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Colorado Springs, Colorado

New Fountain Valley Craft Classes

Fountain Valley Crafters will be holding registration on Wed., January 9, 2019 from 9 – 11 for 10 weeks of crafting classes at VFW Post 3917, 4715 W. Clearview Drive, Security, CO.  Membership is open to all residents of El Paso County with classes beginning Wed., January 16.  Late registration is possible if needed. Cost…

Free USAFA Chamber Concert

Music/Concert: USAFA Chamber Recital Series – USAFA Band – The United States Air Force Academy Band from Colorado Springs presents their January 2019 Chamber Recital Series. The theme is “Rhythm and Blue” and features true jazz along with jazz-inspired contemporary music performed by a variety of eclectic ensembles. Date:  January 22, 2019 Time:  7:30 pm Location: Packard Performance…

CPR, AED, and Basic First Aid Training Classes

Whether your job requires the training, you work with youth or you just want to get certified; these classes are for you. Get the information you need to provide assistance when someone is faced with a cardiac or breathing emergency, or needs First Aid. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive certification through…

Veteran’s Day Parade in Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs will honor its veterans with a Veteran’s Day Parade starting at 10:00 am in downtown Colorado Springs.  The parade has grown to be one of the biggest and best in the United States. This has only been possible because of the work of hundreds of community volunteers and the generous financial support of the…

Bear Creek Nature Center Bear Run

Join Bear Creek Nature Center for our 4th Annual Bear Run! This is a family-friendly 3k fun run & walk on the trails of Bear Creek Nature Center and Regional Trail. All new runners get a bear suit to keep and wear during  the run. Returning runners can dust off their bear suit from previous Bear Runs and…

Cool Science Festival in Colorado Springs

The Cool Science Festival kicks off with the Cool Science Carnival Day for Kids at UCCS on Saturday, October 13th from 10 am to 4 pm.  There will be exciting demonstration shows, laboratory tours and demos, rockets, drones, animals and lots of other hands-on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math) activities and exhibits for kids (primarily…

Colorado Springs Firefighter Arrested in Child Sex Case

The Colorado Springs Police Department’s Internet Crimes Against Children Unit is actively investigating a 59 year old Colorado Springs Fire Department employee. On October 10, 2018, detectives arrested Robert Patrick Stambaugh without incident. He is charged with Sexual Exploitation of a Child, CRS 18-6-403, a Class 3 Felony, and will be booked into the El…

FEMA Alert On Cell Phone October 3, 2018

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alerts System and Wireless Emergency Alert System on October 3, 2018.  The test will assess the readiness to distribute an emergency message nationwide and determine whether improvements are needed. • Sending the WEA test message…

Hispanic Heritage Month Fiesta and Car Show 2018

Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15 by celebrating the culture of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.  Colorado Springs celebrated on September 22, 2018 with County Commissioner Longolis Gonzales and City Council Member Yolanda Avila gave opening remarks.…

Renters Rights 101 in Colorado Springs

The City of Colorado Springs Community Development Division is pleased to offer “Renter Rights 101,” two informational sessions this Fall for renters in collaboration with Colorado Legal Services. A staff attorney from Colorado Legal Services will present the session content. Pikes Peak Library District and Community Development staff will also present local resources and materials…

Equine Infectious Anemia Confirmed In Colorado

Colorado – The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) received presumptive positive Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) test results on Friday, August 24, 2018 from the Rocky Mountain Regional Animal Health Laboratory.  An additional confirmatory test was completed on Tuesday, August 28, 2018. The horse arrived at a Weld County, Colorado premises from another state on July…

Help is Needed for Creek Week Cleanup

Creek Week 2018 is on! Join nearly 2,500 people across the watershed, from Palmer Lake to Woodland Park to Pueblo in the largest outdoor cleanup in the state of Colorado. It’s a chance to spend a beautiful autumn day outside, meet cool like minded people, and make a real difference in your community and your…

Biggest Outdoor Fiesta and Car Show in Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, CO – El Cinco de Mayo, Inc and Pikes Peak Community College have partnered to present its  Fiesta and Car Show during Hispanic Heritage Month on September 22, 2018.  The Colorado Springs Hispanic Heritage Month Fiesta will be held at Pikes Peak Community College at 5675 S. Academy Blvd from  10 Am – 5…

Colorado Springs Balloon Festival

Celebrate your Labor Day Weekend at the 2018 Colorado Springs Labor Day Lift Off, guaranteed to be a weekend full of fun for the whole family! Activities include hot air balloon launches, food, drinks, vendors, and many more activities. The annual tradition of a hot air balloon event in Colorado Springs on Labor Day weekend,…

Missing Adult Andrew Roybal

Colorado Springs, CO –   Mr. Andrew Roybal, 62 year old Hispanic Male 5’06 approximately 160 pounds with brown and gray hair and brown eyes. He was admitted into an assisted living house on Soaring Drive, signed out to go on a walk on 7/20/18 at approximately 8:43 PM and has not been seen or heard…

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…