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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You may have noticed a new email address and additional information associated with the weekly Elbert County Update. Our webmaster has kindly provided an email server to simplify delivery of the Update, to easily allow folks to subscribe and unsubscribe at will. I remain available for event notices at sward@mho.com as well as at events@abe21.net.
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Coyote Creek Concerts and Acoustic Eidolon, an acoustic band performing at Casey Jones on June 27th, will be donating a portion of the evening's proceeds to the Elbert Relay for Life. Please consider supporting the Elbert Relay by joining us for an evening of music! To hear a sample of Acoustic Eidolon's music, please go to www.acousticeidolon.com. Tickets may be purchased at High Plains Food Store on Hwy 86 in Kiowa, Magic Dog, 706 E. Kiowa Ave, Elizabeth and Viaero Wireless, Hwy 86/Main Street, Elizabeth.
Don't miss the upcoming 5th Annual Abbi Run on Saturday June 6. This annual fundraiser is to support a 11 year old girl with a rare skin disease called EB. She is an amazing young girl who continues to beat this disease, all proceeds go to her and her family to help in everyday expenses. For more information, visit http://www.ecriders.org/
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The next several weeks are busy, busy, busy in Elbert County. The Elizabeth Stampede begins this Friday, including the annual Tough Enough to Wear Pink Silent Auction, dances on Friday and Saturday nights, and, of course, the Rodeo! Elizabash and the Stampede Parade are on Saturday, several annual festivals are in the planning stages!
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The 2nd annual Elbert County Relay for Life, June 26th-27th at the Elizabeth HS track, is an event that celebrates those who have survived cancer, remembers those we have lost to this terrible disease, and raises funds for the American Cancer Society's fight for a cure. The event kicks off with the Survivors Dinner at 6 PM and the relay begins at 7 PM. If you are a cancer survivor, please consider attending the dinner. You may sign up at www.elbertrelay.org. If you would like to come by and check the Relay out, please do!
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Elbert County This Week
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Summer Reading Program
Simla Library, Simla
Monday, June 1st, 10 AM
"Hunka-Ta-Bunk-Ta Yooooooo Hooooooo!" Come be creative at your library with a special concert by Katherine Dines.
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Summer Reading Program
Elbert Library, Elbert
Monday, June 1st, 1 PM
"Hunka-Ta-Bunk-Ta Yooooooo Hooooooo!" Come be creative at your library with a special concert by Katherine Dines.
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Marvelous Mondays
Simla Library, Simla
Monday, June 1st, 1 PM to 3 PM
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Movie Time
Kiowa Library, Kiowa
Monday, June 1st, 4 PM
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Sports Physicals
Kiowa High School, Kiowa
Tuesday, June 2nd, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
It’s that time of year again. Elbert County Health and Environment is working with several of the area schools to do Sport Physicals. If you want to attend a session at a school, which you are not a student, please call us and we will check on availability. Call Patti at the Kiowa HS, 303-621-2115, to schedule appointments. http://echealth.org/Events.phpElizabeth Library, Elizabeth
Tuesday, June 2nd, 9:30 AM
"Hunka-Ta-Bunk-Ta Yooooooo Hooooooo!" Come be creative at your library with a special concert by Katherine Dines.
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Creative Story Time
Simla Library, Simla
Tuesday, June 2nd, 10:30 AM
Summer Reading Program
Kiowa Library, Kiowa
Tuesday, June 2nd, 11:30 AM
"Hunka-Ta-Bunk-Ta Yooooooo Hooooooo!" Come be creative at your library with a special concert by Katherine Dines.
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Elbert County Master Gardners Office Hours
Kiowa Office, The Ag Building, Elbert County Fairgrounds
Tuesdays & Thursdays from 1 PM to 4:30 PM
April through September. Colorado Master Gardener Volunteers assist CSU Extension staff in delivering knowledge-based information about home gardening to foster successful gardening. You can ask any of your gardening related questions of our Master Gardeners by calling the Kiowa office at 303-621-3162, on Tuesdays or Thursdays, or by e-mailing the Master Gardeners any time at elbertmg@ext.colostate.edu. http://elbert.colostate.edu/hor.shtml
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Knitting Club
Kiowa Library, Kiowa
Tuesday, June 2nd, 2 PM
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Summer Reading Program
Singing Hills Elementary, Elizabeth
Tuesday, June 2nd, 2 PM
"Hunka-Ta-Bunk-Ta Yooooooo Hooooooo!" Come be creative at your library with a special concert by Katherine Dines.
