Don’t forget to move your clocks forward one hour Sunday, March 10, 2013 at 2 am. Cell phones and computers will update automatically.

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO We have been notified that small business owners are receiving a call from the number 889-777-1117, which is a company claiming to be with the State of Colorado Small Business Development. This group is asking companies if they are moving, are persistent and rude. We have learned that this group is selling…

FOUNTAIN , Colorado Teens 14 years and older are invited to submit applications for Spring Break & Summer Nature Camp Aides and Special Event Aides at Fountain Creek Nature Center.  Applicants should have a positive attitude, an interest in the outdoors and assisting young children with games, crafts, activities; willingness to help with set up…

The Colorado State Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle crash on I-25 near milepost 132, north of Fountain.  At 8:26 p.m., a pickup traveling northbound on I-25 lost control, spinning across the northbound lanes and into the center median, where it rolled.  The driver, whose identity has yet to be determined, was ejected from the pickup…

FORT CARSON, Colo. – The Cheyenne Mountain Shooting Complex opens to the public Jan 23 at 1:30 p.m. The public opening will be proceeded by an invitation only” ribbon-shooting” ceremony at 11 a.m. The shooting complex, which is the largest outdoor shooting range in the State of Colorado, is a joint project between Fort Carson,…

Treat yourself to a deal at Smashburger.  Get $2 off a $5 puchase through January 22, 2013 with coupon. Limit one per person. Colorado Springs has two locations at 5320 N Nevada Ave and 3707 Bloomington Street.

Get two dollar Big Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches at Dickey’s for only $2 on Monday’s now thru February 28, 2013.  Limit 2 sandwiches per person at participating locations.

Get ten feet of lamination for free at Mardels with their in store coupon.  The coupon must be presented at checkout and offer ends on 1/19/2013.  Let your teachers know, this is a great deal for them or anyone needing to laminate posters or documents.

At Crawford House we need a small volunteer force of about 20 people for a few hours who can help organize the pantry, clean a little, and or paint a room on January 19, 2013. Crawford House (415 S. Weber) is a program providing safe emergency housing for veterans who are homeless and receiving mental health…

[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…