The Falcon Wanderers Volksmarch Club invites you to our 20th Annual St. Patrick’s Day walk on Saturday, March 11th in Colorado Springs. Come join us for some “green goodies” and an invigorating walk. The walk will start at the Modern Woodmen of America, 2924 N Beacon St. The 5 & 10K routes will be on…
Winter is a wonderful time to explore the beauty of the Paint Mines. Join award-winning Colorado Springs photographer, Mike Pach, as he guides you through the hoodoos to help you capture photos of this impressive landscape. Mike owns 3 Peaks Photography & Design, is the founder of the Colorado Photography Learning Group, and hosts The…
PPLD’s Winter Adult Reading Programs kicked off January 14! Win prizes when you read a book, listen to an audio book, ebooks, books on CD or e-books. The program is open to anyone age 18 and older with a Pikes Peak Library District library card. Read any eight books of your choice. After you read your first…
By Darcy Mount – Senior Ranger Cheyenne Mountain State Park COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – When winter really digs in, you might not think about your favorite state park or wildlife area as a destination. It’s cold and only the hardcore hikers, campers, ice-fishing enthusiasts, cross-country skiers and snowshoers have us at top of mind. Don’t forget…
Women’s Night out is back due to popular demand. This years event will be held at French Elementary located at 8225 Alturas Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80911. The event is being sponsored by The Widefield Parks & Recreation Center and Security Library. The first 150 in the door will get a goody bag. This will…
Celebrate holiday cheer during Electric Safari at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo with 85 light sculptures on over 50 acres! Warming fires throughout the Zoo offer a reprieve from the chill, as do select indoor animal exhibits that remain open during the event. Top off this astounding display by gazing out at the city’s lights…
The Festival of Lights Parade will be on December 3, 2016 started at 5:50 pm. The parade takes place each year on Tejon St. and will start at St. Vrain St. and proceed south to Vermijo Avenue. There is handicap parking on Bijou and Kiowa on both sides of Tejon and there are 5 parking structures…
COLORADO SPRINGS — Cheyenne Mountain State Park is hosting its annual Holiday Open House this Saturday, Dec. 3, from 1 to 4 p.m. The open house will kick off with a tree-lighting ceremony at 1 p.m., on the new patio located on the east side of the visitor center. Plans for the new patio include…
Join Wifdefield Parks and Recreation on Tuesday, December 6 for a wonderful evening! We will have local crafters, vendors, hayrides, kids crafts, marshmallow roasting, hot cocoa & apple cider with a cookie, storytime and more. This is a free event for the entire family. You don’t want to miss it! If you are an interested…
DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife is offering free admission to all veterans and active duty members of the military, military reserve and National Guard to any Colorado state park for Veterans Day. On Nov. 11, any member of the military forces or veteran can enter any of Colorado’s 42 state parks free of charge,…
Looking for a job? Great News…The US Chamber of Commerce, Hiring Our Heroes Networking and Hiring Event for Military Spouses is coming to Peterson. Active Duty, Retires, Guard and Reserve, and Gold Star Spouses are also welcome to attend the hiring affair! Networking Reception is on November 9, 2016 from 7 pm to 9 pm at Mt.…
Halloween fun for the kids at this years Trunk or Treat on Main Street in front of Fountain City Hall on Friday, October 28, 2016. There will be a Tot Walk on Missouri Avenue sponsored by the Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce for kids ages 7 and under and afterwards stop by City Hall for…
Students from Fountain-Fort Carson High School participated in this years Fountain Labor Day parade on September 5, 2016. There were 214 sharp looking cadets in the parade and the Trojan JROTC Battalion received a trophy for being “Fountain Strong!” Congratulations JROTC!
Fountain, CO: The Friends of Fountain Fairview Cemetery Benevolent Society (FFFC) announces its fifth annual Historic Cemetery Tour on Oct. 1, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at Fairview Cemetery, 757 South Santa Fe Ave., Fountain, Colo. This one-day, volunteer-driven event is held to raise funds to preserve, conserve, and protect historic graves dating…
Free movie in the park at Metcalfe Park on September 24, 2016. Watch “HOME” for free. Gates open at 6:30 pm and the movie starts at dusk. Brink chairs, jackets, blankets, pillows and mosquito repellent. Bring a flashlight to help get back to the car after the movie.
Community Night in The Park 2016 is almost here! Come out and listen to live music from the Fort Carson Band, eat Free Hot Dogs and see and explore fire trucks, police vehicles, construcion equipment and more. This always a fun event. Check out the video from last years event. Date: Tuesday, September 20, 2016…
