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!
The Fort Carson Exchange will hold an exciting event for kids ages 4-12 on Saturday October 1, 2016. Children can don a robe and pledge the Jedi Oath under the tutelage of a Jedi Master. Event will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Junior Jedi knights will learn to use the Force at this…
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…
Today is Clean up week for Countryside, Countryside North and High Gate Farms. All items must be at the cubrside by 7:00 am on the day your area is scheduled for pick up. September 18: Little Ranches Cleanup Day See Cleanup Week Schedule and Details
FORT CARSON, Colo. – A free hiring fair and transition summit for service members, veterans, and military spouses will be held on Fort Carson Sept. 13 and 14 at the Iron Horse Physical Fitness Center (PFC) and William “Bill” Reed Special Events Center (SEC). The summit will feature interactive and informative panel discussions, recruiter…
The Fountain Fire Department will be holding its annual BBQ Supper and Dance on September 4th at John Metcalfe Park in Fountain. The BBQ supper will be from 5 – 7 pm with a dance from 7 – 9 pm. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children under 10. Come join the fun!
The Fountain Fall Festival is an annual event in the Fountain Valley area. The parade will be on September 5th and starts at 10:00 am along Santa Fe Avenue in front of Fountain-Fort Carson Middle School 515 N. Santa Fe Avenue, Fountain, CO. After the parade is the Fall Festival at Metcalfe Park with fun…
Denver, Colorado – The Colorado Secretary of State’s Office is offering yet another innovative method to access voter registration: texting. Eligible Coloradans can simply text the word “Colorado” or “CO” to “2Vote” (28683) on their smartphones, and then open the link to the SOS’ online voter registration and election information site. It’s that easy. “It’s…
Creek Week runs Saturday, September 24th through Sunday October 2nd, 2016. Individuals and organizations select any date, time and location during this week to volunteer for a clean-up, or participate in one of numerous public events happening in El Paso, Pueblo and Teller Counties. (List of events coming soon!) Everyone is welcome to participate either…
The Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce will hold it’s First Annual Inaugural 5 K Colorado Run in Fountain, Colorado on September 3rd starting at 8:00 am. The 5 K run till take place at John Metcalfe Park located at 704 E. Ohio Avenue. For more information contact the Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce at (719)…
By Elizabeth Alexander – The Fountain Fall Festival theme this year is “Fountain Strong”. The Parade will be on September 5th with fun festivities held at Metcalfe Park after the parade. Showcase your business by joining the parade or setting up a booth at the Metcalfe Park festival. Deadline for parade entries and booth applications are August…
Littleton, Colo. – Marine law enforcement in Colorado scored another success with Operation Dry Water, the nationwide crackdown on people boating under the influence (BUI) of alcohol or drugs. Agencies and organizations from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. territories of Guam, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands and…
Colorado Springs, CO – The YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region is hosting free swim lessons for 100 children from July 5–9 in an effort to teach children how to survive an unexpected water submersion. This weeklong course concludes with a graduation ceremony on July 9. The event, which takes place from 10 a.m. to…
Every year, to celebrate the 4th of July, the firefighters of the Security Fire Department host a pancake breakfast for the community. The firefighters serve up a tasty breakfast plus have lots of fun activities during the event. There will be fire trucks, ambulances and helicopter displays plus, games for the kids, educational displays as…
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