by LIZ ALEXANDER The Fountain Creek Nature Center is inviting Grandparents, parents, mentors and kids to the “Bond at the Pond” event on Saturday, October 8, 2011 from 9:30 am to Noon. The Bond at the Pond event is part of the “No Child Left Inside” program. The Fountain Creek Nature Center Bond at the…
FOUNTAIN, COLORADO – The Colorado State Patrol has identified the victims of the fatal crash near Fountain, Colorado. Michael Russell age 36 of Colorado Springs, Binu George age 38 of Pueblo West and Aleysa George age 36 of Pueblo West were all killed on I-25 near Fountain when one of the drivers went the wrong way on I-25 and hit…
The Fountain Creek Nature Center will be hosting the Twilight Zone event on September 30, 2011 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Experience the changes from twilight to night at the Cattail Marsh Wildlife Area at the Fountain Creek Nature Center. Discover who works the day shift and works the night shift and uncover other wetland secrets. Afterward,…
VAIL, Colo. – Hunters and hikers who are planning to hike in and around the Holy Cross Wilderness Area of the White River National Forest are asked to be on the lookout for evidence that may help authorities discover the fate of a Chicago man who has been missing since last fall. On Oct. 3,…
The Widefield Community Center is offering a Martial Arts S3 class for students seven years and up. With martial arts as a foundation, students have the opportunity to develop self-awareness and self-confidence. GOJO-RYU KARATE is a comprehensive martial art that is derived from the Okinawan system of self-defense. Students of all skill levels can benefit from…
Colorado Springs remembers the September 11 victims on this ten year anniversary of the attack on the United States with special events and memorials located in the Colorado Springs community. Visit the memorial at Fort Carson located near the gate off Hwy 115 across from Cheyenne Mountain State Park. A twisted 17 foot long steel beam…
The Fountain Fall Festival BBQ Supper and Dance is tonight at 212 N. Santa Fe, in Fountain Colorado. The Barbecue Dinner runs from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, come out and eat some tasty BBQ. Adult dinners are $5.00 and Children eat for $3.00. The DJ & Dance will start after dinner from 7:00 pm to…
The Colorado State Fair starts today with carnival, concerts, rodeo, horse shows and food. Entertainment includes Los Lobos, the Beach Boys, Selena Gomezand Martina McBride. The fair runs from August 26 to September 5th. Click here for Colorado State Fair schedule.
The Fountain Fall Festival is held every Labor Day weekend and has become bigger every year. The FFF starts on Saturday, September 3, 2011 with the 5K Run for the Fallen. The event continues on Sunday evening with the local Fire Department’s BBQ Dinner and Dance Fund Raiser. On Monday, Labor Day, the Dollars for Scholars Breakfast will…
Monarch butterflies will soon pass through the Fountain Creek Nature Center during their annual migration to Mexico. Join us for an indoor presentation, followed by a craft and a hike to catch, tag and release monarchs for research on Saturday, August 27th from 10:00 am to 11:30 am. Reservation Required Cost: $4/member; $5/nonmemebers For Reservations…
Join a naturalist for a fun evening of Native American stories, songs and end with “smores” around a campfire at the Fountain Creek Nature Center. $4.00/member, $5.00/nonmember, Reservations Required) Phone: 719-520-6745 Location Details Fountain Creek Nature Center 320 Peppergrass Lane Fountain CO 80817 US
by LIZ ALEXANDER The Fountain Valley Senior Center 9th Annual Golf Tournament will be on Friday, September 16, 2011 at the Valley Hi Golf Course. Proceeds will benefit the Fountain Valley Senior Center, a non-profit agency that provides services and activities to older adults in the Fountain Valley community. Services include transportation, nutrition, home delivered meals…
By COLORADO SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT Press Release 4:30 PM At about 1:30pm today the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) received a report that three people spotted near Woodmen and I-25 matched the description of the Dougherty siblings that began a crime spree in Florida last week. The trio has been connected to crimes in Florida and…
The WHS Softball Camp is for girls in 2nd -8th grade. Operated by Widefield High School Softball coaches. Campers will participate in hitting, infielding, outfielding, pitching, catching and a scrimmage. The camp includes a t-shirt and will be held at the Widefield Community Center’s Field #2. Session: WHS Softball Camp #8103.101 Price: $35.00 Dates: August…
The Venetucci Farm Stand is open on Saturday’s from 9 am to 1 pm. They offer a variety of seasonal produce, meat and dairy products. Farm fresh eggs are $4.00/dozen. You can place orders for pork and beef by calling 391-8102. To get to Ventucci farm, take I-25 to South Academy Blvd Exit 135 and go…
The El Paso County Fair runs through Saturday in Calhan. Friday is Senior Day with $3 admission for 55 years and older. There will be a Free Senior Breakfast from 8 am to 11 am and free pies will be given to Seniors at 3:00 pm. Fair activities include petting Zoo, Carnival and various programs throughout the day. The…
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