Fountain Valley News

FEMA Alert On Cell Phone October 3, 2018

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alerts System and Wireless Emergency Alert System on October 3, 2018.  The test will assess the readiness to distribute an emergency message nationwide and determine whether improvements are needed. • Sending the WEA test message…

Renters Rights 101 in Colorado Springs

The City of Colorado Springs Community Development Division is pleased to offer “Renter Rights 101,” two informational sessions this Fall for renters in collaboration with Colorado Legal Services. A staff attorney from Colorado Legal Services will present the session content. Pikes Peak Library District and Community Development staff will also present local resources and materials…

Equine Infectious Anemia Confirmed In Colorado

Colorado – The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) received presumptive positive Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) test results on Friday, August 24, 2018 from the Rocky Mountain Regional Animal Health Laboratory.  An additional confirmatory test was completed on Tuesday, August 28, 2018. The horse arrived at a Weld County, Colorado premises from another state on July…

Help is Needed for Creek Week Cleanup

Creek Week 2018 is on! Join nearly 2,500 people across the watershed, from Palmer Lake to Woodland Park to Pueblo in the largest outdoor cleanup in the state of Colorado. It’s a chance to spend a beautiful autumn day outside, meet cool like minded people, and make a real difference in your community and your…

Biggest Outdoor Fiesta and Car Show in Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, CO – El Cinco de Mayo, Inc and Pikes Peak Community College have partnered to present its  Fiesta and Car Show during Hispanic Heritage Month on September 22, 2018.  The Colorado Springs Hispanic Heritage Month Fiesta will be held at Pikes Peak Community College at 5675 S. Academy Blvd from  10 Am – 5…

Fountain Fire Department’s Annual Dinner and Dance

Fountain Fire Department’s Annual Dinner and Dance will be at Metcalfe Park. Dinner will be from 5 pm to 7 pm.  Dance the night away from 7 pm to 9 pm with DJ entertainment. Adult meals $6.00 Children’s meal $3.00 Location:  Fountain Fire Department, 212 N. Santa Fe Ave, Fountain CO 80817   

Fountain Fall Festival Parade 2018

The Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce will be holding it’s 49th Annual Fountain Fall Festival parade at 10 a.m. starting at the north end of Main Street (new route this year.) Parade line-up will be along El Paso Street. This year’s festival theme is “Best of Fountain Valley.” Long time Fountain Valley residents Florence Paradise and…

Fountain AYSO 1225 Soccer Signup for Kids

Fountain AYSO 1225  Soccer sign up for kids for Fall Season running from September 8 to November 3 is now taking place at two locations: August 16 at Chick-fil-A at 7925 Fountain Mesa Rd, Fountain, Colorado 80817 from  5 pm to 8 pm August 18 at Jersey Mike’s Subs at 6825 Mesa Ridge Parkway, Fountain,…

Widefield Park & Recreation Pool Closed on Saturday July 21

The Widefield Park & Recreation Pool will be closed on Saturday July 21st.  Sorry for the inconvenience. Widefield Swimming Pool

Widefield Parks & Recreation is Getting a New Roof

The Widefield School District 3 Parks & Recreation Building is getting a new roof.   During the main building closure the pool and fitness room will remain open. The office and indoor classes (youth dance, art camps, evening yoga) will be temporarily relocated to French Elementary – 5225 Alturas Drive, CO 80911.  The Security Public Library will also be…

4th of July Pancake Breakfast in Security

The Security Fire Department will be holding its annual 4th of July Street Breakfast from 6 AM to 11 AM on Wednesday, July 4th, at Fire Station 1 located at 400 Security Blvd. There will be music, entertainment and displays for the whole family. Date: July 4, 2018 Time: 6 AM to 11 AM Location:…

Fort Carson Freedom Fest

Fort Carson’s Freedom Fest has been extended to a 3-day festival this year! Fort Carson Freedom Fest is from June 29 to July 1 at Fort Carson Iron Horse Park. Doors open for festival activities each day at 3 p.m. and close at 11:30 p.m. Fireworks will be on July 1, 2018 and will begin at…

Missing Adult- Public Assistance Requested

Colorado Springs, CO – The Colorado Springs Police Department is attempting to locate 60-year-old Dean C. Wilfong,who has not been heard from since he last went mountain biking in Palmer Park earlier this morning. CSPD received a 911 call from a telephone linked to Mr. Wilfong just after 9:30AM, and there are concerns he is…

Movies in the Park

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy family-friendly movies under the stars. Fun for the whole family and best of all, it’s FREE! Pre-movie activities & food vendors begin at 7pm. Movies begin at dusk – approximately 8:30pm. June 22 – Moana We are excited to partner with the SAA Pool and the Security Fire…

Widefield Class of 1978 Reunion

The Widefield High School Class of 1978 will be holding their 40 year class reunion on  August 17 and 18, 2018. To receive information, please register at https://www.whs1978reunion.com. Also if you have kept in contact with any other classmates, please either contact us with their information or pass our information on to them so they…

Help Keep Young Wildlife Wild

Denver – With spring appearing in every corner of Colorado, residents and visitors will soon see an abundance of new life, including young wildlife. Many birds and mammals give birth this time of year, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife advises that if you see young wildlife to leave them alone. Now through June, newborn wildlife…