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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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Congressman Mike Coffman will be holding a Town Hall Meeting at the Elbert County Health & Environment Building on Thursday, September 3rd, 6:30 PM. The new H&E building is located on the grounds of the Elbert County Fair, 75 Ute St. (Kiowa-Bennett Road) in Kiowa. The meeting is open to the public. If you are interested in hearing Congressman Coffman and expressing your opinion to your representative, please consider attending. As always, please be polite, concise and respectful of the Congressman and fellow citizens.
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The Elbert County Museum will be closing for the 2009 season on Sunday, September 6th. If you have not yet had the pleasure of visiting the museum, please consider scheduling a trip between now and Sunday, the 6th! This year's "Prehistoric Kiowa" exhibit is excellent, there is a new store-front display across the hall, and the exhibits are free of charge!
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If you are interested in making a difference in a child's life, please consider becoming an Elbert County Mentor. Information regarding the program, including enrolling a child as a mentee, please contact the EC Mentor Program at PO Box 544, Kiowa, CO 80117; by phone at 303-621-3215 or 30-503-3986; or by email at Elbertctymentoring@yahoo.com.
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If you have not signed up for the Elbert County Master Gardener's quarterly Newsletter, I recommend it. It's available by mail or email by contacting the Extension office Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 1 PM to 4:30 PM, through the end of September at 303-621-3162 in Kiowa, or 719-541-2361 in Simla. They are also available by email at elbert2@ext.colostate.edu (Kiowa) or elbert@ext.colostate.edu (Simla). The last 3 newsletters are posted at http://elbert.colostate.edu/hor.shtml
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If you are a "volleyballer", the deadline to sign up for the adult teams is Tuesday, 9/1. For more information, visit http://www.elizabethpr.com/Programs/Default.aspx?gid=1&sgid=21&scatid=10
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Elbert County This Week
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Marvelous Mondays
Simla Library, Simla
Monday, August 31st, 1 PM
Endangered Manatees
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Movie Time
Kiowa Library, Kiowa
Monday, August 31st, 4 PM
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Outback Express
Limon, Matheson & Simla to Colorado Springs and back
Elizabeth, Kiowa & Elbert to Parker and back
Limon & Agate to Denver and back
Tuesday, September 1st
Contact Kay Campbell, Kiowa, at 719-541-4275 or 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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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, September 1st, 2 PM
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Friends of the Library
Elbert Library, Elbert
Tuesday, September 1st, 4:30 PM
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Lions Club Meeting Hall, 351 Comanche St. (Hwy. 86), Kiowa
Tuesday, September 1st, 6:30 PM
Come and find out what this wonderful service club is all about!
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Elbert County Democratic Women's Meeting
The Carlson Building, 239 S. Main St., Elizabeth
Tuesday, September 1st, 7 PM
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Story Time
Elizabeth Library, Elizabeth
Wednesday, September 2nd, 9:30 AM
Good Night
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Creative Story Time
Simla Library, Simla
Wednesday, September 2nd, 10:30 AM
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Simla Library, Simla
Wednesday, September 2nd, 3 PM to 5 PM
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515 Comanche St. (Hwy 86), Kiowa
Thursdays, 11 AM to 2 PM
Tour Prehistoric Kiowa http://www.elbertcountymuseum.org
Simla Library, Simla
Thursday, September 2nd, 1 PM
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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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Congressman Mike Coffman Town Hall Meeting
Elbert County Health & Environment, Fairgrounds, Kiowa
Thursday, September 3rd, 6:30 PM
Congressman Coffman's Town Hall Meeting will be to discuss the proposed health care bill.
http://www.elbertcounty-co.gov/event_detail.php?id=276
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The Carlson Building, 239 S. Main St., Elizabeth
Thursday, September 3rd, 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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Story Time
Kiowa Library, Kiowa
Friday, September 4th, 10:30 AM
Good Night
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Kiowa Free Masons
Lodge, 304 Pawnee, Kiowa
Friday, September 4th, Dinner at 7, meeting at 7:30 PM
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Story Time
Elbert Library, Elbert
Saturday, September 5th, 10:30 AM
515 Comanche St. (Hwy 86), Kiowa
Saturdays, 12 PM to 4 PM
Tour Prehistoric Kiowa http://www.elbertcountymuseum.org
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Genealogy Fun
Elbert Library, Elbert
Saturday, September 5th, 1 PM to 3 PM
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515 Comanche St. (Hwy 86), Kiowa
Sundays, 2 PM to 4 PM
Tour Prehistoric Kiowa http://www.elbertcountymuseum.org
Next Week in Elbert County
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Labor Day
Monday, September 7th
The Elbert County Offices and the Libraries are closed!
