Free Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce invites you to the Free Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony to be held on Friday, November 16, 2012 at 7PM at Mayor’s Park. There will be a special guest from the North Pole (Santa Claus). Live entertainment includes performance by Fort Carson High School Trojainnaires band and Mr. Bizzaros. Free Hot Apple…

Cemetery Crawl at Fountain Cemetery

Fairview Cemetery in Fountain was recently vandalized and several headstones were damaged including historic headstones from the mid-nineteenth century. The Friends of Fountain Fairview Cemetery are hosting a first annual Cemetery Crawl on Saturday, November 3rd, 2012, from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at the cemetery located at 757 S. Santa Fe Avenue; last tour begins at 1:00pm. …

Free Doritos Locos Taco Today

Angel Pagan had the guts to steal a base so that everyone in America could get a free Doritos Locos Tacos. Visit any participating Taco Bell location on Tuesday, October 30 from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. local time to get a free Doritos Locos Tacos. While supplies last. Limit one free taco per person.

Ask-A-Lawyer for Free

Volunteer attorneys from the El Paso County Bar Association answer legal questions from the public, in person at no charge on the 2nd Saturday of each month at the Citadel Mall, adjacent to the upper level foor court area from 10:00 a.m. to noon. “Ask A Lawyer” is completely confidential! Upcoming Ask-A Lawyer events at the…

Boo at the Zoo

Boo at the Zoo, the region’s most exclusive Halloween party. The event is a fun way for families with young children to trick-or-treat and enjoy Halloween festivities in a safe and unique environment. All treats are orangutan-friendly too! Bring your costume and trick-or-treat bag and flashlight to the wildest Halloween event in town. It’ll be…

Fountain Creek Open House

By LIZ ALEXANDER FOUNTAIN, Colorado – The Fountain Creek Nature center will be having an Open House with Jack-o-lanterns for their Fundraising Kick-off Party. Come see exciting expansion plans for Fountain Creek Nature Center and how you can help. Enjoy live bugs, snakes, popcorn and cider. Bid for Jack-o-Lanterns in silent auction. Free! Donations gladly accepted.…

Voter Registration Deadline Is Less Than One Week

– Colorado Springs, CO If you wish to register to vote for the General Election you have less than one week until the Voter Registration cut-off deadline. In order to participate in the November Presidential Election citizens must be registered by Tuesday, October 9. There are three ways to register to vote: 1.  Register online at:…

Marksheffel Road Updates and Open House

El Paso County has started a study of Marksheffel Road South from SH 24 to Link Road. The study is funded by the Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority who is working on the project along with the City of Colorado Springs, City of Fountain, CDOT and Peterson AFB. The goal of the project is to identify improvements…

Free Kids Haircuts at J.C. Penney

Free haircuts at J.C. Penney.  What a deal!  Kids from kindergarten to sixth grade can get free haircuts every Sunday from J.C. Penney stores starting November 4, 2012.

Ribbon Cutting at UPS Store

There will be a Ribbon Cutting ceremony at the new UPS Store located at the Mesa Ridge Shopping Center on September 21, 2012 at 1 pm.  Come and help the new owners celebrate and take a look at the newest business to the Fountain Valley community.

Bobcat Near Appletree Golf Course

A bobcat was seen off Peaceful Valley Rd where the trees are in the middle of the road on Tuesday.  You may want to keep small children and pets indoors or make sure children are with an adult when outdoors.  If you see the bobcat in the area contact the Colorado Game commission.

Drug Disposal Day in Fountain

Turn in your unused or expired household prescription or over the counter medication for safe disposal in the Fountain Valley area on Saturday, September 29, 2012.  There will be two locations to drop off expired or unused drugs: Fountain Middle School Parking Lot at 515 North Santa Fe Avenue, Fountain, CO  80817 Security Fire Department Station 1 at 400…

American Youth Soccer Organization Season Starts in Fountain

Let’s PLAY some Soccer! Season begins September 15th and AYSO is eager to help local youth build and succeed through soccer. Go to http://www.ayso1225.org to learn more. The Fall Season opens September 15th at 9:00 am at Fountain Mesa Park on Fortman Avenue. Call or stop by the Chamber Office to learn more about AYSO…

Voter Information Cards Mailed for November General Election

– Colorado Springs, CO – In order to help voters prepare for the upcoming Presidential Election the El Paso County Clerk & Recorder has mailed Voter Information Cards to all registered voters well in advance of the statutorily required deadline. In an effort to clarify information for voters the Clerk’s Office is mailing three types of…

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Celebrates the Military!

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is extending its celebration of military personnel and their families this year again for a full week. During Military Appreciation Week, Monday, September 10 – Sunday, September 16, 2012, all active duty/retired military members and their families receive zoo admission for just $5.25 per person, a discount of up to $6.00 off…

Fountain BBQ Supper and Dance

The Fountain BBQ Supper and Dance is put on each year by Fountain Fire Station 1.  The Fountain BBQ and Dance is on Sunday September 2, 2012 and starts at 5:00 pm  and will be followed by a dance at 7:00 pm.  The annual Fountain BBQ Supper and Dance helps fund the Fountain Fire Department Volunteer Fund.  This is…