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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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Reminder: If you are returning your 2009 ballot by mail, please be sure to use the proper postage. If you have not received your mail-in ballot, please verify your voter status here:
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Reminder: If you are attending the IREA-sponsored Elizabeth Area Chamber Luncheon on Thursday, October 29th, please RSVP no later than close of business Thursday, October 21st. RSVP to Beverly at 303-646-4287 or director@elizabethchamber.org. http://www.elizabethchamber.org/events/luncheon.htm
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Are you interested in volunteering? And would like to work with or around animals? Please consider Praying Hands Ranch, which "provides a ranch environment therapeutic center committed to serving the needs of the handicapped through therapeutic riding." Praying Hands has need of volunteers who can fill a number of specialized roles, as well as those who would like to help out in less skilled roles. Please contact 303-841-4043 or go to http://www.prayinghandsranches.org/help/ for more information.
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Congratulations to the Elbert Women's Club, the residents of Elbert and Elbert County! The Russell Gates Mercantile Community Hall has been named an historical site under the "Off the Beaten Trails" program by the Prairie Development. The sign, with a picture of Russell Gates, the building and the restoration, has been erected on the site.
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The Elbert County Health and Environment website offers tips on "Fast Flu Relief", as well as resources for state and federal information on the flu and other health matters. http://echealth.org/H1N1_Info.php
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Reminder: The Elbert County Master Gardener's fall newsletter may be found here: http://elbert.colostate.edu/hor.shtml
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Elbert County This Week
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Teen Read Week
Simla Library, Simla
October 18th through October 24th
Read Beyond Reality
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Outback Express
Matheson & Simla to Colorado Springs
Monday, October 19th
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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Simla Library, Simla
Monday, October 19th, 1 PM
Fun with Chemistry
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Movie Time
Kiowa Library, Kiowa
Monday, October 19th, 4 PM
Shrek the Third
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Outback Express
Elizabeth, Kiowa & Elbert to Parker
Tuesday, October 20th
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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The Sticks Click
Simla Library, Simla
Tuesday, October 20th, 1 PM to 5 PM
Come and go knitting instruction!
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Knitting Club
Kiowa Library, Kiowa
Tuesday, October 20th, 2 PM
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Ooey Gooey Science
Elizabeth Library, Elizabeth
Tuesday, October 20th, 3:30 PM
Scrambled or Poached
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Elbert Accountability Committee's "Meet the Candidates Night"
Elbert School Concession Area, Elbert
Tuesday, October 20th, 7 PM
Please come and meet the candidates for the Elbert School Board!
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Book Club
Elizabeth Library, Elizabeth
Tuesday, October 20th, 7:30 PM
Hominids by Robert Sawyer
Lions Club Meeting
Lions Club Meeting Hall, 351 Comanche St., Hwy 86, Kiowa
Tuesday, October 20th, 7 PM Dinner, 7:30 Meeting
Please join us for dinner, and find out what this wonderful club is all about!
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Elizabeth Library, Elizabeth
Wednesday, October 21st, 9:30 AM
Pumpkins
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Creative Story Time
Simla Library, Simla
Wednesday, October 21st, 10:30 AM
Fun with Shapes
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Friends of the Library
Kiowa Library, Kiowa
Wednesday, October 21st, 2 PM
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Paws to Read
Elizabeth Library, Elizabeth
Wednesday, October 21st, 3:30 PM
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Kiowa School Board Meeting
Kiowa Middle School Workroom, Kiowa
Wednesday, October 21st, 6 PM
The agenda is not yet posted here: http://www.kiowaschool.org/Board.htm
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Elizabeth Library, Elizabeth
Thursday, October 22nd, 3:30 PM
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Elbert County Library District Board Special Meeting
District Office, 239 S. Main St., Elizabeth
Thursday, October 22nd, 7 PM
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Elbert County Planning Commission Meeting
2nd Floor Hearing Room, 215 Comanche St. (Hwy. 86), Kiowa
Thursday, October 22nd, 7 PM
The Agenda is posted here: http://www.elbertcounty-co.gov/meetings.php?typeid=10
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Story Time
Kiowa Library, Kiowa
Friday, October 23rd, 10:30 AM
Pumpkins
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Dance with Joy
Frontier High School, Elizabeth
Friday, October 23rd, 6:30 PM
This line dancing class is loads of fun, and good exercise. Cost is $6.00 for each class.