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Friends of the Library
Elbert Library, Elbert
Tuesday, June 2nd, 4:30 PM
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Drop in English Practice
Elizabeth Library, Elizabeth
Tuesday, June 2nd, 5:45 PM
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Lions Club Meeting
Lions Club Meeting Hall, 351 Comanche St., Kiowa
Tuesday, June 2nd, 6:30 PM
Come and find out what this wonderful club is all about!
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Arena, Elbert County Fairgrounds, Kiowa
Tuesday, June 2nd, 7 PM
This family membership organization promotes horsemanship through safe rodeo events held weekly in June and July. Little Britches has six age group divisions for children through age 18. Local group meets Tuesday nights at 7:00 p.m. at the Elbert County Fairgrounds. For information call 303.646.9342.
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Elbert County Democratic Women
The Carlson Building, 239 Main St., Elizabeth
Tuesday, June 2nd, 7 PM
Please join the ECDW for an evening of conversation, coffee and companionship! http://elbertcodems.org/gpage4.html
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Board of County Commissioners' Meeting
2nd Floor Meeting Room, Kiowa Courthouse, 215 Comanche St.
Wednesday, June 3rd, 9 AM to 4PM
The Agenda is not currently available, but should be posted shortly. Please check here for the Agenda.
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Elizabeth Library, Elizabeth
Wednesday, June 3rd, 9:30 AM
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ImprovBlast
Simla Library, Simla
Wednesday, June 3rd, 1 PM
Actress and director Birgitta DePree of The MAT! (Manitou Art Theatre) will present this problem for students entering 6th grade and older. Ms. DePree will lead a fun-filled hour of "Whose Line is it Anyway?" Registration for this event is required and limited to 30 students at each location. Call 303-646-3792 or 719-541-2573 for mor information.
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ImprovBlast
Kiowa Library, Kiowa
Wednesday, June 3rd, 3:30 PM
Actress and director Birgitta DePree of The MAT! (Manitou Art Theatre) will present this problem for students entering 6th grade and older. Ms. DePree will lead a fun-filled hour of "Whose Line is it Anyway?" Registration for this event is required and limited to 30 students at each location. Call 303-646-3792 or 719-541-2573 for mor information.
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Mother-Daughter Book Club
Elizabeth Library, Elizabeth
Wednesday, June 3rd, 4 PM
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Elizabeth Library, Elizabeth
Wednesday, June 3rd, 5:45 PM
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Elbert County Relay for Life Team Captain Meeting
Town Hall, S. Banner, Elizabeth
Wednesday, June 3rd, 7 PM
Please come see what Relay for Life is all about! http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR?pg=entry&fr_id=14789
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Elbert County Museum
515 Comanche St. (Hwy 86), Kiowa
Thursdays, 11 AM to 2 PM
Senior Connection
Simla Library, Simla
Thursday, June 4th, 1 PM
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Elbert County Master Gardners Office Hours
Kiowa Office, The Ag Building, Elbert County Fairgrounds
Tuesdays & Thursdays from 1 PM to 4:30 PM
April through September. Colorado Master Gardener Volunteers assist CSU Extension staff in delivering knowledge-based information about home gardening to foster successful gardening. You can ask any of your gardening related questions of our Master Gardeners by calling the Kiowa office at 303-621-3162, on Tuesdays or Thursdays, or by e-mailing the Master Gardeners any time at elbertmg@ext.colostate.edu. http://elbert.colostate.edu/hor.shtml
Computer Tudor Time
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Simla Library, Simla
Thursday, June 4th, 2 PM to 4 PM
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ImprovBlast
Elizabeth Library, Elizabeth
Thursday, June 4th, 2 PM
Actress and director Birgitta DePree of The MAT! (Manitou Art Theatre) will present this problem for students entering 6th grade and older. Ms. DePree will lead a fun-filled hour of "Whose Line is it Anyway?" Registration for this event is required and limited to 30 students at each location. Call 303-646-3792 or 719-541-2573 for mor information.
