Community Corner
🌱 Did you use this Fountain restaurant restroom during these hours?
Coming up: Fountain Craft Group on the Fountain Patch calendar

Good morning Fountain! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Did you use this Fountain restaurant restroom during these hours?
Also on today's calendar: YMCA Jingle Jog 5K and 5 more events.
Find out what's happening in Fountainfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Fountainfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 64 and low of 36 degrees.
- Friday: Partly sunny and cooler, temps: high: 52, low: 37.
- Saturday: Periods of clouds and sun, with a high of 61 and low of 28 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Employee charged after hidden phone found recording in women's restroom at Fountain restaurant (kktv.com) — Fountain police are investigating after a hidden cell phone was discovered recording in the women’s restroom at Tacos Del Gordo on Tuesday morning. Officers say the device captured women and children between about 9:45 a.m. and 12:20 p.m., and they’ve charged an employee with misdemeanor criminal invasion of privacy. Anyone who used that restroom during that timeframe is asked to contact Officer Morley.
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📸 Around Fountain
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fountain
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★ Featured events ★
- Fountain Craft Group
Pikes Peak Library District - Fountain Library, 230 S Main St, Fountain
10:00 am
Friday December 12
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Other local events
- YMCA Jingle Jog 5K
Fountain-Fort Carson High School , 900 Jimmy Camp Rd , Fountain
10:00 am - Frost & Fuel
Pikes Peak International Raceway , 16650 Midway Ranch Rd , Fountain
12:00 pm - Idea Lab: Andy Warhol’s Recycled Tray Prints
Fountain Branch Library , 230 S. Main St. , Fountain
2:00 pm - Drop-in Watercolor
Fountain Branch Library , 230 S. Main St. , Fountain
3:30 pm - Toddler Time
Fountain Branch Library , 230 S. Main St. , Fountain
10:30 am - Stay and Play
Fountain Branch Library , 230 S. Main St. , Fountain
10:45 am - Paws to Read
Fountain Branch Library , 230 S. Main St. , Fountain
10:00 am
Saturday December 13
Tuesday December 16
Thursday December 18
Saturday December 20
📣 Fountain Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Academic Breakfast
Pinello Elementary Colorado Springs, CO 80911
7:30 am - TEAM Parent PTO
Venetucci Elementary Colorado Springs, CO 80911
5:00 pm - Watson Band Concert
Watson Junior High School , 136 Fontaine Blvd , Colorado Springs
5:30 pm - Title Family Night
Venetucci Elementary Colorado Springs, CO 80911
5:30 pm
Thursday December 11
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I need to find a Cat Rescue in the area!
My husband found a cat on the highway a few weeks ago and brought her home. She was - not kidding - probably hours/a day away from death. We gave her… (Nextdoor Downtown Fountain) - Need help three ways can pay some......
Trash to street...today....from.back.of house to car.to st into cans. Arthritis bad, husband out of commission. Covering a digging hole dog did, with… (Nextdoor Middlebay Way)
- Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8 posted a job opening for Elementary Teacher (Grade TBD) - INR in Fountain. Apply here.
- Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches posted a job opening for Shift Leader/Manager - Fast Food in Fountain. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fountain here.
🗞 Nearby News
Colorado Springs
- Santa's helpers in Colorado Springs wrap presents for foster kids (krdo.com)
- City of Colorado Springs opens new park in north Colorado Springs (koaa.com)
- Timberline Landscaping launches 13th annual Colorado Springs Christmas Lights Guide (fox21news.com)
Ok Fountain! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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