Events

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Teens Skate for Free at Skate City

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…

Raptors Alive at the Fountain Library

The Fountain Library will have Nature’s 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…

Teen Craft Day @ Fountain Library

Teens will be using t-shirts to make pillows and book bags and other cool things at Teen Craft Day at the Fountain Library. They will be sewing by hand and using sewing machines. Space and supplies are limited so please register online or with a staff member. When: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 – 4:00 PM Where:…

New Fort Carson Commissary Opens May 9th

Fort Carson’s new Commissary Opens on May 9, 2012.  The community is invited to attend the 10 a.m. ribbon-cutting ceremony. Doors to the $18.7 million modern facility will open immediately following. The new Fort Carson Commissary is nearly 50 percent larger than the one it’s replacing, and it has something inside for every type of commissary shopper,…

Raising Backyard Chickens

Join Herbert Aparicio, aka the Animal Whisperer, to learn how to raise backyard chickens from baby chicks! What to feed them, how to take care of them, if they need heat or not, what their coop should look like, what their pen should look like…and how big, how to handle the eggs, how to protect…

43rd Annual Fountain Fall Festival

This years Fountain Fall Festival theme will be, “The Fabrics of Freedom”.  This years parade route will have some changes and more information will soon be available.  Contact the Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce office if you want to participate in the parade or for more information on booths  andevents at Metcalfe Park by calling 719-382-3190.

Free Seedling Tree at Harding Nursery on Saturday

By LIZ ALEXANDER – Get a free seedling tree on Saturday April 28th at Harding Nursery during their Customer Appreciation Day and National Arbor Day.  One free seedling tree per customer.  Harding Nursery is now offering a landscape designer on Fridays and Saturday or by appointment.  Harding Nursery is also giving free seedlings to little ones who complete a…

City of Fountain 2012 Clean Up Weeks

The City of Fountain will have Clean-Up Week starting April 30th through May 9th, 2012. Please do not put items out more than 24-hours prior to your scheduled day for pick-up. Any items left at or along the curbside, which are not intended for removal by the City, must be clearly marked. All items must…

Got Drugs? Fountain Valley Prespription Drug Take Back Day is April 28th

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has scheduled another National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day which will take place on Saturday, April 28, 2012, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  This is a great time to safely dispose of unused  or unwanted prescription drugs.  Last year Americans turned in more than 377,086 pounds (188.5 tons) of unwanted or expired medications…

Visit National Parks for Free April 21 – 29

Visit one of America’s NATIONAL PARKS this April 21 – 29 as America celebrates National Park Week –– a chance to hike, learn, share, and give back in the nation’s 397 national parks. Celebrate what we all have inherited as Americans – 84 million acres of the world’s most spectacular scenery, historic landmarks and cultural…

Bird Hike at Pinello Ranch

Please join local birder Charlie Campbell at Pinello Ranch for two guided outings identifying birds during spring migration. Pinello Ranch is one of several key areas that birds use as resting areas while migrating north along the Fountain Creek Flyway. The many ponds at Pinello Ranch are a special draw to waterfowl. Highlights will include tips…

Growing Fruit Trees in the Pikes Peak Region

Learn to grow fruit trees in the Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region at Pinello Ranch. Local backyard orchardist, James Kulbeth, will instruct class participants in the techniques of selecting, prepping, planting, transplanting, pruning, training, and maintaining fruit trees in the Pikes Peak Region. With a special focus on apple varieties, participants will have…

Fountain Community Night Out is on April 16

The 14th Annual Fountain Community Night Out presented by the City of Fountain will be held on Monday, April 16, 2012 at Fountain-Fort Carson High School  from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.  In the cafeteria there will be information and display booths by local organizations.  Light snacks and refreshments will be provided by local restaurants.  At 6:00 pm Mayor Jeri C.…

Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce April Business after Hours

Transwest Trucks is hosting the April Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce Business after Hours.  You are invited as a Fountain Valley Chamber member to this months event.  Transwest Trucks is going to have a short tour of the facilities, so make sure you have comfortable shoes to walk in.  Come and learn about Steve Odens and…

Attack on the Bookworms with Inspector Magic

Join Inspector Magic on a journey of silliness, suspense and magic at the Fountain Library on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 starting at 10:30 am. Can you prevent the ooey-gooey bookworms from attacking and rescue Baxter Bunny? Lots of audience participation and fun for all ages.  Check back for more fun events at the Fountain Library.…

Spring Break Nature Camp

Do your kids spend too much time in front of a screen or connected to something electronic?  They need more time outdoors!  Re-connect your kids to nature by registering them for Spring Break Nature Camp at Fountain Creek Nature Center, March 26-30.  “Whoo Are You?” sets the tone for this fun and active, hands-on week…