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ImprovBlast
Elbert Library, Elbert
Thursday, June 4th, 4:30 PM
Actress and director Birgitta DePree of The MAT! (Manitou Art Theatre) will present this problem for students entering 6th grade and older. Ms. DePree will lead a fun-filled hour of "Whose Line is it Anyway?" Registration for this event is required and limited to 30 students at each location. Call 303-646-3792 or 719-541-2573 for mor information.
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Elbert County Community Garage Sale
Elbert County Fairgrounds, 95 Ute Ave., Kiowa
Friday, June 5th and Saturday, June 6th, 8 AM to 3 PM
Thursday, June 4th will be a set-up day with doors opening at noon and remaining open until 7 p.m. to allow after work set-up. All sellers are urged to come during those hours. If you are unable to come on Thursday, please call Steve Nash at 720-313-2005 to make arrangements to set up Friday morning prior to the 8 a.m. event opening. There will be a general admission of $3.00 per person. Children under 12 are free. Vendors and up to 4 helpers do not pay general admission. Reservations for vendors may be made at http://www.communitygaragesales.net/reservations.php
Casey Jones Arena, Elizabeth, CO
Friday, June 5th, 5 PM to ?; through Sunday, June 7th
From the website: Headquartered in Colorado, the Professional Bull Riders, Inc. was created in 1992. The combination of raw sport and quality entertainment offers Elizabeth Stampede fans true rodeo entertainment. The Tough Enough to Wear Pink Silent Auction begins at 5 PM and runs until 10 PM.
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Kiowa Library, Kiowa
Friday, June 5th, 10:30 AM
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The 5th Annual Abbi Run - EC Riders
Elbert County Community Garage Sale
The Stagecoach, Franktown (NW Corner of HWY 86 and Parker Rd.)
Saturday, June 6th, Registration 8 AM to 10 AM
From the EC Rider's Flyer: 100% of proceeds from the fund raiser/poker run benefit Abbi. Little Abbi was born April 29th 1998 with a genetic skin disease Epidermalysis Bullosa or E.B. for short. Her skin is very fragile... Children with this disease are referred to as the butterfly children because their skin is as fragile as a butterfly's wing... She is an amazing little girl with a spirit and heart of an angel. Abbi endures much pain each and every day while her wraps are changed taking up to 3 hours per session without complaint. Abbi must use a wheelchair in school to help her get around easier. Abbi has enjoyed meeting everyone that has helped her over the years, through the good times and the hard times. She will make every effort to join everyone at the Stagecoach again this year! Your support has made life easier and happier for Abbi and her family. Registration is $20 for single, $25 for 2 up. Silent and live auctions, live music, good food, good times! Music from 4 PM to 6 PM by Joe Fornothin. For information, please contact Fred at 720-333-1217. http://www.ecriders.org/events2.html
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Elbert County Fairgrounds, 95 Ute Ave., Kiowa
Saturday, June 6th, 8 AM to 3 PM
Thursday, June 4th will be a set-up day with doors opening at noon and remaining open until 7 p.m. to allow after work set-up. All sellers are urged to come during those hours. If you are unable to come on Thursday, please call Steve Nash at 720-313-2005 to make arrangements to set up Friday morning prior to the 8 a.m. event opening. There will be a general admission of $3.00 per person. Children under 12 are free. Vendors and up to 4 helpers do not pay general admission. Reservations for vendors may be made at http://www.communitygaragesales.net/reservations.php
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Elizabeth Stampede
Diverse & Rowdy Readers Book Club
Casey Jones Arena, Elizabeth, CO
Saturday, June 6th, 2 PM to ?; through Sunday, June 7th
From the website: Headquartered in Colorado, the Professional Bull Riders, Inc. was created in 1992. The combination of raw sport and quality entertainment offers Elizabeth Stampede fans true rodeo entertainment.
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Simla Library, Simla
Saturday, June 6th, 9:30 AM
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Elbert Library, Elbert
Saturday, June 6th, 10:30 AM
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Elizabeth Stampede Parade
ElizaBash Street Festival
Elbert County Museum
Elizabeth, Co
Saturday, June 6th, 10 AM
Parade Entry Form is available here: http://www.elizabethstampede.com/parade.htm. The last day for Parade Entry Form submission is May 22, 2009. Staging begins at 9 AM, and the parade starts at 10 AM.
