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Acting on a tip from Homeland Security officials, Colorado Springs Police announced last week the arrest of long-time Security/Widefield resident and former Security Fire Chief Robert Stambaugh on Wednesday, Oct. 19. An affidavit of probable cause...

A fundraiser to benefit residents of Riverside Mobile Home in Fountain who were swindled out of thousands of dollars is scheduled for 1-6 p.m. this Sunday at Metcalfe Park in Fountain. There will be a raffle, a Halloween costume contest with prizes...

The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is hosting several community events in the Fountain Valley area Friday and Saturday, Oct. 19 and 20, including Coffee with a Cop at I-HOP and a Neighborhood Watch meeting Oct. 19 at the Widefield Community...

“We are looking for donations to help purchase the POW Flag, State of Colorado Flag and the American Flag to fly at the Veteran’s Memorial Wall in Fountain,” said Jerry Bryant, co-chairman for the wall. “We are in dire need to replace our...

With the Nov. 6 general election around the corner, here’s a handy guide to some of the most common questions the Colorado Secretary of State’s office is fielding: When will I get my ballot? County Clerks will begin mailing ballots this...

The next meeting of the Security/Widefield Networking Group is scheduled for 8:20 a.m. Friday, Oct. 26. The group meets the second and fourth Friday at Morning Glory Espresso, 101 Fontaine Blvd., Security. For more information, visit...

Next Business Breakfast is Oct. 19 On Friday, Oct. 19, the Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce will host its Business Breakfast from 7-8 a.m., at IHOP, on Hwy. 85/87, Fountain. The breakfasts take place the first and third Friday of each month....

The annual “COATS 4 KIDS” Fountain Valley Coat Drive runs through Oct. 19. “Please donate new and gently used coats, gloves and caps or hats,” a spokesperson said. All sizes are needed including: for infants, toddlers, elementary, middle... Full story

* 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...

For more information about the Silver Key Connections Cafe´, contact the Fountain Valley Senior Center at 520-6470. Local Silver Key Connections Cafe´, meal sites include: Fountain Valley Senior Center, 5745 Southmoor Drive, Fountain and Grinde...

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Once again the City of Fountain is hosting it’s annual Trunk or Treat in the City Hall plaza area and along Main Street. This year’s event will be from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 26. Line up will begin at 4 p.m. New this year, the City Clerk’s...

Crafters and vendors of various earth-friendly products will display and sell their wares at the first-ever Fountain Creek Nature Center Craft Fair scheduled for 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, at the nature center located at 320 Peppergrass Lane,...

The El Paso County Fairgrounds hosts the annual Haunted Fall Fest from 1 to 8 p.m., on Saturday, Oct. 27, with events and entertainment for the entire family, including hay rides, maze, Trick-or-Treating, live music, chili dinner and bull riding....

Join the Fountain Valley Republican Club on Monday, Oct. 15, at IHOP in Fountain for Commissioner Mark Waller speaking on the issues on the November ballot. “There are a lot of issues, so join us as we learn about them to begin sorting through on...

Members of the Fountain Community Theater will present The Postman Always Rings Twice at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 19, 20, 25, 26 and 27 with a 2 p.m. matinee Oct. 20 and 27, at the Dean Fleischauer Activities Center, 326 Alabama Ave, Fountain. The play is...

The Sew Time in the Valley group is now meeting on the third and fourth Saturdays of each month from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 1003 N. Santa Fe in Fountain. Bring your sewing machine, scissors, pins and accessories and...

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 5th annual Faith Lutheran Church Craft Fair is scheduled for 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, at the church located at 315 Security Blvd. There will be greeting cards, home decor, baby items and much more. Lunch and food will be available.... Full story

The public is invited to the Hanover Church for the dedication of its new addition from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20. The church is located at 17480 S. Peyton Hwy. near the intersection of Hanover Rd. Refreshments will be... Full story

Widefield School District, Fountain-Fort Carson School District, and Fountain Communities That Care have teamed up to put on a mental health and wellness event they are calling Surviving School: Tools to Navigate Life Challenges.  The event will...

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 October Activities pumpkin Carving Party Saturday, Oct. 27, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Carve a pumpkin to leave...

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