City of Fountain 2013 Clean Up Weeks

Fountain, Colorado The City of Fountain will have Clean-Up Week starting May 6 through May 15. Please do not put items out more than 24-hours prior to your scheduled day for pick-up. Any items left at or along the curbside, which are not intended for removal by the City, must be clearly marked. All items…

Free Admission to National Parks This Week

National Park Week is April 20-28th 2013.  Did you know there are 401 national parks? They include seashores, battlefields, historic homes, archeological sites, and spectacular natural areas? Did you know there is at least one national park in every state? Did you know that 99 percent of counties in America have recreational facilities such as playgrounds…

Security Public Library Learn a Language

The Security Public Library is now offering Mango Languages learning system to members of the Security Public Library.  Mango is an online language-learning system that can help you learn languages like Spanish, French, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, German, Mandarin Chinese, Greek, Italian and more  Learn one of twelve language from the comfort of your home.   A library…

Community Night Out at Fountain Fort Carson High School

The City of Fountain will be holding is 15th Annual Community Night out at Fountain-Fort Carson High School at 900 Jimmy Camp Road. Events begin at 5:00 pm in the cafeteria with display booths from several organizations.  Guest speakers are Mayor Jeri C. Howells and Mayor ProTem Gabriel Ortega along with the DARE Choir and…

Jump Forward Into Spring!

Don’t forget to move your clocks forward one hour Sunday, March 10, 2013 at 2 am. Cell phones and computers will update automatically.

Scam Phone Calls

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO We have been notified that small business owners are receiving a call from the number 889-777-1117, which is a company claiming to be with the State of Colorado Small Business Development. This group is asking companies if they are moving, are persistent and rude. We have learned that this group is selling…

Teen Volunteer Opportunities at Fountain Creek Nature Center

FOUNTAIN , Colorado Teens 14 years and older are invited to submit applications for Spring Break & Summer Nature Camp Aides and Special Event Aides at Fountain Creek Nature Center.  Applicants should have a positive attitude, an interest in the outdoors and assisting young children with games, crafts, activities; willingness to help with set up…

Two Vehicle Crash North of Fountain

The Colorado State Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle crash on I-25 near milepost 132, north of Fountain.  At 8:26 p.m., a pickup traveling northbound on I-25 lost control, spinning across the northbound lanes and into the center median, where it rolled.  The driver, whose identity has yet to be determined, was ejected from the pickup…

Cheyenne Mountain Shooting Complex Opens at Fort Carson

FORT CARSON, Colo. – The Cheyenne Mountain Shooting Complex opens to the public Jan 23 at 1:30 p.m. The public opening will be proceeded by an invitation only” ribbon-shooting” ceremony at 11 a.m. The shooting complex, which is the largest outdoor shooting range in the State of Colorado, is a joint project between Fort Carson,…

Today’s Deal: Get $2 BBQ Chicken Sandwich at Dickey’s BBQ Pit

Get two dollar Big Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches at Dickey’s for only $2 on Monday’s now thru February 28, 2013.  Limit 2 sandwiches per person at participating locations.

Homeless Veterans Need Your Help

At Crawford House we need a small volunteer force of about 20 people for a few hours who can help organize the pantry, clean a little, and or paint a room on January 19, 2013. Crawford House (415 S. Weber) is a program providing safe emergency housing for veterans who are homeless and receiving mental health…

National Day of Service in El Paso County

[imagebrowser id=5]On this National Day of Service members of the community are assembling CARE packages for our soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines in Afghanistan to show our military personnel they are remembered back home.  Items needed are: body wash, liquid soap, facial cleanser hair gel combs, brushes, bobby pins (in original packaging please) deodorant (travel size)…

Flu Season is Here

The flu season in Colorado officially began on October 7, 2012 and is widespread in many states. In Colorado there have been  506 hospitalizations with influenza A and B.  If you have the flu you should stay home from work or school to prevent spreading.   Source: FLU.govFlu symptoms include: •A 100°F or higher fever or feeling…

Holiday Light Tour in Fountain Valley

Here is a list of some of the best Holiday Lights in the Fountain Valley.  Fountain Lights with Music 100 Autumn Harvest Ct 80817 Security Light Display 101 Tewa Dr 80911 Security Light Display 108 Tewa Dr 80911 Animated Lights with Music 5526 Marbou Way 80911 Animated Lights with Music 252 Cunningham Dr 80911 Animated…

City of Fountain Offices Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday

The City of Fountain Government offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 22 and 23, 2012 for the Thanksgiving Holiday. www.fountaincolorado.org

Fountain Valley Jingle Bell Run

This holiday season, the Fountain Valley YMCA invites friends and family to run for a great cause during the 4th Annual Jingle Bell 5k. This event will help raise money to support the Teen Center at the Fountain Valley YMCA. The Teen Center provides a safe and empowering community for teens to grow. It’s an…