Fountain Valley Chamber Business After Hours

This months Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce After Hours Events will be hosted by First State Bank of Colorado.  The theme is “Disco Nights” and will be held on August 9 2012 at 6 pm.  First State Bank of Colorado is located at 410 South Santa Fe Avenue in Fountain, Colorado.  There will be music,…

North America’s Rocky Mountain Rally

North America’s Rocky Mountain Rally will be held on August 20, 2012 where forty sports cars, muscle cars, and other unique rides will drive 1000 miles through some of the most scenic roads in the country. Searching for secret check points at incredible places all while having fun and supporting a good cause. This is…

Pikes Peak Ascent and Marathon

The 57th running of the Pikes Peak Ascent and Pikes Peak Marathon will once again redefine what most call running in America’s Ultimate Challenge. The Pikes Peak Ascent and Pikes Peak Marathon will take place on Saturday, August 18, 2012 and Sunday, August 19, 2012 at Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain at 5069 Pikes Peak…

Fan Fest in Downtown Colorado Springs

Fan Fest is the annual pre-race celebration held in downtown Colorado Springs (Tejon St. between Colorado Ave. & Bijou St.) promoting the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. This event is FREE and typically features a large Budweiser beer garden, live bands, chili cook-off, motorcycle jumpers as well as other live entertainment. Top race qualifiers will…

Tour the Bestway Recycling Center in Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs is home to the first full recycling sorting center in southern Colorado with the recent opening of Bestway Recycling’s material recovery facility. Be one of the first to see how the aluminum, cardboard, paper, plastics and glass put into recycle containers at home and work are separated to be reprocessed into new goods…

Fountain Fall Festival is Coming

The upcoming Fountain Fall Festival is just around the corner! Is your business or organization involved? You should be, because this is one of the largest events that takes place in the Fountain Valley area. Call the Chamber office to get an application for the parade, or the Metcalfe Park booths, better yet BOTH! This…

Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off

El Paso County Household Hazardous Waste Facility will provide proper disposal of various materials free to residents.   The facility is open Monday-Friday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. every second Saturday of the month from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 3255 Akers Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80922 on the following dates: Saturday, August 11, 2012 Saturday, September…

Funeral Arrangements for Officer Matthew Tyner

Colorado Springs, CO A funeral for Officer Matthew Tyner who died in the line of duty  after his motorcycle collied with a vehicle on Tuesday, July 24th while performing traffic enforcement on Austing Bluffs Parkway.  Officer Tyner served with the Colorado Springs Police Department for six years. Services will be on Tudsday, July 31, 2012 at New…

Pikes Peak International Hillclimb is On

The 90th Race to the Clouds will be run on August 12, 2012. The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is a 12.42 mile course with 156 turns that begins at 9,390 feet and finishes at the 14,115 foot summit of Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain! For more information regarding the Pikes Peak International Hillclimb race…

Fountain Valley Mud Run 5K

The Fountain Valley Y will be having a Family Mud Run 5K today starting at 9:00 am at John Metcalfe Park. The Fountain Y Family Mud Run 5K is a fundraiser sure to give you a morning of mud, obstacles and fun! Race Information Date: Saturday, July 28, 2012 Start Times: • Staggered Start from…

New Park Vert Ramps at Memorial Park

The City of Colorado Springs and the Sk8-Strong Foundation invite the community to the grand opening and dedication of the Memorial Park Vert Ramps on Saturday, July 28 at 11:00 a.m. Immediately following the dedication, a full afternoon of fun events will commence including ramp and best trick competitions, as well as professional athletes giving…

Mass Shooting at Aurora Theater

This morning at about 12:00 a.m. a shooting took place at Century 16 Theaters in Aurora Colorado as audience members watched the premier of Batman Dark Knight.  Several people have been killed and many injured. Police now say 12 are dead and 38 injured.  Among those injured was a three month old.  One person has been taken…

Alzheimer’s Association Support Group Meets in Security

The Alzheimer’s Association sponsors a free monthly caregiver support group in Security, CO on the third of Saturday of each month at the old Holy Family Church/FUSION 331 Main St. in Security.  Meetings are from 10:00 am to 10 – 11:30 am. Enter through the lower level entrance ramp in the back of the church. Please call Melanie…

Fountain Valley School Hosting the U.S. Open Ultimate Frisbee Championships

Fountain Valley School of Colorado is hosting the 2012 U.S. Open Ultimate Championships starting July 5 through July 8 on the athletic fields. The event was originally scheduled for the Air Force Academy in northern Colorado Springs, but the Waldo Canyon Fire forced the event to look for a new location. The USA Ultimate Organization…

Fireworks Banned in Fountain

The Fountain Fire Chief has banned fireworks in the City of Fountain effectively immediately and until further notice. Any person caught violating a fire restriction shall be arrested and face a fine up to $1,000 and/or 90 days in jail. Fireworks are illegal, also there will be no open or prescribed burining, no bonfires or recreational fires allowed. …

Crawdad Fishing at the Fountain Creek Nature Center

After a brief hands-on introduction to the life of Colorado’s “freshwater lobsters” there will be hike to a pond for  crawdad catch-and-release fishing. Bait and string provided.  Best for ages 6 and older with an adult. Date: July 7, 2012 Time: 9am – 11:30 am Location: Fountain Creek Nature Center Fee: $4 for members, $5 for…