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Ask-A-Lawyer for Free

Volunteer attorneys from the El Paso County Bar Association answer legal questions from the public, in person at no charge on the 2nd Saturday of each month at the Citadel Mall, adjacent to the upper level foor court area from 10:00 a.m. to noon. “Ask A Lawyer” is completely confidential! Upcoming Ask-A Lawyer events at the…

Voter Registration Deadline Is Less Than One Week

– Colorado Springs, CO If you wish to register to vote for the General Election you have less than one week until the Voter Registration cut-off deadline. In order to participate in the November Presidential Election citizens must be registered by Tuesday, October 9. There are three ways to register to vote: 1.  Register online at:…

Marksheffel Road Updates and Open House

El Paso County has started a study of Marksheffel Road South from SH 24 to Link Road. The study is funded by the Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority who is working on the project along with the City of Colorado Springs, City of Fountain, CDOT and Peterson AFB. The goal of the project is to identify improvements…

Ribbon Cutting at UPS Store

There will be a Ribbon Cutting ceremony at the new UPS Store located at the Mesa Ridge Shopping Center on September 21, 2012 at 1 pm.  Come and help the new owners celebrate and take a look at the newest business to the Fountain Valley community.

Bobcat Near Appletree Golf Course

A bobcat was seen off Peaceful Valley Rd where the trees are in the middle of the road on Tuesday.  You may want to keep small children and pets indoors or make sure children are with an adult when outdoors.  If you see the bobcat in the area contact the Colorado Game commission.

Drug Disposal Day in Fountain

Turn in your unused or expired household prescription or over the counter medication for safe disposal in the Fountain Valley area on Saturday, September 29, 2012.  There will be two locations to drop off expired or unused drugs: Fountain Middle School Parking Lot at 515 North Santa Fe Avenue, Fountain, CO  80817 Security Fire Department Station 1 at 400…

American Youth Soccer Organization Season Starts in Fountain

Let’s PLAY some Soccer! Season begins September 15th and AYSO is eager to help local youth build and succeed through soccer. Go to http://www.ayso1225.org to learn more. The Fall Season opens September 15th at 9:00 am at Fountain Mesa Park on Fortman Avenue. Call or stop by the Chamber Office to learn more about AYSO…

Voter Information Cards Mailed for November General Election

– Colorado Springs, CO – In order to help voters prepare for the upcoming Presidential Election the El Paso County Clerk & Recorder has mailed Voter Information Cards to all registered voters well in advance of the statutorily required deadline. In an effort to clarify information for voters the Clerk’s Office is mailing three types of…

Kids Eat Free at Chili’s

Free Kids meal at Chili’s with an adult entree purchase Wednesday, September 12, 2012.  Coupon is good for kids 12 and under.  Limit two Kid’s Meals per each adult entree ordered.  Print Kids Eat Free at Chili’s coupon.

Fountain Fall Festival

This Labor Day weekend celebrate the day at the 43rd Annaul Fountain Fall Festival on Monday, September 3, 2012 in Fountain, Colorado. Start your day with the Dollars for Scholars Pancake Breakfast starting at 7:00 am at Fountain Middle School. This Dollars for Scholars Pancake Breakfast helps raise funds to provide scholarships to students in…

Fountain BBQ Supper and Dance

The Fountain BBQ Supper and Dance is put on each year by Fountain Fire Station 1.  The Fountain BBQ and Dance is on Sunday September 2, 2012 and starts at 5:00 pm  and will be followed by a dance at 7:00 pm.  The annual Fountain BBQ Supper and Dance helps fund the Fountain Fire Department Volunteer Fund.  This is…

Discover Your Family Ancestry for Free

Discover your family for FREE this weekend as Ancestry.com opens all 713 million U.S. census records from 1790 to 1940. Learn where your ancestors were born, what they did for a living, how much they earned—even meet the girl (or guy) next door. All free through September 3rd. Search for your relatives FREE *Ends September…

Fountain Valley 5K for the Fallen

The 4th annual Fountain Valley 5k for the Fallen will be held on Saturday, September 1st, at the Guy Barickman Stadium at Fountain Fort Carson High School. The run starts at 8 am and is $25 for adults, and $15 for kids. Not only does the run honor the fallen and those left behind, but…

Free Mulch is Available

The City of Colorado Springs has free mulch available on a first come first serve basis.  Bring a truck or trash can and shovel and fill it up.  This is a busy time of year for landscaping so the mulch bin may be empty.  Come early and check.  The free mulch can be picked up…

Free Admission to Sky Sox Game for Military

Sky Sox Military Appreciation Night is on Wednesday, August 29th at Sky Sox stadium.  Get your free tickets at Fort Carson MWR/ITR offices in the Outdoor Recreation Complex Bldg 2429 at the corner of Specker and Wetzel Ave (719) 526-5366  or at ITT at Peterson Air Force Base in Building 640 (719) 556-1760.  Tickets must be picked up…

Burger King Ice Cream Deal

Burger King is helping America cool down at the end of the summer with premium Soft Serve vanilla cones for just $.50 each at your local Burger King retaurant.  The deal is good thorugh the end of August.Limited time only.   Price and particaption vary.