July 9, 2014 (FHTNC)–Navy Seaman Julian A. Uribe, son of Felipe M. and Maria D. Montano of Fountain, Colo., recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. During the eight-week program, Uribe completed a variety of training which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting,…

Throughout history, Fountain Creek has drawn people from all walks of life to its banks. This watery highway of history, has quite a story! Join us at Fountain Creek Nature Center for an evening around the campfire (conditions permitting) and hear first-hand accounts and historical fiction of everyone from explorers to settlers. Hear live music…

The Parade of Homes offers a first hand look at the current trends and greatest innovations in new home design.  This  years event showcases the latest design trends in affordable living to luxury dream homes. Each home is professionally judged for floor plan design, landscaping, architectural design, interior decorating and every year the HBA (Home…

The 74th Annual Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo Parade is July 8, 2014, in downtown Colorado Springs (on Tejon, from St. Vrain to Vermijo). Free to watch and fun for the whole family, this beloved Western cultural event kicks off the annual Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo in grand fashion. Money raised by parade entries…

The Annual Fourth of July Pancake Breakfast with the Security Fire Departments is on. The Security Firefighters will serve pancakes for breakfast along with orange juice and coffee. There will also be music and entertainment during the Fourth of July pancake breakfast and firetrucks on display. This is a fun event for the whole family.…

Widefield Football Booster Club will be holding  one of its largest fundraisers for the year on Saturday June 14th.   The profits earned will ensure the Widefield Booster Club can support the teams and coaches in various ways such as purchasing spirit wear for reselling, running concessions, serving pre – game meals and hosting a year…

COLORADO- The Great Outdoors Colorado Board has approved seven grants that will preserve more than 15,000 acres in nine counties, which will create a new public open space near Colorado Springs and a mile of new public fishing access on the Arkansas River. Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) invests a portion of Colorado Lottery proceeds to…

The Widefield Community Center will be hosting a summer concert on July 3, 2014 at Pi-Ute Park.  Performing will be Suga’ Bear & the Showtime Band is one of the hottest high energy live bands based out of Colorado Springs. The seven  member group is composed of a diverse group of musicians that  helps define…

Hanover Fire Protection District Board is excited to announce the groundbreaking ceremony for our Fire Support Building. The new building will include a living area to support operations out of station 2, kitchen, training/Community meeting room, and an office space. Construction of the project is scheduled to begin at the end of June 2014, with…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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 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…