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BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Fountain-Fort Carson Lions Club to hold spaghetti dinner
The Fountain-Fort Carson Community Lions Club is holding a spaghetti dinner on Saturday, July 28, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 101 N. Main St., Fountain, before the Main Street Blast.
The dinner will be served from 5-7 p.m. The cost is $5 per plate which includes spaghetti, meatballs, salad, breadsticks and drink.
The FFCCLC is a non-profit group which raises money to help pay for eye exams and eyeglasses for Fountain youngsters whose families otherwise could not afford them as well as many other things to help the community.
“Start your blast night off with a great dinner and help a great cause at the same time,” said FFCCLC President Debbie Messersmith. “All the money raised goes to help people in the Fountain Ft. Carson community.”

Fall Festival forms available
The Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce has chosen “Fiesta in the Valley” as the theme for this year’s 38th Annual Fall Festival on Labor Day.
A variety of entertainment is planned at Metcalfe Park, following the pancake breakfast to benefit Dollars for Scholars, and the parade.
Booth and parade entries are still being accepted and are available at the Chamber office, 114 N. Main St., Fountain. Call 382-3190 for more info.
Volunteers are needed- call the Chamber office.

CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS
Good Shepherd UMC news
Rev. Tom Barlow of Good Shepherd United Methodist Church is continuing his series on our Old Testament Heritage.  The sermon on July 21 and 22 with be based on Isaiah 7: 13-15 and is titled “Emmanuel”  The traditional worship is at 9 a.m. on Sunday and  will include a solo by Pat Smith..”The Lord’s Prayer”.  Real Life Worship happens at 6 p.m. on Saturdays and features praise music and communion.
United Methodist Men will meet at 8; a.m. on Sa;turday, July 21, for a presentation on “Big Brothers/Sisters”. 
The  VBS  this year collected Campbell’s product labels and General Mills Box-Tops for Education  for mission schools, and 30 pounds of pop tabs for the Ronald McDonald House.   School supplies given by the children were delivered to Operation School Bell.
Greeters for the Sunday service are Virginia Street, Pat Nyborg, Beverly Weinert and Shirley Greener.  Church school classes will resume on September 9.

New Light Baptist Church announces First Annual Youth Day
New Light Baptist Church, 474 N. Santa Fe, Fountain invites everyone to its first Annual Youth Day, Sun., July 29, at 3:30 p.m.
The theme is “Youth under Watchful Eye of God,” scripture comes from Proverbs 20:11. Guest preacher will be Rev. Andrew F. Johns, youth pastor of Greater Tri-Rock Baptist church of Colorado Springs.
“Youth participation will take place to encourage them for the glory to God,” Rev. Bruce Stevens said. “This celebration is only part of what we are doing to reach youth.”
Stevens said every Saturday in July there will be BBQ dinners for sale. Call 637-0858 for more info.
Also, if your church has a youth program, and would like to participate on July 29, call Pastor Stevens at 637-0858.

Resurrection Lutheran Church to host open Vacation Bible School
All children are invited to Resurrection Lutheran Church, 4444 Moonbeam Drive (off Hancock Expressway, north of Security), for Vacation Bible School, July 16-20, from 9 a.m. to noon daily.
Also, there will be a barbeque for participants and their families starting at 11:30 a.m. on Sun., July 22.
The theme for the school is western, walk-ins are welcome and there is no charge to attend.
For more info. Call 390-7704 or 392-7045.

We’re remaking our church page – We want your church to get noticed!
To make more space for church news, the life blood of our community, we have redesigned our church page to better serve the churches of our community.
Normally, we usually only get a few announcements from area churches who religiously (pardon the pun) submit news about the goings-on. We would like to expand upon this, soliciting more churches to submit announcements as well as news tips about special events, projects, missions, etc. that are being undertaken locally.
As space allows, we hope will include weekly feature stories about churches, as well as announcements.
To make space, announcement submissions will be printed in smaller type, giving top billing to the “feature stories.”
Because of space constraints, priority will be given to churches who advertise in the Church Service Directory (at the bottom of this page). For more information on listing your church in the Church Service Directory, simply call us at 382-5611 and list your schedule at a cost of only 50 cents per line! This fee is waived for all churches who have display advertising.
To tip us off to the goings on at your church, call reporter Linda Hobbs at 382-5611 or by email at news@ftnvalleynews.com. Announcements can also be submitted at the above email address, and are printed as space allows.

