Kindergarten Roundup is a chance to familiarize parents and children with the school they will be attending the following fall. You can enroll your child, meet the teacher and some schools do minimal testing in order to get a feel for a child’s skills so we can better meet his or her needs. Kindergarten Roundup…
Each spring the great blue herons return to their nesting sites along Fountain Creek. The Fountain Creek Nature Center is giving a presentation on the herons on April 9, 2011 from 10 am to noon. They will have a heron craft for the kids and then travel to a local rookery to observe nesting activities of…
The Widefield Community Center swimming pool will have special hours for Spring Break Open Swim. Special Pool Open Swim Hours are: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1:00- 3:00 p.m. and 3:30 0 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 1:00 – 3:30 p.m., 3:30 – 5:00 pm., and 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. For more information call (719) 391-3524
The Widefield Community Center has some fun-tastic trips planned for spring break starting March 21 to March 25, 2011. Events include trips to Skate City, It’z, Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center, Valley Bowl, Museum of Nature & Science, Laser Quest, Sertich Ice Skating and Bigg City. Trips range from $7.0o to $24.00. If you would like…
The Fountain Creek Nature Center will be hosting its 2011 Spring Break Nature Camp for grades 1 to 6 from March 21 to March 25, 2011. The week long nature camp helps kids connect with nature and get outdoors. Activities include, songs, crafts, hikes, snacks and outdoor adventures. The camps will take place daily from…
COLORADO SPRINGS, Co., March 17, 2011— McDivitt Law Firm’s priority is to keep the Colorado Springs community safe by reminding everyone to drive safely. That’s why McDivitt Law Firm continues to host its Safe and Sober Free Ride Home program on St. Patrick’s Day. Don’t Leave It to Luck—Get a Safe Ride Home The Safe…
The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is a life-changing event that gives communities across the globe a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease. At Relay, teams of people camp out at a local high school, park, or fairground and take…
Bring the whole family to the 28th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and 5K run in downtown Colorado Springs on Saturday, March 12th. The Race beings at 10 am followed by the Parade at noon. The parade route runs along Tejon St between St Vrain and Vermijo. Parking is available at the city parking garages for a…
Register for the Family Outdoor Club at Fountain Creek or Bear Creek Nature Centers and get your Outdoor Activity Passport to your El Paso County Parks, free bumper sticker, Nature Bucks to spend on programs at the nature centers, and t-shirts for the kids. The park program promotes outdoor activities for kids and their families. The…
Children ages three to six will enjoy a puppet show, nature story, crafts and hands on activity plus discovery time on the trail at the Fountain Creek Nature Center. This months theme is “O” is for owl. Child must be accompanied by an adult. Location: Fountain Creek Nature Center Time: 9 am to 10:30 am…
The Fountain Creek Nature Center invites you to hike the nature trail with a naturalist, play a hilarious round of the “Mating Game” focuses on mating habits of animals, and then enjoy a fire and making s’mores for your valentine treat. (Reservations Required) Location: Fountain Creek Nature Center, 320 Pepper Grass Lane, Fountain CO 80817…
What: Stitch in the Ditch quilters and other crafts When: Monday, February 07, 2011 – 6:00 PM – 7:45 PM Where: Fountain Branch Library – 230 S. Main Street at Fountain Meeting Room Cost: Free Bring your quilting, knitting, crochet or any craft that you can carry in to the library. This is a great resource…
The Fountain Creek Nature Center will hold Winter Star Gazing for Beginners on Friday, February 4th from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Make a star chart and learn the patterns and locations of stars and other night sky objects during an indoor presentation. Afterwards, we’ll go for a walk to locate stars and constellations visible…
The Widefield Community Center is offering America’s Most Practical and Entertaining Parent Training class! A parent training program designed by the Love and Logic ® Institute, Inc. Would you like to feel more confident as a parent? Would you like to have more fun parenting? Would you like to feel more relaxed at the end…
Groundhogs may predict the duration of winter, but the West’s groundhog, the prairie dog, foretells the future of a wildlife community on the plains. During this celebration we’ll view a slide show, make a craft and then drive to a nearby dog town to see if we can find a shadow and make other discoveries. …
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