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Exhibit Building & Arenas, Elbert County Fairgrounds, Kiowa
Saturday, October 24th
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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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Simla Town Park, Simla
Saturday, October 24th, 10 AM
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Story Time
Elbert Library, Elbert
Saturday, October 24th, 10:30 AM
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Women's Club Breakfast
The Russell Gates Mercantile Community Hall, Elbert Rd., Elbert
Sunday, October 25th, 8AM to 1 PM
The breakfast is held on the 4th Sunday of each month at the Russell Gates Mercantile Community Hall, off of Elbert Road in Elbert. The breakfast is prepared by the Elbert Women's Club members as a fundraiser to restore and maintain the circa 1906 hall. Please come and join us in beautiful Elbert, enjoy a hearty breakfast, and admire the initial restoration completed in 2009. Also provided is a table with gift items including home made jams and books on the history of Elbert Co.
Elbert County Democrat's Meeting
The Carlson Building, 239 S. Main St., Elizabeth
Sunday, October 25th, 6:30 PM to 8 PM
The ECD's meet each month to share a pot-luck dinner, listen to invited guests, then proceed with a Central Committee meeting. Come and find out what the ECD's are all about! http://elbertcodems.org/****
Next Week in Elbert County
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Running Creek Elementary School Destination Book Fair
Running Creek Elementary School, 900 S. Elbert St., Elizabeth
Monday, October 26th through Wednesday, October 28th, 7:30 AM to 8 PM
Funds generated from the sale will be used to improve the school's library collection and expand classroom libraries. For more information, contact Lisa Christner at 303-646-1149. ****
Simla Library, Simla
Monday, October 26th, 1 PM
Movie Matinee
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Movie Time
Kiowa Library, Kiowa
Monday, October 26th, 4 PM
Fox & Hound 2
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38th Annual Double EL Conservation District Annual Dinner/Meeting
Kiowa Library, Kiowa
Gymnasium, Big Sandy School, 625 Pueblo Ave., Simla
Monday, October 26th, 6:30 PM
The Rural Rustlers 4-H Club will be catering. The meeting is open to all landowners of the Double El CD. $5 per person, RSVP by October 19th by calling 719-541-2359, ext. 101.
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Book Club
Monday, October 26th, 7 PM
The Worst Hard Time: The Untold Story of Those Who Survived the Great American Dust Bowl by Timothy Egan
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Running Creek Elementary School Destination Book Fair
Running Creek Elementary School, 900 S. Elbert St., Elizabeth
Monday, October 27th through Wednesday, October 28th, 7:30 AM to 8 PM
Funds generated from the sale will be used to improve the school's library collection and expand classroom libraries. For more information, contact Lisa Christner at 303-646-1149. ****
The Sticks Click
Simla Library, Simla
Tuesday, October 27th, 1 PM to 5 PM
Come and go knitting instruction!
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Knitting Club
Kiowa Library, Kiowa
Tuesday, October 27th, 2 PM
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Kids Craft Club
Elbert Library, Elbert
Tuesday, October 27th, 4:30 PM
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Community Forum for the NEW Elizabeth Library
651 W. Beverly St., Elizabeth
Tuesday, October 27th, 6:00 PM
Elbert School District Board Meeting
The Board Room, Elbert School, Elbert
Tuesday, October 27th, 7 PM
The School Board Meetings are held the 4th Tuesday of each month. http://www.elbertschool.org
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Limon, Matheson & Simla to Colorado Springs
Wednesday, October 28th
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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Running Creek Elementary School Destination Book Fair
Running Creek Elementary School, 900 S. Elbert St., Elizabeth
Wednesday, October 28th, 7:30 AM to 8 PM
Funds generated from the sale will be used to improve the school's library collection and expand classroom libraries. For more information, contact Lisa Christner at 303-646-1149.
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Board of County Commissioners' Meeting
2nd Floor Meeting Room, Kiowa Courthouse, 215 Comanche St., Kiowa
Wednesday, October 28th, 9 AM to 4 PM
The Agenda is not currently posted, but will be located here: http://www.elbertcounty-co.gov/meeting_detail.php?id=492&typeid=8
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Story Time
Elizabeth Library, Elizabeth
Wednesday, October 28th, 9:30 AM
Boo!
