This years Fountain Fall Festival theme will be, “The Fabrics of Freedom”. This years parade route will have some changes and more information will soon be available. Contact the Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce office if you want to participate in the parade or for more information on booths andevents at Metcalfe Park by calling 719-382-3190.
By LIZ ALEXANDER – Get a free seedling tree on Saturday April 28th at Harding Nursery during their Customer Appreciation Day and National Arbor Day. One free seedling tree per customer. Harding Nursery is now offering a landscape designer on Fridays and Saturday or by appointment. Harding Nursery is also giving free seedlings to little ones who complete a…
The City of Fountain will have Clean-Up Week starting April 30th through May 9th, 2012. 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 must…
Join the Fountain Valley Chamber for its Chamber Networking Event on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 starting at 7 AM at COke’s Diner. Speaker will be Dan Jackson of Jackson Automotive on “Car Care Awareness Month”.
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has scheduled another National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day which will take place on Saturday, April 28, 2012, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This is a great time to safely dispose of unused or unwanted prescription drugs. Last year Americans turned in more than 377,086 pounds (188.5 tons) of unwanted or expired medications…
Visit one of America’s NATIONAL PARKS this April 21 – 29 as America celebrates National Park Week –– a chance to hike, learn, share, and give back in the nation’s 397 national parks. Celebrate what we all have inherited as Americans – 84 million acres of the world’s most spectacular scenery, historic landmarks and cultural…
Please join local birder Charlie Campbell at Pinello Ranch for two guided outings identifying birds during spring migration. Pinello Ranch is one of several key areas that birds use as resting areas while migrating north along the Fountain Creek Flyway. The many ponds at Pinello Ranch are a special draw to waterfowl. Highlights will include tips…
Learn to grow fruit trees in the Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region at Pinello Ranch. Local backyard orchardist, James Kulbeth, will instruct class participants in the techniques of selecting, prepping, planting, transplanting, pruning, training, and maintaining fruit trees in the Pikes Peak Region. With a special focus on apple varieties, participants will have…
The 14th Annual Fountain Community Night Out presented by the City of Fountain will be held on Monday, April 16, 2012 at Fountain-Fort Carson High School from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. In the cafeteria there will be information and display booths by local organizations. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided by local restaurants. At 6:00 pm Mayor Jeri C.…
Colorado Springs Utilities now crushes toilets and porcelain to use as road base to help reduce waste in landfills and to lower costs for buying new aggregate. The new program is free which helps local residents reduce disposal costs and helps promote a more sustainable community. Toilets, sinks and other porcelain are accepted at El Paso County’s…
Are you storing old broken furniture, appliances, and other junk items in your home, garage, or shed? Have you accumulated bags of leaves, yard clippings, tree branches, scrap wood, metal, etc. in your yard? Do you want to get rid of these items, but you don’t own a truck; can’t move the stuff by yourself;…
Do your kids spend too much time in front of a screen or connected to something electronic? They need more time outdoors! Re-connect your kids to nature by registering them for Spring Break Nature Camp at Fountain Creek Nature Center, March 26-30. “Whoo Are You?” sets the tone for this fun and active, hands-on week…
A limited number of teen volunteer positions are needed for the spring and summer programs at Fountain Creek Nature Center. Positions include Nature Camp Aide (Spring Break and Summer), Special Event Aide, and Stewardship Assistant. Teens may apply by picking up an application at the nature center or by emailing nancybernard@elpasoco.com. Complete the application and…
Women’s Resource Center van will be at the library in Fountain on Tuesday, March 20, 2012 till 12:00 noon. This mobile suiting program can help you dress for success. Receive one-on-one coaching from a personal shopper and select an appropriate interview suit to make the transition back to the work force easier. Outfits include accessories…
The Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce wants to invite Chamber Members and the Community to a ribbon cutting for new ownership of Cowboy Espresso Cafe on Monday, March 19, 2012 at 10 am. The Cowboy Espresso Cafe is located at 105 S. Santa Fe Avenue in Fountain next to the Fountain Post Office. There will…
The 6th Annual Military Father Daughter Dance is Saturday, March 31, 2012 from 6:00pm-9:00pm at the Crowne Plaza Hotel located at 2886 South Circle Drive (80906). Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets for the dance will be sold at the Southeast , Fountain and Briargate YMCA’s. The ITR-Outdoor Rec office on Fort Carson will also have tickets…
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