 South Santa Fe Ave., Fountain, Colo. This one-day, volunteer-driven event is held to raise funds to preserve, conserve, and protect historic graves dating…

Fishing Limits Lifted for Pikeview Reservoir

COLORADO SPRINGS – Colorado Parks and Wildlife is lifting fishing bag and possession limits for Pikeview Reservoir effective immediately as part of an emergency fish salvage. Colorado Springs Utilities is lowering water levels in the reservoir (located near Garden of the Gods Rd., and Mark Dabling Blvd.) in order to unclog a partially clogged inlet…

Help Needed Fatal Crash in Larimer County

Help Needed Fatal Crash in Larimer County

The Colorado State Patrol is requesting the assistance of the public in locating a vehicle and its driver who possibly struck a bicyclist near the entrance to Carter Lake in Larimer County on Tuesday evening. On Tuesday, September 20th at approximately 7:20 p.m. Colorado State Troopers responded to a fatal crash involving a bicycle and…

Free Movie in the Park in Fountain

Free Movie in the Park in Fountain

Free movie in the park at Metcalfe Park on September 24, 2016.  Watch “HOME” for free.  Gates open at 6:30 pm and the movie starts at dusk.  Brink chairs, jackets, blankets, pillows and mosquito repellent.   Bring a flashlight to help get back to the car after the movie.

Community Night in the Park in Fountain

Community Night in the Park in Fountain

Community Night in The Park 2016 is almost here!  Come out and listen to live music from the Fort Carson Band, eat Free Hot Dogs and see and explore fire trucks, police vehicles, construcion equipment and more.  This always a fun event.  Check out the video from last years event. Date:  Tuesday, September 20, 2016…

Celebrating Military Families at the Zoo

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is celebrating military families with discounted zoo admission for just $5.75 per person this week.  Discount days  run through Sunday September 18 from 9 am to 5 pm daily with the last admission ticks sold at 4 pm. This special military discount is offered to all active duty, veteran and retired military…

Clean Up Week Updates in Fountain Colorado

Clean Up Week Updates in Fountain Colorado

Today is Clean up week for Countryside, Countryside North and High Gate Farms.  All items must be at the cubrside by 7:00 am on the day your area is scheduled for pick up. September 18:  Little Ranches Cleanup Day See Cleanup Week Schedule and Details    

Fort Carson hosts Transition Summit

Fort Carson hosts Transition Summit

  FORT CARSON, Colo. –  A free hiring fair and transition summit for service members, veterans, and military spouses will be held on Fort Carson Sept. 13 and 14 at the Iron Horse Physical Fitness Center (PFC) and William “Bill” Reed Special Events Center (SEC). The summit will feature interactive and informative panel discussions, recruiter…