Fall means ducks at Pinello Ranch! Though there never is any guarantee in predicting their movements, we anticipate seeing some of the 18 different species of ducks that have been identified at Pinello. Based on previous November surveys, Gadwall, Northern Shoveler, American Wigeon, Blue and Green-winged Teal are all possible. Better still, the males should…
The annual Tree Lighting ceremony will be held on November 22, 2013 at 7:00 pm. The annual event is held at the Mayors Parks by the Red Caboose on Highway 85/87 and Iris Drive. Come and enjoy Fountain-Fort Carson High School Catari perform. There will by cookies, hot cocoa and Santa. This years event is…
Learn about paper making, pine needle baskets, rock necklaces and soap carving at the Fountain Creek Nature Center with Nancy. Classes are for children and adults and will be on Saturday, November 16, 2013 from 10:00 am to Noon. The fee covers supplies for crafts. Reservations are required and is limited to the first twenty…
This years theme for the Colorado Springs Veterans Day parade is Spirit of the Warrior – Honoring Our Wounded Warriors. The annual Veterans Day Parade will be held on November 9, 2013 at 10:00 am. The parade runs along Tejon Street, starting at St. Vrain Street and ending at Vermijo Avenue. The Veterans Day Parade has…
Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 3rd. Remember to turn your clocks back an hour on Sunday at 2 a.m. Computers will update automatically as should most cell phones. Not all states are required to observe daylight saving time such as Arizona and Hawaii. Here is some interesting information on Daylight Saving Time.
Widefield School District 3 is now on Facebook and Twitter. For all the latest news and updates you can follow Widefield District 3 at the following Facebook and Twitter links: “Follow” us – www.twitter.com/WidefieldD3 “Like” us – www.facebook.com/WidefieldSchoolDistrict3 Have a great day!
Calling all superheroes, princesses, cartoon characters — and ghosts, too! The 4-H clubs in El Paso County invite you to an evening of fall family fun, highlighted by a petting zoo, bounce house and costume contest at the fourth annual El Paso County 4-H Fall Carnival on Saturday, Oct. 26. From 5 p.m. to 8…
Venetucci farm is need of a new barn. The barn collapsed years ago and the community is being asked to help fund the community project. The barn at Venetucci Farm will help keep animals warm in harsh winters, protect hay from being destroyed be being outdoors, will be used as a green house to start…
HEALTH — The Hawaii State Department of Health (DOH) is alerting local retailers and requesting the voluntary removal from sale of the product OxyElite Pro pending an ongoing investigation of cases of liver failure and acute hepatitis. DOH Food and Drug Branch today began notifying retailers and distributors to voluntarily suspend sales and remove the…
by ELIZABETH ALEXANDER COLORADO SPRINGS – Temperatures are getting colder in Colorado and it is time for homeowners to get their sprinkler systems blown out. If not done in time, pipes could freeze and burst and end up costing thousands to repair. Blow out service costs range between $50 to $100. Most homeowners blow out…
Carve a pumpkin at the Fountain Creek Nature Center Pumpkin Carving Party. The Pumpkin Carving Party will be on Saturday, October 26 from 9:00 am to Noon. Pumpkins, patterns and carving tools will be provided. The pumpkins will be used to light a path for the Jack-O Lantern Trail that will be held at…
See some Creepy Critters and take a walk on the Jack-O-Lantern Trail at the Fountain Creek Nature Center. Trails will be lighted with pumpkins from the Pumpkin carving party held earlier in the day. Come and see the creepy and creative designs on the trail walk. There will also be a Creepy Critters slide show,…
The Venetucci Pumpkin Patch is closed for the season. Pumpkins will be available for sale at the Venetucci Farm Stand on Saturday, October 19th from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm for $.050 per pound. Come and get your pumpkin!
Marissa Rudd, 2012 Mesa Ridge Graduate attends Colorado State University – Fort Collins and was named Ms. CSU on October 6, 2013. Marissa is a sophomore studying vocal performance. Marissa was also named Ms. Congeniality. Congratulations Marissa!
The annual Harvest Moon Dance and Tot Walk are this Saturday, October 12 at the City Hall Plaza in downtown Fountain located at 116 S main Street. The Trick or Treat Tot Walk is from 5-7 pm and is for ages nine and under. Cost is $2 and there will be a bounce house, games…
The annual Widefield School District 3 Community Day will take place Saturday, Oct. 5. The Community Parade kicks off the day’s events starting at 10:30 a.m. The parade will start, as always, in the Big R parking lot, 165 Fontaine Boulevard. This year’s parade theme is “Positive Impact.” It’s inspired by positive…
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