The El Paso County Fair is will take place on July 20 – July 27, 2013. The El Paso County Fair has 4-H activities, arts and crafts, classes, concerts, food vendors, fun and games for the whole family.July 20 – Military Days (active duty military, veterans and dependents get in free with ID) July 21 –…
The United States Achievement Academy announced today that Shawn Jake Morehead from Colorado Springs, Colorado has been recognized by the United State Achievement Academy as a student of excellence in Science. The Academy has recognized fewer than 10% of all American students for this award. Shawn Morehead, who attends Sproul Junior High wan nominated for…
Please join the VFW Post 6461 on Saturday, July 13, 2013 for the kick off to a new program headed by Jac Mihanovic. This program will be a joint venture for the Fountain Valley community and the program would love the support of local businesses, organization and government officials. Fox News will be joining Jac…
The Fountain-Fort Carson High School Class of 1983 will be holding a Class Reunion on Friday August 2, 2013 at Subterranean Night Club. Subterranean Night Club is located at 128 1/2 E. Kiowa in Colorado Springs. There will also be an FFCHS All Year Reunion on August 3, 2013 at the VFW in Fountain, CO.…
A community meeting about construction on Marksheffel Road will be held on July 11, 2013 from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm at Restoration Church located at 9355 Peaceful Valley Rd. Plans are to make Marksheffel a four lane road. The project limits extend from US 24 to Link Road, just south of the future connection of Mesa…
Thunder in the Valley Cruise and BBA will be on July 12, 2013. The Show and Shine event will be at 5:30 pm at 116 S. Main Street in Fountain in front of the Fountain City Hall. The cruise leaves Main Street at 7:00 pm and heads to Cokes Diner. There will be a BBQ…
The annual July 4th on the 3rd Independence Day celebration has been postponed at Fort Carson Iron Horse Park due to fire restrictions. The annual event will be rescheduled so check back for further details.
The Widefield Community Center will be hosting a summer concert featuring the Modniks on July 3, 2013 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Pi-Ute Park in Security, Colorado. The Modniks play rock music inspired by the British Invasion, Motown and California sounds. Bring a blanket, picnic basket and get ready for some fun. …
The Fountain Valley Baseball Association is in need of host families for players participating in the 13-year-old Babe Ruth Mid-West Regional Tournament. The tournament will be held July 31-August 7, 2013 at Metcalfe Park. A condition for hosting this prestigious tournament is that all players must stay with local host families. Without the community’s help, the…
The Security Fire Department is hosting its annual Fourth of July Pancake Breakfast in Security, Colorado at the Fire Station located at 400 Security Blvd. Firefighters cooking up a Fourth of July Breakfast This years event is on July 4, 2013 starting at 6:00 am and runs through 11:30 am. Tickets are $6 for adults…
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO – The Colorado Springs Fire Department and Colorado Springs Police Department, including “team managers” Interim Fire Chief Tommy Smith and Police Chief Pete Carey, will go head-to-head in the first annual Heroes Classic Softball Game at Sky Sox Stadium on Saturday, June 22 at 7:05 p.m. The Colorado Springs Sky Sox have…
Evergreen Cemetery located at 1005 Hancock Expressway will host its annual Memorial Day Celebration. The ceremony begins at 11 a.m. with the U.S. Cavalry Buffalo s Soldiers. At 12 p.m. there will be a balloon release to remember all those who have passed before us at the Historic Chapel. This event is free and open…
Try our new Petfinder online search to find animals who need homes in the Pikes Peak region. Every year, more than 19,000 animals pass through the doors of the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region. Some animals are lost, given up by their families, injured strays and abused animals. Now you can find pets…
The Splash Pad in Aga Park is now open. Lots of fun for the kids. The water park features an aqau dome, aqua jumpers, dumping bells, whale spray and more. Pelican Dumping Water The Splash Pad is located at Aga Park at 213 W. Alabama Ave in Fountain, Colorado Snakes Spitting Water The Fountain water…
If you love NITRO at NIGHT, jet dragster flames lighting up the valley, and high-horsepower 200 mph racing action… we’ll see you at the NAPA Auto Parts “Night of Fire & Thunder! While the track opened in mid-April for the 55th anniversary season at Bandimere Speedway, the first nighttime fire show of the season happens…
Colorado Springs Press Release After years in the making, the Mt. Manitou Incline is officially open for recreational use. Mt. Manitou Incline is a former cable-car route turned trail located at the former site of the Mt. Manitou Scenic Railway in Manitou Springs, Colorado. The trail is a one-mile ascent with an elevation gain of…
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