Elbert County Update: http://abe21-events.blogspot.com/
Elbert County Health & Environment: http://www.echealth.org/
ECCO: http://myecco.org/
Elbert County Library: http://www.elbertcountylibrary.org/
Elizabeth Parks & Recreation: http://www.elizabethpr.com/
Elbert County 4-H: http://elbert.colostate.edu/4hy.shtml
Coyote Creek Concerts: http://www.coyotecreekconcerts.com/
Elizabeth Workforce Center: http://www.yourworkforcecenter.com/eastern/elizabeth/elizabeth_wfc.asp
Kiowa Conservation District: http://www.kiowacd.org/index.html
Double El/Agate Conservation Districts: http://www.4conservation.org/
The Gabriel Foundation: http://www.thegabrielfoundation.org/
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County Party Websites:
Republican: http://ecrgop.com/
Democrat: http://elbertcodems.org
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State Party Websites
Republican: http://www.cologop.org
Democrat: http://www.coloradodems.org/
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You're Invited to The Relay for Life of Elbert County Kick Off, Saturday, January 23, 2010, from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM, hosted by the Elizabeth Fire Department, located at 155 West Kiowa Ave in Elizabeth.
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Come and enjoy an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast sponsored by the Elizabeth Firefighters Community Foundation, and discover how exciting, rewarding and fun the Elbert County Relay event is! Relay for Life committee members and volunteers will be on hand to answer questions about Relay, provide information about the many ways you can volunteer for Relay, and to help you register for Relay for Life of Elbert County!
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A requested minimum $2.00 donation will get you 2 sausages and all the pancakes you can eat. Proceeds from the breakfast will be split between the Elizabeth Firefighter's Foundation and the Elizabeth Fire Department's Relay for Life Team.
2010 Teams registering for Relay for Life of Elbert County between now and January 30th, 2010, are eligible for the "Early Bird" registration fee of $50.
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Help us spread the word, if you know of anyone who is interested in Relay, please tell them about our kick off and the pancake breakfast and invite them to attend. There will be a special guest appearance by "Alice in Wonderland", so bring the kids and grand kids! We hope to see you there! For more information, please contact Stacy Reavis, 2010 Event Chair, at 303-567-7442 or Corina Toy, Team Development, 303-646-1701, or visit us on line at www.elbertrelay.org
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NEWSPAPERS NEEDED
The Gabriel Foundation Aviary and Adoption Center (TGF), located at 39520 County Road 13, Elizabeth, is in need of newspapers for the daily changing of all of the parrots' cages. Preferably the newspapers need to be emptied of the glossy papers, the filler, and need to be folded and neatly stacked. If they could be tied or bound, that would be even better.
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This is a great way to recycle your newspapers! If you can help out, please drop off your newspaper donation at Building A at the Aviary between 8 AM and 3:30 PM daily. Many thanks from the staff and over 500 parrots who currently reside with TGF.
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Directions: From Elizabeth, go north on County Road 13 approximately 5 miles, pass CR 158 on your left, and the Aviary will be located on the east side of the road. Look for the large outdoor flights!
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For more information about The Gabriel Foundation, visit our website: www.thegabrielfoundation.org.
