10th Annual Rock Ledge Ranch Powwow

Rock Ledge Ranch will be hosting the  10th Annual Rock Ledge Ranch Powwos on September 21, 2019 from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm.  Rock Ledge Ranch is a Historic Site located in El Paso County at 3105 Gateway Road, Colorado Springs, Go 80904.  The rich American Indian heritage of the Pikes Peak region is interpreted on a daily basis at Rock Ledge Ranch.

 

On this special day, the Ranch celebrates America’s indigenous nations with a traditional Powwow.

The 10^th Annual Garden of the Gods Rock Ledge Ranch Powwow features two Host Drums, The Denver Singers and the Standing Bear Singers.

Eric “Many Winds” Herrera, Blackfeet flute player, will perform, and exhibition dances will be performed by the Seven Falls Indian Dancers.

Inter-tribal dances will also include several specials.

Visit the vendors for Native jewelry, arts and crafts, Native food and for educational exhibits.

Adults (18-54): $8

Seniors (55+): $5

Students (Ages 6-17): $4

Children 5 and under are Free

Military Active or Retired (Must show proper Military ID)

• Adults (18-54): $6
• Senior (55+) $5
• Students (Ages 6-17): $3

Group rates

 Available for parties 10 or more. Call (719) 578-6777 to schedule a reservation.

• Adults: $4 each
• Teens/Seniors: $4 each
• Children: $3 each

Contact: (719) 578-6777

    Official Website

 

Fountain Valley Times

The Fountain Valley Times (sometimes abbreviated as FVTimes.com is an El Paso County website based in the Fountain, Widefield, Security and Southern Colorado Springs community.

The website has been around since 2006 with regular news, events, real estate and area attractions.  There are also links to the City of Fountain website, Home Owners Associations, Schools, Fountain Creek Nature Center, Pikes Peak Library District to select from.  To see the latest news visit www.FountainValleyTimes.com to see what is going on the community.

Be sure to like the Facebook Blog.

Fabulous Southwest Living 80906

Fabulous 2-story home in Southwest Colorado Springs has 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms plus a spacious Formal Living room that opens to the Dining room. Kitchen has a large center island for extra storage & counter bar seating, window over the sink with view of the backyard & walk-out to backyard.

Family room has a beautiful brick-fireplace, ceiling fan to keep air flowing & large window for natural lighting. The basement is the place to entertain with a 2nd Family Room & Dry Bar. Backyard has a large raised patio, lovely landscaping & completely fenced in gives children & pets a great place to play.

Cheyenne Meadows is a community of homes in Southwest Colorado Springs located at the base of Cheyenne Mountain.  It is a beautiful area with easy access to Fort Carson, Downtown Colorado Springs and Cheyenne Mountain Air Station located between Venetucci Blvd and Highway 115.

For more information or to view this property call Liz Alexander (719) 337-7611

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Hot Rod Rock & Rumble 2019

The Hot Rod Rock & Rumble 2019 will be hosted by the Pikes Peak International Raceway on September 20th to September 22nd starting at 10 am daily. Take a look at the schedule of events:

Pre ’72 Car Show – Judging on Saturday. Heavy hardware and prizes awarded. Last year we had over 880 entries – this is a big show with lots of activities. You and your car, hot rod, rat rod, truck, van, whatever are going to be busy participating in all the action!

• Drag Racing

• Drag Strip Cruising

• Vintage and Gasser Drag Racing

• Mile Oval Cruising

• Expanded Burn Out and Smokin’ Donuts Contest inside the Quarter-Mile Oval – Saturday

• Flamethrower Contest

• Pin-Up Contest – Saturday

• Legendary Shop Partie
• s – Friday & Saturday Nights

• Burlesque Show – Saturday Night

• Rockabilly Live Music over the Start Line on the Drag Strip Stage – Friday & Saturday

• Rockabilly Live Music and Headliners on the Main Stage – Saturday. The show favorite NIC ROULETTE & HILLBILLY CASINO make their high-energy headlining appearance!

