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County Party Websites:
Republican: http://ecrgop.com/
Democrat: http://elbertcodems.org
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State Party Websites
Republican: http://www.cologop.org
Democrat: http://www.coloradodems.org/
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Meetings in Elbert County This Week
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Elbert County Library District's Summer Reading Program
Simla Branch, 504 Washington, Monday, July 14, 2008, 10AM
Elbert Branch, 24489 Main St., Monday, July 14, 2008, 1 PM
Elizabeth Branch, 207 Main St., Tuesday, July 15, 2008, 9:30 AM
Kiowa Branch, 331 Comanche, Kiowa, Tuesday, July 15, 2008, 11:30 AM
Singing Hills Elementary School, Tuesday, July 15, 2008, 2 PM
For our sixth weekly performance, you are invited to the Firehouse Circus! Jim Jackson brings over 25 years of professional experience to this one clown circus...His physical comedy, witting improvisation and gentle audience participation have rightfuly earned him an international reputations as a *master* clown.
For a complete list of weekly performances, to register online, or for more information about your library, please visit www.elbertcountylibrary.org or call 303-646-3792.
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Elbert County Board of County Commissioners Meeting
Elbert County Offices, Kiowa Courthouse, 2nd Floor BOCC Meeting Room
Wednesday, July 16, 2008, 9 AM to (est.) 4:30 PM
The Agenda for this week is not yet posted under “Meetings” found on the right side tool bar on http://www.elbertcounty-co.gov.
For updates to meetings and their details, please check http://www.elbertcounty-co.gov.
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Elbert County Republican Picnic
The Exhibit Building, Elbert County Fairgrounds, Kiowa
Saturday, July 19th, 4PM to 6PM
Residents are invited to attend the 2nd Annual Elbert County Republican Picnic. Candidates running for election in local and national races will be on hand. Cost is currently $3 for adults and $1 for kids. Contact Mary Steen at 303-840-4595 or Barbara Schroeder 303-805-5744 for more information.
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Celtic Festival
Casey Jones Park, Elizabeth
Friday and Saturday, July 19th and 20th
Admission: Children 12 and under are admitted free, tickets for teens 13-17 are $5; for adults 18-64 are $10; and for seniors 65+ are $5. Parking is $2.
http://www.elizabethcelticfestival.com/
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Meetings Next Week
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Elbert County Library District's Summer Reading Program
Simla Branch, 504 Washington, Monday, July 21, 2008, 10AM
Elbert Branch, 24489 Main St., Monday, July 21, 2008, 1 PM
Elizabeth Branch, 207 Main St., Tuesday, July 22, 2008, 9:30 AM
Kiowa Branch, 331 Comanche, Kiowa, Tuesday, July 22, 2008, 11:30 AM
Singing Hills Elementary School, Tuesday, July 22, 2008, 2 PM
For our seventh and final weekly performance, please come and listen to Tom Cornwell as he sings about Bug Songs. This is a wonderufl experience for all ages. He will have CD's available for purchase. If you would like to find out about Mr. Cornwell, please visit his website at www.bugsongs.com.
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For a complete list of weekly performances, to register online, or for more information about your library, please visit www.elbertcountylibrary.org or call 303-646-3792.
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Friends with a Focus: Family & Community Education (FCE)
Elizabeth Town Hall
Thursday, July 24, 6:30 PM
"We will have an inspirational speaker Pam Hertzog of Parker & an ice-cream social.
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Elbert County Fairgrounds, Kiowa
Saturday, July 26th thru Sunday, August 3
Don't miss the Run and 5k on Saturday, July 26th, the CPRA Rodeo Saturday night and Sunday, or the exhibits, shows, contests, local artisans' booths, and more! Please visit the Fair website at http://www.elbertcountyfair.com/ for the schedule of events, Open Class Events and Exhibits, and more!
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Elizabeth Firefighter Community Foundation
Quail Run, Cnty Rd. 27
Saturday, July 26, starting at 9AM
Join our community and help raise money for EFCF! This charity shoot will provide 100 rounds of sporting clay, great door prizes, must e present ot win. Bring your own shotgun shells (7-1/2 or smaller shot) or buy shells at the club house. Hearing protectionand safety glasses required. Contact Todd at 303-249-4001 for details. Quail Run can be contacted at 303-646-3868.
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Women's Club Breakfast
Russell Gates Mercantile Community Hall, Elbert Road
Sunday, July 27, 2008, 8AM to 1PM
Adults, $6; Children $3. Proceeds used for restoration and maintenance of the Hall, which was built in 1906.
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Upcoming Events
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Sports Physicals
Elbert County Public Health, Kiowa
Tuesday, July 29th 9AM to 4PM, by appointment
Friday, August 8th, 9AM to 4PM, by appointment
Contact Elbert County Public Health for appointments by calling 303-621-3144.
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A Voting Process Program presented by the Elbert County Library District
Elbert County Library Meeting Room, 239 Main St., Elizabeth
Tuesday, July 29th, 7 PM to 9 PM
Please join the Elbert County Library District, Mary Robin Wills from the Elbert County Republicans, and Rick Brown, from the Elbert County Democrats, as they work together to educated all attendees on the voting process. Included in the discussion will be how delegates are chosen, the caucus, the process from convention to election, the primary, electoral votes, and much more. Library programs are free and open to the public. Please call 303+646-3416 or visit our website at www.elbertcountylibrary.org for more information.
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Well Child Clinic
Kiowa, by appointment
Thursday, July 31, 2008, 9 AM to 3:30 PM
Will Child Clinics provided at no cost for children birth to 5 years old. Services provided: Screening, physicals and minor sick care. Screening include hearing, vision, nutrition , behavioral, development, height and weight. Dental screening can be arranged. Children older than 5 years seen as scheduling permits. Immunizations available on site for $10 each. Please bring shot records.
For appointments contact Ingrid Betts, RN, 303-621-3144.
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B-24 Liberator Memorial
The crash site, near Kiowa (for directions, see mail addresses below)
Saturday, August 9, 2008, 11AM
The public is invited to attend a memorial ceremony to dedicate a granite monument in remembrance of the 10 men who died in the crash of the B-24 Liberator on August 9, 1944. For directions and information, please contact Bill Marvel at rv8tor@msn.com or Marv Maul at manama1@mindspring.com.
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Western Family Fun Day
Casey Jones Park, Elizabeth, CO
Saturday, August 9, 2008 Registration at 9 AM
Sunday, August 10, 2008, 9AM
West Elbert County News: "Children from the 18th Judicial District Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program will visit a "day in the Old West" during the Home on the Range rodeo and auction to benefit the Advocates for Children's CASA program.The benefit roping begins with registration at 9AM and roping at 10AM on Saturday, August 9. A barbecue and auction follow the roping. Families are invited to attend Western Family Fun Day at noon on Sunday, August 10."
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Sponsorships are available for businesses, individuals and community leaders.
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Contact information: 303-517-2473 or 303-695-0803.
