PUEBLO, Colo. – The Colorado State University-Pueblo football program announced the signing of 30 student-athletes to National Letters of Intent Wednesday on National Signing Day including Tevin Donnell from Fountain-Fort Carson High School. Twenty-eight incoming freshmen and two transfers already enrolled at CSU-Pueblo signed with the 2014 NCAA Division II National Champions. The class is…
Widefield School District 3 is excited to announce the opening of two unique libraries at two of our elementary schools. The Kingdom of Reading room opened at Talbott Elementary on January 22. This new reading room is a place where students can go to enjoy a good book, participate in book clubs, and eventually will…
DURANGO, Colo. – Dogs chasing wildlife is nearly a constant problem in Colorado. The issue is particularly serious during the winter when dogs can easily rundown deer and elk in the snow and injure or kill them. So far this winter, wildlife officers in every corner of the state have filed reports of chasing incidents.…
FOUNTAIN, COLORADO, – The Fountain Valley Columbus Club (FVCC), home to Knights of Columbus Council 4636 is announcing plans today to lease their facility to Springs Bingo, LP. The partnership will enable Springs Bingo to launch a new seven-days-a-week bingo fundraising operation for the Knights and up to nine other non-profit organizations. The grand opening…
The Fountain Valley Chamber is relocating to City Hall, first floor, 116 S Main St. in Fountain. The Chamber is very excited to be joining resources with the Economic Development Committee. Come visit the Chamber at its new location starting November 24!
Enjoy this years Holiday Arts and Craft Fair presented by the Ladies Auxiliary from Knights of Columbus Council 4636. The Craft Fair will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2014 from 9am to 3:30 pm at the Knights of Columbus Hall located at 567 Marquette Dr., Security Co. There will a large assortment of Arts and…
Shop for your holiday gift this year at the annual Fountain Valley Crafters Bazaar. The event will be on Saturday, November 1st at VFW Post 3917 from 9:0 am to 3:00 pm at 4715 West Clearview Drive in Security. There will be handcrafted items and baked goods for sale. Admission is Free. For more information call 392-6711.
El Paso County will be hosting its annual Tree Recycling Program on Saturday and Sunday from January 4, 2014 to January 12, 2014. Trees will be ground into mulch at all locations and giving away free – bring your own tools. Equipment-loaded mulch available at Rocky Top Resources only. There are several drop off points…
Widefield and Security residents can dispose of residential household hazardous items during Clean Sweep Day on Saturday, August 24, 2013 at the Widefield Community Center from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. Items that can be dropped off are paint, bleaches, pesticides, motor oil, batteries, large appliances, tires, furniture and electronics. See complete list here. The…
Clean and Green Grants are available to qualifying Fountain Valley residents. The program provides low to moderate income homeowners one time grants up to $1,000 for minor exterior home repairs, energy efficiency improvements and landscaping projects. Funds are available for repair or replacement of doors, windows, roof, gutters, downspouts, exterior painting, trimming trees and wheelchair…
Join us as we celebrate everyone who participated in our 2013 Summer Reading Program! We’ll have snacks, games, crafts, activities, performers and representatives from some great community groups and organizations! Date: August 2, 2013 Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Location: Fountain Library 230 S Main Street, Fountain CO 80817
Come get a bit wet with a natural resource! We will have a big waterworks for you to play with. Does water always go downhill? Do you know how a waterwheel works? A pump? Ever painted all over a sidewalk? Heres your chance to come see! Date: July 30, 2013 Time: 10:30 am Location: Fountain…
Join us for a free movie for the whole family. Popcorn and lemonade served. Children may wear pajamas and bring a blanket, pillow or soft toy from home. July’s movie is “Escape from Planet Earth.” Rated PG Date: July 25, 2013 Time: 6:30 pm Location: Fountain Library, 230 S. Main Street, Fountain CO 80817
Fountain, Colorado The City of Fountain will have Clean-Up Week starting May 6 through May 15. 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…
The Security Public Library is now offering Mango Languages learning system to members of the Security Public Library. Mango is an online language-learning system that can help you learn languages like Spanish, French, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, German, Mandarin Chinese, Greek, Italian and more Learn one of twelve language from the comfort of your home. A library…
Colorado Springs is home to the first full recycling sorting center in southern Colorado with the recent opening of Bestway Recycling’s material recovery facility. Be one of the first to see how the aluminum, cardboard, paper, plastics and glass put into recycle containers at home and work are separated to be reprocessed into new goods…
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