Marissa Rudd name Ms. CSU

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!

Harvest Moon Dance and Tot Walk

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…

Widefield District 3 Community Parade Is On

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…

Science Festival in Colorado Springs

The Colorado Springs Science Festival is a nine-day celebration of all things science in the Pikes Peak and Southern Colorado region. Showcasing Colorado Springs diverse science and technology. Local organizations, clubs, businesses and corporations in the community will share the science and technology that is all around us, everyone, of all ages, will find something…

Noodles & Company Opens in Fountain

Broomfield, CO (September 20, 2013) – Noodles & Company, serving classic noodle and pasta dishes from around the world, will open a new location on Mesa Ridge Pkwy in Fountain, CO on Monday, September 23. The restaurant will open at  10:30 AM and is located at 6825 Mesa Ridge Pkwy.  The first 50 guests in…

BOY SCOUT TROOP 268 CELEBRATES 25TH ANNIVERSARY

Boy Scout Troop 268 is celebrating 25 years of camping, high-adventure trips, and supporting boys as they grow into leaders.   Troop 268 is celebrated its 25th Anniversary on September 8, 2013 in Colorado Springs at St. Patrick’s Church, 6455 Brook Park Drive, Colorado Springs, CO. “This is an exceptionally busy camping troop,” said Gary Eiden,…

44th Annual Fountain Fall Festival and Parade

Celebrate the Labor Day weekend at the 44th Annual Fountain Fall Festival.  Start with a hardy breakfast at the Fountain Fall Festival Pancake Breakfast from 7:00 am to 9:30 pm. Calvary at the Fountain Fall Festival Parade. After breakfast get ready for the annual parade on Monday, September 2nd at 10:00 am. Line up begins…

Fountain Fall Festival Pancake Breakfast

The Fountain Fall Festival Pancake Breakfast if back!  Come and enjoy a great breakfast and visit with your neighbors before the annual Labor Day Parade. Eat a Tasty Breakfast Breakfast includes eggs, bacon, toast, pancakes and orange juice or coffee.Breakfast is from 7:00 am to 9:30 am at Fountain Middle School located at 515 Santa…

Fireworks at Fort Carson Labor Day Weekend

Fort Carson will be hosting its annual Fourth on the 3rd event on August, 31, 2013 from 3 pm to 9 pm at Iron Horse Park at Fort Carson.  There will be live music, wild west photos, activities for the whole family.  Fireworks start at 8:15 pm. Not pets or glass containers allowed.  Event is…

5th Annual Fountain Valley 5K for the Fallen

The Annual Fountain Valley 5K for the Fallen will be held at Fountain-Fort Carson High School on Saturday, August 31, 2013.  Race begins at 8:00 am and Cadence at 8:30 am. For more information email:  race4fallen@gmail.com. Register at: Fountain Valley 5k for the Fallen Location:  Fountain-Fort Carson High School, 900 Jimmy Camp Rd, Fountain, CO…

Skate Park Grand Opening at Widefield Community Center

Widefield Community Center will be celebrating the Grand Opening of its new Skate Park.  The new Widefield Skate Park grand opening is on Thursday, August 29th.  Ribbon Cutting and Demo are at 5:30 pm and Spine Ramp Skate Competition is at 5:45 pm with registration at 5:00 pm. Helmets are required for skate competition and…

Magic Monarch Time

The Fountain Creek Nature Center will have a presentation on Monarch Butterflies on August 31 from 10:00 – 11:30 am.  The Monarch butterflies pass through the park during their annual migration to Mexico.  Learn about the Monarch butterfly, followed by a craft and a hike to catch, tag and release monarchs for research. Date:  August 31,…

Parade of Homes is On!

The Colorado Springs Parade of Homes starts on Friday, August 16th and runs through September 1, 2013.  During the Parade of Homes the general public gets a first-hand look at the current trends in new home design. This event showcases the latest design trends in affordable living to luxury dream homes. Each home is professionally…

First Day of School at Widefield School District 3

The first Day of School at Widefield School District 3 starts on August 15, 2013 for all schools.   Fountain-Fort Schools District started school on August 8th. Please be careful when driving as the new school year begins.  Remember to slow down in school zones and near schools.  Widefield School District 3 2013 – 2014 School…

Truck Fest at Bandimere Speedway

On Sunday, August 4th at the Merritt Equipment Mountain Truck Fest presented by Five-R, the largest collection of show and race trucks anywhere will converge on Bandimere Speedway. The event features six drag racing classes for every kind of truck from over-the-road diesel haulers to 150 mph Pro Trucks., including the “ATS Diesel Pick-Up Shootout”. …

Summer Reading Party at Fountain Library

Join us as we celebrate everyone who participated in our 2013 Summer Reading Program! We’ll have snacks, games, crafts, activities, performers and representatives from some great community groups and organizations! Date:  August 2, 2013 Time:  10:00 am – 12:00 pm Location:  Fountain Library 230 S Main Street, Fountain CO 80817