[imagebrowser id=5]On this National Day of Service members of the community are assembling CARE packages for our soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines in Afghanistan to show our military personnel they are remembered back home. Items needed are: body wash, liquid soap, facial cleanser hair gel combs, brushes, bobby pins (in original packaging please) deodorant (travel size)…
Have you ever wondered what type of large bird was soaring high above? Maybe it’s an eagle, hawk or falcon. Find out how to tell by joining a naturalis on a field trip throug El Paso COunty to see and identify winter resident raptors. Bring binoculars if you have them. Fountain Creek Nature Center Date:…
The flu season in Colorado officially began on October 7, 2012 and is widespread in many states. In Colorado there have been 506 hospitalizations with influenza A and B. If you have the flu you should stay home from work or school to prevent spreading. Source: FLU.govFlu symptoms include: •A 100°F or higher fever or feeling…
Here is a list of some of the best Holiday Lights in the Fountain Valley. Fountain Lights with Music 100 Autumn Harvest Ct 80817 Security Light Display 101 Tewa Dr 80911 Security Light Display 108 Tewa Dr 80911 Animated Lights with Music 5526 Marbou Way 80911 Animated Lights with Music 252 Cunningham Dr 80911 Animated…
Join Jolly Old Saint Nick at the Fountain Creek Nature Center for an interactive reading of “The Night Before Christmas.” Afterwards, take a hike through the woods with Santa and along the wetlands to discover some of the gifts nature gives us everday. Enjoy a cup of hot chocolate and tell Santa Claus what gift you…
The City of Fountain Government offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 22 and 23, 2012 for the Thanksgiving Holiday. www.fountaincolorado.org
This holiday season, the Fountain Valley YMCA invites friends and family to run for a great cause during the 4th Annual Jingle Bell 5k. This event will help raise money to support the Teen Center at the Fountain Valley YMCA. The Teen Center provides a safe and empowering community for teens to grow. It’s an…
Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce invites you to the Free Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony to be held on Friday, November 16, 2012 at 7PM at Mayor’s Park. There will be a special guest from the North Pole (Santa Claus). Live entertainment includes performance by Fort Carson High School Trojainnaires band and Mr. Bizzaros. Free Hot Apple…
Fairview Cemetery in Fountain was recently vandalized and several headstones were damaged including historic headstones from the mid-nineteenth century. The Friends of Fountain Fairview Cemetery are hosting a first annual Cemetery Crawl on Saturday, November 3rd, 2012, from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at the cemetery located at 757 S. Santa Fe Avenue; last tour begins at 1:00pm. …
Get 50-cent corns dogs all day on Halloween October 31, 2012 at participating Sonic Drive-In locations. The offer is good for all ages, no costumes required to qualify for this Halloween deal.
Angel Pagan had the guts to steal a base so that everyone in America could get a free Doritos Locos Tacos. Visit any participating Taco Bell location on Tuesday, October 30 from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. local time to get a free Doritos Locos Tacos. While supplies last. Limit one free taco per person.
Volunteer attorneys from the El Paso County Bar Association answer legal questions from the public, in person at no charge on the 2nd Saturday of each month at the Citadel Mall, adjacent to the upper level foor court area from 10:00 a.m. to noon. “Ask A Lawyer” is completely confidential! Upcoming Ask-A Lawyer events at the…
Boo at the Zoo, the region’s most exclusive Halloween party. The event is a fun way for families with young children to trick-or-treat and enjoy Halloween festivities in a safe and unique environment. All treats are orangutan-friendly too! Bring your costume and trick-or-treat bag and flashlight to the wildest Halloween event in town. It’ll be…
By LIZ ALEXANDER FOUNTAIN, Colorado – The Fountain Creek Nature center will be having an Open House with Jack-o-lanterns for their Fundraising Kick-off Party. Come see exciting expansion plans for Fountain Creek Nature Center and how you can help. Enjoy live bugs, snakes, popcorn and cider. Bid for Jack-o-Lanterns in silent auction. Free! Donations gladly accepted.…
– Colorado Springs, CO If you wish to register to vote for the General Election you have less than one week until the Voter Registration cut-off deadline. In order to participate in the November Presidential Election citizens must be registered by Tuesday, October 9. There are three ways to register to vote: 1. Register online at:…
El Paso County has started a study of Marksheffel Road South from SH 24 to Link Road. The study is funded by the Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority who is working on the project along with the City of Colorado Springs, City of Fountain, CDOT and Peterson AFB. The goal of the project is to identify improvements…
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