Bring the kids to the annual Fort Carson Eggsperience event at Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center. Eggsperience this year is on April 5, 2014 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. There will be liver entertainment, ice skating rink, bounce houses, photos with the Easter bunny, Petting Zoo and more. This event is open to…
Turtles are year round residents of the ponds at the Fountain Creek Nature Center. We’ll learn about a turtle’s life and lore, then make a craft to take home. Afterwards we’ll head outdoors for a hike around the ponds to check out the turtles that came out of their winter slumber. Fun for all ages. …
Widefield Community Center will be holding its annual Spring Clean Sweep Day on Saturday, March 29, 2014 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Widefield residents can bring hazardous waste items for disposal. Use the Aspen Drive entrance for this event. The following items will be accepted: Automotive Chemicals: motor oil, antifreeze, brake flues, engine cleaners…
Come out and spend the day with our museum mascots Nugget and Chism at the Western Museum of Mining and Industry; learn about what it takes to keep livestock; meet the Veterinarian and Farrier; see Nugget and Chism have their hoofs and mouths checked; learn about costs and care, food, and daily exercise and ‘mucking’…
The Widefield Fun Bus Spring Break events run from March 24 -28, 2014. Send the kids on fantastic trips to the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, Glow Golf & Picture Show and to It’z. Must be at least six years old to participate in any Fun Bus activity. Register online, in person or by…
Fountain, Colorado – The Fountain Police Department received several tips this morning relaying the possible whereabouts of Robert Wesley Fortner Jr on outstanding warrants for the charges of Retaliation Against a Witness, Obstructing Justice, and… Menacing. At approximately 1130 this morning, Mr. Fortner was apprehended by the Colorado Springs Police in Colorado Springs, CO. Mr.…
Fountain, Colorado – The Fountain Police Department is asking for help in locating a Domestic Violence suspect currently wanted on outstanding warrants for the charges of Retaliation Against a Witness, Obstructing Justice, and Menacing. The wanted party is Robert Wesley Fortner Jr., a 19 year old white male, 5’11”, 153 lbs., with brown hair and…
See the acclaimed and award winning documentaries from the Rocky Mountain Women’s Film Festival at the Fountain Creek Nature Center’s new Blue Ray, three screen venue. Enjoy snacks, popcorn and drinks for a small fee. discussion following for those interested. Geared toward an adult audience. Date: Friday, March 21, 2014 Time: 7 9m – 8:30 pm…
PUEBLO WEST, COLORADO HyMark Motorsports in Pueblo West, Colorado has been sold. Longtime owners Jack and Connie Thompson recently sold the dealership to Chuck Golinvaux. The dealership is a franchised dealer for Polaris ATVs and UTVs, and KTM on and off-road motorcycles. The Thompsons said, “After 12 years in this ever-changing industry we call the…
Paper making, pine needle baskets, rock necklaces and soap carving are a few of the fancy nature crafts you may choos from in this crafty class at the Fountain Creek Nature Center. For aduls and children ages 10 and up with an adult. Fee covers supplies. Limited to the first 20 participants. Date: March 15,…
Fountain Creek Springs Nature Camp is here once again in the Fountain Valley. This years Springs Camp rungs from March 24 – 28, 2014. Nature Center Playtime in the woods, building forts, fishing, games and making friends are portals to learning about nature and ourselves. Campers will discover the world around them and how to be…
Colorado Springs, CO –– Garden of the Gods Park has been selected for “Heart Your Park,” a program introduced as part of Macy’s “Secret Garden” campaign, that aims to raise awareness and dollars for local parks across the country. From March 7 to March 31, customers at Macy’s 1750 Briargate Blvd, Colorado Springs (Chapel Hills…
Colorado Springs, Colo – Mayor Steve Bach will present the Spirit of the Springs Award to Alyssa Magalong on Tuesday, March 11 at 10:30 a.m. in the City Administration Building located at 30 S. Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs 80903. Alyssa is the 2013 Ms. Teen Colorado and 2013 National Teen US.
Fountain Creek Nature Center Two’s and Three’s lets children two to three years old share in the discovery of shapes and sounds as he enjoys a story and an exploration hike outdoors. Date: March 13, 2014 Shapes and Sounds Time: 9 am – 10:15 am Fee: ($3.00 for each participant including adults and siblings, Reservations Required)…
LAKE GEORGE, Colo. – The 2014 Cabela’s Colorado Classic Ice Fishing Tournament series is in full swing at Eleven Mile State Park. The first event of the three ice fishing contests in the series was the Grand Slam held on January 11th. Cash prizes were awarded for 1st through 8th place for each of three…
Silver Key Senior Services and the El Paso County Fountain Valley Senior Center are working together provide Meals on Wheels in the Fountain/Security/Widefield area. Silver Key, the Meals on Wheels provider in Colorado Springs, has received a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to provide meals to underserved seniors (60+) outside the city. There are currently…
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