FOUNTAIN, Colo. – Fountain’s first Chick-fil-A® restaurant will open June 18, bringing 80 new jobs, the chance for 100 adults to win free Chick-fil-A meals for a year and the opportunity for community members to donate books that will benefit Ft. Carson Preschool. After 11 years and nearly $24 million in free food given away,…
Larissa Tiffany-Schiess Born July 22, 1986. Died Feb. 4, 2015. She worked in Customer Service and is a longtime Colorado Springs resident. Larissa is survived by her father Markus Schiess; her mother Vickie Tiffany; her stepmother Ruth Schiess; a brother Laurence Lovenstein; and her sister Astrid Schiess. Visitation, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Faith Presbyterian…
FOUNTAIN, COLORADO, – The Fountain Valley Columbus Club (FVCC), home to Knights of Columbus Council 4636 is announcing plans today to lease their facility to Springs Bingo, LP. The partnership will enable Springs Bingo to launch a new seven-days-a-week bingo fundraising operation for the Knights and up to nine other non-profit organizations. The grand opening…
Shop for your holiday gift this year at the annual Fountain Valley Crafters Bazaar. The event will be on Saturday, November 1st at VFW Post 3917 from 9:0 am to 3:00 pm at 4715 West Clearview Drive in Security. There will be handcrafted items and baked goods for sale. Admission is Free. For more information call 392-6711.
PUEBLO, Colo. – The body of a 43 year-old man was pulled from the water Saturday morning at Lake Pueblo State Park. The man has been identified as Jack Nelson from Fountain, Colo. Nelson went missing Thursday afternoon after jumping into the water in Boggs Creek Cove. The search for him began Thursday evening but…
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 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!
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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. …
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.…
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…
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. …