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Creative Story Time
Simla Library, Simla
Wednesday, October 28th, 10:30 AM
Let's Get Ready for Halloween
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Simla Cares
Simla Library, Simla
Wednesday, October 28th, 6 PM
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Elbert County Library District Board Meeting
Kiowa Library, Kiowa
Wednesday, October 28th, 6:30 PM
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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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Story Time
Kiowa Library, Kiowa
Friday, October 30th, 10:30 AM
Halloween
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Harvest Festival
Pinecrest Community Church, 7165 N. Delbert, Parker, CO 80138
Friday, October 30th, 5 PM to 7 PM
You are invited to the 2009 Harvest Festival on October 30 from 5:00 - 7:30 pm!! Our theme this year will be Travel around the World. Invite your friends and neighbors to Pinecrest Community Church for a night of games, candy, prizes, and jump houses this event is free however we will hot dogs, brats, chili, pie, hot chocolate, hot cider, popcorn and sodas available for purchase. http://www.pinecrestonline.org/events/
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Safeguarding God's Children Workshop
At the new location for Peace in Christ Church, 236 Tabor St, Elizabeth
Saturday, October 31st, 9 AM to 12 PM
A four-hour workshop for people interested in learning how to spot signs of child abuse, create a safe environment for children, and protect themselves from false accusations will be held at Peace in Christ Church's Tabor Street location. For more information and to register, please contact the church at 303-646-6528. http://www.peaceinchristelm.org
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Story Time
Elbert Library, Elbert
Saturday, October 31st, 10:30 AM
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Simla Library, Simla
Saturday, October 31st, 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
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Trick or Treat Street
Elizabeth Library, Elizabeth
Saturday, October 31st, Noon to 3 PM
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Harvest Street Festival & Trick or Treat Walk
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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.
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Harvest Festival
Station 51, 46220 Coal Creek Dr., Parker, Rattlesnake Fire & Rescue
Saturday, October 31st, 5 PM to 8 PM
Open to everyone, there will be a bonfire, games, candy, jumping castle, music, food, fire safety, silent auction. http://www.rattlesnakefirerescue.com
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Halloween Fun at Kiowa Fire Department
Kiowa Fire Department, 403 County Rd. 45 (SW Corner of CR 45 and Hwy 86), Kiowa
Saturday, October 31st, Dusk to 9 PM
Fun, games, treats for all ages! Come stay warm and safe with the Kiowa Volunteer Firefighters. Color a picture or two & check out the trucks. Costume contest for age groups 3 to 7 years; 7 to 12 years, and 13 years on up! http://www.kiowafire.com/
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Lions Club Breakfast
Lions Club Meeting Hall, 351 Comanche St., Hwy 86, Kiowa
Sunday, November 1st., 8 AM to 1 PM
Please join us at the Lions Club, enjoy a wonderful, hearty breakfast, and meet other members of our community! Adults, $6 and children $3.
Upcoming Events in Elbert County
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Outback Express
Matheson & Simla to Colorado Springs
Monday, November 2nd
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
Tuesday, November 3rd
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
Elizabeth, Kiowa & Elbert to Parker
Tuesday, November 3rd
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 & Agate to Denver
Tuesday, November 3rd
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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Elizabeth School Board Meeting
634 S. Elbert St., Elizabeth
Thursday, November 5th, 7 PM
Board of County Commissioners' Meeting
2nd Floor Meeting Room, Kiowa Courthouse, 215 Comanche St., Kiowa
Wednesday, November 4th, 9 AM to 4 PM
The Agenda is not currently posted, but will be located here: http://www.elbertcounty-co.gov/meeting_detail.php?id=493&typeid=8
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Kiowa Free Masons
Kiowa Free Masons' Lodge, 304 Pawnee, Kiowa
Friday, November 6th, Dinner at 7 PM, Meeting at 7:30 PM
http://kiowa116.coloradofreemasons.org
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The Carlson Building, 239 S. Main St., Elizabeth
Friday, November 6th, 7 PM
Fiber Friends meets the 1st Thursday of the month at 7:00 P.M. Come and bring your project whatever it may be. Knotting, Crocheting, spinning, weaving and the yarn can be anything from acrylic to Angora Bunny to Buffalo. Fun, Friends and Conversation. Contact Marie Hoover for questions.
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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.
