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Remembering 9/11 victims in Colorado Springs

Remembering 9/11 victims in Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs remembers the September 11 victims on this ten year anniversary of the attack on the United States with special events and memorials located in the Colorado Springs community. Visit the memorial at Fort Carson located near the gate off Hwy 115 across from Cheyenne Mountain State Park. A twisted 17 foot long steel beam…

Fountain Fall Festival BBQ Supper, Dance and Parade

Fountain Fall Festival BBQ Supper, Dance and Parade

The Fountain Fall Festival BBQ Supper and Dance is tonight at 212 N. Santa Fe, in Fountain Colorado.  The Barbecue Dinner runs from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, come out and eat some tasty BBQ.  Adult dinners are $5.00 and Children eat for $3.00.  The DJ & Dance will start after dinner from 7:00 pm to…

Fountain Valley 5K for the Fallen

Fountain Valley 5K for the Fallen will be held this year on Saturday September 3rd, 2011.  This year’s 3rd Annual Fountain Valley 5K for the Fallen event will take place at Widefield High School CA Foster Stadium at 615 Widefield Drive in Widefield, CO.  The Fountain Valley 5K for the Fallen was started in 2009 by…

Colorado State Fair Starts Today

The Colorado State Fair starts today with carnival, concerts, rodeo, horse shows and food.  Entertainment includes Los Lobos, the Beach Boys, Selena Gomezand Martina McBride.  The fair runs from August 26 to September 5th. Click here for Colorado State Fair schedule.

Fountain Fall Festival is Coming

Fountain Fall Festival is Coming

The Fountain Fall Festival is held every Labor Day weekend and has become bigger every year.  The FFF starts on Saturday, September 3, 2011 with the 5K Run for the Fallen.  The event continues on Sunday evening with the local Fire Department’s BBQ Dinner and Dance Fund Raiser.  On Monday, Labor Day, the Dollars for Scholars Breakfast will…

Magic Monarch Time at Fountain Creek Nature Center

Monarch butterflies will soon pass through the Fountain Creek Nature Center during their annual migration to Mexico.  Join us for an indoor presentation, followed by a craft and a hike to catch, tag and release monarchs for research on Saturday, August 27th from 10:00 am to 11:30 am. Reservation Required Cost:  $4/member; $5/nonmemebers For Reservations…

Fountain Creek Nature Center – Storytelling & Hike

Join  a naturalist for a fun evening of Native American stories, songs and end with “smores” around a campfire at the Fountain Creek Nature Center. $4.00/member, $5.00/nonmember, Reservations Required) Phone: 719-520-6745 Location Details Fountain Creek Nature Center 320 Peppergrass Lane Fountain CO 80817 US

Fountain Valley Senior Center 9th Annual Golf Tournament

Fountain Valley Senior Center 9th Annual Golf Tournament

by LIZ ALEXANDER The Fountain Valley Senior Center 9th Annual Golf Tournament will be on Friday, September 16, 2011 at the Valley Hi Golf Course.  Proceeds will benefit the Fountain Valley Senior Center, a non-profit agency that provides services and activities to older adults in the Fountain Valley community.  Services include transportation, nutrition, home delivered meals…

Dougherty Suspects may be in Colorado Springs

By COLORADO SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT Press Release 4:30 PM At about 1:30pm today the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) received a report that three people spotted near Woodmen and I-25  matched the description of the Dougherty siblings that began a crime spree in Florida last week. The trio has been connected to crimes in Florida and…

Widefield High School Softball Camp

The WHS Softball Camp is for girls in 2nd -8th grade. Operated by Widefield High School Softball coaches. Campers will participate in hitting, infielding, outfielding, pitching, catching and a scrimmage. The camp includes a t-shirt and will be held at the Widefield Community Center’s Field #2. Session:       WHS Softball Camp #8103.101 Price:           $35.00 Dates:           August…

Venetucci Farm Stand is Open

Venetucci Farm Stand is Open

The Venetucci Farm Stand is open on Saturday’s from 9 am to 1 pm.  They offer a variety of seasonal produce, meat and dairy products.  Farm fresh eggs are $4.00/dozen.  You can place orders for pork and beef by calling 391-8102.    To get to Ventucci farm, take I-25 to South Academy Blvd Exit 135 and go…

El Paso County Fair

The El Paso County Fair runs through Saturday in Calhan.  Friday is Senior Day with $3 admission for 55 years and older.  There will be a Free Senior Breakfast from 8 am to 11 am and free pies will be given to Seniors at 3:00 pm.   Fair activities include petting Zoo, Carnival and various programs throughout the day.  The…

Thunder in the Valley Car Show

The annual Thunder in the Valley Car Show is on Sunday, July 17, 2011 from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm at Metcalfe Park at 704 E Ohio Avenue in Fountain, CO.  Registration starts at 7:00 am with $30.00 per entry.  There will be awards, prizes, food, music and lots of fun!  The Car Show will benefit…

Deal of the Day: Free Slurpee on July 11, 2011

It’s 7-Eleven Day today!  Get a free 7.11 ounce Slurpee today at 7-Eleven from 12:00 am until 12:00 am on Monday, July 11th.   7-Eleven is celebrating it’s 84th Birthday and is giving away free Slurpee’s as a way of thanking its customers.  Click here to find a location near you.

Fountain Planning Commission Meeting Canceled

The July 6, 2011 Planning Commission meeting has been cancelled and has been rescheduled for July 20, 2011 at 6:00 pm in the City Council Chambers.  Meetings are open to the public.

Colorado Springs 4th of July Celebrations

Colorado Springs and the US Air Force Academy have come together to celebrate our nations Independence Day at Falcon Stadium.  There will be food, games and music from the Colorado Springs Symphony.  There will also be a car show and fly over during the event.  The 4thof July celebration starts at 4:00 pm and will…