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…
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…
– 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 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…
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…
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The 4th annual Fountain Valley 5k for the Fallen will be held on Saturday, September 1st, at the Guy Barickman Stadium at Fountain Fort Carson High School. The run starts at 8 am and is $25 for adults, and $15 for kids. Not only does the run honor the fallen and those left behind, but…
The City of Colorado Springs has free mulch available on a first come first serve basis. Bring a truck or trash can and shovel and fill it up. This is a busy time of year for landscaping so the mulch bin may be empty. Come early and check. The free mulch can be picked up…
Sky Sox Military Appreciation Night is on Wednesday, August 29th at Sky Sox stadium. Get your free tickets at Fort Carson MWR/ITR offices in the Outdoor Recreation Complex Bldg 2429 at the corner of Specker and Wetzel Ave (719) 526-5366 or at ITT at Peterson Air Force Base in Building 640 (719) 556-1760. Tickets must be picked up…
Burger King is helping America cool down at the end of the summer with premium Soft Serve vanilla cones for just $.50 each at your local Burger King retaurant. The deal is good thorugh the end of August.Limited time only. Price and particaption vary.
Colorado State Fair Military Appreciation Day is now called American Hero’s Day. American Hero’s Day will take place on Sunday August 26th, 2012. All military personnel and emergency responders will proof of affiliation may take advantage of $5 gate admission on this day. Rodeo tickets will also be available for $5 with gate admission included.
The Manitou Springs Mountain Music Festival starts today and runs through August 26, 2012. The Mountain Music Festival will take place in historic downtown Mantiou Springs, Colorado at the foot of gorgeous Pikes Peak. The is a FREE family friendly event with 21 hours of music from over 12 bans, plus food, arts and crafts…
The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help to identify a suspect who attempted to lure a child into his vehicle at approximately 7:55 AM on Saturday, August 18, 2012, near the Widefield Community Center. The suspect approached the victim while driving a burgundy, newer Dodge or Chevrolet extended cab pickup truck. The…
On August 21, 2012, investigators from the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office arrested 48 year old Robert Gordon for Sexual Assault on a Child by One in a Position of Trust and other charges. The investigation began on August 5, 2011, when the male victim, now 23 years of age, informed investigators he had an…
The El Paso County Board of Commissioners recognized the 100th anniversary of CSU Extension serving El Paso County with a ceremonial resolution. CSU Extension was established in El Paso County in 1912 and has continually provided services for your development, community and economic development, environmental and natural resources education. Vice Chair Sallie Clark said, “The…
The Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center is offering Free admission to the FAC today from 10am to 8pm. The Fine Arts Center offers free admission on the third Tuesday of each month. Due to heavy traffic on Free Public Tuesdays, the Fine Arts Center is asking that all school groups schedule tours on an alternate…
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