The Colorado Springs Fire Marshal has denied all permits for commercial fireworks for the 4th of July. Nine firework displays were scheduled in the city from July 1 – 6. Due to resources committed to the Waldo Canyon Fire and the extreme fire danger due to lack of moisture, heat and wind the fireworks permits were denied…
Make a firefly craft and learn about the fascinating lives of fireflies at the Fountain Creek Nature Program. Then go outside for a short hike tofind these elusive natural wonders in the park. Date: June 22, 2012 Time: 7 pm – 9 pm Location: Fountain Creek Nature Center Fee: $4 for members, $5 for non-members Reservations Requiered: Call…
The Venetucci Farm Stand will open on June 16, 2012. The Venetucci Farm Stand offers a variety of seasonal produce throughout the summer and will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sautrdays from June 16 through October. Meat and dairy products are available throughout the year. To order meat products and eggs…
Join Lindsey Aparicio, aka The Goat Cheese Lady, to learn how simple it is to make Goat Cheese starting with fresh milk from Lindsey’s goats. You will leave the class knowing exactly what to do to make Goat Cheese at home, and better yet you will go home with a sample of the cheese you…
Apple Ridge Home sold for $264,900 by ERA Real Estate agent Elizabeth Alexander. Everything went smoothly and the buyers are happy with their new home. For assistance with buying or selling your home contact us at www.DreamHomesColoradoSprings.com Elizabeth Alexander
An evening storm hit Colorado Monday evening. Rain started about 4:30 pm in the Falcon area with dark clouds, thunder and lightning. Highway 24 and Marksheffel Blvd were pounded with rain about 7 pm and visibility was poor with some roads becoming flooded. Appletree Golf Course off Marksheffel Blvd didn’t see a drop of rain but…
Learn home many insects from flies to beetles, mimic wasps and bees. Visit the Fountain Creek Nature Program and see if you can tell the difference. Come play “Wasp, bee, Not a Wasp or Bee” then go outside for a short hike to look for these insects with Eric R. Eatorn author of Kaufamn Field Guide…
Teens are invited to the Fountain Library for Teen Movie Day. The featured movie is “Sherlock Homes 2”. Sherlock Holmes has always been the smartest man in the room… until now. There is a new criminal mastermind at large—Professor Moriarty—and not only is he Holmes’ intellectual equal, but his capacity for evil, coupled with a…
The Fountain Library presents monthly classes where you can explore new research resources available online. Computer experience desired. Call the Fountain Library for more details about Genealogy on the Internet classes! When: Thursday, June 07, 2012 Time: 7:00 PM Where: Fountain Branch – 230 S. Main Street at Fountain Meeting Room Contact: Pam Ownes at (719) 382-5347
Why is the moon dark one night a month? Learn the answer to that question at the Fountain Library and more during this family program as Heather Lyle shares humorous and dramatic tales of the moon and stars. View the night sky and end the evening with take-home crafts. When: Wednesday, June 06, 2012 Time:…
Which animals “own the night?” Come see a set of very interesting animals visiting the Fountain Library from the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo and find out for yourself. First 30 reservations guarantee a seat; same day seats are first come, first served as space is available. Must be between grades 6 to 12 to attend the Teen…
By LIZ ALEXANDER
Celebrate National Doughnut Day with a Free doughnut at participating Dunkin Donuts. On Friday, June 1 get one Free doughnut with any beverage purchase. In the Denver area get a complimentary treat from Krispy Kreme. No purchase necessary. La Mars Donuts nationwide will also offer one free donut to each guest with no purchase necessary. National…
Teens skate for free at Skate City off of Barnes Rd when they show their library card to staff at the event. Skate rental is not included. This skating event is being held at the Skate city on Barns Rd. on Friday June 1, 2012 starting at 6 pm. So teens get your skates and Library…
Fountain, Colorado – Press Release The Fountain Police Department made an arrest today in the recent thefts from unlocked vehicles in the Fountain Valley Area. The investigation began in March and included more than sixty cases in the following neighborhoods: Cross Creek, Heritage, Tuscany Ridge, Wild Oak Farms and Countryside. The cases involved thefts from unlocked vehicles during…
The Fountain Library will have Natures Educators from Aurora bringing three live birds of prey for you to meet! Learn about the lives of raptors and adaptations. Get close to these amazing birds at this Raptors Alive event at the Pikes Peak Fountain Libray. When: Saturday, May 26, 2012 – 2:00 PM Where: Fountain Branch – 230…
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