SPORTS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Cheyenne Mountain Shadow Riders to hold next in Buckle Series
The Cheyenne Mountain Shadow Riders will host their next show in the Buckle Series on Sunday, July 22 wth Diane Morgan-Stasick as the Judge. The next show after that will be Sunday, Aug. 25, a two-judge-show with Donna Mills and Meghan Mizicko.
For more information, contact Cheyenne Mountain Shadow Riders’ Treasurer at 719-382-3044.
 
Widefield Community Center Flag Football Registration
The Widefield Community Center is accepting registrations from all area four and five year olds, Kindergarten and first and second gra& children for the upcoming flag football season. The registration fee is $28.00 for four and five year olds, and $38.00 for children in Kindergarten through second grade. The registration deadline is July 28. The Community Center will be open until 4:30pm on July28 to accept registrations.
Teams will be formed by schools and neighborhoods. Practice will begin the week of ALgust 6 and August 13 depending on your child’s league. The season will end no later than September 15.
Adult volunteer coaches are needed for all the leagues. If you coach your child’s team your registration fee will be waived. Register at the Widefield Community Center, 705 Aspen Drive in Security by the July 28 deadline or go online at cc.wsd3 .org and click on the Active Net Registration link. For more information please call 391-3515.

Meeting for parents of MRHS athletes is Aug. 7
Mesa Ridge High School will hold a mandatory parent meeting for all Mesa Ridge athletes and their parents on Tuesday, August 7, at 6 p.m. in the Mesa Ridge Auditorium. Coaches from ALL Sports will be there to provide information about the upcoming seasons. All necessary paperwork will be handed out, which includes physical form, emergency card, parent permission form, liability waiver, insurance information and player/parent handbook. Physicals will be Wednesday August 8 for the girls, and August 9 for the boys at 6 p.m. in the small gym. The cost is $10 CASH ONLY!
Fall sports for boys include football, tennis, soccer, cross country, and golf. Winter sports include basketball and wrestling. Spring sports include track, baseball, and swimming. Fall sports for girls include softball, spirit squad, cross country, and volleyball. Winter sports include swimming, basketball and spirit squad. Spring sports include soccer, tennis, and track.
Fall practice begins Monday August 13. Golf officially starts on August 6. If you have any questions call Mesa Ridge High School at 391-3600.

Local competitive hoops team raising funds for trip to Las Vegas
The FFC Kings boys basketball team will be having a fundraiser car wash on Sun., July 22 at Advance Auto (Fountain Mesa Rd - across from Walgreens) from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The team will be washing cars to raise money for their upcoming trip to the Vision Sports Youth National Championships in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Donations will be accepted and refreshments/snacks will also be available. The FFC Kings are a competitive “club” team comprised of FFCHS freshman, sophomore and junior Trojan basketball players and have been recently ranked as one of the top club basketball teams in the state. Please come out and support these young athletes and help them make it to the National Tournament. For more info on FFC Kings basketball – visit www.FFC-Kings-Basketball.com

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Fountain Branch to host Summer Reading Party
The annual end of Summer Reading party at the Fountain Branch of the Pikes Peak Library District is coming up Wednesday, July 25, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The party will take place at the Fountain Branch Library at 230 S. Main St. in downtown Fountain. There is no admission charge. Children under 12 should be accompanied by someone older. Water and animal crackers will be provided as a light snack, but otherwise kids should bring their own refreshments. Large daycare organizations may want to make special arrangements with the library if bringing many children.
The party will feature appearances by the West Center Hip-hop Dancers, McGruff the Crime Dog, Sox the Fox Sky Sox mascot, a bagpiper, Sean the Paws to Read dog and Dream Power. The Fountain City Fire Department as well as a DARE representative will stop by with their vehicles. Cheyenne Mountain Zoo On The Move will offer a special attraction featuring a variety of fascinating animals. Other activities will include face painting, hair braiding, a treasure hunt and other games, and an artifact discovery chest from the Colorado Archaeological Society. Last year the party attracted more than 450 kids.
The theme of this year’s reading program has been “Get a Clue @ your library®.” By reading books, more than 670 Fountain youth have won more than 2,000 individual prizes and have qualified for Grand Prize drawings, including a bicycle or $100 cash. This equates to over 5,120 hours of reading. The program has proven a valuable way for kids to retain their reading skills over the summer months.
If attending, please take proper precautions for the sun and heat. Call 382-5347 for further information

