Kibble ‘N Bits Dog Food Recall
Several Kibbles ‘N Bits dog food products have been recalled due to the presence of low levels of pentobarbital. To see affected products and UPC codes, go here: http://bit.ly/2F72Mh4
Give a Gift to the El Paso County Nature Centers
Meet siblings Ashley and Tyler Hamlin, Fountain Creek Nature Center campers and volunteers. In discussing his experiences at nature camp, Tyler explains, “Through playing camp games like Ninja, Camouflage, and Fire in the Forest we made friends and learned to enjoy nature and animals too. Magic spot taught us to sit still and give our…
RESTAURANTS OPEN ON THANKSGIVING DAY 2017
By Elizabeth Alexander There are plenty of restaurants open on Thanksgiving Day in Colorado Springs. Applebee’s will be open at all locations in Colorado Springs and Fountain. They will be serving Thanksgiving meals with turkey and mashed potatoes. Boston Market – Open on Thanksgiving Day at 11:00 am. Pick up a complete Thanksgiving dinner to take home…
Fatal Crash on Southbound I-25
Colorado State Patrol is investigating a single vehicle fatal crash that occurred on Interstate 25 near milepost 134.5. This location is about three miles south of the Colorado Springs city limits. A 2008 Chevrolet Malibu, driven by 28-year-old Shara Cardenas, of Colorado Springs, was southbound on Interstate 25 in the left hand lane. The vehicle…
Hot Rod Rock & Rumble at PPIR in Fountain
The Pikes Peak Hot Rod Rock and Rumble will take place at the Pikes Peak International Raceway on September 29th and 30th. There will be live bands and DJ. Bands include Lee Rocker, Nekromantix, Hillbilly Casino, Aquasonics and the Atomic Drifters. Other events include car show, vintage drag and oval racing, swap meet, kids games…
Rabid Skunk Found South of Colorado Springs Airport
El Paso County, Colorado – El Paso County Public Health is urging residents to take steps to protect themselves, pets, and livestock from rabies after a skunk found south of the Colorado Springs Airport has tested positive for rabies. This is the fifteenth confirmed rabid animal (8 skunks, 7 bats) in El Paso County in 2017…
Fort Carson hosts Retiree Appreciation Day
FORT CARSON, Colo. – Fort Carson will host the annual Joint Forces Retiree Appreciation Day at the Mountain Post Soldier Center, Building 1525, on post Oct. 14 at 8 a.m. to provide retirees with essential services. The annual event recognizes the service of the military retiree population and provides updated information that is pertinent to…
Community Night in the Park in Fountain
City of Fountain’s Community Night in the Park is Tuesday September 19 from 4 pm to 7 pm at Metcalfe Park located at 704 W Ohio Avenue.. There will be information booths, information about non-profits and vehicle display with police cars and fire engines. There will also be live music by the Fort Carson 4th…
Car Show in Fountain For Children’s Hospital
There will be a car show at the Fountain Walmart located at 6310 S Highway 85/87 benefiting Children’s Hospital Colorado on Saturday, September 23rd. The vehicle entry fee for the car show is $10. Prizes will be awarded to the top five winners. There will be cash prizes and trophies to the top three places.…
Fall Festival Pancake Breakfast
The JRTOC is holding the Fountain Fall Festival Pancake Breakfast at Fountain Middle School. The annual fundraiser supports local students in the Fountain Valley area and is held each year before the Fountain Fall Festival Parade. Where: Fountain Middle School 515 N. Santa Fe Avenue, Fountain, CO When: 7:00 to 9:00 a.m. Rates : $5.00…
Fountain Fall Festival on Labor Day Weekend
The Fountain Fall Festival is an annual event in the Fountain Valley area that takes place each year on Labor Day Weekend. The parade will be on Monday September 4th and starts at 10:00 am along Santa Fe Avenue in front of Fountain-Fort Carson Middle School 515 N. Santa Fe Avenue, Fountain, CO. After the…
Fountain Valley 5K Color Run on Saturday
The Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce will hold it’s Second Annual Inaugural 5 K Colorado Run in Fountain, Colorado on September 2nd starting at 8:00 am. The 5 K run till take place at John Metcalfe Park located at 704 E. Ohio Avenue. Registration includes a t-shirt, race entry and a swag bag. For more information…
Fountain Creek Nature Center 25th Anniversary Celebration
Celebrate with Water Magic Shows, bug sweeps, pond critters, special dignitaries, cake and more! FREE! Date: July 29, 2 017 Time: 10 am – 2 pm Location: Fountain Creek Nature Center Cost: FRee
Thunder in the Valley Cruise and Car Show in Fountain
Fountain, Colorado – Thunder in the Valley Cruise and Car show will be on July 7th and July 8th at Metcalfe Park in Fountain, Colorado. All years, makes and models can enter the car show. There will be awards, prizes, food, music and fun for the whole family. The Friday Cruise will be on Friday,…
CHICK-FIL-A® FAMILY 5K
Fountain, CO – The second annual Chick-fil-A Family 5k is scheduled for June 17, 2017 to help celebrate the anniversary of the Grand Opening of Chick-fil-A Fountain and benefit Pike’s Peak Suicide Prevention! Grab your kids, your grandparents, and your aunts and uncles and join the herd at the Chick-fil-A® Family 5K on June 17, 2017.…
Fall Festival Booth Application
This years Fall Festival in Fountain, Colorado will be held on Labor Day Weekend on September 4, 2017. This years theme is “Beauty of the Valley”. If you are a business owner and want to have a booth at the festival complete the Chamber of Commerce application by August 10, 2017. This is a fun…
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