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CPW urges the public to wear life jackets following deadliest year on Colorado waters

DENVER – As boat ramps open and warm temperatures entice people to get outdoors and recreate on the water, Colorado Parks and Wildlife urges people to wear a life jacket and boat safely following the deadliest year on Colorado’s rivers, lakes and reservoirs. CPW is promoting safe boating tips to educate outdoor enthusiasts on how…

Boots in the Park

Calhan, CO– The Fairgrounds Corporation will present the second annual Boots in the Park event to be held at the El Paso County Fair & Events Center in Calhan, Colorado on March 11, 2023 at 6:30 pm. Boots in the Park is a fundraising event to support facility and program upgrades at the El Paso…

Quick Move In Home

Home in Fountain Valley Ranch in Colorado Springs is the home you’ve been searching for and is ready for a Quick Move In! This two story home has plenty of space for living, working and gathering. The outdoor space offers a fenced yard and plenty of storage. A storage shed for tools and plenty of…

Free Tax Help at Security Library

You may qualify for free tax preparation at the Security Library located at 715 Aspen Drive. Walk-in basis at the A.P. Room in the lower level of the basement. Do you make $60,000 per year or less. Stop by to see if you are eligible. Dates:March 10th 11 am – 2 pmApril 7th 11 am…

Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce Membership

The Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce provides some truly amazing services and opportunities to for its members. There will be an event every week in 2023 to allow the greatest impact possible in featuring fellow businesses and providing networking opportunities in the hopes of helping to grow your business. The Fountain Valley of Chamber Sponsors…

School Closures & Delays

School and Government Office Closings and Delays in Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak Region from Flash Alert®. FlashAlert® collects emergency messages and news releases from 800 schools, colleges, fire and police departments, hospitals, businesses, government offices, utilities and other organizations in Colorado Springs and Pueblo and distributes them to the news media via a continuously…

Fine Arts Center Acting Summer Camps

The Fine Arts Center Theatre Company offers innovative and comprehensive professional theatre training programs for students ages 5–18. Musical theatre, design, acting, play analysis, dancing, and the collaborative process are just a sampling of the rich curriculum offered by our award-winning professional staff of instructors.    Budding Thespians | Ages 5-7 June 5 -9 Emerging Artists…

Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration

Bring the entire family to our 17th annual Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration on the front lawn of Widefield Parks & Recreation! Festivities will include kids crafts, photo booth, s’mores, cookies, hot cocoa, carolers, Santa, and more. This is a free event for the community. Help us help others! Donate gently used or new coats starting in November…

Pikes Peak Regional Office of Emergency Management Monitoring High Winds

El Paso County / Pikes Peak Regional Office of Emergency Management Monitoring High Wind and Red Flag Warnings for Thursday and FridayEmergency ManagmentFEATURED NEWSNEWSPublic Works Colorado Springs: December 1, 2022 – The Pikes Peak Regional Office of Emergency Management (PPROEM) is closely monitoring the potential for damaging winds in the Pikes Peak region Thursday evening, Dec. 1…

Nature Hikes With Santa

Participate in an interactive reading of “Twas the Night Before Christmas” while waiting for Santa to arrive at the Nature Center! Then, hike with Sana to see what gifts nature gives us. Afterwards, enjoy seasonal tunes with the band, Peppergrass, and make paper snowflakes! Saturdays, December 10 & 17, 2022 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.…

High Winds Cause Delays in El Paso County

Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8 Due to projected high winds and anticipated unsafe conditions, all schools and buildings in Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8 will be operating on a two-hour delayed start schedule on Friday, Dec 2. This delay applies to school and staff start times. Also, there will be no A.M. preschool. Buses will…

Fountain Ft Carson JROTC Pancake Breakfast

The Fountain Ft. Carson JROTC will be having its Annual Pancake Breakfast fundraiser. Come out and enjoy breakfast with your friends and neighbors and help support the JROTC. Breakfast is from 7:00 am – 9: am at Aragon Elementary School located at 211 S. Main Street, Fountain, CO. Tickets can be obtained from the JROTC…

Fiesta Patrias Colorado Springs

There is a new Festival in Colorado Springs this year with music, dancing, car show and fun for the whole famly. Fiestas Patrias occurs the day after Hispanic Heritage month. Each year Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage month from September 15 – October 15 by celebrating the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose…

Balloon Festival Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, CO – The Colorado Spring’s Labor Day Balloon Festival is a fun event for the entire family. Taking place on Friday, Saturday and Sunday during Labor Day weekend guests can watch as approximately 65 hot air balloons float around the city. There will be food vendors, skydiving demonstrations, music, food vendors, and fun…

52nd Annual Fountain Fall Festival

Fountain, CO – The annual Fall Festival is an eagerly anticipated community event, drawing thousands of people from all walks of life. Featuring a lively parade, great food, and a range of vendors selling everything from arts and crafts to local products, this festival truly has something for everyone. Plus, with fun activities like live…

Fountain Creek Regional Park Concert

Free Concert at Fountain Creek Regional Park from 6pm – 8 pm on August 30, 2022 featuring “Soul School” playing music ( Four Tops, Bruno Mars, Kool and the Gang) for your enjoyment. Date: 8/30/2022Time: 6 pm – 8 pmLocation: 2010 Duckwood Rd, Fountain, CO