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Jams and Jellies
Simla Municipal Building, Simla
Saturday, June 6th, 10 AM to Noon
Learn to make all types of jams, preserves, with pectin, with low sugar, and without added pectin. Sample some varieties and receive information and recipes about the easy water bath canning of jams. Kitchen-based class. Fee $10. RSVP to either the Kiowa Office, 303-621-3162, or the Simla Office, 719-541-2361. http://elbert.colostate.edu/
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Main St., Elizabeth
Saturday, June 6th, 11 AM to 4 PM
The street will be pedestrian only for the Elizabeth Stampede Parade at 10 AM, and the festival starting at 11 AM. If you are interested in hosting a booth at the festival, sizes are 10 x 10 for $40, and 10 x 20 for $70, with a few 5 x 10 spots for $25. Non-profit-only organizations will receive a free 10 x 10 booth. A tent and cinder blocks due to wind are suggested, as Elbert County weather can be changeable. Booths, money collected and taxes owed are the responsibility of the booth holder - including having a state license and filing a special events application. For reservations and more information, please contact Beverly at 303-646-4287 and Mikaila at 303-912-7678. http://www.elizabethchamber.org/events/elizabash_festival.htm
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Chamber of Commerce Flea Market
Countryside Village parking lot, Elizabeth
Saturday, June 6th, 11 AM to 3 PM
Rent a space for $25. All proceeds from sales belong to the space holder. All proceeds from the space fee will go towards community events provided by the Elizabeth Chamber of Commerce. http://www.elizabethchamber.org/events/elizabash_flea_market.htm
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515 Comanche St. (Hwy 86), Kiowa
Saturdays, 12 PM to 4 PM
Tour Prehistoric Kiowa http://www.elbertcountymuseum.org
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Casey Jones Arena, Elizabeth, CO
Sunday, June 7th, 9 AM to 3 PM
From the website: Headquartered in Colorado, the Professional Bull Riders, Inc. was created in 1992. The combination of raw sport and quality entertainment offers Elizabeth Stampede fans true rodeo entertainment.Elbert County Museum
515 Comanche St. (Hwy 86), Kiowa
Sundays, 2 PM to 4 PM
Tour Prehistoric Kiowa http://www.elbertcountymuseum.org
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Marvelous Mondays
Simla Library, Simla
Monday, June 8th, 1 PM to 3 PM
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Movie Time
Kiowa Library, Kiowa
Monday, June 8th, 4 PM
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Simla Library, Simla
Tuesday, June 9th, 10:30 AM
Elbert County Master Gardners Office Hours
Kiowa Office, The Ag Building, Elbert County Fairgrounds
Tuesdays & Thursdays from 1 PM to 4:30 PM
April through September. Colorado Master Gardener Volunteers assist CSU Extension staff in delivering knowledge-based information about home gardening to foster successful gardening. You can ask any of your gardening related questions of our Master Gardeners by calling the Kiowa office at 303-621-3162, on Tuesdays or Thursdays, or by e-mailing the Master Gardeners any time at elbertmg@ext.colostate.edu. http://elbert.colostate.edu/hor.shtml
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Knitting Club
Kiowa Library, Kiowa
Tuesday, June 9th, 2 PM
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Drop in English Practice
Elizabeth Library, Elizabeth
Tuesday, June 9th, 5:45 PM
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Elbert County Water Advisory Board
TBD
Tuesday, June 9th, 7 PM
The meeting has been moved due to a scheduling conflict for the members.
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Arena, Elbert County Fairgrounds, Kiowa
Tuesday, June 9th, 7 PM
This family membership organization promotes horsemanship through safe rodeo events held weekly in June and July. Little Britches has six age group divisions for children through age 18. Local group meets Tuesday nights at 7:00 p.m. at the Elbert County Fairgrounds. For information call 303.646.9342.
