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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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!
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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Elbert County This Week
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Artsy Smartsy
Simla Library, Simla
Monday, June 15th, 10 AM
Kid time!
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Paws to Read with Aaron
Simla Library, Simla
Monday, June 15th, 11 AM
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Bookmark Fun
Elbert Library, Elbert
Monday, June 15th, 1 PM
Kid Time!
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Friends of the Library
Simla Library, Simla
Monday, June 15th, 1 PM
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Movie Time
Kiowa Library, Kiowa
Monday, June 15th, 4 PM
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Elbert County Master Gardeners 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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All Kinds of Art
Elizabeth Library, Elizabeth
Tuesday, June 16th, 9:30 AM
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Creative Story Time
Simla Library, Simla
Tuesday, June 16th, 10:30 AM
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I’ve Got Rhythm
Kiowa Library, Kiowa
Tuesday, June 16th, 11:30 AM
Kid Time!
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All Kinds of Art
Singing Hills School
Tuesday, June 16th, 2 PM
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Knitting Club
Kiowa Library, Kiowa
Tuesday, June 16th, 2 PM
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Lions Club Meeting
Lions Club Meeting Hall, 351 Comanche St., Kiowa
Tuesday, June 16th, 6:30 PM
Come and find out what this wonderful club is all about!
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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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Book Club
Elizabeth Library, Elizabeth
Tuesday, June 16th, 7 PM
Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight by Alexandria Fuller
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Story Time
Elizabeth Library, Elizabeth
Wednesday, June 17th, 9:30 AM
Big & Little
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Express Yourself
Simla Library, Simla
Wednesday, June 17th, 1 PM
Tweens & Teens Time!
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Friends of the Library
Kiowa Library, Kiowa
Wednesday, June 17th, 2 PM
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Marbleized Paper
Kiowa Library, Kiowa
Wednesday, June 17th, 3:30 PM
Tweens & Teens Time!
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Elbert County Museum
515 Comanche St. (Hwy 86), Kiowa
Thursdays, 11 AM to 2 PM
Tour Prehistoric Kiowa http://www.elbertcountymuseum.org
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Elizabeth Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon
Western Trails Steakhouse
Thursday, 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 ideas on 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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Senior Connection
Simla Library, Simla
Thursday, June 18th, 1 PM
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Elbert County Master Gardeners 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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Avatar
Elizabeth Library, Elizabeth
Thursday, June 18th, 2 PM
6th grade and older.
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Computer Tutor Time
Simla Library, Simla
Thursday, June 18th, 2 PM to 4 PM
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Duct Tape Party
Elbert Library, Elbert
Thursday, June 18th, 4:30 PM
Tweens & Teens Time!
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Teen Game Night
Elbert Library, Elbert
Thursday, June 18th, 5 PM
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Story Time
Kiowa Library, Kiowa
Friday, June 19th, 10:30 AM
Singing
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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.
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Concert - Jerry Barlow Celtic Guitarist
Simla Library, Simla
Friday, June 19th, 7 PM
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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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Quilt, Knit & Sew
Simla Library, Simla
Saturday, June 20th, 9:30 AM
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Story Time
Elbert Library, Elbert
Saturday, June 20th, 10:30 AM
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Elbert County Museum
515 Comanche St. (Hwy 86), Kiowa
Saturdays, 12 PM to 4 PM
Tour Prehistoric Kiowa http://www.elbertcountymuseum.org
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Southern Exposure - Coyote Creek Concerts
The home of Lori & Frank Parsons, 26471 CR 41, Elbert, CO
Saturday, June 20th, Dinner at 4 PM, Concert at 6 PM
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. Directions and information at 303-648-3037. http://www.coyotecreekconcerts.com/SouthernExposure.html
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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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Next Week's Events
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Get the Beat
Simla Library, Simla
Monday, June 22nd, 10 AM
Kids Time!
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Paws to Read with Aaron
Simla Library, Simla
Monday, June 22nd, 11 AM
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Artsy Smartsy
Elbert Library, Elbert
Monday, June 22nd, 2 PM
Kid time!
