The Fountain Downtown Events Association will host its annual Main Street Blast Dance in front of City Hall from 5 pm to 10 pm on the Fourth of July. There will be music by Phat Daddy, fun activities for the kids, live show from the Gold Canyon Gunfighters, fashion show and perfromances throughout the evening. …
Start your Fourth of July with the Security Fire Departments Annual Street Breakfast. Security Firefighters will serve pancakes for breakfast along with orange juice and coffee. There will also be music and entertainment during the Fourth of July pancake breakfast and firetrucks on display. This is a fun event for the whole family. Come early and…
The Colorado Springs Fire Marshal has denied all permits for commercial fireworks for the 4th of July. Nine firework displays were scheduled in the city from July 1 – 6. Due to resources committed to the Waldo Canyon Fire and the extreme fire danger due to lack of moisture, heat and wind the fireworks permits were denied…
Make a firefly craft and learn about the fascinating lives of fireflies at the Fountain Creek Nature Program. Then go outside for a short hike tofind these elusive natural wonders in the park. Date: June 22, 2012 Time: 7 pm – 9 pm Location: Fountain Creek Nature Center Fee: $4 for members, $5 for non-members Reservations Requiered: Call…
The Venetucci Farm Stand will open on June 16, 2012. The Venetucci Farm Stand offers a variety of seasonal produce throughout the summer and will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sautrdays from June 16 through October. Meat and dairy products are available throughout the year. To order meat products and eggs…
Join Lindsey Aparicio, aka The Goat Cheese Lady, to learn how simple it is to make Goat Cheese starting with fresh milk from Lindsey’s goats. You will leave the class knowing exactly what to do to make Goat Cheese at home, and better yet you will go home with a sample of the cheese you…
An evening storm hit Colorado Monday evening. Rain started about 4:30 pm in the Falcon area with dark clouds, thunder and lightning. Highway 24 and Marksheffel Blvd were pounded with rain about 7 pm and visibility was poor with some roads becoming flooded. Appletree Golf Course off Marksheffel Blvd didn’t see a drop of rain but…
Learn home many insects from flies to beetles, mimic wasps and bees. Visit the Fountain Creek Nature Program and see if you can tell the difference. Come play “Wasp, bee, Not a Wasp or Bee” then go outside for a short hike to look for these insects with Eric R. Eatorn author of Kaufamn Field Guide…
The Fountain Library presents monthly classes where you can explore new research resources available online. Computer experience desired. Call the Fountain Library for more details about Genealogy on the Internet classes! When: Thursday, June 07, 2012 Time: 7:00 PM Where: Fountain Branch – 230 S. Main Street at Fountain Meeting Room Contact: Pam Ownes at (719) 382-5347
Which animals “own the night?” Come see a set of very interesting animals visiting the Fountain Library from the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo and find out for yourself. First 30 reservations guarantee a seat; same day seats are first come, first served as space is available. Must be between grades 6 to 12 to attend the Teen…
By LIZ ALEXANDER
Teens skate for free at Skate City off of Barnes Rd when they show their library card to staff at the event. Skate rental is not included. This skating event is being held at the Skate city on Barns Rd. on Friday June 1, 2012 starting at 6 pm. So teens get your skates and Library…
Fountain, Colorado – Press Release The Fountain Police Department made an arrest today in the recent thefts from unlocked vehicles in the Fountain Valley Area. The investigation began in March and included more than sixty cases in the following neighborhoods: Cross Creek, Heritage, Tuscany Ridge, Wild Oak Farms and Countryside. The cases involved thefts from unlocked vehicles during…
The City of Fountain is accepting applications for the position of Regular Part-Time Police Officer. A Fountain Police Department Police Officer Application must be filled out, as part of the application; the Disqualifying Behaviors List must also be signed and attached to the application. Officers hired for this position may be scheduled to fill a…
Fort Carson’s new Commissary Opens on May 9, 2012. The community is invited to attend the 10 a.m. ribbon-cutting ceremony. Doors to the $18.7 million modern facility will open immediately following. The new Fort Carson Commissary is nearly 50 percent larger than the one it’s replacing, and it has something inside for every type of commissary shopper,…
Join Herbert Aparicio, aka the Animal Whisperer, to learn how to raise backyard chickens from baby chicks! What to feed them, how to take care of them, if they need heat or not, what their coop should look like, what their pen should look like…and how big, how to handle the eggs, how to protect…
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