ANNOUNCEMENTS

BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENTS | CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS
SPORTS ANNOUNCEMENTS | COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENTS
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
Bible study meetings at GSUMC to resume
Colorado Springs South Day Community Bible Study will resume meeting on Wed, Sept 5th with orientation at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, 1201 Leta Drive, from 9:25-11:15 a.m. Our study is the Gospel of John for the 2007/2008 year. There is a dynamic Children’s Ministry for infants to preschool age while Moms are in their bible study. This is a non-demoninational study for women of all levels of Bible knowledge. For more information or to enroll, please call Linn at 226-8014 or e-mail: www.snflwnlinn@comcast.net.

First United Methodist Church of Fountain news
Nursery for children ages five and under is provided during worship time. Ask the usher for directions!
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. Coffee Fellowships take place every second Sunday after the service.
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.; ‘Yak, Snack & a Prayer,’ 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.
Saturdays: Children’s Closet (first and last Saturday of the month) 9 a.m.

GSUMC news
Good Shepherd United Methodist Church is announcing that it is time for fall organization for the Children’s ministry.  Sunday school will be at 10:15 each Sunday and Children’s Church will be part of both  the 6 p.m. worship on Saturday night and the 9 a.m. service on Sundays.  The director of Children’s ministries is Brenda Ledeboer.
Special music during the Worship on August 19 will be by the C & S quartet....Jim and Vanda Skadden and Don and Linda Cohu.  They will sing “Beulah Land” and “Have a Little Talk with Jesus”.  Rev. Barlow’s sermon will continue his series on old Testament people...this one will be on “Abraham”. 
Mission emphasis for August will be “Methodist Student Day” and the special offering on August 19 will be sent to Alex Workman, a former member of the United Methodist Church in Durango who is in Asbury Seminary in Kentucky. 
One way to be a good steward of God’s bounty is to patronize local Farmers Markets..Remember that produce in the grocery stores may have been trucked as much as 1400 miles using gasoline and packaging.  Instead benefit our local farmers with your purchases and it will probably be fresher.. 
Light a FIRE for God....Faith...Integrity...Righteousness....Evangelism....See you in church Sunday!!

Fountain Valley Baptist Church to hold family film festival Saturdays
The FVBC will be hosting a free family film festival 6:30 p.m. every Sat. in August at 500 W. Alabama. “Be our guest for wholesome family entertainment, free snacks and good company,” a spokesperson said.
Child care will be provided. There will be a different movie each night, including, “Flywheel,” and “Facing the Giants.”
For information call 382-5204.

SPORTS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Cheyenne Mountain Shadow Riders to hold next in Buckle Series
Sunday, Aug. 25 - Buckle Series -- 2 judge-show - Donna Mills & Meghan Mizicko, Judges
Shows are held at the Metcalfe Park Arena in Fountain. 
Registration opens at 7:30 a.m. and show starts at 8 a.m. 
Come on out and have fun with the whole family.  Shows are kid-friendly.  For more information, call 719-382-3044.
For more information, contact Cheyenne Mountain Shadow Riders’ Treasurer at 719-382-3044.
 
Fountain Valley Senior Center 6th Annual Golf Tourney is Sept. 8
Come out to the Valley Hi Golf course and golf for a good cause. All of the proceeds donated will benefit the Fountain Valley Senior Center.
The annual tournament will be held Saturday, Sept. 8, at the Valley Hi Golf Course at 610 South Chelton Road, Colorado Springs. The Shotgun Start will be at 8 a.m. There will be prizes awarded for longest drive, closest to the pin, Hole in One and the 4-person scramble team event. Corporate Sponsors are still needed and are welcome to contact us for further information. Donations for Door Prizes, Gift Bags, etc. are also welcome. Please make your check payable to Fountain Valley Senior Center.
If you cannot attend, but still want to help out, a Tax Deductible Contribution to support the Senior Center is more than welcome. The Senior Center offers a variety of services including transportation, nutrition, home delivered meals for homebound seniors, fitness and wellness, arts and crafts, indoor recreation and socialization, volunteer and educational opportunities, information and referral, and health screenings.
Return your entry or contribution to the Fountain Valley Senior Center at 5745 Southmoor Drive, Fountain, CO 80817. The Seniors of our community thank you for your participation in this year’s event!
For information call 520-6471

