COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Cheyenne Mountain State Park is holding a special event “Fun Before the Fourth” on July 2 to coordinate with a fireworks display planned that night at nearby Fort Carson. Fun before the Fourth will begin at 5 p.m. on July 2 at the park’s Prairie Skipper picnic pavilion at Cheyenne Mountain.…
Fort Carson will host a Freedom Fest July 1-2, 2017, that replaces the traditional Fort Carson 4th on the 3rd celebration. Please visit http://carsonfreedomfest.com for a complete schedule of events. The Fort Carson Freedom Fest will have live performances by the 4th Infantry Division Band, car show, food, beverages, and a fireworks display July 2,…
FORT CARSON, Colo. – Fort Carson and 4th Infantry Division will host Freedom Fest July 1 and 2 at Iron Horse Park from noon – 10 p.m. both days. The two-day event will feature a carnival and live music from the 4th Infantry Division band. Park admission is free both days. Fees will apply for…
Colorado Springs, CO – On June 16, 2017, at 7:37 PM, numerous Colorado Springs police officers responded to the area of the Boathouse near Prospect Lake in Memorial Park on a reported active shooter. Responding officers located one adult male victim with a non-life threatening gunshot wound. Officers also determined there was not an active…
Widefield, Colorado – Free Movies in Widefield, Colorado at Pi-Ute Park on the first Friday of the month. Movies start at dusk at approximately 8:15 pm. Food Vendors: Kona Ica and Amazing Kettle Corn Movie dates are June 2, July 7 and August 4, 2017. Location: Pi-Ute Park, 805 Main Street, Colorado Springs, CO Cost: …
SILVERTHORNE, Colo. – A cash-based incentive offered by Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the Colorado Water Conservation Board encouraging anglers to catch northern pike at Green Mountain Reservoir resumes this year on May 25. Initiated in 2016, the reward program encourages anglers to participate directly in ongoing efforts to remove the illegally introduced predators from…
Free Youth Fishing Derby at Willow Springs Ponds in Fountain, Colorado on June 3, 2017 from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm. Bring your own rod, reel, tackle and bait. Fishing Derby is for children ages 5 to 15. There will be great prizes. Hot dog lunch with Commissioner Gonzalez! Date: June 3, 2017 Date 9:30 am…
The DAV and Recruit Military will be holding a job fair for Veterans on June 1, 2107 at the Double Tree located at 1775 East Cheyenne Mountain Blvd in Colorado Springs, CO. The event is for Veterans, National Guard Members, Reserve Members and Spouses. Date: June 1, 2017 Time: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Location: …
Fountain Creek Nature Center won another Greenie Award Saturday night at the 10th Annual Veda Fashion Show & Greenie Awards! Thank you so much for voting for us! The Greenie Awards were created to raise awareness in the community of all the wonderful organizations that are doing great work in support of a healthy environment. …
It’s Teacher Appreciation Week, May 9 – 12, 2017. Thank a teacher that motivates and inspires your children in school. Teachers can make a difference in a child’s life academically and everyday life. Teachers and families need to work together to ensure that every student in Colorado is prepared and unafraid to succeed in school,…
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife wants to hear from fishing enthusiasts so it is calling together an Angler Roundtable, scheduled at 6 p.m., May 10. Attendees will get updates from CPW aquatic biologists on the upcoming fishing season, tips on hot spots and answers to any questions or concerns they might have.…
Fountain, CO – Fountain Creek Nature Center will host the annual Family Fun Day on Saturday, May 6th from 10am-2pm. This is a great family friendly event that encourages outdoor recreation in the Pikes Peak Region and having fun in the outdoors! There will be bug sweeps, puppet shows, pond studies, face painting, kite making,…
FOUNTAIN, CO – All dogs living in El Paso County must be licensed. Licensing helps animal law enforcement officers return your missing pet to you and lets them know your pet is not a stray. Register your pet online Click Here View License fees for Colorado Springs, Fountain and El Paso County
FOUNTAIN, CO – The City of Fountain Court Office will be closed from April 26th through April 28th due to construction. All other offices are open.
FOUNTAIN, CO – Join the City of Fountain Parks Division by helping to plant trees on Arbor Day. This years event is at Heritage Park located off Winebrook Way. Tree planting will be on Saturday, April 29, 2017. Come by and help and make our city parks beautiful. Refreshments provided by the City of Fountain…
Island-Themed Truck to Give Away FREE Shaved Ice in Fountain, Colorado to Help Community “Chill Out” on Tax Day With Tax Day right around the corner, many of us are reaching into our pockets to pay-off Uncle Sam. To relieve taxpayers of the stress associated with meeting the federal deadline, Kona Ice will be hosting its fourth…
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