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BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Cowbells to hold moving sale preview for locals
Cowbells Gift and Gourmet, located at 117 S. Main Street in downtown Fountain, will be having a moving sale throughout the month of June.

Prior to the sale’s beginning on June 11, the store will hold a moving sale preview for local residents on Saturday, June 9, from 5 to 8 p.m. The preview will feature light refreshments and great savings on a variety of selected gifts, gourmet foods, home accents, fine art, antiques and collectibles.

Cowbells will be moving to a location near to Woodland Park later this summer.

For more information, see the ad on page 5, visit cowbellsgifts.com, or call the store at 382-7718.

Craft vendors wanted for Farmers Markets
The Fountain Downtown Events Association will start hosting its Farmers Markets on Tuesday nights from 4-8 p.m. in front of Fountain City Hall beginning on June 12.

Craft vendors are being sought to add to the variety of offerings. Space fee is $10 per week. For more information call 237-5181.

CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS
First United Methodist Church of Fountain
Announcement:
Sunday, June 10 will be the Coffee Fellowship
Regular events:
Sundays: Sunday School is at 9:15 a.m., Praise Music is at 10:15 a.m. and Worship follows at 10:30 a.m.
Mondays: Daytime—Support Group meets at 10 a.m.
Wednesday: Evenings: Bible/Support Group meets at 6:30 p.m.
Thursdays: Choir meets at 6:30 p.m.
Saturdays: Children’s Closet (first and last Saturday of the month) 9 a.m.

Good Shepherd United Methodist Church news
Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, Leta at Main in Security, invites you to a traditional worship service on Sundays at 9 a.m. and a REAL LIFE worship of Saturday nights at 6 p.m. This weekend, Rev. Tom Barlow’s sermon will be “Target Acquisition” from Romans 8:18-25. Both services are followed by fellowship time.
United Methodist Men will meet Saturday, June 9 at 7:30 a.m. for breakfast in Cooper Hall.
The Guatemalan Dinner in cooperation with Sunrise United Methodist Church will be on Friday, June 8, to raise funds for tools and supplies for their coming mission trip.
Father’s Day Brunch will be served by “Inner Light”, a womens group of GSUMC to honor the fathers of the church family. Save the morning of June 17 immediately after the morning service.
Lay Reader for June in Mary Ann Tabor and Greeters are Olga Hines, Mary Mitchell, and Bob and Sadie Rickard.
Sign up children of the church and community for VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL the week of June 18-22. See you there! Also, kids can still register to go to Templed Hills Camp for church camp. For more information on camp, call Mary Humphreys at 393-0490.
Thought for the week: “Life has no undo, reset or back button!” Shalom

SPORTS ANNOUNCEMENTS
No sports announcements this week

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Newspaper, Security Fire Department to have coloring and writing contest with 4th of July theme
The Fountain Valley News / El Paso County Advertiser and News, in conjunction with the Security Fire Department, will hold a coloring and writing contest for kids in the Fountain Valley. The contest will have a 4th of July theme.

Entrants will be asked to draw a picture and write a short paragraph of what freedom means to them. Various prizes will be awarded and will be broken down into age groups. All entries will be hung at the Security Fire Department during the 4th of July Community Breakfast. The winning entries will also be published in the Fountain Valley News 4th of July Special Section, which will come out on June 27.

Entry forms will be printed in the June 13 and June 20. Forms will also be available online at FtnValleyNews.com next week

Farmers Markets begins next Tuesday
The Fountain Downtown Events Association will kick off its second summer of hosting Farmers Markets on Main Street (in the Fountain City Hall Plaza) next Tues., June 12, starting at 4 p.m.
For more information on reserving a booth space for as little as $10 call 237-5181.

Republican Club meets
The Fountain Valley Republican Club will have its next regular meeting on Monday, June 11, starting with a pot luck at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. District Attorney John Newsome will speak to the group.
The meeting will be held at the Fountain Valley Senior Center at 5725 Southmoor Drive in Fountain. Guests are welcome.

Historical Society meets
The Fountain Valley Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Mon., June 11, at the Museum Building located at 114 N. Main in Fountain.
For information call (719) 382-5882.

The Retired Enlisted Association hosts fun day
A day of summer fun for all ages is planned for Sun., June 10 from noon to 4:30 p.m. Sponsored by The Retired Enlisted Association (TREA) Chapter 113 of Fountain, the event will include door prizes, a magician / balloon artist, music, a DJ and more.
Admission is just $1 at the door. The event will be at the American Legion Hall 6685 Southmoor Drive Fountain. For more info: 392-1593

Community Choir has openings for July 4th performance
If you love to sing you are invited to take part in a July 4th Salute to the Armed Forces by joining the Fountain Valley Community Choir.
“We’d love you to come sing with us in this patriotic event to be held on July 4th. Please contact Steve Walker at 660-5700 for rehearsals dates and more info. It’s going to be an event to remember!” Check out www.pikespeakchristian.org for more info on this community event!

Pantry has Shop Night
God’s Pantry, 102 N. Main St. Fountain, is holding its monthly Shop Night from 10 a.m. -8 p.m. Thursday. Goody bags will be given out. Donations are always welcome.
Shop Night is held the first Thursday of each month and the store is open late. For information, call 382-0643.

Teen summer reading program kicks off at SPL
The Teen Summer Reading Program, “You Never Know” is underway at Security Public Library and it’s time to have some FUN! Join us every Monday at 1:00, starting June 4th, for teen activity day. We’ll have days of crafts, games, and guest speakers. Also, every Wednesday at 1:00, starting June 6th, is teen movie day. Movies for June are Holes, Agent Cody Banks 2, National Treasure, Scooby Doo 2. Popcorn and drinks are provided or bring your lunch. Visit our web site at [ http://www.securitypubliclibrary.org ]www.securitypubliclibrary.org. Questions, call Susan at 391-3198.

Fountain Branch Library Programs in June
For a complete list of PPLD programs, visit ppld.org.
Genealogy at Fountain Branch
Meet at Fountain’s Fairview Cemetery for a brief tour and group instruction. The group will record historic headstones through photographs or rubbings. Registration is required; call 382-5347.
Thurs., June 7 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. - Fountain Branch
Fountain Branch Book Club
Angry Housewives Eating Bon Bons by Lorna Landvik
Thurs., June 7 at 11:30 a.m. - Fountain Branch
Adult Writing Group
This new group meets the second and fourth Thursday of each month to discuss writing.
Thurs., June 14 and 28 at 6:30 p.m. - Fountain Branch
Stitch in the Ditch Quilter
Quilters of all skill levels are welcome to join this quilting group.
Mon., June 18 at 6 p.m. - Fountain Branch
Scrapbook group
Bring your supplies and join others working on their scrapbooks. New members are welcome and no registration is required.
Mon., June 25 from 6 - 8 p.m. - Fountain Branch
Teens on laptops
Join other teens at the Fountain Branch to check out the library’s new laptops. Play games, do homework, or just have fun with the library’s latest technology.
Mondays from noon - 4 p.m.; Wednesdays from 10 a.m. - noon; Fridays from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.