Fountain Riding & Roping Club August Calendar of Events
The Fountain Riding & Roping club has a variety of ongoing activities available.
On Wed. Aug. 1, 6 - 9 p.m. the Board of Directors will meet at the Lorraine Community Center. Anyone who wishes to hear or share ideas on equine activities with the Club is welcome to attend.
In addition, there’s lots to do at Metcalfe Park. On Fri. 3, 17 & 31 there will be a Jackpot Barrel Race. And on Sat. 18, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. join the Club for the Wild & Wooly Trail Course. On Sat. 4, 7 - 9 p.m. bring your horse and try your skill at Jackpot Sorting, or come in every Tues. evening 7 p.m. for team Sorting.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Meeting about animal abuse, plague is Aug. 22
In an attempt to address and educate the citizens of El Paso County on the animal abuse issue and the recent confirmation of the plague in Eastern El Paso County, State Representative Marsha Looper will be holding a special town hall meeting at 7 p.m. on Aug. 22 at the Calhan Veterans of Foreign Wars.
The meeting will be hosted by State Representative Marsha Looper.
Guest speakers include County Commissioner Denise Hisey, Sheriff Terry Maketa, Scott Dutcher from the State Animal Control Division, Dr. Metzler of the Pikes Peak Human Society, Jerry Renick of Saint Animal Rescue, representative from the Department Of Agriculture and the El Paso County Department of Health.
For informtion contact State Representative Looper at 719-238-5600.
 
Fall Festival dance and parade slated for Sept. 2
Come have fun on Mon. at the 38th Annual Fountain Fall Festival, Fiesta in the Valley on Labor Day Weekend, Sun. Sept. 2 at 212 N. Santa Fe. There will be a BBQ supper, live music and a dance. Dinner will be served from 5 – 10 p.m. The dinner plates will be $5 per plate for adults, and $3 a plate for kids under 10. This event is sponsored by the Fountain Fire Department.
Fall Parade
The annual FFF Parade will wind its way down Hwy. 85/87 (Santa Fe) at 10 a.m. beginning near Comanche Village Drive, turning up Illinois Ave and back up Main, concluding in front of City Hall.
Enjoy a pancake breakfast at Fountain Middle School Dollars for Scholars Pancake Breakfast at 515 N. Santa Fe from 7 – 9:30 a.m. The breakfast plates
will be $5 per plate for adults, and $3 a plate for kids under 11. This event is sponsored by the Citizens Scholarship Foundation.
Stop by Metcalfe Park from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. for crafts, food and entertainment. There will be a tractor pull provided by the Rocky Mountain Tractor Pull at 11 a.m., and entertainment in the gazebo by PM Productions with Emcee Phil Martinez, as well as the Folkorico Del Mar Pueblo Dancers with a mariachis band, the Fiesta Four Band and parade awards.
No pets allowed in the park, except the new Dog Park located in the southwest corner, past the ball fields
The Fall Festival and Parade events are co-sponsored by the Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce and Aquila Gas.

Memorial Yard Sale to benefit Muniz children is this Saturday
God’s Pantry will host a yard sale this Sat., Aug. 18, from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. at 102 N. Main St, Fountain, to benefit the surviving children (ages 2 and 3), of Rachelle (Martinez) Muniz, who was killed last year, a victim of domestic violence.
If you cannot attend, but wish to contribute, contact God’s Pantry at 382-0643.
“Special thanks to Colorado Coalition Against Domestic Violence, God’s Pantry, the Fountain Wal-Mart, friends and family for their contributions and support,” a spokesperson said.