Criminalist visits SPL
Jeff Saviano, criminalist with the Metro Crime Lab will be a special guest speaker on July 23 at 1 p.m. Teens, grades 6-12 are invited to attend. He will be discussing what he does on a day to day basis to help solve crimes in our area.
Also, there are still 2 weeks left in the teen summer reading program.
Just by registering, you will be entered in the drawing for 6 computers!
You can register and turn in drawing slips online from our web site, www.securitypubliclibrary.org.
Don’t miss out on movie day, every Wednesday from 1 – 3 p.m. for teens.
We will be showing Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Spy Kids 3, Zoom and Sky High in the next few weeks.
Questions, call Susan 391-3198. See you at the library.

Summer Reading Activity Day at Security Library
Preschool through 5th grade participants of the Security Public Library’s Summer Reading Program, Get A Clue At Your Library, are invited to ZOOM (Zoo On The Move) on Activity Day, Thursday, July 19, at 10:30 a.m. The ZOOMobile comes from the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo with a variety of animals, biofacts (animal artifacts), and a presentation by a ZOOM presenter that will excite, inspire and educate. Programs typically last about one hour.
Stop by the Children’s Reading Room to register for the summer reading program, or to turn in reading logs and select your prizes.
All library programs are free and open to the public. For more information call the Children’s Reading Room at 391-3197.

Fountain-Fort Carson Lions Club to hold spaghetti dinner
The Fountain-Fort Carson Community Lions Club is holding a spaghetti dinner on Saturday, July 28, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 101 N. Main St., Fountain, before the Main Street Blast.
The dinner will be served from 5-7 p.m. The cost is $5 per plate which includes spaghetti, meatballs, salad, breadsticks and drink.
The FFCCLC is a non-profit group which raises money to help pay for eye exams and eyeglasses for Fountain youngsters whose families otherwise could not afford them as well as many other things to help the community.
“Start your blast night off with a great dinner and help a great cause at the same time,” said FFCCLC President Debbie Messersmith. “All the money raised goes to help people in the Fountain Ft. Carson community.”

YMCA Kids’ Carnival slated for Saturday
A YMCA Kids Carnival will be held from 4-7 p.m. Saturday at 412 Royalty Pl. in Fountain, just off Exit 128 in front of Chaps Bar & Grill (behind 7-11.).
There will be games, food, drink, face painting, free massages, a dunk tank, raffles and more. Kids of all ages can get their picture take on a motorcycle. Admission is free and game tickets are two for $1.
Prizes have been donated by several local business. Several business will have booths set up, each with a different and unique game.
Proceeds benefit the Fountain Valley YMCA’s scholarship program, which allows kids from low income families free or reduced price access to YMCA facilities and programs.
Call Sherre Fridley at 382-5557 for more information.

Come join the SpotLight Players
Always wanted to act? Or direct, or be part of a backstage crew? Want to raise money for a good cause while having a good time? Then come join the SpotLight Players!
The Spotlight Players, formerly the Parish Players, have been entertaining people in the Fountain Valley area for over 25 years and giving the proceeds to area charities. A few years ago the group moved to the Fountain Valley Community Center, who now benefits from our fundraising efforts.
The requirements are 21 years of age (minimum), available on Tuesday nights (rehearsals) and Thursday, Friday & Saturday nights during performance week and a desire to put on quality shows that will give your friends and neighbors a taste of Broadway (really!)
If interested, please call Betty @390-6220 or Dolores @392-0636. Or stop by the Fountain Valley Community Center, 5725 Southmoor Dr, Fountain, 520-6470.

