The JRTOC is holding the Fountain Fall Festival Pancake Breakfast at Fountain Middle School. The annual fundraiser supports local students in the Fountain Valley area and is held each year before the Fountain Fall Festival Parade. Where: Fountain Middle School 515 N. Santa Fe Avenue, Fountain, CO When: 7:00 to 9:00 a.m. Rates : $5.00…
Colorado – Free admission to all state parks for the month of August. Active duty and veterans are admitted free to Colorado State Parks. The military member or veteran must show proof of military service (photo ID, DD-214, VA medical card) and obtain the free pass from any Colorado State park or CPW office. Military member…
Calhan, Colorado – The El Paso County Fair in Calhan, CO will be July 15th to July 22nd with lots of fun events for the whole family. There will be a tractor pull, car and Tractor show, draft horse pull, rodeo , carnival rides and entertainment. Tickets: Tickets are purchased upon arrival at the gates.…
Fort Carson will host a Freedom Fest July 1-2, 2017, that replaces the traditional Fort Carson 4th on the 3rd celebration. Please visit http://carsonfreedomfest.com for a complete schedule of events. The Fort Carson Freedom Fest will have live performances by the 4th Infantry Division Band, car show, food, beverages, and a fireworks display July 2,…
FORT CARSON, Colo. – Fort Carson and 4th Infantry Division will host Freedom Fest July 1 and 2 at Iron Horse Park from noon – 10 p.m. both days. The two-day event will feature a carnival and live music from the 4th Infantry Division band. Park admission is free both days. Fees will apply for…
The DAV and Recruit Military will be holding a job fair for Veterans on June 1, 2107 at the Double Tree located at 1775 East Cheyenne Mountain Blvd in Colorado Springs, CO. The event is for Veterans, National Guard Members, Reserve Members and Spouses. Date: June 1, 2017 Time: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Location: …
Fountain, CO – Fountain Creek Nature Center will host the annual Family Fun Day on Saturday, May 6th from 10am-2pm. This is a great family friendly event that encourages outdoor recreation in the Pikes Peak Region and having fun in the outdoors! There will be bug sweeps, puppet shows, pond studies, face painting, kite making,…
Washington, D.C. – Representatives Mike Coffman (R-CO) and Derek Kilmer (D-WA) led the bipartisan reintroduction of the Veteran Urgent Access to Mental HealthCare Act (H.R. 918). This bill would allow mental health assessments and urgent mental healthcare services to veterans at risk of suicide or harming others, even if they have an other than honorable…
DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife is offering free admission to all veterans and active duty members of the military, military reserve and National Guard to any Colorado state park for Veterans Day. On Nov. 11, any member of the military forces or veteran can enter any of Colorado’s 42 state parks free of charge,…
Looking for a job? Great News…The US Chamber of Commerce, Hiring Our Heroes Networking and Hiring Event for Military Spouses is coming to Peterson. Active Duty, Retires, Guard and Reserve, and Gold Star Spouses are also welcome to attend the hiring affair! Networking Reception is on November 9, 2016 from 7 pm to 9 pm at Mt.…
Several years ago, a small group of patriotic volunteers formed a nonprofit organization to host an annual Colorado Springs Veterans Day Parade to honor all veterans and to educate and inspire community awareness while paying tribute to the service and sacrifices all veterans have endured in the pursuit of freedom. In just this short time,…
Students from Fountain-Fort Carson High School participated in this years Fountain Labor Day parade on September 5, 2016. There were 214 sharp looking cadets in the parade and the Trojan JROTC Battalion received a trophy for being “Fountain Strong!” Congratulations JROTC!
Come out this weekend to the Pumpkin Patch at Wishing Star Farm! It is Military Appreciation Weekend. Show your military ID and receive $2 off Admission!! They have great pumpkins and lots of new activities. There is a pumpkin patch, ponies, petting zoo and giant pillow to bounce on. Wishing Star Farm is located at…
The Fort Carson Exchange will hold an exciting event for kids ages 4-12 on Saturday October 1, 2016. Children can don a robe and pledge the Jedi Oath under the tutelage of a Jedi Master. Event will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Junior Jedi knights will learn to use the Force at this…
Community Night in The Park 2016 is almost here! Come out and listen to live music from the Fort Carson Band, eat Free Hot Dogs and see and explore fire trucks, police vehicles, construcion equipment and more. This always a fun event. Check out the video from last years event. Date: Tuesday, September 20, 2016…
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is celebrating military families with discounted zoo admission for just $5.75 per person this week. Discount days run through Sunday September 18 from 9 am to 5 pm daily with the last admission ticks sold at 4 pm. This special military discount is offered to all active duty, veteran and retired military…
