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Widefield Parks & Recreation is Getting a New Roof

The Widefield School District 3 Parks & Recreation Building is getting a new roof.   During the main building closure the pool and fitness room will remain open. The office and indoor classes (youth dance, art camps, evening yoga) will be temporarily relocated to French Elementary – 5225 Alturas Drive, CO 80911.  The Security Public Library will also be…

Ranch Horse Round Up 2018

Family concert, five dollar barbecue hamburger dinner to benefit our local military at the Kit Carson riding Club. Event starts at 5:30 pm on July 28 at 6775 Cowpoke and Black Forest road. Latigo band plays at six pm and also live auction. Concert is five dollars also. Please have come have fun and support…

Penrose Library 50th Anniversary Celebration  

Colorado Springs, CO –  Penrose Library 50th Anniversary Celebration will be on Sunday, July 15 starting at 12:30 pm at the main entrance to Penrose Library! On July 15, 1968 the Vice Mayor of Colorado Springs accompanied by William Tutt and Russell  Tutt representing El Pomar, cut the ribbon to open Penrose Library.  We will reenact that event with…

Confiscated Illegal Fireworks in Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, CO – The Colorado Springs Police Department reported there were 5,739 calls for service with 414 fireworks complaints from July 1st through July 5th. Fireworks are always illegal in the City of Colorado Springs, even sparklers. Fireworks reports  can not be taken over social media. Please call dispatch at 719-444-7000. Thank you. Special thanks…

4th of July Pancake Breakfast in Security

The Security Fire Department will be holding its annual 4th of July Street Breakfast from 6 AM to 11 AM on Wednesday, July 4th, at Fire Station 1 located at 400 Security Blvd. There will be music, entertainment and displays for the whole family. Date: July 4, 2018 Time: 6 AM to 11 AM Location:…

Colorado Springs Parade of Homes 2018

The Parade of Homes is an annual event showcasing the newest home designs. The Parade highlights the latest design trends from affordable living to luxury dream homes, complete with every amenity imaginable. Tour newly constructed homes in all price ranges, throughout the Pikes Peak Region. Event information will be available mid-summer. HBA Members can request…

Two Fatal Accidents in Colorado Springs on June 22nd

Colorado Springs, CO – On Friday, June 22, 2018, at 2:07 AM,the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) received a report of a traffic collision in the intersection of North Powers Boulevard and East Palmer Park Boulevard. Responding officers located a motorcycle that had crashed. The investigation into this investigation was conducted by the Major Accident…

Fort Carson Freedom Fest

Fort Carson’s Freedom Fest has been extended to a 3-day festival this year! Fort Carson Freedom Fest is from June 29 to July 1 at Fort Carson Iron Horse Park. Doors open for festival activities each day at 3 p.m. and close at 11:30 p.m. Fireworks will be on July 1, 2018 and will begin at…

Missing Adult- Public Assistance Requested

Colorado Springs, CO – The Colorado Springs Police Department is attempting to locate 60-year-old Dean C. Wilfong,who has not been heard from since he last went mountain biking in Palmer Park earlier this morning. CSPD received a 911 call from a telephone linked to Mr. Wilfong just after 9:30AM, and there are concerns he is…

Movies in the Park

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy family-friendly movies under the stars. Fun for the whole family and best of all, it’s FREE! Pre-movie activities & food vendors begin at 7pm. Movies begin at dusk – approximately 8:30pm. June 22 – Moana We are excited to partner with the SAA Pool and the Security Fire…

Top Things To Do This Week in Colorado Springs

June 16, 2018 -Family Fun Day at the Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Museum in Woodland Park from 9 am to 3 pm. There will lots of fun activities for the whole family. June 16, 2 018 – Memorial Park – Pikes Peak Celtic Festival – Festival celebrates Celtic culture with Irish and Highland dance performances, bagpipe…

Widefield Class of 1978 Reunion

The Widefield High School Class of 1978 will be holding their 40 year class reunion on  August 17 and 18, 2018. To receive information, please register at https://www.whs1978reunion.com. Also if you have kept in contact with any other classmates, please either contact us with their information or pass our information on to them so they…

Please Help Find Roxie Missing Dog

Roxie has been missing for several days and her owner needs your help finding her. Roxie was last seen on the 2000 Block of Fountain Mesa Rd with an elderly woman driving a white car. Please call us at (360) 250-6514 if you find Roxie or have information. UPDATE:  Roxie has been found.  Thanks for all…

Windmill Mesa Park Renovations

The Widefield Parks and Recreation Center will be making renovations to Windmill Mesa Park. Work on the project has begun and will hopefully be finished for summer 2018. Renovations include an extended parking lot, four pickle-ball courts, a basketball slab, connectivity of the walking path, additional picnic tables, benches and more! View Windmill Mesa Park…

Information Requested in Sexual Assault Investigation

Colorado Springs, CO – The CSPD Special Victims Unit is investigating a sexual assault that occurred at Rampart Park (8270 Lexington Dr) on Wednesday, May 30th, 2018 between 3:30 pm and 5 pm near the BMX Park. Anyone who has any information regarding this incident is asked to call 719-444-7000. Or if you wish to remain…

YOUTH BASEBALL & SOFTBALL DAY AT COORS FIELD June 10

Join us on Sunday, June 10 as the Colorado Rockies take on the Arizona Diamondbacks. The  Widefield Parks and Recreation center has received discounted tickets for the upper level (only $14 per seat!) and want to pass along the savings to you! Also, since it is a youth day, the kids will get to be…