• Sunday Hangover Cure Party – Benefit Pancake Breakfast, Bloody Mary Bar and Rockabilly Lite Music

• Vintage Trailer Village

• PinStriper Panel Jam

• Valve Cover Racing

• Tattoo Artists

• Barbers and Hairstylists

• Food Trucks

• Merchandise Vendors – live the culture!

1. 1. Adult Beverages, including ample supply of PBR at fair prices!
   2. Swap Meet – buy, sell, swap old car stuff.
   3. Power Wheels for the Kids

 

1. Kids age 15 and under get in FREE!

1. Tickets good for all three days. It’s like buy one get two free!

1. Camping check-in Friday morning and departure Sunday afternoon. Let us know if you need to arrive Thursday or depart Monday so we can accommodate you.

 

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City Slam Poetry Competition

Event Date(s):	Friday, March 14, 2014
Location:	City Auditorium 221 East Kiowa Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Event Type:	Poetry Competition
Details:	City Slam Poetry Competition6th Annual Lyrical Lounge High School Championship This is the annual battle showcasing the top poets from local high schools. Friday, March 14 6 p.m. City Auditorium – 221 E. Kiowa St. Free Admission  – Suggested Donation $3 2014 Lyrical Lounge is a city sponsored program designed to let teens from local high schools express themselves through any form of poetry that moves them. How to enter: Contact your high school club/school sponsor and let them know you want to compete! Each high is responsible for choosing their top poets for this championship! Schools must sign-up their 2 poets by February 21, 2014. Questions: 385-6857 or email: jderington@springsgov.com
Starts:	6:00 PM
Ends:	10:00 PM
Contact:	Jody Derington by phone at 719-685-6857.

Celebrate St Patricks Day in Colorado Springs

Bring the whole family downtown join in the fun. The weekend kicks off with the St. Patty’s Sports Expo on Friday, March 14th at the Pikes Peak Center at 190 S. Cascade Avenue. Runners and Cyclists will pick up their packets and get to see over 25 Exhibitors. Free and open to the Public! Saturday Morning starts off at 8:30 am with the 50K Bike Ride, followed by the 5K Run at 10 am; the Leprechaun Fun Run at 11:00 am; and the Parade kicks off at Noon!

Over 100 parade entries, including bands, floats, flags, leprechauns, cars, firetrucks and more, highlight one of the grandest traditions in Colorado Springs, and one of the biggest events in our City! Over 30,000 cheering revelers—young and old—will line the streets as the parade winds through the heart of Downtown to the sounds of bagpipes!

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Event Date(s):	Saturday, March 15, 2014
Location:	Downtown (Parade Route)
Event Type:	Parade
Details:	For more information, please visit  http://csstpats.com/.EVENTS AND START TIMES: Bike Rides: 8:30AM 5k Race: 10:00AM Leprechaun Fun Run: 11:00AM Parade: 12:00PM
Starts:	8:30 AM
Ends:	2:00 PM

City Cemeteries to Clean Up March 1 – 15

Colorado Springs –

The two City-operated cemeteries, Evergreen and Fairview, will be cleaning up the cemetery grounds from March 1 – 15. Prior to this two-week period, people are encouraged to remove any items from gravesites and headstones they wish to save. The March clean-up is the time when Christmas wreaths and other holiday items are removed from the cemetery, along with tarnished, unsightly, sun-bleached or damaged containers or flowers.

Prohibited items and unsightly décor will be removed from gravesites in compliance with published cemetery regulations to preserve the beauty of the grounds. Such items include baskets, boxes, shells, toys, crockery, glassware, pottery, wreaths, cans, hanging objects and potted plants. Artificial flowers in urns or plastic vases attached to headstones may remain as long as they do not hinder mowing or other cemetery maintenance. Occasionally, permissible items are inadvertently removed, so the maintenance staff reminds citizens to remove any items of value from gravesites.