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The Gabriel Foundation is a 501(C)(3) avicultural and veterinary affiliated non-profit parrot welfare organization providing for the needs of parrots everywhere through each of its seven programs: Education outreach, adoption, rehabilitation, long term foster care, sanctuary, rescue and conservation. Tax-ID 84-1396085
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Posted on the Kiowa Conservation District website: All residents of the Kiowa Conservation District are invited to attend the Annual Meeting on Wednesday, January 27th, beginning at 6:30 PM. The meeting will be held at the Kiowa Creek Community Church Fellowship Hall, located at 231 Cheyenne, Kiowa. Dinner will be Sloppy Joes prepared by the women of the Kiowa Creek Community Church. The cost will be $3/person. Dr. Kirk Johnson, Chief Curator and Vice President of Research and Collections at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. Dr. Johnson will discuss the Kiowa Core Drilling that took place in Elbert County in 1999. The drilling was part of a research effort coordinated by the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. A brief business meeting will be conducted before the presentation, and the District will honor the Conservationist of the Year who practices good stewardship of the land. Awards will also be presented to the 6th grade poster contest winners. Please RSVP by January 21 to 303-621-2070, ext. 101. http://www.kiowacd.org/
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From the Kiowa Conservation District website: The Kiowa Conservation District Board has received a grant from the Colorado State Conservation Board that allows them to conduct a cost-share program for implementing conservation practices as they relate to list “B” noxious weed species such as Canada thistle, Diffuse knapweed, Leafy spurge, Musk thistle, Toadflax (Dalmatian and Yellow) to name a few. For more information, please visit
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From the Agate Conservation District website: CSP Program-Sign Up Begins for Conservation Stewardship Program - For more information, please visit http://www.4conservation.org/
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Elbert County This Week
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Martin Luther King Day - The Libraries are open
Outback Express
Matheson & Simla to Colorado Springs
Monday, January 18th
Contact the ECCOG office at 800-825-0208 to make an appointment. The East Central Council of Local Governments is open and available to all residents of Cheyenne, Elbert, Kit Carson and Lincoln counties and provides an economical means of travel in the four-county region. http://outbackexpress.tripod.com
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Simla Library, Simla
Monday, January 18th, 1 to 3 PM
Cool Chemistry
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Movie Time
Kiowa Library, Kiowa
Monday, January 18th, 4 PM
"The Biscuit Eater"
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Outback Express
Elizabeth, Kiowa & Elbert to Parker
Tuesday, January 19th
Contact the ECCOG office at 800-825-0208 to make an appointment. The East Central Council of Local Governments is open and available to all residents of Cheyenne, Elbert, Kit Carson and Lincoln counties and provides an economical means of travel in the four-county region. http://outbackexpress.tripod.com
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Simla Library, Simla
Tuesday, January 19th, 1 PM to 5 PM
Come and go knitting instruction!
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Walk-in Clinics - Contingent on Vaccine Availability
North end of the Elbert Co. Fairgrounds, 75 Ute Ave., Kiowa
Tuesday, January 19th, 1 PM to 6 PM
http://www.echealth.org/H1N1_Info.php; 303-621-3144; appointments may also be made for Monday through Thursday, 8 AM to 5 PM.
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Kiowa Library, Kiowa
Tuesday, January 19th, 2 to 3:30 PM
Everyone is welcome!
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Ooey Gooey Science
Elizabeth Library, Elizabeth
Tuesday, January 19th, 3:30 to 4:30 PM
The program this month is "A Penny for Your Thoughts". Ooey Gooey Science is a monthly hands-on science program for elementary school aged children.
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Paulsen Senior Center, 204th Fifth St., Calhan
Tuesday, January 19th, 6:30 - 8:30 PM
The workshops will cover the top 10 recommendations to increase tree survival: proper tree species selection, site preparation, planting techniques and proper location of plantings, tree spacing, weed control, pest management, use of survival accessories, and timely planting. Technical assistance is available free of charge for planning and designing a windbreak, weed barrier or drip irrigation systems from Double EL Conservation District and Simla Natural Resources Conservation Services. For more information, assistance completing a tree form, planning a windbreak, requesting a site visit in the Double EL CD, please contact Cheryl at 719-541-2359, ext. 101. Double El/Agate Conservation Districts website: http://www.4conservation.org/districtprograms.htm
Elizabeth Library, Elizabeth
Tuesday, January 19th, 7 PM to 8 PM
The book club will be reading The Commoner by John Burnham Schwartz. Everyone is welcome to attend. Contact Jan Gabehart 303-646-3416 for more information.
Elizabeth Library, Elizabeth
Wednesday, January 20th, 9:30 to 10:15 AM
Snowflakes
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Creative Story Time
Simla Library, Simla
Wednesday, January 20th, 10:30 AM
Winnie the Pooh
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Friends of the Library Meeting
Kiowa Library, Kiowa
Wednesday, January 20th, 2 PM
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Elizabeth Library, Elizabeth
Wednesday, January 20th, 4 PM
The Mother/Daughter Book Club will be discussing The Confessions of Charlotte Doyle, by Avi.
