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LOCAL POLARIS-KTM DEALERSHIP CHANGES HANDS

LOCAL POLARIS-KTM DEALERSHIP CHANGES HANDS

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…

Fancy Nature Crafts with Nancy

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,…

Spring Break Nature Camp: Marsh Madness!

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…

Garden of the Gods Macy’s Fundraising Program

Garden of the Gods Macy’s Fundraising Program

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…

Spirit of the Springs Award Presentation by Mayor Steve Bach

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.  

Two’s and Three’s Outdoors: Shapes and Sounds

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)…

CABELA’S COLORADO CLASSIC ICE FISHING TOURNAMENT AT ELEVEN MILE

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 Expanding to the Fountain Valley

Silver Key Expanding to the Fountain Valley

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…

Jeannie Needs a Home

Jeannie Needs a Home

Jeannie is need of a home.  Here is Jeannie’s story, let us know if you or someone you know has a loving home for her.                      Hi, my name is Jeannie.  Once upon a time I lived in a shelter.  I was rescued by a great, fun,…

No Powerball Winner

There was no jackpot winners for Saturday’s drawing. Winning numbers for February 8, 2014 were 24, 25, 34, 37, 54, and Powerball number 29. Colorado had 9, 107 Powerball winners and 5, 505 Power Play winners for a total of 14, 612 but no winners for the grand prize. Draw Date White Balls Powerball 2/8/2014…

Two Fountain Valley Residents Sign for College Scholarships

Two Fountain Valley Residents Sign for College Scholarships

Congratulations to Fountain Valley residents Jacob Volcic and Glen DesBoullions who signed baseball college scholarships last week. Jacob Volcic from Widefield High School, Class of 2014 signed to play with McCook CC in McCook, NE and Glen “Desi” DesBoullions from Mesa Ridge High School, Class of 2014 signed to play with Pratt CC in Pratt…

Fundraiser for Arrazola Family at Morining Glory Espresso

Morning Glory Espresso is holding a fundraiser for the family of Pedro Arrazola who died on Wednesday in downtown Colorado Springs after he fell off a building.  Pedro Arrazola is a long time Widefield resident.  Arrazola left behind his wife and five children and was the sole supporter of the family.  MoGlo will be donating 10%…

Mesa Ridge High School Teacher Resigns After Being Charged With Sexual Assault

Mr. French has tendered his resignation effective January 9, 2014 following an investigation by the Colorado Springs Police Department. Respecting due process for all parties involved Widefield School District 3 will continue to follow district policy and prodecure. Widefield School District 3 is cooperating with law enforcement during this on-going investigation. Detectives believe this is…

Mesa Ridge High School Teacher Arrested for Alleged Sexual Assault of Student

On Wednesday evening, January 8, 2014, a School Resource Officer with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office informed CSPD of an allegation of an inappropriate relationship between a Mesa Ridge High School teacher and a female student. While Mesa Ridge High School is in the county’s jurisdiction, the alleged assault occurred in the city’s jurisdiction…

Fort Carson Hosts Joint Retiree Appreciation Day

Fort Carson Hosts Joint Retiree Appreciation Day

FORT CARSON, Colo. – Fort Carson will host a Joint Retiree Appreciation Day on Jan. 11 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Special Events Center on post. The annual event recognizes the service of the military retiree population and provides updated information that is pertinent to the well being of the population. During the…

New Listings and Price Reduced in Fountain Valley

New Listings and Price Reduced in Fountain Valley

 This week there are 33 new listing in the Fountain Valley.  Click here to see all the new listings in the Fountain Valley for the week of January 4, 2014. There were 15 listings reduced in price this week.  Check here for good deals this week in the Fountain Valley area. If you would like more information on any…