The Colorado Springs Fire Marshal has denied all permits for commercial fireworks for the 4th of July. Nine firework displays were scheduled in the city from July 1 – 6. Due to resources committed to the Waldo Canyon Fire and the extreme fire danger due to lack of moisture, heat and wind the fireworks permits were denied…
Make a firefly craft and learn about the fascinating lives of fireflies at the Fountain Creek Nature Program. Then go outside for a short hike tofind these elusive natural wonders in the park. Date: June 22, 2012 Time: 7 pm – 9 pm Location: Fountain Creek Nature Center Fee: $4 for members, $5 for non-members Reservations Requiered: Call…
Join Lindsey Aparicio, aka The Goat Cheese Lady, to learn how simple it is to make Goat Cheese starting with fresh milk from Lindsey’s goats. You will leave the class knowing exactly what to do to make Goat Cheese at home, and better yet you will go home with a sample of the cheese you…
Learn home many insects from flies to beetles, mimic wasps and bees. Visit the Fountain Creek Nature Program and see if you can tell the difference. Come play “Wasp, bee, Not a Wasp or Bee” then go outside for a short hike to look for these insects with Eric R. Eatorn author of Kaufamn Field Guide…
Teens are invited to the Fountain Library for Teen Movie Day. The featured movie is “Sherlock Homes 2”. Sherlock Holmes has always been the smartest man in the room… until now. There is a new criminal mastermind at large—Professor Moriarty—and not only is he Holmes’ intellectual equal, but his capacity for evil, coupled with a…
The Fountain Library presents monthly classes where you can explore new research resources available online. Computer experience desired. Call the Fountain Library for more details about Genealogy on the Internet classes! When: Thursday, June 07, 2012 Time: 7:00 PM Where: Fountain Branch – 230 S. Main Street at Fountain Meeting Room Contact: Pam Ownes at (719) 382-5347
Why is the moon dark one night a month? Learn the answer to that question at the Fountain Library and more during this family program as Heather Lyle shares humorous and dramatic tales of the moon and stars. View the night sky and end the evening with take-home crafts. When: Wednesday, June 06, 2012 Time:…
Which animals “own the night?” Come see a set of very interesting animals visiting the Fountain Library from the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo and find out for yourself. First 30 reservations guarantee a seat; same day seats are first come, first served as space is available. Must be between grades 6 to 12 to attend the Teen…
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…
The Fountain Library will have Natures 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…
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:…
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,…
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…
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.
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…
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…
