Congratulations to the incoming Chamber Board of Directios for 2016 to 2018. The Board Officers are President- Eric Bentley, Dove-Witt Family Mortuary Vice President- Carlos Lozano YMCA Secretary/Treasurer- Dr. Jarod Waters, Fountain Chiropractic & Wellness Vice President- Carlos Lozano YMCA Secretary/Treasurer- Dr. Jarod Waters, Fountain Chiropractic & Wellness Board of Directors Fountain Police Chief, Chris Heberer Chris Latham, Black Hills…
DENVER —The holiday season is a joyous time but unfortunately, it presents many opportunities for home fires to occur. The Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC) urges Colorado families to remember the importance of fire safety and prevention. Christmas trees are involved in approximately 400 fires annually, according to the National Fire Protection…
This year local businesses will decorate their windows for a holiday window display contest. Participation is voluntary and those businesses that do will be entered into a contest to win a Sam’s Club gift card that will be awarded by a judges panel on December 19th. The public is encouraged to come out and stroll…
The Fountain Valley Chamber is seeking an Office Administrator. The Office Administrator employee works in a part-time capacity (up to 29 hours work week). The employee will utilize a full range of skillsets to manage the day-to-day logistics of the Chamber front office and produce a variety of end product deliverables. The employee must possess key…
The Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce and Verizon invite you to their Ribbon Cutting on Thursday, December 17 at 11:00 am. The event is Free an open to the public. Welcome to Verizon’s new location at 6922 Mesa Ridge Parkway, Fountain, CO 80817.
Winter Nature Camp at Fountain Creek Nature Center will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday December 29 and 30 from 9am-3pm. Kids have the option of attending one or both days. (One Day: $30/member, $40/nonmember; Two Day: $55/member, $75/nonmember) The first day of camp will cover what animals do to survive the winter and the second day…
Widefield School District 3 is having its second annual Holiday Toy Drive. All 15 schools have been collecting toys during the month of December to give to families in our community. Please help out this holiday season and donate a toy. Your child can drop off donated toys at their school. On Thursday, December 17, our…
The Falcon Wanderers Volksmarch Club invites you to our annual holiday volksmarch on Saturday, December 5th in Old Colorado City. Come join us for some hot cider, a cookie or two and an invigorating walk. The walk will start at the Westside Community Center, 1628 W Bijou St. The 5 & 10K routes will be…
It is with great sadness that I share that the tragic events at the offices of Planned Parenthood in Colorado Springs have touched the campus of the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. A UCCS police officer, Garrett Swasey (pronounced /Sway’zee/), 44, responded in support of Colorado Springs Police to the active shooter situation at about 11:50…
Colorado Springs responded to a shooting at the Planned Parenthood located off Centennial Blvd on Friday, November 27th about 11:00 am. The Colorado Springs Police Department reported three fatalities, two civilians and once police officer. Nine people were reported injured including four civilians and five officers were shot during the incident. Police officer, Garrett Swasey who responded…
Two Mesa Ridge Students signed letters of intent to play sports at the University of Louisville and Lewis University. Braden Bentley sign to play golf at Lewis University in Romeoville, IL and Kylee Shook signed on to play basketball at the University of Louisville. Congratulations, your community is proud of you. Go Mesa Ridge!
The Fort Carson annual Tree Lighting ceremony will be held on December 2, 2015 from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm. There will be fun activities for the children, holiday treats for purchase and photos with Santa Claus. For questions call 719.526.1867.
Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA – This month marks the international release of Patricia Riggen’s new film The 33. The film aims for a comprehensive look at the horrors survived by the men trapped underground as well as the international rescue mission that took place above ground. In August of 2010, part of the 121-year-old San…
Join us at the Widefield Community Center on Tuesday, December 1 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm for a wonderful evening as we help Santa countdown to light our big tree on the front lawn! We will have local crafters/vendors, hayrides, kids crafts, marshmallow roasting, hot cocoa & apple cider with a cookie, storytime and more…
Road crews ill be working Monday through Wednesday this week. Please remember to slow down or more to the right when passing work crews, police officers who have pulled a car over. Let’s have a wonderful Thanksgiving and keep everyone safe.
Fountain-Fort Carson and Widefield School District 3 are closed due to inclement weather. Keep the kids in and bring your outside pets indoors. Temperatures will remain in the low thirties with wind gusts at 34 mph. Roads are slippery, be cautious when driving and keep a safe distance from other drivers. Military Bases: Cheyenne Mt…
