Fort Carson Directorate of Emergency Services will conduct maintenance on the active vehicle barriers during the weekend of May 17-18. The following gates will be closed to both inbound and outbound traffic during the following times: –Saturday, May 17 Gate 20: 7:30 a.m. to noon Gate 5: 1-5 p.m. –Sunday, May 18 Gate 4 outbound…
Colorado Springs – Mountain Metropolitan Transit (MMT) is once again offering the Summer Haul Pass program for kids 6 to 18. Kids can ride the fixed-route buses all summer, June 1 through August 31, by purchasing the Summer Haul Pass for only $25.00. MMT’s Summer Haul Pass program has helped many kids in the Pikes…
Since 1985, the Marian House Soup Kitchen has been serving people who are hungry in downtown Colorado Springs. Hot, nutritious meals are provided for more than 600 people most days. Towards the middle and end of the month, the number of meals served increases to 700+ on most days. Guests include struggling families, seniors on…
Teens of military families will have an opportunity to attend summer camp free of charge. Rocky Mountain Adventure Camp is open to teens of military families. Colorado State University will host youth between the ages of 14 and 18 years old at one of five camps offered at Pingree Park, the university’s mountain campus located…
Find 1001 Things to Love about Military Life on Tuesday, May 20th from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at the ACS Center at Fort Carson. This special event is for military spouses. The book was written for today’s veteran, active military and their families. The book catalogs some of the people, places, sentiment and ceremonies…
Two Military and Veteran’s Employment Expos will be held in Colorado Springs, Colorado on May 13 – 15 at Pikes Peak Community College and on May 22 at Freedom Financial Services Expo Center. For details and to register visit www.mvee.org.
CYS Services Summer Sports Enrollment is open till May 16, 2014. Summer T-Ball, Baseball and Softball season runs from June 9 to August 1, 2014. Fees are $20 for ages 3-4 and $45 for ages 5-15. Summer Track is $45 for ages 5 -15. For more information call 719-526-4425
Widefield Football Booster Club is doing lots of fundraising this year. This week on Thursday, May 15th from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Culvers located at 8065 Fountain Mesa Rd will be donating 10% of the receipts to the Widefield Football Booster Club. The profits earned will ensure we can support the teams and coaches…
Colorado State Patrol Press Release – Two Law Enforcement Vehicles were struck on May 11, 2014 within one hour just after 7 p.m. two law enforcement vehicles were struck while aiding motorists. The first happened at 7:02 p.m. when a Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputy vehicle was struck by a Dodge Durango. The second happened at 7:38…
Every second Saturday in May, letter carriers in more than 10,000 cities and towns across America collect the goodness and compassion of their postal customers, who participate in the NALC Stamp Out Hunger National Food Drive — the largest one-day food drive in the nation. Carriers collect non-perishable food donations left by mailboxes and in…
Creeks along Cheyenne Canon attract Hummingbirds to the mountain park. Hummingbirds have been returning for generations to make their nests and raise their young. Join the Friends of Cheyenne Canon in our annual migration to North Cheyenne Canon on May 10th for this fun, family festival. Gates open at 10 am on May 10th and the festival…
COLORADO SPRINGS – Walk MS connects people living with MS and those who care about them. MS Walks help raise money to support programs for people living with MS in out community and to drive cutting edge research. This year choose between one and three mile route options, and then join us back at base camp…
FOUNTAIN, COLORADO – Spring migration is just around the corner! It is an amazing spectacle which begins with bluebirds and Say’s Phoebes in March, shorebirds like American Avocets in late April, followed by warblers and a host of other species in May. Highlights will include tips on identifying different species and learning about behavior and…
FOUNTAIN COLORADO – The City of Fountain will have Clean-Up Week starting May 5, 2014 through May 16, 2014. Please do not put items out more than 24-hours prior to your scheduled day for pick-up. Any items left at or along the curbside, which are not intended for removal by the City, must be clearly…
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.–Mountain Metropolitan Transit is proud to recognize National Military Appreciation Month by offering active duty military members free rides on all fixed-route municipal buses for the entire month of May. This small token of gratitude is meant to acknowledge the bravery, sacrifice and unwavering commitment of our local armed forces personnel. In order…
The Patty Jewett Junior Golf Camps’ primary goal is to peak your child’s interest in the wonderful game of golf by creating a fun and exciting atmosphere. Open to all boys and girls aged 10 and up. The $99 fee includes: 4 days of lessons (2.5 hours each day) Junior Golf Punch Pass which includes…
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