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Kiowa School District Board Meeting
Kiowa Middle School Workroom, Kiowa
Wednesday, January 20th, 6 PM
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Outback Express
Limon & Agate to Denver
Thursday, January 21st
Contact the ECCOG office at 800-825-0208 to make an appointment. The East Central Council of Local Governments is open and available to all residents of Cheyenne, Elbert, Kit Carson and Lincoln counties and provides an economical means of travel in the four-county region. http://outbackexpress.tripod.com
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Simla Library, Simla
Thursday, January 21st, 1 to 2 PM
Movie Day
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Team Game Night
Elbert Library, Elbert
Thursday, January 21st, 5 PM
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Elizabeth School District Board Meeting
Superintendent's Office
Thursday, January 21st, 7 PM
The Agenda is not currently available, but will be at http://elizabeth.k12.co.us/
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Kiowa Library, Kiowa
Friday, January 22nd, 10:30 AM
Snowflakes
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Relay for Life Kick-Off Breakfast
Elizabeth Fire Station, Elizabeth
Saturday, January 23rd, 8 AM
A pancake breakfast will be served at the Elizabeth Fire Station as a celebration kick-off/fund raiser for the 2010 Elbert Relay for Life. A donation of $2.00 per person is requested. Please join us!
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Simla Library, Simla
Saturday, January 23rd, 10 AM
Storytime during Gardening Club!
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Gardening Club
Simla Library, Simla
Saturday, January 23rd, 10 AM
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Story Time
Elbert Library, Elbert
Saturday, January 23rd, 10:30 AM
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High Tea & Gift Boutique
Peace in Christ Meeting Place, 236 Tabor St., Elizabeth
Saturday, January 23rd, 3 PM
All are invited to a High Tea and Gift Boutique. Cost is $10 per adult, $8 for children 12 years and younger. RSVP needed, as seating is limited. Email the church at holyinneliz@yahoo.com
Elbert Women's Club Breakfast
The Russell Gates Mercantile Community Hall, Elbert Rd., Elbert
Sunday, January 24th, 8 AM to 1 PM (This is the last breakfast of 2009)
The breakfast, prepared the fourth Sunday of each month by the Elbert Women's Club members, is a fundraiser for the restoration and upkeep of the hall, which was built in 1906. The club also provides a table with gift items including books on the history of Elbert County, home made products, such as jams and jellies, and other items. Proceeds are used for the benefit of the hall. Donations are also accepted. Breakfast costs $6 per Adult, $3 for children 7-12 years, and kids 6 and under are free.
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Next Week in Elbert County
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Marvelous Mondays
Simla Library, Simla
Monday, January 25th, 1 to 3 PM
Celebrating Diane Fossey's & Benjamin Franklin's birthdays
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Gardener's Gathering
Elbert Library, Elbert
Monday, January 25th, 1 PM
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Kiowa Library, Kiowa
Monday, January 25th, 4 PM
"Over the Hedge"
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Book Club
Kiowa Library, Kiowa
Monday, January 25th, 7 PM
"The Art of Racing in the Rain: a novel" by Garth Stein
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Simla Library, Simla
Tuesday, January 26th, 1 PM to 5 PM
Come and go knitting instruction!
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Walk-in Clinics - Contingent on Vaccine Availability
North end of the Elbert Co. Fairgrounds, 75 Ute Ave., Kiowa
Tuesday, January 26th, 1 PM to 6 PM
http://www.echealth.org/H1N1_Info.php; 303-621-3144; appointments may also be made for Monday through Thursday, 8 AM to 5 PM.
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Kiowa Library, Kiowa
Tuesday, January 26th, 2 to 3:30 PM
Everyone is welcome!
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Kids' Craft Club
Elbert Library, Elbert
Tuesday, January 26th, 4:30 PM
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Elbert School Board Meeting
Elbert School, Elbert
Tuesday, January 26th, 7 PM
Town of Elizabeth Board of Trustees Meeting
Elizabeth Town Hall, 329 S. Banner St., Elizabeth
Tuesday, January 26th, 7 PM
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Outback Express
Limon, Matheson & Simla to Colorado Springs
Wednesday, January 27th
Contact the ECCOG office at 800-825-0208 to make an appointment. The East Central Council of Local Governments is open and available to all residents of Cheyenne, Elbert, Kit Carson and Lincoln counties and provides an economical means of travel in the four-county region. http://outbackexpress.tripod.com
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Elbert County Board of County Commissioners Meeting
Board Meeting Room, 2nd Floor, 215 Comanche St., Hwy 86, Kiowa
Wednesday, January 27th, 9 AM to 4 PM
The Agenda is not yet available. It will be posted at http://www.elbertcounty-co.gov/meeting_detail.php?id=502&typeid=8
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Elizabeth Library, Elizabeth
Wednesday, January 27th, 9:30 to 10:15 AM
"Penguins" - "Our weekly story time is a great opportunity for young children and their adults to share books and age appropriate activities."
