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…
The annual Thunder in the Valley Car Show is on Sunday, July 17, 2011 from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm at Metcalfe Park at 704 E Ohio Avenue in Fountain, CO. Registration starts at 7:00 am with $30.00 per entry. There will be awards, prizes, food, music and lots of fun! The Car Show will benefit…
It’s 7-Eleven Day today! Get a free 7.11 ounce Slurpee today at 7-Eleven from 12:00 am until 12:00 am on Monday, July 11th. 7-Eleven is celebrating it’s 84th Birthday and is giving away free Slurpee’s as a way of thanking its customers. Click here to find a location near you.
The July 6, 2011 Planning Commission meeting has been cancelled and has been rescheduled for July 20, 2011 at 6:00 pm in the City Council Chambers. Meetings are open to the public.
Colorado Springs and the US Air Force Academy have come together to celebrate our nations Independence Day at Falcon Stadium. There will be food, games and music from the Colorado Springs Symphony. There will also be a car show and fly over during the event. The 4thof July celebration starts at 4:00 pm and will…
Join us for the 2nd annual Bark in the Park, Saturday June 25th at Metcalfe Park! Event features a kids fun show, kids and dogs costume parade, vendors and demonstrations. Vets Micro-Chipping Doggie Massage Police dog demonstration Trainers Kids fun show-judging in many categories (longest tail, most spots, shortest legs) Kids and Dog costume parade-…
Dr. Alveda King niece of Dr. Martin Luther King is scheduled to speak June 18th at 7:00 pm at St. Dominic’s Church for Abortion Awareness Month and during the Colorado Springs Juneteenth celebration. Dr. King will speak at the Juneteenth Gospel Fest at 3:00 pm on June 19, 2011 at John Metcalfe Park in Fountain, Colorado.
Join local herbalist and member of the Pikes Peak Herb Association, Sharon Schulman, as she guides you through an armchair “slide show” herb walk. See different herbs & plants you might find while taking an herb walk along the Front Range and perhaps, even your own back yard! Learn the basics on how these herbs…
On Wednesday, June 8th, the Fountain Police arrested the accused Craigslist Robber for two armed robberies in Fountain. The Police Department received a 911 call reporting the suspect wanted for the Craigslist robberies was at an apartment at 7145 Alegre Circle. The caller reported seeing the suspect entering an apartment through a window. Officers went to the home,…
Memorial Day is celebrated on the last Monday of May in remembrance of soldiers who have died while serving in the military. Many families visit cemeteries and clean the grave site, place flowers and flags at the headstone. Many families visit memorials on Memorial Day to honor those who have died serving in the military. In Arlington…
The 2nd Annual Fountain City Dog Expo will be help at Metcalfe Park in Fountain, Colorado on June 25, 2011 from 10 am until 4 pm. There will be vendors, vets, adoptions, micro-chipping, doggie massage,police dog demonstration and trainers. Kids Fun Show– judging categories include longest tail, most spots and shortest legs. Kids and Dog…
Kids ages 15 and under can fish free, catch a “big one” and receive prizes at the Willow Springs Ponds in Fountain Creek Regional Park where everyone is a winner. You will learn the basics of fishing, cast for prizes, and catch fish. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.…
Several tornados were reported in El Paso County on Thursday in Fountain and near the airport. One tornado touched down near Fountain off Marksheffel and Peaceful Valley Road damaging a home. The tornado ripped a hole in the roof of homeowner George Cusic, blew the garage door in and broke windows. The homeowners were at home when the tornado…
The Small Business Administration and Small Business Develpment Center will be holding its 6th Annual Small Business Verterans Conference. The purpose of the Veterans conference is to ensure that Veteran businesses successfully start, grow and prosper in Colorado. To help reach this goal, there will be a 2-day event full of speakers, classes, counseling, resources,…
A new Multiple Sclerosis support group is starting June 10, 2011 at the Security Public Library, 705 Aspen drive. The group will meet every 2nd Friday of the month from 11am – 1pm. These groups offer an opportunity for MS clients and family members to give and receive support and feedback for the accomplishments and challenges…