Sports Physicals
Story Time
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The Crossroads Teen Choir
The Elbert Christian Church, 23894 Broadway, St., Elbert
Tuesday, June 9th, 7 PM
The Crossroads Teen Choir will be performing a play about the life of David, called David's Journey. This teen ministry is out of Rising Sun Church of Christ, Des Moines, IA.
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Big Sandy/Simla School, Simla
Wednesday, June 10th, 9 AM to 3:30 PM
It’s that time of year again. Elbert County Health and Environment is working with several of the area schools to do Sport Physicals. If you want to attend a session at a school, which you are not a student, please call us and we will check on availability. Call the Elbert County Health and Environment Office at 303-621-3144 to schedule appointments. http://echealth.org/Events.php
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Elizabeth Library, Elizabeth
Wednesday, June 10th, 9:30 AM
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Friends of the Library
Elizabeth Library, Elizabeth
Wednesday, June 10th, 3 PM
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Elizabeth Library, Elizabeth
Wednesday, June 10th, 5:45 PM
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Elbert County Relay for Life Team Captain Meeting
Town Hall, S. Banner, Elizabeth
Wednesday, June 10th, 7 PM
Please come see what Relay for Life is all about! http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR?pg=entry&fr_id=14789
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Elbert Days - Elbert Fire & Rescue Open House
24310 Main St., Elbert
Thrusday, June 11th, 9 AM to 4 PM
From the Elbert F&R website: Stop fire in it's tracks! Demonstrations and instruction for the proper use of fire extinguishers will be held through out the day. Learn about the different types available for the home (& kitchen), garage, and vehicle. Take a tour of the station and apparatus. Fire safety sheets will be available as well as information on how to become a volunteer. We look forward to seeing you there! http://www.elbertfire.com/
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515 Comanche St. (Hwy 86), Kiowa
Thursdays, 11 AM to 2 PM
Tour Prehistoric Kiowa http://www.elbertcountymuseum.org
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Elbert County Master Gardners Office Hours
Kiowa Office, The Ag Building, Elbert County Fairgrounds
Tuesdays & Thursdays from 1 PM to 4:30 PM
April through September. Colorado Master Gardener Volunteers assist CSU Extension staff in delivering knowledge-based information about home gardening to foster successful gardening. You can ask any of your gardening related questions of our Master Gardeners by calling the Kiowa office at 303-621-3162, on Tuesdays or Thursdays, or by e-mailing the Master Gardeners any time at elbertmg@ext.colostate.edu. http://elbert.colostate.edu/hor.shtml
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Simla Library, Simla
Thursday, June 11th, 2 PM to 4 PM
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Business After Hours - The Elizabeth Chamber of Commerce
Running Creek Gallery, 332 Main St., Elizabeth
Thursday, June 11, 5 PM to 7 PM
Check out the new location, meet other area business people, network and enjoy some refreshments. http://www.elizabethchamber.org/events/business_after_hours.htm
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Elbert County Republican Women
The Carlson Building, Elizabeth
Thursday, June 11th, 7 PM
The ECRW meet the second Thursday of each month. Guests and new members are welcome! For more information, please contact President Mary Frangis, 303-646-9645 or Vice-President Debbie Farmer, 303-646-0426. http://ecrwomen.com/
Kiowa Library, Kiowa
Friday, June 12th, 10:30 AM
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Elizabeth Piece Makers of Colorado
Frontier High School, rm. 159,
Friday, June 12th, 2 PM to 4 PM
The Piece Makers meet the second Friday of each month from 2-4 PM and the fourth Thursday from 6-8 PM. The Piece Makers need help making cuddle quilts for the area fire departments. They need help with cutting, pressing, sewing, making kits to take home and sew. Cotton fabric donations accepted. Please come see what they are doing. Please call Barbara at 303-646-9046 with questions.
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The Town of Elbert Yard Sale
Elbert & the Russell Gates Mercantile Community Hall, Elbert
Saturday, June 13th, 8 AM to 3 PM
There will be plants for sale as well as food through out the day at the Russell Gates Mercantile Community Hall. If you have not had the opportunity to see the remodel of the Gates building, this is a great opportunity!
