Elbert County Update: http://abe21-events.blogspot.com/
Elbert County Health & Environment: http://www.echealth.org/
ECCO: http://myecco.org/
Elbert County Library: http://www.elbertcountylibrary.org/
Elizabeth Parks & Recreation: http://www.elizabethpr.com/
Elbert County 4-H: http://elbert.colostate.edu/4hy.shtml
Coyote Creek Concerts: http://www.coyotecreekconcerts.com/
Elizabeth Workforce Center: http://www.yourworkforcecenter.com/eastern/elizabeth/elizabeth_wfc.asp
Kiowa Conservation District: http://www.kiowacd.org/index.html
Double El/Agate Conservation Districts: http://www.4conservation.org/
The Gabriel Foundation: http://www.thegabrielfoundation.org/
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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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Would you like to volunteer at The Gabriel Foundation?
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The Gabriel Foundation is a 501(c)(3) avicultural and veterinary affiliated non-profit parrot welfare organization providing for the needs of parrots everywhere through each of its seven programs: Education outreach, adoption, rehabilitation, long term foster care, sanctuary, rescue and conservation. (Tax ID 84-1396085)
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Please join us on Sunday, January 10, 2010 from 12:00 PM until 2:30 PM for our next Volunteer Orientation. The TGF Aviary and Adoption Center is located at 39520 County Rd. 13 in Elizabeth, CO. Come and learn about the Gabriel Foundation. Take a tour of the Aviary, meet the birds, and understand the rewarding volunteer opportunities that are available. Please RSVP to volunteers@thegabrielfoundation.org or call (303) 629-5900 ext. 235. Refreshments will be provided. We hope to see you there!
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Are you interested in becoming a mentor for an Elbert County boy or girl? From the Elbert County Mentoring website: "One of the most challenging aspects of mentoring youth is balancing the fine line between friend and someone who guides and leads the relationship...Our role is to be a friend, confidante and a nurturer of possibilities. A guide and leader in the child's life. To build a mutual respect and trust between us and the mentee." For more information, please contact 303-621-3215 or go to http://elbertcountymentoring.org.
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Petitions for election to the Boards of Directors for water districts, municipal districts, etc., have begun to be posted (typically in the Ranchland News, although some will be found in the Elbert County News). To qualify to run for Board of Directors, you must be a resident, tax paying elector within the district/division. The elections will be held Tuesday, February 2, 7 AM to 7 PM. The following were posted in the December 17th editions:
Upper Big Sandy Ground Water District
325 Pueblo Ave., Simla, 719-541-5600
Due by December 31st, 209
Divisions due for election are: 1, 2, 4 and 7
Term length: 4 years
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Elbert County This Week
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Marvelous Mondays
Simla Library, Simla
Monday, December 28th, 1 PM
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Movie Time
Kiowa Library, Kiowa
Monday, December 28th, 4 PM
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Simla Library, Simla
Tuesday, December 29th, 1 PM to 5 PM
Come and go knitting instruction!
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Elbert County Health and Environment - H1N1 Vaccine
75 Ute Ave., North end of the Elbert County Fairgrounds, Kiowa, CO
Tuesday, December 22nd, 1 PM to 7 PM
H1N1 Vaccine is available, both in flu mist and injectable vaccine form are available through Elbert County Health and Environment. The vaccine in free! Walk in, no appointment is necessary. All clinic dates are continent on vaccine availability through December 22nd. Please call 303-621-3144 just prior to arrival to confirm vaccine is available. http://www.echealth.org/
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Kiowa Library, Kiowa
Tuesday, December 29th, 2 PM
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Creative Story Time
Simla Library, Simla
Wednesday, December 30th, 10:30 AM
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Elbert County Libraries Close at 5:30 PM
Thursday, December 31st
Elbert Library closed New Years Eve
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Elbert County Libraries Closed
Friday, January 1st
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Mystery Book Club
Simla Library, Simla
Saturday, January 2nd, 9 AM
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Story Time
Elbert Library, Elbert
Saturday, January 2nd, 10:30 AM
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Genealogy Fun in Elbert
Elbert Library, Elbert
Saturday, January 2nd, 1:00 PM
Join librarian Gayle Gresham at the Elbert Library on the first Saturday of each month to get some assistance and tips for researching you family's history. The group is open to anyone interested in genealogy, beginners and veteran researchers alike! The afternoon starts with a short presentation on a research resource 1 PM. Then folks are welcome to use the 12 computers with high-speed internet connections, network with other researchers to troubleshoot family history "brick walls", swap genealogy stories, resources and advise. For more information, please contact the library at 303-648-3533. http://www.elbertcountylibrary.org
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Lions Club Breakfast
Lions Club Meeting Hall, 351 Comanche St., Kiowa
Sunday, January 3rd, 8 AM to 1 PM
Please join us at the Lions Club on Sunday for a hearty breakfast with friends and neighbors! Proceeds are used to support local agencies, initiatives, and the efforts of the Kiowa Lions Club to ensure that all children entering school have the opportunity to receive eye screening. The all-you-can-eat breakfast is $6 for adults and $3 for children.
