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Fountain Fall Festival

This Labor Day weekend celebrate the day at the 43rd Annaul Fountain Fall Festival on Monday, September 3, 2012 in Fountain, Colorado. Start your day with the Dollars for Scholars Pancake Breakfast starting at 7:00 am at Fountain Middle School. This Dollars for Scholars Pancake Breakfast helps raise funds to provide scholarships to students in…

Fountain BBQ Supper and Dance

The Fountain BBQ Supper and Dance is put on each year by Fountain Fire Station 1.  The Fountain BBQ and Dance is on Sunday September 2, 2012 and starts at 5:00 pm  and will be followed by a dance at 7:00 pm.  The annual Fountain BBQ Supper and Dance helps fund the Fountain Fire Department Volunteer Fund.  This is…

Discover Your Family Ancestry for Free

Discover your family for FREE this weekend as Ancestry.com opens all 713 million U.S. census records from 1790 to 1940. Learn where your ancestors were born, what they did for a living, how much they earned—even meet the girl (or guy) next door. All free through September 3rd. Search for your relatives FREE *Ends September…

Fountain Valley 5K for the Fallen

The 4th annual Fountain Valley 5k for the Fallen will be held on Saturday, September 1st, at the Guy Barickman Stadium at Fountain Fort Carson High School. The run starts at 8 am and is $25 for adults, and $15 for kids. Not only does the run honor the fallen and those left behind, but…

Colorado Balloon Classic at Memorial Park

The 36th annual Colorado Balloon Classic will be held at Memorial Park. Concession stands open to the public at 6:00 am. Hot Air Balloons Mass Ascension begins at 7:00 am. The Balloon Glo will be on the evening of September 1st and 2nd and begins at 8:00 pm. Read more

Free Mulch is Available

The City of Colorado Springs has free mulch available on a first come first serve basis.  Bring a truck or trash can and shovel and fill it up.  This is a busy time of year for landscaping so the mulch bin may be empty.  Come early and check.  The free mulch can be picked up…

Free Admission to Sky Sox Game for Military

Sky Sox Military Appreciation Night is on Wednesday, August 29th at Sky Sox stadium.  Get your free tickets at Fort Carson MWR/ITR offices in the Outdoor Recreation Complex Bldg 2429 at the corner of Specker and Wetzel Ave (719) 526-5366  or at ITT at Peterson Air Force Base in Building 640 (719) 556-1760.  Tickets must be picked up…

Burger King Ice Cream Deal

Burger King is helping America cool down at the end of the summer with premium Soft Serve vanilla cones for just $.50 each at your local Burger King retaurant.  The deal is good thorugh the end of August.Limited time only.   Price and particaption vary.

American Hero’s Day at Colorado State Fair

Colorado State Fair Military Appreciation Day is now called American Hero’s Day. American Hero’s Day will take place on Sunday August 26th, 2012. All military personnel and emergency responders will proof of affiliation may take advantage of $5 gate admission on this day. Rodeo tickets will also be available for $5 with gate admission included.

Manitou Springs Mountain Music Festival is On

The Manitou Springs Mountain Music Festival starts today and runs through August 26, 2012.  The Mountain Music Festival will take place in historic downtown Mantiou Springs, Colorado at the foot of gorgeous Pikes Peak.  The is a FREE family friendly event with 21 hours of music from over 12 bans, plus food, arts and crafts…

Stranger Alert Issued in Widefield

The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help to identify a suspect who attempted to lure a child into his vehicle at approximately 7:55 AM on Saturday, August 18, 2012, near the Widefield Community Center. The suspect approached the victim while driving a burgundy, newer Dodge or Chevrolet extended cab pickup truck. The…

Free Notebooks at Office Max

Get up to 5 Free notebooks with a $5 minimum purchase, before taxes, per househould.  Notebooks are available in wide or college rule.  Offer valid thru Saturday, August 25, 2012.

Widefield Bus Driver Arrested for Sexual Assault

On August 21, 2012, investigators from the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office arrested 48 year old Robert Gordon for Sexual Assault on a Child by One in a Position of Trust and other charges. The investigation began on August 5, 2011, when the male victim, now 23 years of age, informed investigators he had an…

CSU Extension Celebrates 100th Anniversary

 The El Paso County Board of Commissioners recognized the 100th anniversary of CSU Extension serving El Paso County with a ceremonial resolution. CSU Extension was established in El Paso County in 1912 and has continually provided services for your development, community and economic development, environmental and natural resources education. Vice Chair Sallie Clark said, “The…

Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center is Free Today

The Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center is offering Free admission to the FAC today from 10am to 8pm. The Fine Arts Center offers free admission on the third Tuesday of each month. Due to heavy traffic on Free Public Tuesdays, the Fine Arts Center is asking that all school groups schedule tours on an alternate…

Free Kid’s Haircuts at JC Penney

Kids in grades K – 6th will get a free haircut during the month of August. Appointments available while they last. Call 1-855-JCP-KIDS or your local jcp salon to book your appointment.