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El Paso County Fairgrounds
Saturday, June 13th, 8 AM to 5 PM
Reservations due by June 1 to 719-734-2408, ext. 112, 719-541-2359, ext. 101 or 303-621-3162. Fees are $15 per person or $25 per couple. Minimum of 30 participants is required to hold this seminar. http://www.4conservation.org/services.htm
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Quilt, Knit & Sew
Simla Library, Simla
Saturday, June 13th, 9:30 AM
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Elbert Library, Elbert
Saturday, June 13th, 10:30 AM
Saturdays, 12 PM to 4 PM
Tour Prehistoric Kiowa http://www.elbertcountymuseum.org
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Elbert County Museum
515 Comanche St. (Hwy 86), Kiowa
Sundays, 2 PM to 4 PM
Tour Prehistoric Kiowa http://www.elbertcountymuseum.org
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Little Britches Youth Association
Arena, Elbert County Fairgrounds, Kiowa
Tuesday, June 16th, 7 PM
This family membership organization promotes horsemanship through safe rodeo events held weekly in June and July. Little Britches has six age group divisions for children through age 18. Local group meets Tuesday nights at 7:00 p.m. at the Elbert County Fairgrounds. For information call 303.646.9342.
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Western Trails Steakhouse
Tuesday, June 18th, 11:30 AM to 1 PM
Speakers will be a team from Air Academy Federal Credit Union discussion "Tools for Teaching Kids About Money." This program will provide parents & grandparents with ideason teaching kids from toddlers to teens about the value of money good saving habits, money management and more. The menu may be viewed at http://www.elizabethchamber.org/events/luncheon.htm. Please RSVP to Beverly at 303-646-4287 or director@elizabethchamber.org with your menu choice.
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Simla Days
Simla Park & Simla
Friday, June 19th through Sunday, June 21st
Friday night dinner, events in the park, Pancake breakfast, Saturday, 8 AM to 10 AM; parade at 10:30 AM; games in the park, picnic; dance at dusk in the park; Sunday services at the town park.
Elizabeth Firefighter Community Foundation Charity Shoot
Quail Run, 35027 CR 27, Elizabeth
Saturday, June 20th, 9 AM
100 rounds of sporting clays. Cost per person: $60, lunch included. Bring your own shotgun and shotgun shells (7 1/2 or smaller shot) or buy shells at the clubhouse. Hearing protection and safety glasses are required! 4-Man team and individual competitions. Each team must include at least one representative from the Fire Department. Join the EFCF after the shoot for the awards ceremony and door prizes. Station sponsors available for $200 each. For more information, please contact Todd at 303-249-4001. http://elizabethfcf.org/
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Elbert County Relay for Life
Elizabeth High School Track, Elizabeth
Friday, June 26th, 6 PM to Saturday, June 27th, 7 AM
From the website: "Relay For Life is the American Cancer Society’s signature activity. It offers everyone in a community an opportunity to participate in the fight against cancer. Teams of people camp out at a local high school, park, or fairground and take turns walking or running around a track or path. Each team is asked to have a representative on the track at all times during the event. Relays are an overnight event, up to 24 hours in length." http://elbertrelay.org/
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Acoustice Eidolon - Coyote Creek Concerts
Casey Jones Pavilion, 4189 Highway 86, Elizabeth, CO
Saturday, June 27th, 7:30 PM
Coyote Creek Concerts and Acoustic Eidolon, an acoustic band performing at Casey Jones on June 27th, will be donating a portion of the evening's proceeds to the Elbert Relay for Life. Please consider supporting the Elbert Relay by joining us for an evening of music! To hear a sample of Acoustic Eidolon's music, please go to www.acousticeidolon.com. Tickets may be purchased at High Plains Food Store on Hwy 86 in Kiowa, Magic Dog, 706 E. Kiowa Ave, Elizabeth and Viaero Wireless, Hwy 86/Main Street, Elizabeth.
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10th Annual Pioneer Fourth
The Elbert County Museum, 515 Comanche St. (Hwy 86), Kiowa
Saturday, July 4th
The Elbert County Historical Society’s “Pioneer Fourth” is held annually on the grounds of the Elbert County Museum in Kiowa, Colorado on the Fourth of July. This is an afternoon filled with lots of fun for the whole family including games, food, and entertainment for all! Some of the activities will be Pie Baking contest, Horseshoes, Silent Auction, Cake Walk and games. http://www.elbertcountymuseum.org/PioneerFourth.htm
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Annual 4th of July Fireworks Display
Elbert County Fairgrounds, Ute Ave., Kiowa
Saturday, July 4th, Dusk
This annual event is produced by the Kiowa Fire Department. If you have not had the opportunity to attend in the past, go this year!