Next Week in Elbert County
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Outback Express
Matheson & Simla to Colorado Springs
Monday, January 4th
Contact the ECCOG office at 800-825-0208 to make an appointment. The East Central Council of Local Governments is open and available to all residents of Cheyenne, Elbert, Kit Carson and Lincoln counties and provides an economical means of travel in the four-county region. http://outbackexpress.tripod.com
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Simla Library, Simla
Monday, January 4th, 1 PM
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Movie Time
Kiowa Library, Kiowa
Monday, January 4th, 4 PM
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Outback Express
Limon, Matheson & Simla to Colorado Springs
Tuesday, January 5th
Contact the ECCOG office at 800-825-0208 to make an appointment. The East Central Council of Local Governments is open and available to all residents of Cheyenne, Elbert, Kit Carson and Lincoln counties and provides an economical means of travel in the four-county region. http://outbackexpress.tripod.com
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Outback Express
Elizabeth, Kiowa Elbert to Parker
Tuesday, January 5th
Contact the ECCOG office at 800-825-0208 to make an appointment. The East Central Council of Local Governments is open and available to all residents of Cheyenne, Elbert, Kit Carson and Lincoln counties and provides an economical means of travel in the four-county region. http://outbackexpress.tripod.com
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Outback Express
Limon & Agate to Denver
Tuesday, January 5th
Contact the ECCOG office at 800-825-0208 to make an appointment. The East Central Council of Local Governments is open and available to all residents of Cheyenne, Elbert, Kit Carson and Lincoln counties and provides an economical means of travel in the four-county region. http://outbackexpress.tripod.com
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Simla Library, Simla
Tuesday, January 5th, 1 PM to 5 PM
Come and go knitting instruction!
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Walk-in Clinics - Contingent on Vaccine Availability
North end of the Elbert Co. Fairgrounds, 75 Ute Ave., Kiowa
Tuesday, January 5th, 1 PM to 6 PM
http://www.echealth.org/H1N1_Info.php; 303-621-3144; appointments may also be made for Monday through Thursday, 8 AM to 5 PM.
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Kiowa Library, Kiowa
Tuesday, January 5th, 2 PM
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Friends of the Library
Elbert Library, Elbert
Tuesday, January 5th, 4 PM
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Fiber Arts Gathering Night
2550 Windmill Cir., Elizabeth
Tuesday, January 5th, 5:30 - 9:30 PM
"Interested in fiber arts, or just want to learn more about them, join us at our Fiber Arts Gathering Night. If you can't come right at 5:30, no worries, come when you can! Bring your unfinished projects or start a new one. Spin, weave, knit, crochet, felt, loom, and do other fiber arts. You are not required to have any particular level of expertise – only a desire to learn, share, and have fun. Hope you can join us!" http://www.fiberinspirations.com/servlet/the-template/ClassesJanuary/Page
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Kiowa Lions Club Meeting
Lions Club Meeting Hall, 351 Comanche St. (HWY 86), Kiowa
Tuesday, January 5th, 7 PM
Come and find out what this wonderful club is all about!
