DENVER —The holiday season is a joyous time but unfortunately, it presents many opportunities for home fires to occur. The Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC) urges Colorado families to remember the importance of fire safety and prevention. Christmas trees are involved in approximately 400 fires annually, according to the National Fire Protection…
El Paso County Environmental Services and El Paso County Public Health are co-hosting a Fall Clean Sweep event to make it easy to properly dispose of household hazardous waste items. The free collection event is scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 3rd, at the Citizens Service Center at 1675 Garden of…
Do you have old computers, laptops, printers and other electronics you no longer need? The Better Business Bureau, in partnership with Ent, Blue Star Recyclers, Navakai and Fox 21, is sponsoring free electronics recycling events next month. The business event will take place on Friday, February 27 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and the…
Graham Rentals and U-haul local companies in Fountain will be holding a garage sale on November 1st and November 2nd, 2014 from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm on both days. The garage sale will be located at 7365 Southmoor Dr, Fountain CO 80817. Items include tools, clothes, furniture, golf clubs, books, pet cages, wood tables,…
The Colorado Springs Parade of Homes offers the general public a first-hand look at the current trends and greatest innovations in new home design. This 17-day event showcases the latest design trends in affordable living to luxury dream homes complete with every amenity imaginable. Each home is professionally judged for a multitude of features including…
The Parade of Homes offers a first hand look at the current trends and greatest innovations in new home design. This years event showcases the latest design trends in affordable living to luxury dream homes. Each home is professionally judged for floor plan design, landscaping, architectural design, interior decorating and every year the HBA (Home…
We would like to announce the 8th Annual Purely Ponds Parade of Ponds. This self-guided charity pond and waterfall tour will be held from 9am-5pm on Saturday and Sunday, June 28th – 29th, 2014. The Parade of Ponds will 25 hold tour stops throughout the Colorado Springs area. Proceeds benefit the Boys and Girls Club…
El Paso County, CO– The El Paso County Assessor’s office sent a mailing to 20,255 local residents with information on the Colorado Senior Homestead Property Tax Exemption. If it has not already arrived in your mailbox, it should be there any day. “While I’ve worked with our legislators over the years, on behalf of our…
Evans Army Community Hospital is hosting the Annual Installation Baby Shower, Friday May 30, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. at the Special Events Center (corner of Prussman and Wetzel) on Fort Carson. The event is for expectant parents, those who are planning on becoming pregnant and mothers who are breastfeeding. It will feature numerous vendors who…
Creeks along Cheyenne Canon attract Hummingbirds to the mountain park. Hummingbirds have been returning for generations to make their nests and raise their young. Join the Friends of Cheyenne Canon in our annual migration to North Cheyenne Canon on May 10th for this fun, family festival. Gates open at 10 am on May 10th and the festival…
FOUNTAIN COLORADO – The City of Fountain will have Clean-Up Week starting May 5, 2014 through May 16, 2014. 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…
Widefield Community Center will be holding its annual Spring Clean Sweep Day on Saturday, March 29, 2014 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Widefield residents can bring hazardous waste items for disposal. Use the Aspen Drive entrance for this event. The following items will be accepted: Automotive Chemicals: motor oil, antifreeze, brake flues, engine cleaners…
See the acclaimed and award winning documentaries from the Rocky Mountain Women’s Film Festival at the Fountain Creek Nature Center’s new Blue Ray, three screen venue. Enjoy snacks, popcorn and drinks for a small fee. discussion following for those interested. Geared toward an adult audience. Date: Friday, March 21, 2014 Time: 7 9m – 8:30 pm…
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…
by ELIZABETH ALEXANDER COLORADO SPRINGS – Temperatures are getting colder in Colorado and it is time for homeowners to get their sprinkler systems blown out. If not done in time, pipes could freeze and burst and end up costing thousands to repair. Blow out service costs range between $50 to $100. Most homeowners blow out…
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…
