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Widefield Football Booster Club Fundraiser at Culver’s

Widefield Football Booster Club is doing lots of fundraising this year. This week on Thursday, May 15th from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Culvers located at 8065 Fountain Mesa Rd will be donating 10% of the receipts to the Widefield Football Booster Club. The profits earned will ensure we can support the teams and coaches…

Two Colorado State Patrol Officers Hit

Colorado State Patrol Press Release – Two Law Enforcement Vehicles were struck on May 11, 2014 within one hour just after 7 p.m. two law enforcement vehicles were struck while aiding motorists. The first happened at 7:02 p.m. when a Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputy vehicle was struck by a Dodge Durango.  The second happened at 7:38…

Help Stamp Out Hunger, Spread the Word

Every second Saturday in May, letter carriers in more than 10,000 cities and towns across America collect the goodness and compassion of their postal customers, who participate in the NALC Stamp Out Hunger National Food Drive — the largest one-day food drive in the nation. Carriers collect non-perishable food donations left by mailboxes and in…

Hummingbird Festival in Cheyenne Canon

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…

Walk MS Colorado Springs

COLORADO SPRINGS – Walk MS connects people living with MS and those who care about them.  MS Walks help raise money to support programs for people living with MS in out community and to drive cutting edge research. This year choose between one and three mile route options, and then join us back at base camp…

Spring Migration Series at Pinello Ranch

FOUNTAIN, COLORADO – Spring migration is just around the corner! It is an amazing spectacle which begins with bluebirds and Say’s Phoebes in March, shorebirds like American Avocets in late April, followed by warblers and a host of other species in May. Highlights will include tips on identifying different species and learning about behavior and…

2014 Spring Clean-Up

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…

U.S. Active Duty Military Ride Free on Mountain Metropolitan Transit

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.–Mountain Metropolitan Transit is proud to recognize National Military Appreciation Month by offering active duty military members free rides on all fixed-route municipal buses for the entire month of May. This small token of gratitude is meant to acknowledge the bravery, sacrifice and unwavering commitment of our local armed forces personnel. In order…

2014 Junior Golf Camps

The Patty Jewett Junior Golf Camps’ primary goal is to peak your child’s interest in the wonderful game of golf by creating a fun and exciting atmosphere. Open to all boys and girls aged 10 and up. The $99 fee includes: 4 days of lessons (2.5 hours each day) Junior Golf Punch Pass which includes…

Fountain Creek Nature Center Rental Rooms Available

The newly renovated Fountain Creek Nature Center now has a room available for business meetings, community and family events.  There are three large flat screens for movie presentations, seating and tables available.  Call the Fountain Creek Nature Center at 719-520-6745 to reserve the room. For profit organizations:            $50/hour for the first hour, $25/hour for additional…

Environmental Film Series: Saving Luna

A documentary film about Luna, a lone baby killer whale who gets separated from his family. Luna becomes a symbol of the world’s wildest beauty:  wonderful to know, hard to save.  This film is provided by the Rocky Mountain Women’s Film Festival and will be shown at the Fountain Creek Nature Center in the new…

Panda Express Fundraiser Event on Saturday

Widefield Football Booster Club will be very active and will be doing lots of fundraising this year. The profits earned will ensure we can support the teams and coaches in various ways such as purchasing spirit wear for reselling, running concessions, serving pre – game meals and hosting a year end banquet.  This weeks fundraiser…

Just Between Friends Pueblo and Fountain

Make plans now to join us at the Pueblo/Fountain sale in May! We’ve got many wonderful items that you won’t want to miss! Remember, you don’t save if you don’t shop! So please come check out the wonderful selection of maternity, baby and children’s items! Sale Schedule: May 2 – 4 Friday, May 2nd 10:00am…

Pedro Carreño Arrazola Memorial Zumbathon

 Earlier this year, the story of a man that fell 20 feet during his construction job in Downtown, Colorado Springs and died immediately, went viral throughout the media. Pedro Carreño Arrazola left behind his wife and five children. Not only did Pedro’s tragic death affect the Colorado Springs community, but it had a big effect on the community of…

Mayor Bach to Honor Mesa Ridge Basketball Team

Mayor Steve Bach will present the Mesa Ridge Girl’s Basketball Team with an award on May 1. The team made history on March 15 when the girls won their first 4A State Championship. Mesa Ridge High School will also have some athlete signings at this time. Date: May 1, 2014 Time: 11:00 a.m. Where: Mesa…

M.U.L.E.Y. KIDS’ DAY TO BE HELD IN CALHAN

CALHAN, Colo. – The Pikes Peak Chapter of the Mule Deer Foundation (MDF), along with support from Colorado Parks and Wildlife and several other organizations, is hosting a M.U.L.E.Y. Kids’ Day. M.U.L.E.Y. Kids are Mindful, Understanding, Legal and Ethical Youth. M.U.L.E.Y. Kids’ Day is an introduction to shooting sports and wildlife conservation for children seven…