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At its June 26 meeting, the Fountain City Council voted 5-2 to approve incentives for a planned hotel to be built near the South Academy Highlands site near the intersection of I-25 and Academy Blvd. Councilmembers Sharon Thompson and Jim Coke...

The Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce has announced the 49th Annual Fountain Fall Festival will take place Monday, Sept. 3. This year’s theme is “Best of Fountain Valley.” Parade and booth applications are now being accepted. The deadline...

Pikes Peak Area Crime Stoppers is asking for your assistance in locating the following individuals for whom felony arrest warrants have been issued: REBEKAH MARY ACRI is a White Female, 29 years old, 5’2” tall, and 180 lbs., with brown hair and...

Liz Rosenbaum, Democratic candidate for Colorado House District 21, is hosting an ice cream social from 1-3:30 p.m. this Saturday at Pi-Ute Park, 801 Main St. in Security. “Stop by to meet Liz or chat with her if you already know her,” a...

A huge garage sale to benefit Christmas Unlimited is scheduled for 8 a.m.-3 p.m. this Friday and Saturday in the parking lot of the Big R Store located at 165 Fontaine Blvd., Widefield. All proceeds go to Christmas Unlimited. Started in 1923,...

“Lifting Away Life’s Challenges”, a non-profit, charitable organization in the Fountain area, is holding a Spirit Night fundraiser from 5-8 p.m. July 24 at Chick-fil-A, 7925 Fountain Mesa Rd. Just mention LALC with any, regular-priced...

The Fountain Valley Republican Club invites everyone to the group’s annual ice cream social at Metcalf Park in Fountain Monday, July 16.  “Come join us for some free ice cream and a casual time to interact and ask questions with fellow...

The next meeting of the Security/Widefield Networking Group is scheduled for 8:20 a.m. Friday, July 13. The group meets the second and fourth Friday at Morning Glory Espresso, 101 Fontaine Blvd., Security. For more information, visit...

Save 50% on Booth Fees by Offering Childrens’ Activities The Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce has announced the 49th Annual Fountain Fall Festival will take place Monday, Sept. 3. This year’s theme is “Best of Fountain Valley.” Parade...

For more information about the Golden Circle meal program, contact the Fountain Valley Senior Center at 520-6470. Local Golden Circle meal sites include: Fountain Valley Senior Center, 5745 Southmoor Drive, Fountain and Grinde Manor, 906 Grinde...

* Rural Area Meal Program or RAMP, is for individuals age 60 and over who live in El Paso County. This program is for older adults who are not able to get to the nearest congregate meal site. This includes individuals needing assistance due to...

The 66th Anniversary of the Korean War Armistice will be observed Sat., July 21, at 10:30 a.m. at Memorial Park, 300 S. Union Blvd. in Colorado Springs. Major General (U.S. Air Force Retired) Mason Whitney will be the honored guest speaker at a...

The First United Methodist Church of Fountain soup kitchen from 4-6 p.m. every Friday is open to anybody who would like a bowl of hot soup and great fellowship with neighbors. More groups to help host and prepare meals are sought. The church is...

The Security Public Library is getting a new roof, so a temporary location has beem set up at French Elementary, 5225 Alturas Dr. During July, library materials can be returned to the library dropbox and the dropbox by the Safeway on Mesa Ride...

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Fountain's Splash Pad, which is located at Aga Park, is now open, offering local residents a place to keep cool from the heat. Admission is free. Hours are 9 a.m.-9 p.m., 7 days as week. The Splash Pad will be open until Labor Day...

Members of the Fountain Valley Writers (in search of a catchier name) meet from 6:30-8:30 (or later) p.m. the first and third Mondays of the month at the home of group facilitator Julie Shavin, 8435 Ermel Road, Fountain (just east of Link Rd.)...

Vacation Bible School (VBS) will be held from 8:30 a.m. - noon, July 16-20 at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church. This year's theme is Splash Canyon. “Come and join us for a fun time as we learn about God through stories, crafts and...

Members of Fountain Valley Baptist Church, 500 W. Alabama Ave. in Fountain, welcome all persons to their church. “Our church desires to love Jesus and the people with all that we are,” a spokesperson said. ‘No matter who you are and where you...

The Fountain Creek Nature Center is located at 320 Pepper Grass Lane in Fountain. For more info. call 520-6745 or visit www.elpasocountyparks.com JULY ACTIVITIES Free Story Time with Puppets Saturday, July 14, 10:00 a.m. Join a staff member from...

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