Fountain CO

Colorado Springs Parade of Homes is On

The Colorado Springs Parade of Homes offers the general public a first-hand look at the current trends and greatest innovations in new home design. This 17-day event showcases the latest design trends in affordable living to luxury dream homes complete with every amenity imaginable. Each home is professionally judged for a multitude of features including…

Thunder in the Valley Car Show

Thunder in the Valley Car Show had some nice looking cars out this year. Cars lined up at Metcalfe Park for the Thunder in the Valley Car Show. Loved this one! Nice paint job!   Jump on in.  Let’s go for a ride! Congratulations to all this years winners!

Fountain Valley Residents Stranded as River Floods

Flooding in The Fountain Valley has stranded residents as the bridge along Peaceful Valley Road flooded. Water was at least a foot above the bridge.  The road was blocked by Police in an effort to keep residents from crossing the dangerous waters. The bridge is covered with at least a foot of water.  The green…

Kevin Bacon Filming Cop Car in Fountain

Kevin Bacon has been spotted in Fountain, Colorado at the Fountain Post Office and the Fountain Creek Nature Center.  Cop Car is a feature-length film that is filming in Colorado Springs in May & June 2014. They are seeking to hire P.A.’s and drivers according to the Colorado Springs Film Commission.  Please send email to…

El Paso County Department of Human Services Fountain Office Moving

Colorado Springs, CO – On Monday, June 9th the El Paso County Department of Human Services (DHS) Office located at the Loraine Center in Fountain will move into Peak Vista’s new Health Center in Fountain located at 350 Lyckman Drive, Fountain, Colorado 80817. Due to the move the office will be closed on June 9th…

Environmental Film Series: Saving Luna

A documentary film about Luna, a lone baby killer whale who gets separated from his family. Luna becomes a symbol of the world’s wildest beauty:  wonderful to know, hard to save.  This film is provided by the Rocky Mountain Women’s Film Festival and will be shown at the Fountain Creek Nature Center in the new…

Environmental Film Series – American Outrage

This film asks why the United States government has spent millions prosecuting two elderly Western Shoshone sisters for grazing a few hundred horses and cows in a desolate dessert.  Bull Frog Films, 56 minutes at the Fountain Creek Nature Center in the new three screen Blue Ray theatre.  This film is provided by the Rocky…

Chocolate Bunny Walk and Egg Hunt in Fountain

Meet a live rabbit and learn about all things rabbit via a fun, interactive slide show.  Then go for a relaxed walk to look for eggs along the trail and in the woods.  Goodies exchanged for eggs at the nature center.  For children ages 2-10 with an adult.  Three different times available. ($5.00/member child, $7.00/non-member child. …

Pig Roast and Barn Dance on Saturday

Mosey on down to Venetucci Farm for this great event – the first of its kind in the new barn! Your ticket covers a BBQ lunch of farm-raised pork & fresh sides prepared by Chef Mark Henry of the Meat Locker & Chef Kevin Campbell ofFull Circle Cuisine, plus beverages provided by Bristol Brewing Company.…

Heron Homecoming at Fountain Creek Nature Center

Fountain Creek Nature Adventures is for children ages 3 – 6 accompanied by an adult.  Children will enjoy a puppet show or stories, crafts, hands-on activities and discovery time on the trail. Date: April 3, 2014 – Heron Homecoming Time: 9 am – 10:30 am Fee: ($4.00 donation suggested, reservations required 719-520-6745) Phone: 719-520-6745 Location: Fountain Creek…

Turtle Time at the Fountain Creek Nature Center

Turtles are year round residents of the ponds at the Fountain Creek Nature Center.  We’ll learn about a turtle’s life and lore, then make a craft to take home.  Afterwards we’ll head outdoors for a hike around the ponds to check out the turtles that came out of their winter slumber.  Fun for all ages. …

Wanted Suspect Apprehended

Fountain, Colorado – The Fountain Police Department received several tips this morning relaying the possible whereabouts of Robert Wesley Fortner Jr on outstanding warrants for the charges of Retaliation Against a Witness, Obstructing Justice, and… Menacing. At approximately 1130 this morning, Mr. Fortner was apprehended by the Colorado Springs Police in Colorado Springs, CO. Mr.…

Domestic Violence Suspect Wanted

 Fountain, Colorado – The Fountain Police Department is asking for help in locating a Domestic Violence suspect currently wanted on outstanding warrants for the charges of Retaliation Against a Witness, Obstructing Justice, and Menacing. The wanted party is Robert Wesley Fortner Jr., a 19 year old white male, 5’11”, 153 lbs., with brown hair and…

Spring Break Nature Camp: Marsh Madness!

Fountain Creek Springs Nature Camp is here once again in the Fountain Valley.  This years Springs Camp rungs from March 24 – 28, 2014.   Nature Center Playtime in the woods, building forts, fishing, games and making friends are portals to learning about nature and ourselves.  Campers will discover the world around them and how to be…

Fountain Valley Christmas Light Tour

Celebrate the Christmas season with a light tour in the Fountain Valley.   Fountain Lights with Music  100 Autumn Harvest Ct Security Lights  101 Tewa Dr Security Lights 108 Tewa Dr Animated Lights 5526 Marbou Way Animated Lights 252 Cunningham Dr Animated lights 10066 Rolling Ridge Rd Please contact us to add your Christmas Light…

Graham Rentals and U-Haul Garage Sale

Graham Rentals and U-Haul will be having a garage sale at 7365 Southmoor Drive in Fountain located off  Hwy 85/87 and Mesa Ridge on November 1 to the 3rd. There will be DVD’s (most $1 each), sofas, tables appliances, tools, antiques, books and more. Times: Friday 9 – 4 pm Saturday 9 – 4 pm…