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2013 Fairview Cemetary Cleanup Week

Fountain, Colorado The annual Fairview Cemetery Cleanup begins Monday, April 8 through Friday, April 12. Please remove all flowers, vases, etc. by April 7 to enable City crews to clean up the area. Your cooperation is appreciated. You may put new flowers and arrangements on April 13.

Jump Forward Into Spring!

Don’t forget to move your clocks forward one hour Sunday, March 10, 2013 at 2 am. Cell phones and computers will update automatically.

Scam Phone Calls

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO We have been notified that small business owners are receiving a call from the number 889-777-1117, which is a company claiming to be with the State of Colorado Small Business Development. This group is asking companies if they are moving, are persistent and rude. We have learned that this group is selling…

Teen Volunteer Opportunities at Fountain Creek Nature Center

FOUNTAIN , Colorado Teens 14 years and older are invited to submit applications for Spring Break & Summer Nature Camp Aides and Special Event Aides at Fountain Creek Nature Center.  Applicants should have a positive attitude, an interest in the outdoors and assisting young children with games, crafts, activities; willingness to help with set up…

Two Vehicle Crash North of Fountain

The Colorado State Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle crash on I-25 near milepost 132, north of Fountain.  At 8:26 p.m., a pickup traveling northbound on I-25 lost control, spinning across the northbound lanes and into the center median, where it rolled.  The driver, whose identity has yet to be determined, was ejected from the pickup…

Cheyenne Mountain Shooting Complex Opens at Fort Carson

FORT CARSON, Colo. – The Cheyenne Mountain Shooting Complex opens to the public Jan 23 at 1:30 p.m. The public opening will be proceeded by an invitation only” ribbon-shooting” ceremony at 11 a.m. The shooting complex, which is the largest outdoor shooting range in the State of Colorado, is a joint project between Fort Carson,…

Today’s Deal: Get $2 BBQ Chicken Sandwich at Dickey’s BBQ Pit

Get two dollar Big Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches at Dickey’s for only $2 on Monday’s now thru February 28, 2013.  Limit 2 sandwiches per person at participating locations.

Homeless Veterans Need Your Help

At Crawford House we need a small volunteer force of about 20 people for a few hours who can help organize the pantry, clean a little, and or paint a room on January 19, 2013. Crawford House (415 S. Weber) is a program providing safe emergency housing for veterans who are homeless and receiving mental health…

National Day of Service in El Paso County

[imagebrowser id=5]On this National Day of Service members of the community are assembling CARE packages for our soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines in Afghanistan to show our military personnel they are remembered back home.  Items needed are: body wash, liquid soap, facial cleanser hair gel combs, brushes, bobby pins (in original packaging please) deodorant (travel size)…

Flu Season is Here

The flu season in Colorado officially began on October 7, 2012 and is widespread in many states. In Colorado there have been  506 hospitalizations with influenza A and B.  If you have the flu you should stay home from work or school to prevent spreading.   Source: FLU.govFlu symptoms include: •A 100°F or higher fever or feeling…

Nature Hike with Santa Claus

Join Jolly Old Saint Nick at the Fountain Creek Nature Center for an interactive reading of “The Night Before Christmas.”  Afterwards, take a hike through the woods with Santa and along the wetlands to discover some of the gifts nature gives us everday.  Enjoy a cup of hot chocolate and tell Santa Claus what gift you…

Fountain Valley Jingle Bell Run

This holiday season, the Fountain Valley YMCA invites friends and family to run for a great cause during the 4th Annual Jingle Bell 5k. This event will help raise money to support the Teen Center at the Fountain Valley YMCA. The Teen Center provides a safe and empowering community for teens to grow. It’s an…

Free Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce invites you to the Free Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony to be held on Friday, November 16, 2012 at 7PM at Mayor’s Park. There will be a special guest from the North Pole (Santa Claus). Live entertainment includes performance by Fort Carson High School Trojainnaires band and Mr. Bizzaros. Free Hot Apple…

Cemetery Crawl at Fountain Cemetery

Fairview Cemetery in Fountain was recently vandalized and several headstones were damaged including historic headstones from the mid-nineteenth century. The Friends of Fountain Fairview Cemetery are hosting a first annual Cemetery Crawl on Saturday, November 3rd, 2012, from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at the cemetery located at 757 S. Santa Fe Avenue; last tour begins at 1:00pm. …

Deal of the Day: 50 Cent Hot Dogs at Sonic

Get 50-cent corns dogs all day on Halloween October 31, 2012 at participating Sonic Drive-In locations.  The offer is good for all ages, no costumes required to qualify for this Halloween deal.

Free Doritos Locos Taco Today

Angel Pagan had the guts to steal a base so that everyone in America could get a free Doritos Locos Tacos. Visit any participating Taco Bell location on Tuesday, October 30 from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. local time to get a free Doritos Locos Tacos. While supplies last. Limit one free taco per person.