For more information, call Evergreen Cemetery, 1005 Hancock Expressway, at 385-6251 or Fairview Cemetery, 1000 26thSt., at 385-6251.

Event Date(s):	Saturday, March 01, 2014 Sunday, March 02, 2014 Monday, March 03, 2014 Tuesday, March 04, 2014 Wednesday, March 05, 2014 Thursday, March 06, 2014 Friday, March 07, 2014 Saturday, March 08, 2014 Sunday, March 09, 2014 Monday, March 10, 2014 Show All Dates
Location:	City Cemeteries
Event Type:	Clean Up
Starts:	8:00 AM
Ends:	5:00 PM

City to Host Flash Flood Preparedness Community Meeting March 12 Monday, February 24, 2014

Kim Melchor

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The City of Colorado Springs Office of Emergency Management will host a resident preparedness meeting on the post Waldo Canyon Fire flash flood risk Wednesday, March 12 for residents along North and South Douglas Creeks and the general public.

North and South Douglas Creek Flash Flood Preparedness Meeting

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Sanctuary at Front Range Alliance Church

5210 Centennial Blvd.

Colorado Springs, CO 80919

The meeting will provide education and updated information with regard to the increased flash flood risk following damage to vegetation in the Waldo Canyon burn scar, and the city’s planned response to a potential flash flood. The presentation will also highlight ongoing flood mitigation efforts along areas impacted by the burn scar. Speakers will address key issues relating to flash flood risk in neighborhoods along North and South Douglas Creeks.

Topics:

• Analysis of flash flood effects from runoff from Waldo Canyon burn scar
• Current and future mitigation efforts
• Weather forecasting and potential flood impact areas
• Mitigation efforts-what can you do?
• Emergency Preparedness-Know Your Risk, Make Your Plan, Improve Your Outcome
• Stay Informed-Notification methods for flash flood warnings
• City Response to flash flooding events

The meeting location is wheelchair accessible. Reasonable accommodations for the deaf and hard of hearing through closed captioning or sign language interpreter will be provided upon request.  Please notify Vickie Rodriguez at oem@springsgov.com or 719-385-5957. Requests should be made by Weds, March 5 to assure accommodations can be provided.  Every effort will be made to fulfill requests made after  March 5, but cannot be guaranteed.

Adaptive Lighting in Downtown Colorado Springs

Krithika Prashant

Colorado Springs, CO – Mayor Steve Bach will turn on the adaptive lights in Acacia Park on Tuesday, February 25 at 6:30 p.m.

Adaptive lighting (also known as variable lighting) allows the City to control the light level of streetlights.  The lights have been installed in Acacia Park as well as in the downtown area along Tejon Street. They can be set on a daily schedule to provide more lighting when needed and less light when traffic is at a minimum.

The program involved 63 streetlights on Tejon Street from Platte Avenue to Colorado Avenue and 17 streetlights in Acacia Park.  Special thanks to our partners El Pomar Foundation, The Police Foundation and Colorado Springs Utilities.

I hope this information is useful to you. Please contact me for all your Colorado Springs real estate needs at (719) 337-7611 or liz@eaRealEstate.com.

 

 

School Closures and Delays Due to Rain

Rain is causing school closures and delays in Colorado Springs on Friday, September 13. Skyway Elementary and Canon School in Cheyenne Mountain District 12 are closed due to flooding, Manitou Springs SD 14 are closed to to possible road closures and flood warning. Calhan School District RJ1 buses are on storm routes. Please check the District website for storm route locations and times at http://www.calhanschool.org.

Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station is closed for essential and non-mission essential personnel. Fort Carson has a 2 hour delay for all militay anc civilian personnel who live wets of 21st Street and Highway 24, Cascade, Chipita Park, Green Jountain Falls, Woodland Park and Manitou Springs. Schriever Air Force Base has a 2 hour delay for military and civilian personnel who live west of 21st Street and Hwy 24, Cascade, Chipita Park, Green Mountain Falls, Woodland Park and Manitou Springs.

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