Volunteer Orientation Meeting
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The Gabriel Foundation, 39520 County Rd. 13, Elizabeth
Sunday, November 8th, 12 PM to 2:30 PM
Whether you have been volunteering for years or are thinking about starting, please come and hear what's new. Coffee and donuts will be served. For more information or to RSVP, contact Patti at 303.629.5900 ext. 213 or patti@thegabrielfoundation.org. http://www.thegabrielfoundation.org/events.html
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Clinic for Domestic Violence Victims
Women's Crisis and Family Outreach Center, Bank of the West Building, 440 Comanche St., Hwy 86, Kiowa
Monday, November 9th, 9 AM to Noon
The clinic accepts walk ins on a first-come. first served basis. To schedule an appointment, please contact 303-621-2701.
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
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Outback Express
Limon & Agate to Denver
Tuesday, November 10th
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
Elizabeth to Parker/Colorado Springs
Tuesday, November 10th
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
Tuesday, November 10th
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 Board of Trustees Meeting
321 So. Banner St., Elizabeth
Tuesday, November 10th, 6:30 PM
The Agenda is not yet posted here: The October 13th Agenda listed this date as, potentially, the Public Hearing date for the 2010 Budget.
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Elbert County Democratic Women
The Carlson Building, 239 S. Main St., Elizabeth
Tuesday, November 10th, 7 PM
The ECDW meet the first Tuesday of each month. All are welcome! http://elbertcodems.org/gpage4.html
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Business After Hours
Elizabeth Workforce, 240 S. Elizabeth St., Elizabeth
Thursday, November 12th, 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, 239 S. Main St., Elizabeth
Thursday, November 12th, 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://ecrwoment.com/
EC Riders Toys for Tots Ride
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Elbert County Planning Commission Meeting
2nd Floor Hearing Room, 215 Comanche St. (Hwy. 86), Kiowa
Thursday, November 12th, 7 PM
The Agenda is not yet posted. Per the 10/22/09 agenda, a meeting is planned for this date. The Agenda will be posted here: http://www.elbertcounty-co.gov/meetings_main.php
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The Stagecoach, Franktown to Casey Jones Park, Elizabeth
Saturday, November 14th, Registration starts at 8 AM; the parade starts at 10 AM
This annual ride is in support of Toys for Tots. A short 8-mile parade of vehicles, including US Marines, motorcycles, classic cars, and the Elizabeth Fire Department, will start in Franktown at the Stagecoach Saloon and end up at Casey Jones Park. The annual Toys for Tots celebration at the park will include music, door prizes, a 50/50 raffle, live auction, food & fun! The cost of admission is a new, unwrapped toy or cash donation.
Donations are being sought for this year's Toys for Tots drive. The US Marines & the Elbert County Riders' annual drive/ride will take place Saturday, November 14th. Unwrapped toys for children and youth of all ages will be collected at Integrity Auto Repair and the Elizabeth Chamber of Commerce offices at 166 Main St., Elizabeth. Donations may be dropped off through Wednesday, November 11th. The EC Riders will deliver the gifts to Casey Jones Park in Elizabeth, where they will be loaded onto a truck and delivered to the Elizabeth Fire Protection District station on Hwy. 86 in Elizabeth. The gifts will be distributed in conjunction with the Elizabeth Firefighters Community Foundation's Christmas for Kids program. Links to additional information and the flyer may be found at http://www.ecriders.org/
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Elbert's 43rd Christmas Bazaar
Gates Community Hall & the Elbert School Lunchroom, Elbert
Saturday, November 14, 9 AM to 4 PM
Have lunch, a famous apple dumpling and shop for unique handcrafted gifts. Dozens of crafters will be exhibiting at the Gates Community Hall (come see the wonderful exterior restoration) and at the Elbert School lunchroom. Elbert is 16 miles N. of Highway 24 and 10 miles S of Kiowa on Elbert Road. For info call 303-648-3118 or 303-841-1047.
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Outback Express
Matheson & Simla to Colorado Springs
Monday, November 16th
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
Elizabeth, Kiowa & Elbert to Parker
Tuesday, November 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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Elbert Pro Se Divorce and Post-Decree Clinic
Outback Express
Limon & Agate to Denver
Thursday, November 19th
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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BOCC Meeting Room, 2nd Floor, 215 Comanche St., Hwy 86, Kiowa
Friday, November 20th, 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
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Holiday Cooking, and Gift Jars and Bags
Outback Express
Limon, Matheson & Simla to Colorado Springs
Wednesday, November 25th
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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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.
