The Fountain Fire Chief has banned fireworks in the City of Fountain effectively immediately and until further notice. Any person caught violating a fire restriction shall be arrested and face a fine up to $1,000 and/or 90 days in jail. Fireworks are illegal, also there will be no open or prescribed burining, no bonfires or recreational fires allowed. …
The Fountain Downtown Events Association will host its annual Main Street Blast Dance in front of City Hall from 5 pm to 10 pm on the Fourth of July. There will be music by Phat Daddy, fun activities for the kids, live show from the Gold Canyon Gunfighters, fashion show and perfromances throughout the evening. …
Start your Fourth of July with the Security Fire Departments Annual Street Breakfast. Security Firefighters will serve pancakes for breakfast along with orange juice and coffee. There will also be music and entertainment during the Fourth of July pancake breakfast and firetrucks on display. This is a fun event for the whole family. Come early and…
The Colorado Springs Fire Marshal has denied all permits for commercial fireworks for the 4th of July. Nine firework displays were scheduled in the city from July 1 – 6. Due to resources committed to the Waldo Canyon Fire and the extreme fire danger due to lack of moisture, heat and wind the fireworks permits were denied…
The Venetucci Farm Stand will open on June 16, 2012. The Venetucci Farm Stand offers a variety of seasonal produce throughout the summer and will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sautrdays from June 16 through October. Meat and dairy products are available throughout the year. To order meat products and eggs…
Join Lindsey Aparicio, aka The Goat Cheese Lady, to learn how simple it is to make Goat Cheese starting with fresh milk from Lindsey’s goats. You will leave the class knowing exactly what to do to make Goat Cheese at home, and better yet you will go home with a sample of the cheese you…
An evening storm hit Colorado Monday evening. Rain started about 4:30 pm in the Falcon area with dark clouds, thunder and lightning. Highway 24 and Marksheffel Blvd were pounded with rain about 7 pm and visibility was poor with some roads becoming flooded. Appletree Golf Course off Marksheffel Blvd didn’t see a drop of rain but…
Teens are invited to the Fountain Library for Teen Movie Day. The featured movie is “Sherlock Homes 2”. Sherlock Holmes has always been the smartest man in the room… until now. There is a new criminal mastermind at large—Professor Moriarty—and not only is he Holmes’ intellectual equal, but his capacity for evil, coupled with a…
The Fountain Library presents monthly classes where you can explore new research resources available online. Computer experience desired. Call the Fountain Library for more details about Genealogy on the Internet classes! When: Thursday, June 07, 2012 Time: 7:00 PM Where: Fountain Branch – 230 S. Main Street at Fountain Meeting Room Contact: Pam Ownes at (719) 382-5347
Why is the moon dark one night a month? Learn the answer to that question at the Fountain Library and more during this family program as Heather Lyle shares humorous and dramatic tales of the moon and stars. View the night sky and end the evening with take-home crafts. When: Wednesday, June 06, 2012 Time:…
Which animals “own the night?” Come see a set of very interesting animals visiting the Fountain Library from the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo and find out for yourself. First 30 reservations guarantee a seat; same day seats are first come, first served as space is available. Must be between grades 6 to 12 to attend the Teen…
By LIZ ALEXANDER
Celebrate National Doughnut Day with a Free doughnut at participating Dunkin Donuts. On Friday, June 1 get one Free doughnut with any beverage purchase. In the Denver area get a complimentary treat from Krispy Kreme. No purchase necessary. La Mars Donuts nationwide will also offer one free donut to each guest with no purchase necessary. National…
Teens skate for free at Skate City off of Barnes Rd when they show their library card to staff at the event. Skate rental is not included. This skating event is being held at the Skate city on Barns Rd. on Friday June 1, 2012 starting at 6 pm. So teens get your skates and Library…
Fountain, Colorado – Press Release The Fountain Police Department made an arrest today in the recent thefts from unlocked vehicles in the Fountain Valley Area. The investigation began in March and included more than sixty cases in the following neighborhoods: Cross Creek, Heritage, Tuscany Ridge, Wild Oak Farms and Countryside. The cases involved thefts from unlocked vehicles during…
Fort Carson’s new Commissary Opens on May 9, 2012. The community is invited to attend the 10 a.m. ribbon-cutting ceremony. Doors to the $18.7 million modern facility will open immediately following. The new Fort Carson Commissary is nearly 50 percent larger than the one it’s replacing, and it has something inside for every type of commissary shopper,…
FVTimes.com was started by me, Liz Alexander with Pink Realty. Yes, I'm in real estate. I think real estate is so much more than buying and selling homes. It's all about the lifestyle, it's about community. Here in the Fountain, Widefield, Security and Southern Colorado Springs area we have such a wonderful sense of community. I wanted a place that best reflects the people, the places and the lifestyle we call home. FountainValaleyTimes.com is that place. We want to share what makes this community of ours so special. You can find all my posts HERE.
