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 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…

Join us for the 2nd annual Bark in the Park, Saturday June 25th at Metcalfe Park! Event features a kids fun show, kids and dogs costume parade, vendors and demonstrations. Vets Micro-Chipping Doggie Massage Police dog demonstration Trainers Kids fun show-judging in many categories (longest tail, most spots, shortest legs) Kids and Dog costume parade-…

Dr. Alveda King niece of Dr. Martin Luther King is scheduled to speak June 18th at 7:00 pm at St. Dominic’s Church for Abortion Awareness Month and during the Colorado Springs Juneteenth celebration. Dr. King will speak at the Juneteenth Gospel Fest at 3:00 pm on June 19, 2011 at John Metcalfe Park in Fountain, Colorado.

Southern Colorado Juneteenth Caribbean American Festival will take place this weekend, June 18 and 19 at Metcalfe Park in Fountain, Colorado.  There will by a Flag Raising Ceremony at 10:00 am with parade following the ceremony. The Parade line up will take place at City Hall in fountain Colorado at 116 S Main Street.  The line…

Join local herbalist and member of the Pikes Peak Herb Association, Sharon Schulman, as she guides you through an armchair “slide show” herb walk. See different herbs & plants you might find while taking an herb walk along the Front Range and perhaps, even your own back yard! Learn the basics on how these herbs…

On Wednesday, June 8th, the Fountain Police arrested the accused Craigslist Robber for two armed robberies in Fountain. The Police Department received a 911 call reporting the suspect wanted for the Craigslist robberies was at an apartment at 7145 Alegre Circle. The caller reported seeing the suspect entering an apartment through a window. Officers went to the home,…

The Fun Bus goes to the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo on Tuesday June 7, 2011.  Bring a sack lunch with a drink.  No glass containers or plastic straws.  Children 4 and 5 years old must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.  Children 6 to 11 must be accompanied by an adult over 18 years of age. …

FORT CARSON, Colo. — On June 10, just over fifty years since the first U.S. troops deployed to Vietnam, the Mountain Post will host a Welcome Home event for veterans of the Vietnam War.  The day-long event will begin at 10 a.m. at Iron Horse Park on post and will include veterans’ information booths, food…

Today is National Doughnut Day and in celebration participating Dunkin Donuts will be giving a free doughnut with the purchase of any beverage (except for those from the refrigerated case). National Doughnut Day was created to honor Salvation Army lassies who fried up doughnut treats for soldiers during World War I.    Learn how you can help…

Memorial Day is celebrated on the last Monday of May in remembrance of soldiers who have died while serving in the military.   Many families visit cemeteries and clean the grave site, place flowers and flags at the headstone.  Many families visit memorials on Memorial Day to honor those who have died serving in the military.  In Arlington…

The 2nd Annual Fountain City Dog Expo will be help at Metcalfe Park in Fountain, Colorado on June 25, 2011 from 10 am until 4 pm.  There will be vendors, vets, adoptions, micro-chipping, doggie massage,police dog demonstration and trainers. Kids Fun Show– judging categories include longest tail, most spots and shortest legs. Kids and Dog…

Kids ages 15 and under can fish free, catch a “big one” and receive prizes at the Willow Springs Ponds in Fountain Creek Regional Park where everyone is a winner. You will learn the basics of fishing, cast for prizes, and catch fish. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.…

The Small Business Administration and Small Business Develpment Center will be holding its 6th Annual Small Business Verterans Conference.  The purpose of the Veterans conference is to ensure that Veteran businesses successfully start, grow and prosper in Colorado. To help reach this goal, there will be a 2-day event full of speakers, classes, counseling, resources,…

A new Multiple Sclerosis support group is starting June 10, 2011 at the Security Public Library, 705 Aspen drive. The group will meet every 2nd Friday of the month from 11am – 1pm.  These groups offer an opportunity for MS clients and family members to give and receive support and feedback for the accomplishments and challenges…

The annual Fountain Creek Spring Bird Count is on Saturday, May 14, 7:00 am tp 11:00 a.m. Beginning to advanced birders are invited to observe and record the numbers of bird species and populations found in the Fountain Creek Regional Park during the height of the spring migration. Reservations Required ($5 donation, RR) For more…