FOUNTAIN, COLORADO, – The Fountain Valley Columbus Club (FVCC), home to Knights of Columbus Council 4636 is announcing plans today to lease their facility to Springs Bingo, LP. The partnership will enable Springs Bingo to launch a new seven-days-a-week bingo fundraising operation for the Knights and up to nine other non-profit organizations. The grand opening…
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife is taking to the skies in search of big game animals. Over the next two months CPW employees in the southeast region will fly across large portions of wildlife habitat in search of animals to classify by sex and age, while others will gather biological data on…
Colorado Springs, CO (December 15, 2014) – ERA Herman Group recently announced the addition of three new broker associates to their growing team of professionals in Colorado Springs. They are excited to announce that Andrea Kohlman, Jesse Hagedorn and Betty Tardonia have all joined their Colorado Springs office, now one of the largest real estate…
WICHITA FALLS, Texas – Nine student-athletes from the Colorado State University-Pueblo football team were named to the 2014 Daktronics All-Super Region 4 Football Team, Wednesday. The selection of players was guided by two-time Daktronics Super Region Four Defensive Player of the Year, Darius Allen (Sr., DE, Pueblo, Colo.). Senior corner back/punt returner Stephan Dickens (Aurora,…
DENVER – The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission (PWC) will meet in Colorado Springs, Dec. 11 -12, at the Antler’s Hilton Colorado Springs, 4 South Cascade Avenue. The meeting begins at 8:15 a.m. Thursday and is scheduled to adjourn shortly after noon on Friday. Commissioners will receive briefings on a variety of issues such as…
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Celebrate the holiday season with Colorado Parks and Wildlife at Cheyenne Mountain State Park. Join park staff for the Annual Holiday Open House on Saturday, Dec. 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring your family and friends for an afternoon of fun that will include crafts, snacks, stories by the…
Come on out and enjoy the 9th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting celebration at the Widefield Community center on Tuesday, December 2 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. There will be crafts, holiday shopping, Christmas Caroling, Holiday Photo booth, hayrides and a visit from Santa Clause. There will also be cookies and hot drinks and food…
Learn valuable skills, then share those skills with your community volunteering a few hours a week to help prepare tax returns Interested? Contact us Today! AARP Tax-Aide: http://www.aarp.org/money/taxes/info-2006/volunteer_aarp_tax_aide.html The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs are looking for volunteers who are interested in sharing their skills, talent, and…
The Fountain Valley Authority Quarterly Board Meeting will be held on Monday, December 1, 2014 from 9:30 am – 11:00 am. The Public Meeting will be held at 121 S. Tejon St, 5th Floor South Tower. Read more…
The Festival of Lights Parade will be held December 6, 2014 starting at 5:50 P.M. in downtown Colorado Springs. The theme for this year’s parade is “Through the Eyes of a Child.” Festival of Lights, Inc. is a series of events to celebrate the December holiday season, highlighted by the Festival of Lights Parade. The…
This British Christmas Ad from Sainsbury’s was inspired by real events from 100 years ago. The story is inspired by an extraordinary story of 1914 Christmas truce between the British and German. Please pray for peace around the world this holiday season and spread a little kindness.
The Fountain Valley Chamber is relocating to City Hall, first floor, 116 S Main St. in Fountain. The Chamber is very excited to be joining resources with the Economic Development Committee. Come visit the Chamber at its new location starting November 24!
Jay Leno surprised Colorado Soldier Cpl Ethan Leberge from Widefield with a 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat. Jay Leno gave Cpl Leberge a ride in the car and at the end of the ride asked him how he liked the car. Jay Leno then handed the key to Cpl Legerbe and said “it’s all yours…
The annual community tree lighting ceremony will be held at Mayor’s Park located at Hwy 85/87 and Iris Drive ant 7:00 pm on November 21, 2014. Santa will be there so bring your camera to take photos. Cookies, hot chocolate, cider and coffee will be provided the the Salvation Army. Come and enjoy this annual…
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Did you know that Cheyenne Mountain State Park has event venues available for weddings, family reunions, staff meetings and more at great rates? Book your next event at Cheyenne Mountain State Park and invite your guests to get away from it all, without ever having to leave Colorado Springs. Special rates…
by Samantha Gunther The City of Colorado Springs is seeking two community visual artists to serve on the Public Arts Commission. The Public Art Commission is a 13-member advisory panel with representatives from a variety of local art institutions and professional visual artists and citizen representatives. The Public Art Commission is an official City of…
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