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Movie Time
Kiowa Library, Kiowa
Monday, June 22nd, 4 PM
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Book Club
Kiowa Library, Kiowa
Monday, June 22nd, 7 PM
The Thin Man by Dashell Hammett
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Elbert County Master Gardeners 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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Bookmark Fun
Elizabeth Library, Elizabeth
Tuesday, June 23rd, 9:30 AM
Kid Time!
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Creative Story Time
Simla Library, Simla
Tuesday, June 23rd, 10:30 AM
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All Kinds of Art
Kiowa Library, Kiowa
Tuesday, June 23rd, 11:30 AM
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Bookmark Fun
Singing Hills School
Tuesday, June 23rd, 2 PM
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Knitting Club
Kiowa Library, Kiowa
Tuesday, June 23rd, 2 PM
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Elbert County Board of County Commissioners Meeting
2nd Floor Meeting Room, Kiowa Courthouse, 239 S. Main St., Kiowa
Wednesday, June 24th, 9 AM to 4 PM
The Agenda is not yet posted. It will be available at http://www.elbertcounty-co.gov/meetings.php?typeid=8
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Story Time
Elizabeth Library, Elizabeth
Wednesday, June 24th, 9:30 AM
Dad!
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“Be Your Own Rockstar” with Andy Hackbarth
Simla Library, Simla
Wednesday, June 24th, 1 PM
Tweens & Teens Time!
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“Be Your Own Rockstar” with Andy Hackbarth
Kiowa Library, Kiowa
Wednesday, June 24th, 3:30 PM
Tweens & Teens Time!
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Elbert County Library District Board Meeting
Simla Library, Simla
Wednesday, June 24th, 6:30 PM
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Elbert County Museum
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 Gardeners 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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“Be Your Own Rockstar” with Andy Hackbarth
Elizabeth Library, Elizabeth
Thursday, June 25th, 2 PM
6th grade and older
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Computer Tutor Time
Simla Library, Simla
Thursday, June 25th, 2 PM to 4 PM
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“Be Your Own Rockstar” with Andy Hackbarth
Elbert Library, Elbert
Thursday, June 25th, 4:30 PM
6th grade and older
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Story Time
Kiowa Library, Kiowa
Friday, June 26th, 10:30 AM
Shapes
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Gardening Club
Simla Library, Simla
Saturday, June 27th, 10 AM
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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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Saturday Morning Story Time
Simla Library, Simla
Saturday, June 27th, 10 AM
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Story Time
Elbert Library, Elbert
Saturday, June 27th, 10:30 AM
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Elbert County Museum
515 Comanche St. (Hwy 86), Kiowa
Saturdays, 12 PM to 4 PM
Tour Prehistoric Kiowa http://www.elbertcountymuseum.org
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Bluegrass Jam Session
Elbert Library, Elbert
Saturday, June 27th, 1 PM to 3 PM
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Acoustic 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. http://coyotecreekconcerts.com/
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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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Upcoming Events
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10th Annual Pioneer Fourth
The Elbert County Museum, 515 Comanche St. (Hwy 86), Kiowa
Saturday, July 4th, 11 AM to 3 PM
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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Camp Rocky
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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Tips for Entering Fairs
Simla Municipal Building, Simla
Saturday, July 11, 10 AM to Noon
Learn how to evaluate your canning and drying efforts for successful entry into county and state fairs. Receive judging criteria for each type of product. Examine some prepared products and take home written reference materials. 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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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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Sports Physicals
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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Cowboy Up in Kiowa
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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Cinema Under the Stars
Casey Jones Park
Friday, July 24th, 8 PM
This free event features a movie presented on a 25 foot outdoor screen. Hot dogs, popcorn and drinks will be available to purchase. Bring your lawn chairs, cushions and blankets! Proceeds help the Elizabeth Firefighters Community Foundation. http://elizabethfcf.org/ http://elizabethchamber.org/events/cinema.htm
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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/
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Elbert County Fair
Elbert County Fairgrounds, Ute Ave., Kiowa
Saturday, July 25th through Sunday, August 2nd
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Volunteer Work Day & Chili Cook Off
The Gabriel Foundation, 39520 CR 13, Elizabeth
Come ready to work and armed with chili for 10. We will provide the libations, beverages and music. Volunteering has never been so much fun! Call Patti at (303)629-5900 ext. 213 if you can join us! http://thegabrielfoundation.org/events.html
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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
