17 Year Old Peyton Girl Dies in Car Crash

PEYTON, CO – Colorado State Patrol The Colorado State Patrol said a 17 year old girl from Peyton died Saturday after her car went off the road near Curtis Road and Garrett Road in El Paso County.  As the girl neared the intersection, the girl steered to the left, which caused the Saturn to begin…

Fountain Creek’s Twilight Zone

The Fountain Creek Nature Center will be hosting the Twilight Zone event on September 30, 2011 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Experience the changes from twilight to night at the Cattail Marsh Wildlife Area at the Fountain Creek Nature Center.  Discover who works the day shift and works the night shift and uncover other wetland secrets.  Afterward,…

FATHER OF MISSING MAN ASKS HUNTERS FOR HELP

VAIL, Colo. – Hunters and hikers who are planning to hike in and around the Holy Cross Wilderness Area of the White River National Forest are asked to be on the lookout for evidence that may help authorities discover the fate of a Chicago man who has been missing since last fall. On Oct. 3,…

Martial Arts at Widefield Community Center

The Widefield Community Center is offering a Martial Arts S3 class for students seven years and up.  With martial arts as a foundation, students have the opportunity to develop self-awareness and self-confidence. GOJO-RYU KARATE is a comprehensive martial art that is derived from the Okinawan system of self-defense. Students of all skill levels can benefit from…

Fountain Fall Festival BBQ Supper, Dance and Parade

The Fountain Fall Festival BBQ Supper and Dance is tonight at 212 N. Santa Fe, in Fountain Colorado.  The Barbecue Dinner runs from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, come out and eat some tasty BBQ.  Adult dinners are $5.00 and Children eat for $3.00.  The DJ & Dance will start after dinner from 7:00 pm to…

Fountain Valley 5K for the Fallen

Fountain Valley 5K for the Fallen will be held this year on Saturday September 3rd, 2011.  This year’s 3rd Annual Fountain Valley 5K for the Fallen event will take place at Widefield High School CA Foster Stadium at 615 Widefield Drive in Widefield, CO.  The Fountain Valley 5K for the Fallen was started in 2009 by…

Fountain Fall Festival is Coming

The Fountain Fall Festival is held every Labor Day weekend and has become bigger every year.  The FFF starts on Saturday, September 3, 2011 with the 5K Run for the Fallen.  The event continues on Sunday evening with the local Fire Department’s BBQ Dinner and Dance Fund Raiser.  On Monday, Labor Day, the Dollars for Scholars Breakfast will…

Magic Monarch Time at Fountain Creek Nature Center

Monarch butterflies will soon pass through the Fountain Creek Nature Center during their annual migration to Mexico.  Join us for an indoor presentation, followed by a craft and a hike to catch, tag and release monarchs for research on Saturday, August 27th from 10:00 am to 11:30 am. Reservation Required Cost:  $4/member; $5/nonmemebers For Reservations…

Fountain Creek Nature Center – Storytelling & Hike

Join  a naturalist for a fun evening of Native American stories, songs and end with “smores” around a campfire at the Fountain Creek Nature Center. $4.00/member, $5.00/nonmember, Reservations Required) Phone: 719-520-6745 Location Details Fountain Creek Nature Center 320 Peppergrass Lane Fountain CO 80817 US

Venetucci Farm Stand is Open

The Venetucci Farm Stand is open on Saturday’s from 9 am to 1 pm.  They offer a variety of seasonal produce, meat and dairy products.  Farm fresh eggs are $4.00/dozen.  You can place orders for pork and beef by calling 391-8102.    To get to Ventucci farm, take I-25 to South Academy Blvd Exit 135 and go…

Thunder in the Valley Car Show

The annual Thunder in the Valley Car Show is on Sunday, July 17, 2011 from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm at Metcalfe Park at 704 E Ohio Avenue in Fountain, CO.  Registration starts at 7:00 am with $30.00 per entry.  There will be awards, prizes, food, music and lots of fun!  The Car Show will benefit…

Deal of the Day: Free Slurpee on July 11, 2011

It’s 7-Eleven Day today!  Get a free 7.11 ounce Slurpee today at 7-Eleven from 12:00 am until 12:00 am on Monday, July 11th.   7-Eleven is celebrating it’s 84th Birthday and is giving away free Slurpee’s as a way of thanking its customers.  Click here to find a location near you.

Colorado Springs 4th of July Celebrations

Colorado Springs and the US Air Force Academy have come together to celebrate our nations Independence Day at Falcon Stadium.  There will be food, games and music from the Colorado Springs Symphony.  There will also be a car show and fly over during the event.  The 4thof July celebration starts at 4:00 pm and will…

Bark in the Park at Metcalfe Park

Join us for the 2nd annual Bark in the Park, Saturday June 25th at Metcalfe Park! Event features a kids fun show, kids and dogs costume parade, vendors and demonstrations. Vets Micro-Chipping Doggie Massage Police dog demonstration Trainers Kids fun show-judging in many categories (longest tail, most spots, shortest legs) Kids and Dog costume parade-…

First Juneteenth Caribbean Heritage Festival in Fountain

Southern Colorado Juneteenth Caribbean American Festival will take place this weekend, June 18 and 19 at Metcalfe Park in Fountain, Colorado.  There will by a Flag Raising Ceremony at 10:00 am with parade following the ceremony. The Parade line up will take place at City Hall in fountain Colorado at 116 S Main Street.  The line…

Soldier Arrested for Craigslist Robberies in Fountain

On Wednesday, June 8th, the Fountain Police arrested the accused Craigslist Robber for two armed robberies in Fountain. The Police Department received a 911 call reporting the suspect wanted for the Craigslist robberies was at an apartment at 7145 Alegre Circle. The caller reported seeing the suspect entering an apartment through a window. Officers went to the home,…