Fountain Branch Library programs in August
For a complete list of library programs, visit ppld.org.
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.
Toddler Time: This program gives an introduction to the delights of rhyme, rhythm, and a few special stories as a first step to reading for 1- and 2-year-old children and caregivers; Mondays at 10:30 a.m.
Storytime: Stories and more for children age 3 and older. Check your branch, or the Children’s section for storytime themes.  Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Xeriscape Garden Tour: Tour the new xeriscape garden at Fountain Branch. Monday, August 13 at 6 p.m.
Join Manny Minjarez, experienced gardener, on a tour of the plants in the Fountain Library garden at 6 p.m., Aug. 16. For information call 382-5347.
Stitch in the Ditch Quilter: Quilters of all skill levels are welcome to join this quilting group. Wednesday, August 15 at 6 p.m.
F.A.S.T (Fountain After School Thursdays): Elementary school children are invited to work on homework using our homework kits and laptops. Library staff will be available for help and reading practice.
Thursdays (beginning August 16) from 2:30 - 4 p.m.

Get an SPL library card for chance to win giftcard
Help Security Public Library celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month by using your library card in September. Every time you use your library card in September just fill out a drawing slip and be entered in a drawing for a $50 BORDERS gift card. It is that easy! Drawing will be held October 1st. If you don’t have a card come in and get one. Just bring a picture I.D. and proof of address. Tell your friends, tell your neighbors, to check out Security Public Library in September. Have a question or need directions? Call 391-3191. We look forward to seeing you.

Fountain Library to have a garden tour
Join Manny Minjarez, experienced gardener, on a educational tour of the plants in the Fountain Library garden at 6 p.m. on Aug. 16. The plants in the Fountain Library garden include a great deal of low-water xeriscape plants.
For information, call the Fountain Library at 382-5347.

Volunteers needed for Dog Park Committee
A committee to brainstorm ideas for the Fountain Doggie Park is needed. Anyone interested is invited to attend a meeting of the Friends of the Fountain Doggie Park at 6 p.m., Wed., Aug. 22 in City Hall. Signs will be posted directing visitors to the meeting room.

‘El Paso County Citizens’ College’ application deadline extended
The deadline to turn in El Paso County Citizens’ College applications has been extended from Aug. 10 to Aug. 17. Accepted applicants will be notified by Aug. 24.
This year’s expanded County Citizens’ College curriculum includes one class a week for eight weeks. The first class will begin on Wed. Aug. 29 and the college will conclude on Wed. Oct. 17 with a graduation ceremony and a roundtable discussion with the county commissioners. The sessions are from 5:30 – 8:45 p.m. and will be held in various locations, including the Pikes Peak Regional Development Center, the Department of Transportation Operation Center, and even the El Paso County Criminal Justice Center which will feature a tour of the jail, hosted by the Sheriff’s Office.
Application forms are available online at www.citizenscollege.com, or at the County Office Building at 27 East Vermijo Avenue. Completed applications may be mailed to: El Paso County Citizens’ College, 27 E. Vermijo Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 or faxed to 520-7383.

Request for Art Show Entries for Fountain Creek Nature Center
Fountain Creek Nature Center announces an Art Show & Sale 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 29 to celebrate fifteen years of nature programming for the public. Artists interested in submitting entries should contact Nancy Bernard at nancybernard@elpasoco.com. The theme is “Seasons of Fountain Creek,” but other related work will be considered. All media is welcome. Entries should be submitted in jpg form by August 8, 2007.
Fountain Creek Nature Center is located 15 minutes south of downtown Colorado Springs just east of Exit 132 off I-25. For more information call 520-6745.

Fountain Library to host AARP Driving Course for seniors
Lower your car insurance and take the AARP Driving Course for seniors at the Fountain Library from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sat., Sept. 15. There will be a $10 charge. Enrollment is being accepted now. For information call 382-5347.