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Elbert County Democratic Women
The Carlson Building, 239 S. Main St., Elizabeth
Tuesday, January 5th, 7 PM
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Elizabeth School District H1N1 Clinic
Running Creek Elementary School
Wednesday, January 6th, 9 AM to 11 AM
The clinics are available to Elizabeth School District students and district employees. The vaccinations are voluntary and free of charge. To participate in the vaccination program, students must present signed consent forms (available on the website listed here), and is administered as a nasal mist. Letter of instruction and consent forms are located here: http://elizabeth.k12.co.us/
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Elizabeth Library, Elizabeth
Wednesday, January 6th, 9:30 to 10:15 AM
Mittens
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Creative Story Time
Simla Library, Simla
Wednesday, January 6th, 10:30 AM
Little Bear
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Senior Connection
Simla Library, Simla
Thursday, January 7th, 1 PM
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Elizabeth School District Board Meeting
Superintendent's Office
Thursday, January 7th, 7 PM
The Agenda is not currently available, but will be at http://elizabeth.k12.co.us/
Kiowa Library, Kiowa
Friday, January 8th, 10:30 AM
Mittens
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TBA
Saturday, January 9th, 8 AM to 10 AM
This month's guest speaker is US Congressman Mike Coffman. The breakfast is sponsored by the Committee to Elect Brian Weiss for Sheriff. Cost per person is $10. RSVPs are required. Please email Carole Mitchell at carole@invisibledisabilities.org or call her at 303-646-0425.
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Volunteer Training Day at Praying Hands Ranch
11892 E. Hill Top Rd., Parker
Saturday, January 9th, 2010, 9 AM to 4 PM
Elbert County Historical Society & Museum Meeting
Elbert County Museum, 515 Comanche St. (HWY 86), Kiowa
Saturday, January 9th
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Call 303-841-4043 for further information, or for our Volunteer Sign-Up form click the link below. You can print the form and bring it with you to the Ranch. For photographing purposes, please fill out the Consent to Photograph form (found on the same link listed below). Please read the form, and complete and sign it, if you are willing. Praying Hands Ranch currently needs volunteers for all class times. Classes are held Monday - Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (depending on the weekday). You choose the hours and the days that work best for you. To see the volunteer training dates and time, please use the link below. http://www.prayinghandsranches.org/help/
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Diverse & Rowdy Readers Book Club
Simla Library, Simla
Saturday, January 9th, 9:30 AM
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Story Time
Elbert Library, Elbert
Saturday, January 9th, 10:30 AM
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Volunteer Orientation at the Gabriel Foundation
39520 County Rd. 13, Elizabeth, CO
Sunday, January 10th, 12 PM to 2:30 PM
http://www.thegabrielfoundation.org/events.html
Would you like to volunteer at The Gabriel Foundation?
The Gabriel Foundation is a 501(c)(3) avicultural and veterinary affiliated non-profit parrot welfare organization providing for the needs of parrots everywhere through each of its seven programs: Education outreach, adoption, rehabilitation, long term foster care, sanctuary, rescue and conservation. (Tax ID 84-1396085)
Please join us on Sunday, January 10, 2010 from 12:00 PM until 2:30 PM for our next Volunteer Orientation. The TGF Aviary and Adoption Center is located at 39520 County Rd. 13 in Elizabeth, CO. Come and learn about the Gabriel Foundation. Take a tour of the Aviary, meet the birds, and understand the rewarding volunteer opportunities that are available. Please RSVP to volunteers@thegabrielfoundation.org or call (303) 629-5900 ext. 235. Refreshments will be provided. We hope to see you there!
Upcoming Events in Elbert County
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Outback Express
Walk-in Clinics - Contingent on Vaccine Availability
Clinic for Domestic Violence Victims
Women's Crisis and Family Outreach Center, Bank of the West Building, 440 Comanche St., Hwy 86, Kiowa
Monday, January 11th, 9 AM to Noon
This free clinic teams a social worker from the Women's Crisis and Family Outreach Center with a volunteer attorney to assist with legal and other support needs for the victims of domestic violence. Elbert County and Lincoln County residents are served by this program. http://www.coloradolegalservices.org
The clinic accepts walk ins on a first-come, first served basis. To schedule an appointment, please contact 303-621-2701.
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Limon & Agate to Denver
Tuesday, January 12th
Contact the ECCOG office at 800-825-0208 to make an appointment. The East Central Council of Local Governments is open and available to all residents of Cheyenne, Elbert, Kit Carson and Lincoln counties and provides an economical means of travel in the four-county region. http://outbackexpress.tripod.com
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Outback Express
Elizabeth to Parker & Colorado Springs
Tuesday, January 12th
Contact the ECCOG office at 800-825-0208 to make an appointment. The East Central Council of Local Governments is open and available to all residents of Cheyenne, Elbert, Kit Carson and Lincoln counties and provides an economical means of travel in the four-county region. http://outbackexpress.tripod.com
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Outback Express
Limon, Matheson & Simla to Colorado Springs
Tuesday, January 12th
Contact the ECCOG office at 800-825-0208 to make an appointment. The East Central Council of Local Governments is open and available to all residents of Cheyenne, Elbert, Kit Carson and Lincoln counties and provides an economical means of travel in the four-county region. http://outbackexpress.tripod.com
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North end of the Elbert Co. Fairgrounds, 75 Ute Ave., Kiowa
Tuesday, January 12th, 1 PM to 6 PM
http://www.echealth.org/H1N1_Info.php; 303-621-3144; appointments may also be made for Monday through Thursday, 8 AM to 5 PM.
