The Fountain Valley Toastmasters Club would like to invite you to their Open House on February 23rd at the Fountain Public Library. Toastmasters International is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving its members’ public speaking and leadership skills. During regularly held club meetings, members practice giving speeches, give feedback on speeches, or perform other meeting…
Draw your favorite animals, step by step with Mr. Rich at the Fountain Creek Nature Center, then teach others how to draw them too! Rick Flores is a cartoon artist and volunteer at the Fountain Creek Nature Center. Afterwards, take a fox walk with the Fountain Creek Nature Center staff to look for animal homes…
Cluck cluck! Meet some of the friendliest chickens ever, hear amazing chicken tales, and make a gadget that sounds just like a chicken at the library in Fountain. Laura Foye brings her favorite birds for you to pet, and will entertain and inform you about these interesting barnyard animals. Date: Februrary 25, 2012 Time: 2:00…
The Fountain Creek Nature Center will be having a beginner class on making a star chart and finding location s of stars and other night sky object during an indoor presentation. Afterwards, go for a walk to locate stars and constellations visible in the winter sky. Bring a small flashlight, binoculars and dress warmly. Date:…
Waterfowl species numbers are often highest in the winter in El Paso County. Join a naturalist at the Fountain Creek Nature Center on a field trip to several locations to learn what dabblers and divers are around and what field marks are used to identify them. Bring binoculars or spotting scope if you have them.…
First Class Mail Stamp prices will increase one cent to .45 on January 22, 2012 for letters. Each additional ounce will remain the same at .20 cents. Postcards will now be .32 cents to mail out. If using Forever stamp,s you may still use those stamps to mail your First Class letters without adding an additional .02 cent stamp to…
The Fountain Creek Nature Center will begin its Fountain Creek Winter Bird Count on Saturday, January 14, 2012 from 8:30 am to 11:00 am. Beginning to advanced birders are invited to observe and record the number of bird species and populations found in the Fountain Creek Regional Park. Reservations for the Fountain Creek Winter Bird Count…
There was a two vehicle accident on Marksheffel and Fontaine Boulevard on Tuesday evening. The driver received fatal injuries and three passengers were transported to Memorial Hospital. With the new Larson Ranch development and new growth in the Fountain Valley there is an increase in traffic on Marksheffel. Drivers turning onto Marksheffel Blvd from Fontaine Blvd…
The Colorado state Minimum Wage will increase to $7.64 per hour from the current $7.36 per hour starting on January 1, 2012. If an employee is covered by federal and Colorado state minimum wage laws, the employer must pay the higher minimum wage. Article XVIII, Section 15, of the Colorado Constitution, requires the Colorado Minimum…
The Widefield Community Center is holding its 6th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration at the Widefield Community Center located at 705 Aspen Drive, Colorado Springs, CO on Tuesday, December 6th from 5:30 am to 7:30 pm. Santa will be there so bring your camera. Dress warm as temperatures will be cold. There will be hayrides,…
Fountain Valley will be dedicating its new Veterans Memorial at Mayors Park (by the Caboose) during its annual Veterans Day Ceremony. The Fountain Valley Veterans Memorial Day event will be held on Friday, November 11 at 1:00 pm. There will be guest speakers from local Military and Civilian communities. Everyone is invited to attend this special…
Family Dollar in Fountain, CO is now open and will be holding their grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, October 22, 2011 at 8:00 am. The new location is located off Mesa Ridge behind McDonald’s at 6960 Mesa Ridge Parkway, in Fountain, CO 80817.
Calling all Fountain Valley Business Owners! Fountain Valley business owners can showcase their company at the 2011 Fountain Valley Fall Business Expo. The Fountain Valley Fall Business Expo will be on Saturday, November 5, 2011 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. at the Valley Events Center located at 6436 S. Hwy 85 Suite R in Fountain, Colorado. The…
The Harvest Moon Dance, Haunted House and Trick or Treat Street will start at 4:00 pm on October 15, 2011. The Harvest Moon Dance, Haunted House and Trick or Treat Street Walk will take place at the City Hall Plaza at 116 S. Main Street in Fountain, Colorado. There will be food, music, contest and…
PEYTON, CO – Colorado State Patrol The Colorado State Patrol said a 17 year old girl from Peyton died Saturday after her car went off the road near Curtis Road and Garrett Road in El Paso County. As the girl neared the intersection, the girl steered to the left, which caused the Saturn to begin…
Widefield School District 3 will be holding its annual Community Parade on Saturday October 8, 2011. The Widefield Community parade is hosted by Widefield High School and will start at 10:30 am in the Big R parking lot. The parade will leave the Big R parking lot and go west onto Fontaine Blvd. The Community…
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