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Fountain Valley Senior Center

The Fountain Valley Senior Center is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for older adults by providing County-wide leadership, direct services as needed, information and referral, networking, advocacy and collaboration for adult protection.  The Senior Services are run under the Department of Human Services and is located at 5745 Southmoor Dr in Fountain Colorado off…

Donkey Derby Days in Cripple Creek

Donkey Derby Days in Cripple Creek

Now in its 83rd year, Donkey Derby Days tops the list of favorite Cripple Creek events. People from all over the world descend on downtown, drawn by a chance to watch a race inspired by the town’s resident donkey herd, believed to be distant relatives of the original donkeys from the town’s Gold Rush days.…

New Santa’s Sleigh Ride at the North Pole

New Santa’s Sleigh Ride at the North Pole

Jolly Santa and his elves have been working since the day after Christmas to build the new “Santa’s Sleigh Ride”: a Soaring Eagle Zip Line, complete with a custom sleigh.  Seated side-by-side, riders can experience the same thrill Santa does each Christmas Eve, as he soars over rooftops.  The e zip line pulls you up and back at…

8th Annual Purely Ponds Parade of Ponds

8th Annual Purely Ponds Parade of Ponds

We would like to announce the 8th Annual Purely Ponds Parade of Ponds.  This self-guided charity pond and waterfall tour will be held from 9am-5pm on Saturday and Sunday, June 28th – 29th, 2014.  The Parade of Ponds will 25 hold tour stops throughout the Colorado Springs area.  Proceeds benefit the Boys and Girls Club…

Archery Class at Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Archery Class at Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Give Cheyenne Mountain State Park’s new archery range at the free archery class. Cheyenne Mountain State Park is offering beginners a chance to take aim on June 18. The class is for those ages five and up and runs from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.  Equipment will be provided by the instructors. Students will learn…

Western Heritage Days in Colorado

Western Heritage Days in Colorado

El Paso County, Colorado – Commissioner Dennis Hisey, Chair of the Board of El Paso County Commissioners, joined Kate Watson, 2014 Girl of the West, and her Aide, Rachael Braaten Watson, and City Councilman Keith King on horseback this morning for the traditional Rodeo Token Ceremony on the steps of the historic 1903 El Paso…

Springs Spree This Weekend in Colorado Springs

Springs Spree This Weekend in Colorado Springs

Springs Spree is this weekend at Memorial Park.  This year’s event runs Saturday and Sunday with music and entertainment for the whole family.  There is a carnival with rides, bungee trampoline, obstacle course and an inflated ball-run. Country music singers James Otto and Kelleigh Bannen will perform along with Brothers Osborne and several other bands.  There…

Second Arrest Made in the Cressey Homicide

Second Arrest Made in the Cressey Homicide

El Paso County, Colorado Through a cooperative effort between the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office, the Phoenix Police Department and the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, a second arrest has been made in the Daniel Cressey homicide. Mr. Cressey was murdered at a home in the 5000 block of Hopkins Drive in Security and his body…

Kevin Bacon Filming Cop Car in Fountain

Kevin Bacon Filming Cop Car in Fountain

Kevin Bacon has been spotted in Fountain, Colorado at the Fountain Post Office and the Fountain Creek Nature Center.  Cop Car is a feature-length film that is filming in Colorado Springs in May & June 2014. They are seeking to hire P.A.’s and drivers according to the Colorado Springs Film Commission.  Please send email to…

Remodeled Home Tour

Remodeled Home Tour

Thinking of remodeling your home?  Then the Remodelers Council of the Housing & Building Association of Colorado Springs has just the tour for you. The HBA Remodeled Homes Tour is a weekend-long event aimed to inspire, show off trends and demonstrate how smart, sustainable design can fit into any project. The 12 Tour project sites…

Colorado Senior Homestead Property Tax Exemption

Colorado Senior Homestead Property Tax Exemption

El Paso County, CO– The El Paso County Assessor’s office sent a mailing to 20,255 local residents with information on the Colorado Senior Homestead Property Tax Exemption. If it has not already arrived in your mailbox, it should be there any day. “While I’ve worked with our legislators over the years, on behalf of our…

Colorado State Fair Announces Entertainment Lineup for 2014

Colorado State Fair Announces Entertainment Lineup for 2014

The Colorado State Fair entertainment series lineup for 2014 has been released.  Tickets go on sale June 7 at 10 a.m. and can be purchased by clicking here,  by calling 866-461-6556, or visiting the Colorado State Fairgrounds. “Each ticket also gives fans the option of coming early and enjoying a full day at the fair…

Get a Free Doughnut Today

Get a Free Doughnut Today

June 6 is National Doughnut Day — The Chicago Salvation Army started the holiday to remember the women who served doughnuts to soldiers during World War I. To celebrate, two of the largest doughnut chains in the country are offering up freebies. Whether it’s powdered, filled or a hot Original Glazed®, stop in for a free…

Residents Can Save Money on Health Care Costs

Residents Can Save Money on Health Care Costs

El Paso County, CO– El Paso County launched a new program to help county residents better manage the cost health services. As a member of the National Association of Counties (NACo), El Paso County is able to offer the Prescription/Health Discount and Dental Discount Programs to residents that will provide savings on prescriptions, health services…

ATTEND THE 2014 Colorado Springs WESTERN Street Breakfast

ATTEND THE 2014 Colorado Springs WESTERN Street Breakfast

Wear your western boots, hat, and gear and come downtown to celebrate our western heritage on Wednesday, June 18, 2014 from 5:30-9:00AM at the corner of Pikes Peak and Tejon for the 54th Colorado Springs Western Street Breakfast. Breakfast is prepared and served by Fort Carson volunteers; $5.00 will get you eggs, pancakes, milk, coffee,…

Free Fishing Weekend in Colorado

Free Fishing Weekend in Colorado

Colorado residents and visitors can fish without a license during Free Fishing Weekend, June 7 and 8. Each year, the first full weekend in June is set aside to promote sport fishing and no fishing license is required in Colorado. Licensing requirements are set aside for these days to make it as easy as possible…