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Elbert Pro Se Divorce and Post-Decree Clinic
BOCC Meeting Room, 2nd Floor, 215 Comanche St., Hwy 86, Kiowa
Friday, January 15th, 9 AM to Noon
The Elbert & Lincoln County Pro Se Divorce Clinic is a FREE clinic for parties who have no attorney and are going through Dissolution of Marriage, Legal Separation, or Post-Decree cases. All walk-ins are welcome, and will be assisted on a first-come, first-served basis. Appointments are also available by contacting 303-50-6088 or morgan@hayday.org.
The Pro Se Clinic is informational only, and is not a substitute for legal representation. The Clinic attorneys do not represent you by virtue of their participation in this clinic. You have the right to retain an attorney of your choice at any time during your case and are advised to do so.
Pro Se litigants will be assisted with filling out forms and general information on divorce and post-decree issues. Questions about protection orders and domestic violence issues are also welcome. Contact Morgan to schedule and appointment at 303-520-6088 http://www.coloradolegalservices.org
Outback Express
Matheson & Simla to Colorado Springs
Monday, January 18th
Contact the ECCOG office at 800-825-0208 to make an appointment. The East Central Council of Local Governments is open and available to all residents of Cheyenne, Elbert, Kit Carson and Lincoln counties and provides an economical means of travel in the four-county region. http://outbackexpress.tripod.com
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Outback Express
Elizabeth, Kiowa & Elbert to Parker
Tuesday, January 19th
Contact the ECCOG office at 800-825-0208 to make an appointment. The East Central Council of Local Governments is open and available to all residents of Cheyenne, Elbert, Kit Carson and Lincoln counties and provides an economical means of travel in the four-county region. http://outbackexpress.tripod.com
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North end of the Elbert Co. Fairgrounds, 75 Ute Ave., Kiowa
Tuesday, January 19th, 1 PM to 6 PM
http://www.echealth.org/H1N1_Info.php; 303-621-3144; appointments may also be made for Monday through Thursday, 8 AM to 5 PM.
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Kiowa School District Board Meeting
Kiowa Middle School Workroom, Kiowa
Wednesday, January 20th, 6 PM
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Outback Express
Limon & Agate to Denver
Thursday, January 21st
Contact the ECCOG office at 800-825-0208 to make an appointment. The East Central Council of Local Governments is open and available to all residents of Cheyenne, Elbert, Kit Carson and Lincoln counties and provides an economical means of travel in the four-county region. http://outbackexpress.tripod.com
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Superintendent's Office
Thursday, January 21st, 7 PM
The Agenda is not currently available, but will be at http://elizabeth.k12.co.us/
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Walk-in Clinics - Contingent on Vaccine Availability
North end of the Elbert Co. Fairgrounds, 75 Ute Ave., Kiowa
Tuesday, January 26th, 1 PM to 6 PM
http://www.echealth.org/H1N1_Info.php; 303-621-3144; appointments may also be made for Monday through Thursday, 8 AM to 5 PM.
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Windbreak Workshop
Outback Express
Limon, Matheson & Simla to Colorado Springs
Wednesday, January 27th
Contact the ECCOG office at 800-825-0208 to make an appointment. The East Central Council of Local Governments is open and available to all residents of Cheyenne, Elbert, Kit Carson and Lincoln counties and provides an economical means of travel in the four-county region. http://outbackexpress.tripod.com
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Frontier High School, 589 S. Banner St., Elizabeth
Thursday, February 4th, 7 PM
The Kiowa Conservation District will assist landowners in designing a windbreak, selecting tree species, and the planting and care of seedling trees. Please call the office to RSVP at 303-621-2070, ext. 101 or email your RSVP to eileen.rademacher@co.nacdnet.net. http://www.kiowacd.org/
