Fountain Valley News

Widefield District 3 Toy Drive

The Widefield School District 3 Positive Action Team cordially invites you to participate in this years Annual Toy Drive.  Toys can be donated through December 15  at all Widefield Schools, Fountain Valley Senior Center, Security Public Library and the Security Fire Department. Santa and his elves will be travelling by school bus to collect toys…

Old Town Fountain Lighting Event

Old Town Fountain will be lighting up their window decorations in the heart of Fountain on December 3rd and 10th.  Come take a look at the decorations and help support local businesses. Happy Holidays!

Tree Lighting Celebration in Widefield

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…

Unbelievable Prices at SuKasa.UNO

Find over 100 homes for sale under $200,000 in the Fountain Valley area including, Fountain, Widefield, Security and Southern Colorado Springs.  Affordable homes for families and investors.    

Career Event in Colorado Springs for Military Spouses

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.…

Youth Basketball Registration Now Open in Widefield

Registration is now open for youth basketball at Widefield Parks & Recreation.  Leagues are available for 1st through 6th graders.  There will be a total of seven games per team played on Saturdays and or weeknights.  Fee to register is $40.  Lots of fun for the kids.   Go to our website to sign your kids…

Trunk or Treat on Main Street in Fountain

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…

Coffee With A Cop At Sarge’s Grill

Join Fountain Chief Heberer for a cup of coffee and Sarge’s Grill on October 15, 2016 from 10 am to 12 pm.  This is time to learn more about our community, share information and to get your questions answered from our  local Fountain Police Chief and El Paso County Sheriff’s Deputies.  Meetings happen monthly throughout…

Fountain JROTC Receives Trophy

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!

Star Wars Jedis at Fort Carson Exchange

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…

Fairview Cemetery Tour in Fountain

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 in Fountain

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 in Fountain

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…

Clean Up Week Updates in Fountain Colorado

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 hosts Transition Summit

  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…

Fountain Fire Department BBQ and Dance

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!