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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Happy New Year!
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Elbert County This Week
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Board of County Commissioner's Meeting
2nd Floor Meeting Room, Kiowa Courthouse
Wednesday, December 31st, 9 AM to 4 PM
The Agenda is not yet posted. It may be found here: under "Meetings" found on the right side tool bar on http://www.elbertcounty-co.gov.
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Elbert County Fiber Friends
The Carlson Building, 239 S. Main St., Elizabeth
Friday, January 2nd, 6:30 PM
Usually held the first Thursday of the month, this is a group of people who are interested in anything to do with fiber, i.e. spinning, knitting, crocheting, locker hooking, weaving; or raising the animals that produce fiber, i.e. goats, sheep, rabbits, yaks, alpacas, llamas or buffalo. There are no dues! Just come and have fun. Open to all levels, including beginners. For more information, please call Maria Hoover, 303-646-2665 or email mhoover@estreet.com.
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Lions Club Breakfast
Lions Club Hall, 351 Comanche Ave., Kiowa
Sunday, January 3rd, 8AM to 1PM
Come and enjoy a hearty breakfast and good company! Adults at $6 and children $3.
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Next Week's Events
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A Preview of Financial Peace University
Peace in Christ Church, Running Creek Plaza, Elizabeth
Tuesday, January 6th, 6:45 PM to 8:15 PM
Across from XPress Lube & Car Wash in Elizabeth. A free preview of Dave Ramsey's 13-week course on how to get out of debt and build wealth. For more information, call Peace in Christ Church at 303-646-6528 or http://www.PeaceinChristELM.org.
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Town of Elizabeth Community Master Plan Hearing
Town Hall, 321 S. Banner, Elizabeth
Tuesday, January 6th, 7PM
The Elizabeth Master Plan will be heard by the Elizabeth Planning Commission regarding it's adoption. The Community Mater Plan is available for review at the Town Hall during business hours, or on the website, http://www.townofelizabeth.org/master_plan.htm. For more information, please call Town Hall at 303-646-4166.
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Board of County Commissioner's Meeting
2nd Floor Meeting Room, Kiowa Courthouse
Wednesday, January 7th, 9 AM to 4 PM
The Agenda is not yet posted. It may be found here: under "Meetings" found on the right side tool bar on http://www.elbertcounty-co.gov.
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Elizabeth Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours
Location To Be Announced
Thursday, January 8th, 5 PM to 7 PM
Enjoy drinks and snacks while meeting other area business owners and network! For information, call 303-646-4287 or visit http://www.elizabethchamber.org/.
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Elbert County Republican Women
The Carlson Building
Thursday, January 8th, 7 PM
New members are welcome to attend and learn more about ECRW. Members of ECRW are automatically members of the Colorado and the National Federations of Republican Women. Members of the ECRW participate in the political process at the grassroots level and network with other women in the community. The annual membership fee of $25 will be due at this time. Dues may also be mailed to ECRW Treasurer Laurie Duke at 32300 County Rd. 15, Elizabeth, CO 80107. For more information, please contact Mary Steen at 303-840-4595 or visit www.ecrwomen.com
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Adult, Drop-in Basketball
Frontier High School Gym
Thursday, January 8th, 7 PM to 8:30 PM
Subject to gym availability. Open-run basketball for adults. Just show up and play! This is a free, unsupervised activity, so play at your own risk. Notice may not be given for sudden gym closure due to scheduling conflicts. Gym not open on school holidays, nor on bad-weather nights. Sponsored by Elizabeth Park & Rec. http://www.elizabethpr.com/
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Upcoming Events
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Board of County Commissioner's Meeting
2nd Floor Meeting Room, Kiowa Courthouse
Wednesday, January 14th, 9 AM to 4 PM
The Agenda is not yet posted. It may be found here: under "Meetings" found on the right side tool bar on http://www.elbertcounty-co.gov. Big Sandy School Cafeteria, 609 Pueblo Ave., Simla, CO
Wednesday, January 14th, 6:30 PM
No Charge. http://www.4conservation.org/
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Free Seminar Series - Understanding Community Health
Centennial Mental Health Center, 650 E. Walnut, Elizabeth
Wednesday, January 14th, 7 PM to 8 PM
"Presented by Bonnie Adams, LPC. In a continued effort to provide quality health services to Elbert County, Centennial Mental Health Center is pleased to offer a series of free seminars to the public. Information will be presented at each seminar with time set aside for questions and discussion...Our goal is to be a resource to families and individuals..." West Elbert News.
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Free Seminar - Five Wishes and the Importance of Planning Ahead
The Carlson Building, 239 S. Main St., Elizabeth
Wednesday, January 21st, 7 PM to 9 PM
Dignity Memorial presents this free seminar on planning ahead. Refreshments provided. Sponsored by Olinger Andrews Caldwell Gibson Funeral Home in Castle Rock. Please RSVP to 303-771-3960 by Monday, January 19th.
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Combat Veterans Cowboy-Up Benefit
Douglas County Events Center, Castle Rock
Saturday, January 24th, 6:30 PM
The Equestrian Theater Association will be presenting "HORSECAPADES" featuring Laura Amandis and her Andalusia stallion Acierto. This is a free, open to the public, charity performance event in honor of Combat Veterans Cowboy Up!
Combat Veterans Cowboy Up! is an Elizabeth, CO organization that utilizes horses in their therapy programs for war vertans suffering form PTSD. For more information, go to www.CombatVeteransCowboyUp.org
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Women's Club Breakfast
The Russell Gates Mercantile Community Hall, Elbert Rd., Elbert
Sunday, January 25th, 8 AM to 1 PM
The breakfast is prepared the 4th Sunday of each month by the Elbert Women's Club members. The club also provides a table with gift items including books, on the history of Elbert County. Proceeds are used to restore and maintain the hall, which was built in 1906. Donations may also be made by contacting 303-648-3372
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Free Seminar - Five Wishes and the Importance of Planning Ahead
The Carlson Building, 239 S. Main St., Elizabeth
Saturday, January 31st, 7 PM to 9 PM
Dignity Memorial presents this free seminar on planning ahead. Refreshments provided. Sponsored by Olinger Andrews Caldwell Gibson Funeral Home in Castle Rock. Please RSVP to 303-771-3960 by Monday, January 19th.
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Ham Radio Classes
Elbert County Sheriff's Office, Kiowa
Thursday, January 29th, 6:30 PM to 9 PM
Saturday, January 31st, 9 AM to 12 PM
Thursday, February 5th, 6:30 PM to 9 PM
Saturday, February 7th, 9 AM to 12 PM
Thursday, February 12th, 6:30 PM to 9 PM
Saturday, Febraury 14th, 9 AM when the administration of the FCC Amateur Radio Technicians Exam will take place at the Elbert County Sheriff's Office.
The Elbert County Office of Emergency Management is sponsoring a Ham Radio Class in its efforts to bring in new emergency communications minded hams to work with Emergency Management, in support of the Amateur Radio Emergency Service for Elbert County. Cost: $18 for the student manual and $15for the FCC required exam. To register and for more information contact Mark Kelley at 303-474-5447 or by email at w0bg@comcast.net.
