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Cañon summer reading program ‘digs’ into reading
The Cañon City Public Library, 516 Macon in Cañon City, will hold its summer reading program at 2 p.m. every Saturday from June 1 to July 20. This year’s theme is “Dig Into Reading,” and will feature programs from such organizations as the Pueblo Zoo and the Nature and Raptor Center. Children of all ages [...]
Kid’s Fishing Derby held at Pathfinder Park
On Saturday, May 11th, The Cañon City Recreation District will be holding a Kid’s Fishing Derby at the Pathfinder Park fishing pond. The event presents a hands-on fishing experience for kids, and the Division of Wildlife staff will be there to provide assistance and lend out fishing rods. The pond will be available to children [...]
Fremont Center for the Arts hosts 66th annual Blossom show
The Fremont Center for the Arts is hosting the 66th annual Blossom art show, featuring several Blossom galleries through the 30th of May. The show has received sponsorship from Drs. Eric and Linda Carlson for the last 20 years. The artists featured this year are Ken McGowan in the east gallery, Kevin Novack in the [...]
Harold McCormick, Bob and Helen Shoemaker inducted into Fremont Hall of Fame
The Pueblo Community College – Fremont Campus held its Fremont Hall of Fame Banquet on Friday, April 19, inducting three local citizens into this elite group. Those included Harold McCormick and Bob and Ellen Shoemaker. Fremont County Commissioner Ed Norden lauded Harold for his hard work in helping to acquire the Department of Corrections property [...]
Canon City’s Church Community Participates in ‘Pulpit Swap’
Video celebrates Canon City’s Pulpit Swap! At the end of April, local churches will “swap” local ministry. This Sunday, April 28th pastors Tom Killgore, Jim Thulson, Steven Schwarz, Larry Chell, Alex Ackermann, Eric Feuerstein, & Benny Soto will be “trading spaces” with each others’ congregation. To kick off the weekend, the Christian leaders have made [...]
Clean Up Green Up set April 27
The Cañon City Recreation District will host the 11th Annual Clean Up Green Up along the Arkansas River on Saturday, April 27. The event is organized by Recreation District Sports Coordinator Tawny McCall, with help from Friends of the Arkansas River and the Cañon City High School civics class. The clean up aims to renew [...]
Skyline Drive’s History Featured Rocky Start
Fremont County is home to many unique sites and landmarks which have played an important role in the community’s history. Among these long standing icons is Skyline Drive, most notable for the 800 feet high bird’s eye view of Cañon City that can be achieved from the top. Its high, narrow ridge formation, known as [...]
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