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Fountain Creek Nature Center Rental Rooms Available

Fountain Creek Nature Center Rental Rooms Available

The newly renovated Fountain Creek Nature Center now has a room available for business meetings, community and family events.  There are three large flat screens for movie presentations, seating and tables available.  Call the Fountain Creek Nature Center at 719-520-6745 to reserve the room. For profit organizations:            $50/hour for the first hour, $25/hour for additional…

Environmental Film Series:  Saving Luna

Environmental Film Series: Saving Luna

A documentary film about Luna, a lone baby killer whale who gets separated from his family. Luna becomes a symbol of the world’s wildest beauty:  wonderful to know, hard to save.  This film is provided by the Rocky Mountain Women’s Film Festival and will be shown at the Fountain Creek Nature Center in the new…

Panda Express Fundraiser Event on Saturday

Widefield Football Booster Club will be very active and will be doing lots of fundraising this year. The profits earned will ensure we 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 end banquet.  This weeks fundraiser…

Just Between Friends Pueblo and Fountain

Just Between Friends Pueblo and Fountain

Make plans now to join us at the Pueblo/Fountain sale in May! We’ve got many wonderful items that you won’t want to miss! Remember, you don’t save if you don’t shop! So please come check out the wonderful selection of maternity, baby and children’s items! Sale Schedule: May 2 – 4 Friday, May 2nd 10:00am…

Pedro Carreño Arrazola Memorial Zumbathon

Pedro Carreño Arrazola Memorial Zumbathon

 Earlier this year, the story of a man that fell 20 feet during his construction job in Downtown, Colorado Springs and died immediately, went viral throughout the media. Pedro Carreño Arrazola left behind his wife and five children. Not only did Pedro’s tragic death affect the Colorado Springs community, but it had a big effect on the community of…

Mayor Bach to Honor Mesa Ridge Basketball Team

Mayor Bach to Honor Mesa Ridge Basketball Team

Mayor Steve Bach will present the Mesa Ridge Girl’s Basketball Team with an award on May 1. The team made history on March 15 when the girls won their first 4A State Championship. Mesa Ridge High School will also have some athlete signings at this time. Date: May 1, 2014 Time: 11:00 a.m. Where: Mesa…

M.U.L.E.Y. KIDS’ DAY TO BE HELD IN CALHAN

CALHAN, Colo. – The Pikes Peak Chapter of the Mule Deer Foundation (MDF), along with support from Colorado Parks and Wildlife and several other organizations, is hosting a M.U.L.E.Y. Kids’ Day. M.U.L.E.Y. Kids are Mindful, Understanding, Legal and Ethical Youth. M.U.L.E.Y. Kids’ Day is an introduction to shooting sports and wildlife conservation for children seven…

Fountain Creek Family Fun Day

Fountain Creek Family Fun Day

Get outdoors for experiential fun and learning activities for children ages 2-92!  Make solar oven s’mores, bird feeders; investigate pond critters, bug sweeps, puppet shows, recycling wizardry with Bestway’s MRF-Man Super Hero, water ways, dinosaur fossils, kites, crafts and more.  Connect with nature and your children!  Free slice of pizza from Papa Murphy‘s Pizza! ($4.00/member,…

SUMMER CAMPING AND ACTIVITIES BEGIN AT LAKE PUEBLO STATE PARK

PUEBLO, Colo. – Summer starts early at Lake Pueblo State Park. The park will begin moving into its summer operations this month, opening additional campsites and adding more services. More hours will be added to boat inspection stations and preparations are underway to reopen the swim beach for another season of fun in the sun.…

PIkes Peak International Raceway Mixer

PIkes Peak International Raceway Mixer

The Colorado Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau is holding its 4th Annual Rev It Up! Mixer at Pikes Peak International Raceway. The event is open to the public! $25 per person includes “Hot Laps” with a professional driver, drifting with a professional drifter, and wonderful food & beverages provided by partner vendors! We are still gathering food…

Twos & Threes Outdoors

Share in the joy of your 2 or 3 year-old child’s discovery as he or she enjoys a story and an exploration hike outdoors.  ($3.00 for each participant including adults and siblings, reservations required, 520-6745.   May 1, 9-10:15 a.m.                         Muddy Buddies Fountain Creek Nature Center, 320 Pepper Grass Lane, Fountain, CO 80817 719-520-6745 El…

Law Day in Colorado Springs

Law Day in Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs- The El Paso County Bar Association  is hosting a Distinguished Panel to Discuss: American Democracy and the Rule of Law: Why Every Vote Matters The El Paso County Bar Association (EPCBA) invites the Public to join us at our Law Day event on May 2, 2014 for the first of its’ kind discussion about…

Family Adventure Days

Family Adventure Days

Next Family Adventure Day Colorado Springs, Colorado – Spend the day with your family being creative and let us ignite your imagination with new adventures in art-making. Explore different themes with art materials and new techniques in the studios led by Bemis teaching artists. An opportunity for families to engage in hands-on art activities in…

Widefield Football Fundraiser at Borriello Brothers Pizza Tonight

Widefield Football Fundraiser at Borriello Brothers Pizza Tonight

Borriello Brothers Pizza located on Highway 85/87 at 5180 Fountain Boulevard will be donating 20% of the evenings receipts to the Widefield Booster Club.  Customers will be handed a coupon when arriving at Borreillo Brothers and then must present the coupon when paying for their meal.  The event is on Tuesday, April 15, 2014 from…

Colorado Springs Airport Announces Nonstop Air Service to Phoenix through Allegiant Airlines

Colorado Springs Airport Announces Nonstop Air Service to Phoenix through Allegiant Airlines

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo — The Colorado Springs Airport is pleased to announce that Allegiant Airlines will reintroduce nonstop jet service between Colorado Springs and Phoenix via Phoenix / Mesa Gateway Airport beginning May 15, 2014. $49* Introductory One-way Fares “We are thrilled to once again provide Colorado Springs residents with affordable, nonstop service to Phoenix,”…

Environmental Film Series – American Outrage

This film asks why the United States government has spent millions prosecuting two elderly Western Shoshone sisters for grazing a few hundred horses and cows in a desolate dessert.  Bull Frog Films, 56 minutes at the Fountain Creek Nature Center in the new three screen Blue Ray theatre.  This film is provided by the Rocky…