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Creative Story Time
Simla Library, Simla
Wednesday, January 27th, 10:30 AM
"Berenstain Bears"
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Kiowa Conservation District Annual Meeting
Kiowa Creek Community Church Fellowship Meeting Hall, 231 Cheyenne, Kiowa
Wednesday, January 27th, 6:30 PM
Posted on the Kiowa Conservation District website: All residents of the Kiowa Conservation District are invited to attend the Annual Meeting on Wednesday, January 27th, beginning at 6:30 PM. The meeting will be held at the Kiowa Creek Community Church Fellowship Hall, located at 231 Cheyenne, Kiowa. Dinner will be Sloppy Joes prepared by the women of the Kiowa Creek Community Church. The cost will be $3/person. Dr. Kirk Johnson, Chief Curator and Vice President of Research and Collections at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. Dr. Johnson will discuss the Kiowa Core Drilling that took place in Elbert County in 1999. The drilling was part of a research effort coordinated by the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. A brief business meeting will be conducted before the presentation, and the District will honor the Conservationist of the Year who practices good stewardship of the land. Awards will also be presented to the 6th grade poster contest winners. Please RSVP by January 21 to 303-621-2070, ext. 101. http://www.kiowacd.org/
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Elbert County Planning Commission Meeting
BOCC Hearing Room, 2nd Floor, 215 Comanche St., Hwy. 86, Kiowa
Thursday, January 28th, 7 PM
The Agenda is not currently posted, but will be located at http://www.elbertcounty-co.gov/meetings_main.php
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Story Time
Kiowa Library, Kiowa
Friday, January 29th, 10:30 AM
"Penguins"
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Story Time
Elbert Library, Elbert
Saturday, January 30th, 10:30 AM
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Upcoming Events in Elbert County
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Fiber Arts Gathering Night
2550 Windmill Cir., Elizabeth
Tuesday, February 2nd, 5:30 - 9:30 PM
"Interested in fiber arts, or just want to learn more about them, join us at our Fiber Arts Gathering Night. If you can't come right at 5:30, no worries, come when you can! Bring your unfinished projects or start a new one. Spin, weave, knit, crochet, felt, loom, and do other fiber arts. You are not required to have any particular level of expertise – only a desire to learn, share, and have fun. Hope you can join us!" http://www.fiberinspirations.com/servlet/the-template/ClassesJanuary/Page
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Elbert County Fiber Friends
The Carlson Building, 239 S. Main St., Elizabeth
Thursday, February 4th, 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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Frontier High School, 589 S. Banner St., Elizabeth
Thursday, February 4th, 7 PM
The Kiowa Conservation District will assist landowners in designing a windbreak, selecting tree species, and the planting and care of seedling trees. Please call the office to RSVP at 303-621-2070, ext. 101 or email your RSVP to eileen.rademacher@co.nacdnet.net. http://www.kiowacd.org/
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Kiowa Freemasons Meeting
Kiowa Lodge, 304 Pawnee, Kiowa
Friday, February 5th, Dinner at 7 PM and Meeting at 7:30 PM
Come and see what the Freemasons are all about! http://www.kiowa116.org
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Small Acreage Workshop
Elbert Elementary School, 24489 Main St., Elbert
Saturday, March 6th, 9 to 11:30 AM
Registration at 8:30 AM. Grazing Behavior, presented by Ben Berlinger, NRCS, 9 AM to 10:15 AM. Weed Management and ID, presented by Michelle Oldham, El Paso County Noxious Weeds, 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. There will be various vendors and informational booths. Please pre-register by February 26th. A minimum of 20 participants is required to hold this seminar. RSVP to CSU Extension, Elbert County, Kiowa Office, 303-621-3162. http://www.kiowacd.org/
