Fountain

Fountain, Colorado

Fountain Community Theater Auditions

Fountain Community Theater will have auditions/casting call for their production of The Armadillo Queen. No need to prepare a monologue or anything. You will just do a cold read from the script. Resume and head shot are not required. Cast needed: Seven to five females (one teen, four adults), two males (one teen and one…

Horse Drawn Wagon Rides in Fountain

Fountain, CO – Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides at the Fountain Creek Nature Center on Saturday December 14, 2019. Enjoy the sounds of Suffolk Punch draft horses clip-clopping down the Regional Trail with jingle bells and seasonal songs. $7 per person, prepaid reservations required. Limited to 20 people per ride. Weather permitting. Tractor-pulled alternative possible if needed.…

FREE Bus Rides in December

Christmas shopping will be made easier with FREE Bus rides every Saturday in December from the Fountain Municipal Transit system. Free rides will given until December 31, 2019. Free Fountain Bus rides is sponsored by the Fountain Valley Chamber supporting local businesses.

Fountain Community Theater Christmas Play

The Fountain Community Theater will be presenting “The ReGifters” by Robert Lynn on December 6th,7th, 12th, 13th and 14th at 6:30 pm with a matinee on the 7th at 2 pm. When a couple “regifts” a not-so-great Christmas present, then finds out it’s worth a fortune, they will stop at nothing to get it back.…

Fountain-Ft Carson School District Closed on Monday

Based on weather predictions of heavy snow between 3 – 11 a.m. with freezing temperatures, FFC8 is making the decision to close all schools and buildings for Monday, Oct. 28. The decision is being made now in order to provide families and staff time to plan. This means that all activities and facility use, including…

History of Pueblo Chile

Join Dr. Michael Bartolo of Colorado State University’s Agricultural Experiment Station to learn about the Pueblo Chile, its evolutionary and cultural origins, and how Colorado’s climate and elevation affect the taste and health properties of the chile. Register now – registration closes Oct. 12! When: Sat., Oct. 19, from 2 – 3 p.m. Where: Fountain Library Meeting…

I-25 Cable Barrier Project

The Colorado Department of Transportation crews are installing and resetting median cable barrier along I-25 between Pueblo and Colorado Springs to prevent median crossover crashes. The work is in response to the crash history and increased traffic in this area. Work includes the reset of median cable barrier on a new geometric alignment providing space for motorists,…

New Website for Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce

The Fountain Valley Chamber announced they will launch a new website on October 1st! The Fountain Valley Chamber is healthy, growing steadily and expanding the services they offer members. In 2019, the Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce expanded their membership from approximately 100 members at the end of 2018, to over 130 currently. The Chamber…

El Paso County Tests for Blue Green Algae

Taking a proactive step for the health of residents and pets, El Paso Parks gathered water samples from six bodies of water on Monday and sent the samples to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) in Denver. “We are aware of other area ponds temporarily closing due to algae concerns,” said Brian…

Thunder in the Valley Car Show

The 15th annual Thunder in the Valley Car Show will take place on July 13th at Metcalf Park. Historically, this car show has neared 200 registrations with the likes of family, friends and children in attendance; the show runs from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on July 13th. Gates open at 7:00 am Car Show…

What’s Happening This Weekend

Welcome to the weekend, Fountain Valley! So excited to share the lineup of events for the weekend, weather its going to the farmer’s market of the “Annual Blues Under the Bridge”” Friday • Movie Night in the Park – The Goonies! – Metcalfe Park: 750 E Ohio Ave, Fountain, Co 80817 @ 7:00 – 11:00 pm…

What’s Hot & Happening This Weekend

We are almost to the weekend, Fountain Valley! I hope you are having an excellent week. We have a great line up of events happening this weekend, so grab your loved ones and go out and have some fun! Friday Fountain Community Veteran’s Fair – Welte Education Center: 330 Lyckamn Drive, Fountain, CO 80817 @9:00…

What’s Hot & Happening This Weekend

Welcome to the weekend, Fountain Valley! I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but we’ve been sharing what we love like crazy on the blog! Be sure to leave us a comment and let us know what your favorite tad-bit was…Now, onto the fun! Friday Meadow Grass Music Festival – La Foret Conference & Retreat Center,…

FFCHS Senior Leaves Memorial Garden as Part of Her Legacy

Fountain, Colo. (May 22, 2019) — Fountain-Fort Carson High School senior has a passion for the outdoors, agriculture, and making the world a better place. That’s why, on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at 12:30 p.m., the school and district will cut the ribbon on a Memorial Garden she has led and been instrumental in installing.…

Fountain Valley Scholars Golf Tournament

Fountain Valley school districts 3 & 8 are hosting their annual Golf Tournament benefiting the Fountain Valley Scholars.  This is their largest fundraising event of the year and would like to invite you to participate in this event and take advantage of this unique opportunity to gain exposure and advertise your business to the community.…

Stop Vehicle Break Ins in Fountain

Fountain, CO – The Fountain Police Department would like to remind our citizens to take pro-active steps to minimize the chance of becoming a victim of a vehicle break in.  Never leave valuable items in your vehicle such as documents that contain personal identifying information, currency/spare change, firearms, laptop computers and cell phones. Never leave…