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…
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”. …
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
Come get a bit wet with a natural resource! We will have a big waterworks for you to play with. Does water always go downhill? Do you know how a waterwheel works? A pump? Ever painted all over a sidewalk? Heres your chance to come see! Date: July 30, 2013 Time: 10:30 am Location: Fountain…
Join us for a free movie for the whole family. Popcorn and lemonade served. Children may wear pajamas and bring a blanket, pillow or soft toy from home. July’s movie is “Escape from Planet Earth.” Rated PG Date: July 25, 2013 Time: 6:30 pm Location: Fountain Library, 230 S. Main Street, Fountain CO 80817
The City of Fountain Fire Department will be conducting a “controlled burn exercise” (weather depending) on Saturday, July 20, 2013 in the lake bed area of Appletree Golf course in the Peaceful Valley Lakes Estates community. This is to benefit the community be reducing the danger of wildfire and hopefully reducing the odorous conditions caused by stagnant…
Discovering African Folktales with Denise Gard and Sienna as the First Dog! Dig deep into the African wilderness and discover how the first dog came to be, how Cheetah developed black tears that stained her face, and how a blind hunter survives a herd of wild boars. You will clap and chant as you hear cultural…
Widefield School District 3 and Widefield Community Center pre-school registration is open for the 2013 – 2104 school year. Terrific Tots is for children 3 years of age by 10/1/2013 with classes on Tuesday and Thursday or Wednesday and Friday. Kreative Kinder is for children 4 years of age by 10/1 2013 with classes running…
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. …
