Military Families

CPW OFFERS FREE PARK ENTRANCE TO ACTIVE-DUTY, VETERANS

DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife offers free park entrance to active-duty military and veterans during the month of August as a result of House Bill 15-1045, signed into law May 27, 2015. “We invite Colorado’s military community to enjoy all of the beauty and recreational opportunities Colorado State Parks have to offer,” said CPW…

Free Admission to Sky Sox Game for Military

Sky Sox Military Appreciation Night is on Wednesday, August 29th at Sky Sox stadium.  Get your free tickets at Fort Carson MWR/ITR offices in the Outdoor Recreation Complex Bldg 2429 at the corner of Specker and Wetzel Ave (719) 526-5366  or at ITT at Peterson Air Force Base in Building 640 (719) 556-1760.  Tickets must be picked up…

American Hero’s Day at Colorado State Fair

Colorado State Fair Military Appreciation Day is now called American Hero’s Day. American Hero’s Day will take place on Sunday August 26th, 2012. All military personnel and emergency responders will proof of affiliation may take advantage of $5 gate admission on this day. Rodeo tickets will also be available for $5 with gate admission included.

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…

6th Annual Small Business Veterans Conference to be Held

The Small Business Administration and Small Business Develpment Center will be holding its 6th Annual Small Business Verterans Conference.  The purpose of the Veterans conference is to ensure that Veteran businesses successfully start, grow and prosper in Colorado. To help reach this goal, there will be a 2-day event full of speakers, classes, counseling, resources,…

Michelle Obama and Jill Biden coming to Fountain

First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden will host a science competition at Fountain-Fort Carson High School today at 10:15 am where military children make up almost half of the student body.  The science contest is in conjunction with the National Math and Science Initiative.  Joining in this challenge of kids versus parents will be…