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Big Sandy Fire Protection District Annual Labor Day Bar-b-Que
Simla Municipal Park
Monday, September 7th, Burgers will start to be served at 11 AM
The Big Sandy FPD web page reads: "Held at the Simla Municipal Park, this event is our main yearly fundraiser and has developed into more than just an event to show support for the fire department! All donations from this event go directly to supporting the fire department. The department appreciates the ongoing support: We could not do it without you!
There is the Senior Auction with proceeds going toward the Senior Class trip, the Boy Scout's Soap Box Derby, and many other activities each year." http://www.simlafire.org/LaborDay.htm
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Outback Express
Limon, Matheson & Simla to Colorado Springs and back
Elizabeth to Parker or Colorado Springs and back
Limon & Agate to Denver and back
Tuesday, September 8th
Contact Kay Campbell, Kiowa, at 719-541-4275 or 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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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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Knitting Club
Kiowa Library, Kiowa
Tuesday, September 8th, 2 PM
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Town of Kiowa Board of Trustees Meeting
Town of Kiowa Offices, 404 Comanche St. (Hwy. 86), Kiowa
Tuesday, September 8th, 6:30 PM
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Fall Seminar - Elbert County Master Gardeners
Elizabeth Middle School, Rd. 13, Elizabeth
Tuesday, September 8th, 7 PM to 9 PM
Some of the topics covered will be weed identification; prolonging your vegetable production; how to compost garden waste at the end of the season; cold framing; and when to cut back your perennial flowers, trees & shrubs. The fee is $5 per person. Please RSVP for all classes by calling the Elbert County Extension Office at 303-621-3162 in Kiowa or 719-541-2361 in Simla.
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Board of County Commissioners' Meeting
2nd Floor Meeting Room, Kiowa Courthouse, 215 Comanche St.
Wednesday, September 9th, 9 AM to 4PM
The Agenda is not currently available, but should be posted shortly. Please check here for the Agenda. http://www.elbertcounty-co.gov/meeting_detail.php?id=488&typeid=8
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Elizabeth Library, Elizabeth
Wednesday, September 9th, 9 AM
Wake Up
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Creative Story Time
Simla Library, Simla
Wednesday, September 9th, 10:30 AM
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Friends of the Library
Elizabeth Library, Elizabeth
Wednesday, September 9th, 3 PM
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Wednesday Knitting
Simla Library, Simla
Wednesday, September 9th, 3 PM to 5 PM
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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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Business After Hours
Bank of Choice
Thursday, September 10th, 5 PM to 7 PM
Come and meet the great people here! 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, September 10th, 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/
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Story Time
Kiowa Library, Kiowa
Friday, September 11th, 10:30 AM
Wake Up
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Dems Breakfast & Highway Clean-up
The Homestead Cafe, Elizabeth
Saturday, September 12, 9 AM to 10 AM
Meet us for a delicious breakfast and then come out and show your community spirit by helping clean up Hwy 86, from about Main St. to CR. 21. Wear your Dems T-shirt to breakfast, but bring long sleeves, long pants and closed-toed shoes for the clean up! We will be given reflective vests and bags by CDOT. Bring your own work gloves, hat and water.
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Diverse & Rowdy Readers Book Club
Simla Library, Simla
Saturday, September 12th, 9:30 AM
Walking with Grandfather: the Wisdom of Lakota Elders by Joseph Marshall III
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Story Time
Elbert Library, Elbert
Saturday, September 12th, 10:30 AM
Elbert County Birding Club
Elizabeth Library, Elizabeth
Saturday, September 12th, 2 PM
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4-Person teams, $200/team; entry includes 4 steak dinners; 60% Jackpot Payback; 4 Places Paid; Limited to the first 25 paid teams entered; 11 AM, Elbert County Fairgrounds. For more information, please contact Michael Kemp at mkemp@rmi.net or 720-219-9089. http://edcla.org/ranchrodeo.html
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Outback Express
Elizabeth, Kiowa & Elbert to Parker and back
Tuesday, September 15th
Contact Kay Campbell, Kiowa, at 719-541-4275 or 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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Town of Elizabeth Planning Commission Hearing
Elizabeth Town Hall, 321 S. Banner St., Elizabeth
Tuesday, September 15th, 6:30 PM
Public Notice in the Ranchland News: Request from Bender Menders, LLC to build on Lot 5 in the Crossroads. For more information, please contact Town Community Development Department at 303-646-4166.