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A mountain setting above Colorado Springs, near Divide CO
July 5th - 12th
Camp Rocky staff members are professionals in their respective resource fields. They assist participants in learning about their environment while working in teams and meeting other students from across Colorado. Eligible youth include those who have completed 8th grade by June, 2009 through age 19. Cost is $250, all-inclusive. Limited scholarships for Western Elbert County Colorado youth are available. For more information, please visit http://www.kiowacd.org/upcoming_events.htm or contact the Kiowa Conservation District at 303-621-2070, ext. 101 or email eileen.rademacher@co.nacdnet.net.
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Sports Physicals
Elbert County Public Health Office
Wednesday, July 8th, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
It’s that time of year again. Elbert County Health and Environment is working with several of the area schools to do Sport Physicals. If you want to attend a session at a school, which you are not a student, please call us and we will check on availability. Call the Elbert County Health and Environment Office at 303-621-3144 to schedule appointments. http://echealth.org/Events.php
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Elbert Day
Russell Gates Mercantile Community Hall, Elbert
Saturday, July 11, 7 AM to ?
Breakfast from 7 AM to 10 AM, parade 10 AM to 11 AM, games, contests, food & live music until 7 PM.
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2009 Elizabeth Celtic Festival
Casey Jones Park, Elizabeth
Saturday & Sunday, July 18th & 19th
Fun for the entire family! If you have not had the pleasure of visiting the Celtic Festival you have missed a treat! http://www.elizabethcelticfestival.com/
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Elbert School, Elbert
Friday, July 23rd, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
It’s that time of year again. Elbert County Health and Environment is working with several of the area schools to do Sport Physicals. If you want to attend a session at a school, which you are not a student, please call us and we will check on availability. Call the Elbert County Health and Environment Office at 303-621-3144 to schedule appointments. http://echealth.org/Events.php
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Elbert County Fairgrounds, Kiowa
Friday, July 24th and Saturday, July 25th
Sanctioned by the Colorado Pro Rodeo Association, Cowboy Up in Kiowa is kicking off the Elbert County Fair. http://www.cowboyupinkiowa.org/index.htm
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Household Hazardous Waste Roundup
The Elbert County Compactor, 5251 CR 124, Elizabeth
Saturday, July 25th, 8 AM to 1 PM
The Household Hazardous Waste Roundup will be held on Saturday, May 30th, 2009, from 8 AM to 1 PM, at the Elbert County Compactor, 5251 CR 124, south of Elizabeth. The cost will be $20/vehicle. this event is open to Elbert County citizens only. Please bring a current driver's license or Elbert County vehicle registration to participate. Elbert County residents will be allowed to dispose of a maximum of 20 gallons of waste per household. Acceptable items will include: paint, automotive fluids, house and garden chemicals, batteries, propane tanks, mercury, fireworks, ammunition, newspaper, aluminum, metal and glass bottles. Each household may also bring one computer or box of electronic items for recycling. For an additional charge, tires and appliances and household trash may also be disposed of.
Commercial business waste, medical waste, explosives, compressed gases, asbestos and smoke detectors will not be accepted. For more information, please contact 303-621-3145 or -3144.
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Art in the Pines
Casey Jones Park, Elizabeth
Saturday, July 25th and Sunday, July 26th, 9 AM to 5 PM
The entry forms and rules are found at http://www.artinthepines.com/
Sports Physicals
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Elbert County Fair
Elbert County Fairgrounds, Ute Ave., Kiowa
Saturday, July 25th through Sunday, August 2nd
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Elizabeth Middle School, Elizabeth
Monday, August 10th, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
It’s that time of year again. Elbert County Health and Environment is working with several of the area schools to do Sport Physicals. If you want to attend a session at a school, which you are not a student, please call us and we will check on availability. Call the Elbert County Health and Environment Office at 303-621-3144 to schedule appointments. http://echealth.org/Events.php