Local resident to raise fund for Crohn’s disease through 210 mile bike ride
On August 3 – 5, Brad Brashers will ride 210 miles in three days on bicycle in a ride created and supported by the “Get Your Guts in Gear Inc.”
The ride is to support research and empower people affected by Crohn’s and Colitis and to bring awareness to these diseases.
Crohn’s disease is a chronic disease that causes inflammation in the digestive tract. Ulcerative colitis is a chronic disease of the large intestine that cause inflammation and ulcerations to the colon’s innermost lining. These diseases are also know as IBD (inflammatory bowel disease), which affects 1.4 millions Americans. That is 1 in 214 people in the US have been diagnosed with IBD. Yet there is no known cure.
Bashers has had multiple surgeries for Ulcerative colitis. He was first diagnosed with UC in his mid 20’s after suffering from UC for 14 years and taking many different medications. He was told on his 39th birthday that he needed to have his large intestine removed due to the inflammation and complications from the medication that he was taking.
After three major surgeries and several minor ones, Bashers was left with an ostomy and a non-functioning pull-through that must eventually be removed. Bashers is now 43 and trying to take control of his life again. This disease has affected his family, friends and income but mostly his self-confidence and self respect.
Basher is riding 210 miles, despite not having been on a bike in many years, to take control of a disease that has controlled his life for many years. Also to help bring awareness and support to the disease.
Take a moment and make a donation to support Basher on his quest for a cure by visiting ibdride.com/bbrashers or by mail at 172 Norman Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80911.
For information on Crohn’s or Ulcerative, colitis or Ostomy, the United Ostomy Association of American meets every 2nd Tuesday at 7pm at Health South Rehab Hospital in the cafeteria. Or visit www.uoaa.org
The Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America meets every 3rd Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Saint Francis Hospital on the 5th floor, or visit www.ccfa.com.

Widefield Community Center Fun Bus departs every day for adventure
Join the fun on the Widefield Community Center fun bus, departing every day this summer for a variety of exciting activities. Reservations must be made by a parent/guardian/adult, please call 391-3516. Reservations are not accepted via voicemail.
The Community Center takes reservations up to two weeks in advance, but no more than two weeks in advance.
The fun bus departs from and returns to the Community Center, 705 Aspen Drive.
Please arrive 20 minutes prior to the departure time, for check-in and seat assignment.
Participants must be six or older (by the date of the scheduled trip) to participate in the summer fun bus program.
For Elitch gardens, Water World and Rockies trips, children must be twelve to ride the bus without an adult.
Children between the ages of six and eleven must be accompanied by an adult over eighteen years of age - no exceptions.
Participants and chaperons must ride the bus.
Payment for trips has to be made on the day of the trip in cash - no checks or credit cards accepted.
Exception: Rockies, Elitch gardens and Water World tickets must be paid for in cash, check or credit card two days in advance or when you reserve your seat.
If they are not, the space will become available for others the day prior to the trip (you will not be notified).
If you are unable to go on a trip you have scheduled for yourself or for your child, please call and cancel as soon as possible, so that others may attend.
If you miss two (2) trips without calling to cancel, you will not be allowed to participate in the program for the remainder of the summer.
Chaperons are needed for most trips and are expected to chaperon several children.
Upcoming Fun Bus trips include: July 20: Bigg City, Monday, July 23 Laser Quest; Tuesday, July 24 Elitch Gardens; Wednesday, July 25 Pump It Up; Thursday, July 26 Skate City; Friday, July 27 Rockies Vs. Dodgers
For more information visit http://cc.wsd3.org/default.asp or call 391-3515.

Military families invited to dinner & a movie on base at Fort Carson
Six free “Dinner and a Movie” events for military personnel and their families will be held at the Fort Carson Special Events Center, building 1829 on Specker Avenue. The first 500 guests will receive a free dinner. Dinner is served at 6 p.m. and the movie begins at 6:30 p.m. Movies will be shown on a 25 ft. inflatable screen.
The “Dinner and a Movie” schedule of events is as follows: July 5 - Night at the Museum; July 12 - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire; July 19 - Shrek II; July 26 - Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest; August 2 - Charlotte’s Web; August 9 - Happy Feet
For more information, please contact the Directorate of Morale, Welfare and Recreation at 526-4494.
Security Service Federal Credit Union and the Fort Carson Directorate of Morale, Welfare and Recreation have sponsored this event.
For more information contact the Fort Carson Public Affairs Office at (719) 526-4143/1264. After hours please contact the 24-hour Emergency Operation Center at 526-5500 and ask for the On-Call Public Affairs Officer.