The United States Air Force Academy Band, in collaboration with the Colorado Springs Regional Business Alliance and the Veteran Artist Program, will be performing an Armed Forces Week Concert, “Our American Heroes”. The evening will celebrate Armed Forces Day through the different mediums of art, while honoring some of the region’s top enlisted men and…
There will be a free Cyber Security For Your Business seminar at Bird Dob BBQ located at 6965 Mesa Ridge Parkway on May 18th from 12:00 – 1:00 pm. Guest Speaker is Rodney Gullatte from Firma IT. Cost: Seminar is Free, Buy your own lunch for the Lunch and Learn seminar brought to you by…
Enjoy the day at the Fountain Creek Family Fun Day Festival on Saturday, May 7th from 10 am to 2 pm. There will be puppet shows, geo-caching, bug sweeps, kits making, fly casting demos and more. Free slice of pizza for all participants. Location: Fountain Creek Nature Center, 320 Pepper Grass Lane, Fountain CO 80817…
The Annual Spring Cleanup has been moved to the fall this year but there will be dumpsters located at the Lorraine Building at 301 E Iowa and at the Electric Department at 76745 Southmoor Drive. Both locations will be open for drop off from Monday thru Friday from May 2nd to May 13 from 10…
Pikes Peak Ringers, an auditioned community handbell choir in Colorado Springs, will present two identical concerts, ”That’s Got Style” on Friday, May 13 at 7:30 PM at St. Paul’s Methodist Church, 2111 Carlton Ave. and again on Sunday, May 15 at 3:00 pm at First Christian Church, on the corner of Platte and Cascade Ave.…
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Our state has no shortage of beauty and it’s not uncommon for news media to feature amazing nature photographs viewers share with them. But for every photo shared, imagine how many more are simply stored on people’s cameras or digital devices. Cheyenne Mountain State Park wants to feature these unseen, or perhaps not yet captured, inspiring…
DENVER – Colorado’s bears have begun emerging from hibernation across the state. Colorado Parks and Wildlife, charged with perpetuating the wildlife resources of the state, reminds outdoor recreationists, city dwellers and rural homeowners to be responsible and take steps to minimize contact with bears, for the health and safety of both humans and bears. “About…
April is Sexual Assault Awarness Month. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) uses the term “military sexual trauma” or “MST” to refer to sexual assault or sexual harassment during military service and has services available to assist Veterans in their recovery from MST. Veterans can receive free treatment for mental and physical health conditions related…
Friends of Fountain Mesa Park would like to invite you to join us for this years Arbor Day Celebration. The City of Fountain Parks Department will be planting 10 trees with the help of volunteers. Arbor Day is a holiday dedicated to growing trees. People participate both individually and as a part of groups around…
St Jude Children’s Research Hospital will give away a new home valued at $350,000 on June 10,2016 from 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm on KKTV 11 News in Colorado Springs. 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 homes…
DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife now offers apprentice licenses and hunter education test-out options. The changes, effective April 6, 2016 are intended to encourage people to get active in the outdoors and interested in hunting. Hunter education test-out options are available for U.S. military and individuals 50-years of age or older. “Safety is our…
The Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce is looking for individuals (or groups) who would like to be involved in the 47th Annual Fountain Fall Festival (Sept 5, 2016). If you are interested in being apart of a committee, or would just like to volunteer, please send an email to info@fountainvalleychamber.com Know someone who would be a…
A fire at Quail Cove Apartments located at 3308 Quail Lake Road off Cheyenne Mountain Road and Venetucci Blvd. The fire started around 3 pm and flames and smoke billowed out of the building for several hours until firemen were finally able to get the fire under control. No injuries were reported. Streets were blocked…
Join the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life in the Fountain Valley on June 4, 2016. Relay for life is a fundraiser to help the American Cancer Society fight the nation’s biggest health concern cancer. It all started when in May 1985, Dr. Gordy Klatt walked and ran for 24 hours around a track in Tacoma,…
Lieutenant-General Pierre St-Amand is the Deputy Commander, North American Aerospace Defense Command, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado Springs, Colorado. Lieutenant-General St-Amand joined the Canadian Armed Forces in June 1981. He graduated from the Royal Military College of Canada, Kingston, Ontario in 1986 and subsequently proceeded through pilot training. He completed the advanced fighter pilot course…
Bring the kids to the 2016 2nd Annual Community Kids Day in Fountain. There will be music, food, fun and more at John Metcalfe Park on April 30, 2016 from 10 am to 3 pm. John Metcalfe Park is located at 704 E Ohio Ave, Fountain, Co 80911. Bring the whole family, admission is free.…
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