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Outback Express
Limon & Agate to Denver and back
Thursday, September 17th
Contact Kay Campbell, Kiowa, at 719-541-4275 or 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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Spring Valley Golf Club
Friday, September 18th, Shot Gun start at 1 PM
Four Person Scramble. Barbeque and awards ceremony after. For more information, please contact Chris LaMay, event chair, at 303-646-4166, or Beverly Durant, Executive Director, 303-646-4287. The registration forms and additional information are located at: http://www.elizabethchamber.org/events/golf_main.htm
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Household Hazardous Waste Roundup
The Elbert County Compactor, 5251 CR 124, Elizabeth
Saturday, September 19th, 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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Fall Auction
Soups, Stews and Chili
Freezing, Vacuum Sealing & Pantry Storage
The Carlson Building, 239 S. Main St., Elizabeth
Saturday, September 19th, 10 AM to 12 PM
Learn to properly freeze various fruits, vegetables and meats. Receive information on the recommended shelf life of various pantry staples. Learn how to use your vacuum sealer to keep your preserved food safe and nutritious. Receive information and recipes. Fee is $10 per person. Please RSVP by calling the Elbert County Extension at 303-621-3162 in Kiowa or 719-541-2361 in Simla.
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Outback Express
Matheson & Simla to Colorado Springs and back
Monday, September 21st
Contact Kay Campbell, Kiowa, at 719-541-4275 or 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 and back
Wednesday, September 23rd
Contact Kay Campbell, Kiowa, at 719-541-4275 or 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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Board of County Commissioners' Meeting
2nd Floor Meeting Room, Kiowa Courthouse, 215 Comanche St.
Wednesday, September 23rd, 9 AM to 4PM
The Agenda is not currently available, but should be posted shortly. Please check here for the Agenda. http://www.elbertcounty-co.gov/meeting_detail.php?id=488&typeid=8
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Coyote Creek Concerts - Spencer Bohren
Casey Jones Park Pavilion, Elizabeth
Saturday, September 26th, 7:30 PM
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Elbert County Fairground, Kiowa
Saturday, October 3rd and Sunday, October 4th
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Volunteer Work Day at the Aviary and Adoption Center
The Gabriel Foundation, 39520 County Rd. 13, Elizabeth
Sunday, October 4th, 10 AM to 4 PM
Contact Patti at 303-629-5900, ext. 213 or patti@thegabrielfoundation.org for information or if you can join us.
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Exhibit Building, Elbert County Fairgrounds, Kiowa
Saturday, October 24th, 10 AM to 12 PM
Learn to make and safely preserve meat and vegetable-based soups, stews and chili. Receive reference information, recipes and samples. Kitchen-based class. Fee is $10 per person. Please RSVP by calling the Elbert County Extension at 303-621-3162 in Kiowa or 719-541-2361 in Simla.
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Elizabeth Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon
Spring Valley Golf Club, Elizabeth
Thursday, October 29th, 11:30 AM to 1 PM
This luncheon is sponsored by IREA. Come join the Chamber for a free lunch and hear a great discussion on a variety of topics related to the energy industry and electric rates. Reservations are required and must be made before Friday, October 9th. Please RSVP to Beverly at 303-646-4287 or director@elizabethchamber.org. http://www.elizabethchamber.org/events/luncheon.htm
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Harvest Street Festival & Trick or Treat Walk
Main Street and Countryside Shopping Center, Elizabeth
Saturday, October 31st, 12 PM to 3 PM
From the Chamber website: "The festival will feature booths of antiques, art, crafts, gifts, food, handmade wares, services and products. We would love for you to participate in this day of fun filled family. There will be music, food, drink and activities for all ages." Booth information: 10x10 is $20; 10x20 is $30. Organizations representing non-profits will receive a 10x10 booth free of charge. Main St. will be closed from 10 AM to 4 PM. For more information about registration, tax and reporting requirements, etc., please visit http://www.elizabethchamber.org/events/harvest_festival.htm or contact Bev at 303-646-4287 or Kelly Jerrold at 303-621-2845.
Canning Meat & Fish
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Lincoln County Extension Office, Hugo
Saturday, November 7th, 10 AM to 12 PM
Learn to sagely can meat and fish for future meals. sample some prepared dishes and receive reference information and recipes. A special DVD from Alaska Extension will be shown. Kitchen-based class. Fee is $10 per person. Please RSVP by calling the Elbert County Extension at 303-621-3162 in Kiowa or 719-541-2361 in Simla.
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Holiday Cooking, and Gift Jars and Bags
Exhibit Building, Elbert County Fairgrounds, Kiowa
Saturday, December 5th, 10 AM to 12 PM
Learn safe handling of food in meal preparation and learn how to make inexpensive, unique holiday gifts layered in jars and gift bags. Receive recipes and reference information and samples. Fee is $10 per person. Please RSVP by calling the Elbert County Extension at 303-621-3162 in Kiowa or 719-541-2361 in Simla.
