PUEBLO, Colo. – Summer starts early at Lake Pueblo State Park. The park will begin moving into its summer operations this month, opening additional campsites and adding more services. More hours will be added to boat inspection stations and preparations are underway to reopen the swim beach for another season of fun in the sun.…
Colorado Springs- The El Paso County Bar Association is hosting a Distinguished Panel to Discuss: American Democracy and the Rule of Law: Why Every Vote Matters The El Paso County Bar Association (EPCBA) invites the Public to join us at our Law Day event on May 2, 2014 for the first of its’ kind discussion about…
Fountain, Colorado SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 2014 from 10am to 2pm is NATIONAL PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE BACK DAY. Do you have any expired or unused prescription medications cluttering up your medicine cabinet? You can get rid of them safely and quickly. This free and anonymous service is available right here at your Fountain Police Department’s lobby…
Fountain, Colorado by FOUNTAIN POLICE DEPARTMENT Between 2012 and 2013 there was a 34% decrease in Motor Vehicle theft in the Fountain Valley. According to the FBI, there was an increase nationally of 5.7%. There was a 19% decrease in vehicle break-ins as well. Citizens of Fountain deserve all the credit for the decrease in…
Girl Scouts with their parents and leaders may register for any of the above sessions to fulfill the requirements for their badges or just learn a new skill and have fun outdoors. (Badges not supplied). $4 per scout per badge session; Reservations and pre-payment required by April 10. Call 719-520-6745 for pre-payment with VISA, MC…
This class is for students 11 years and older who want or need first aid, CPR and AED training. The class will cover how to recognize and care for injuries or sudden illness until emergency services arrive. Also covered in the session will be handling emergency situations, breathing and cardiac emergencies, adult, child & infant…
Fountain Creek Nature Adventures is for children ages 3 – 6 accompanied by an adult. Children will enjoy a puppet show or stories, crafts, hands-on activities and discovery time on the trail. Date: April 3, 2014 – Heron Homecoming Time: 9 am – 10:30 am Fee: ($4.00 donation suggested, reservations required 719-520-6745) Phone: 719-520-6745 Location: Fountain Creek…
The Widefield Fun Bus Spring Break events run from March 24 -28, 2014. Send the kids on fantastic trips to the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, Glow Golf & Picture Show and to It’z. Must be at least six years old to participate in any Fun Bus activity. Register online, in person or by…
See the acclaimed and award winning documentaries from the Rocky Mountain Women’s Film Festival at the Fountain Creek Nature Center’s new Blue Ray, three screen venue. Enjoy snacks, popcorn and drinks for a small fee. discussion following for those interested. Geared toward an adult audience. Date: Friday, March 21, 2014 Time: 7 9m – 8:30 pm…
Paper making, pine needle baskets, rock necklaces and soap carving are a few of the fancy nature crafts you may choos from in this crafty class at the Fountain Creek Nature Center. For aduls and children ages 10 and up with an adult. Fee covers supplies. Limited to the first 20 participants. Date: March 15,…
Fountain Creek Springs Nature Camp is here once again in the Fountain Valley. This years Springs Camp rungs from March 24 – 28, 2014. Nature Center Playtime in the woods, building forts, fishing, games and making friends are portals to learning about nature and ourselves. Campers will discover the world around them and how to be…
Colorado Springs, CO –– Garden of the Gods Park has been selected for “Heart Your Park,” a program introduced as part of Macy’s “Secret Garden” campaign, that aims to raise awareness and dollars for local parks across the country. From March 7 to March 31, customers at Macy’s 1750 Briargate Blvd, Colorado Springs (Chapel Hills…
Colorado Springs, Colo – Mayor Steve Bach will present the Spirit of the Springs Award to Alyssa Magalong on Tuesday, March 11 at 10:30 a.m. in the City Administration Building located at 30 S. Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs 80903. Alyssa is the 2013 Ms. Teen Colorado and 2013 National Teen US.
Fountain Creek Nature Center Two’s and Three’s lets children two to three years old share in the discovery of shapes and sounds as he enjoys a story and an exploration hike outdoors. Date: March 13, 2014 Shapes and Sounds Time: 9 am – 10:15 am Fee: ($3.00 for each participant including adults and siblings, Reservations Required)…
LAKE GEORGE, Colo. – The 2014 Cabela’s Colorado Classic Ice Fishing Tournament series is in full swing at Eleven Mile State Park. The first event of the three ice fishing contests in the series was the Grand Slam held on January 11th. Cash prizes were awarded for 1st through 8th place for each of three…
Silver Key Senior Services and the El Paso County Fountain Valley Senior Center are working together provide Meals on Wheels in the Fountain/Security/Widefield area. Silver Key, the Meals on Wheels provider in Colorado Springs, has received a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to provide meals to underserved seniors (60+) outside the city. There are currently…
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