Fountain Valley News

Fountain Creek Nature Center Events October 2024

Join the fun at the Fountain Creek Nature Center. Fun events all month from crafts, story telling, hikes and a Pumpkin Carving Party. The Fountain Creek Nature Centeris located at 320 Pepper Grass Lane, Fountain, CO 80817; 719-520-6745; www.elpasocountynaturecenters.com FOR IN PERSON COVERAGE OF PROGRAMS & EVENTS CONTACT: Jessica Miller, Nature Center Supervisor, 719-499-4923, jessicamiller@elpasoco.com ONLINE…

Fountain Clean Up Days

Waste Connections and City of Fountain have partnered again to help Clean Up our community. Starting Oct. 1st, residents of Fountain can come to City Hall to pick up a voucher to dump 1 truck load at the landfill for FREE for the month of October.

Colorado Springs Parade of Homes 2024

The 2024 Parade of Homes is for everyone looking for inspiration on the latest building trends. The annual event features new homes full of the extraordinary. September 6 – 22, 202410 AM to 6 PMClosed Mondays and Tuesdays Tickets can be purchased online August 21 through 6 PM on September 24.. Tickets are $17 each for…

Annual Powwow at Rock Ledge Ranch

We invite everyone to the Garden of the Gods Rock Ledge Ranch Powwow! Our powwow celebrates and honors Native American cultures and history through song, dance, and traditions. It is a gathering that brings people together to see old friends and make new ones. Before the grand entry of dancers, a storyteller and dance troupe…

Public Invited to Town Hall with Commissioner Longinos Gonzalez, Jr.

September 19, 2024 – El Paso County Commissioner Longinos Gonzalez, Jr. invites the public to attend a community Town Hall on Saturday, September 21, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the El Paso County Public Health – South building. The purpose of the meeting is to provide local government officials an opportunity to share…

Home of The Week: House with golf course and lake views for sale in Meridian Ranch

Featured Home of the Week: 9641 Beryl Drive located in Meridian Ranch in Peyton, Colorado. Stunning home located on a premier golf course lot in Meridian Ranch overlooking the 17th hole of Antlers Creek golf course and Eagle Lake. Photos, 3D Tour & Property Details The home features 5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms and a 3-car…

Widefield Parks & Recreation Spring Program Guide

Here is a link to the new Spring Activities and Widefield Parks & Recreation Guide. Leprechaun Hunt starting Monday, March 11th to Sunday, March 17th. Find St. Patrick’s day items at Widefield Parks. Indoor Recreation Volleyball League Tuesdays March 19th to May 14th. Painting Party Classes on Wednesday’s from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Community Garden…

Christmas Tree Drop Off is Still Open

The City of Fountain is hosting a free Christmas tree drop-off and disposal site at the former Fountain Recycling Center. The former Fountain Recycling Center will be open Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. until 1/31/24. Trees can only be dropped off during these times. The requirements and information for disposal is…

Fountain City Council Meeting

The next City of Fountain Council Meeting will be Tuesday, January 9th, 2024, starting at 6:00 pm. If you can’t make it to the Council Meeting in person, click the following link to register to participate virtually. Virtual Registration 116 South Main Street, Fountain, CO 80817

Road Work Alert on South Academy January, 8th-10th

El Paso County | Road Work Alert On Monday, Jan. 8 through Wednesday, Jan. 10, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., there will be a northbound I-25 left shoulder closure between Santa Fe Avenue and South Academy Boulevard to allow crews to reset barriers. In addition, on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., there…

Fountain Business Speaker Series

The Fountain Economic Development Commission is launching its novel 2024 Business Education Speaker Series on behalf of business engagement. This series will promote awareness around various projects and initiatives happening in our region impacting Fountain’s business activities and overall economic health, and will provide an introduction on how to access specific resources and programs available…

Fountain Transit Riders Pass

Heads UP Fountain Transit Riders! January 9th is National Shop for Travel Day! We’d like to celebrate by offering our unlimited monthly bus pass on this date for only $25.00! That’s a 53% savings! Come on by City Hall at 116 South Main Street in Fountain to get your pass on that date and SAVE…

Delays Due to Weather

Fountain-Ft Carson High School will have a two hour delay due to anticipated wind conditions and temperatures early tomorrow morning, all schools and buildings in Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8 will be operating on a two-hour delayed start schedule on Monday, January 8. This delay applies to school and staff start times. Buses will run regular…

Pumpkins at Venetucci Farm

Venetucci Farm has pumpkins on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10AM to 4 PM. The last entry is at 3 PM General admission is $5 for anyone over age 6. Take a pumpkin home for $10. There will be lots of activities from the Pumpkin Patch, Games and Trick or Treating on October 27th and…

Parade of Homes in Colorado Springs

The Parade of Homes is back in Colorado Springs from September 8th to September 24th. The homes will be open to view from 10AM to 6 PM, note they are closed on Monday’s and Tuesday’s. There are thirty five homes this year ranging from $356,000 up to J. McLemore Custom Home prices at $4,405,000. This…

Fountain Valley Chamber

The Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce is delighted to host a networking breakfast for our Chamber members on a regular and recurring basis.  On the 1st and 3rd Friday of every month, an educational topic are provided at this event. We invite members to attend this event and offer the opportunity for members to showcase…