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DOW Press Release: It might only be February, but it is not too soon for hunters to start planning for the 2011 fall big game hunting seasons. Sportsmen and women in the Elbert County area are invited to attend a Big Game Seminar, where applications and hunting access will be discussed in detail on Sat., March 12, three weeks before the April 5 limited license application deadline. Area wildlife officers will be on hand to go over the Division's redesigned big game brochure, review new regulations and help hunters fill out their big game applications. Brief presentations will highlight the new Jumping Cow State Wildlife Area, local wildlife population statistics and management objectives. For more information on big game hunting in Colorado, go to: http://wildlife.state.co.us/Hunting/BigGame/
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There are several opportunities to get some FREE tax preparation help in Elbert County. Tuesdays in Kiowa, Fridays in Elizabeth, and alternate Tuesdays in Simla.
The February issue of "'Lett-uce' Inform You", the Master Gardener's Newsletter, is available at http://elbert.colostate.edu/hor.shtml
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From the Elbert County Library site: "To celebrate Library Lover’s Month, each branch library encourages you to visit and vote for your favorite programs, materials, and services that the libraries offer. Let the staff know what you value most about your libraries, and how the libraries might best serve your needs. In addition, during this special month, share the love! Why not share a few words with your friends, family, and co-workers about the libraries and encourage them to check us out?!
Try the return on investment calculator to see how much value is received from a single tax dollar. http://www.lrs.org/public/roi/usercalculator.php (one book per month and no other services used, you'd receive $5.11 in value per tax dollar)
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February edition of the 4-H News is posted at http://elbert.colostate.edu/4hy.shtml. You may subscribe to the newsletter at the same webpage by clicking on "Subscribe to 4-H Current".
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Did you know that the Colorado Extension has a page with resources for small acre management? You can visit their site at www.ext.colostate.edu/sam. Take a moment to watch the bindweed video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wh1dVcrsIU4
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Elbert County This Week
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Presidents Day
Monday, February 21st
All County Offices closed
All Libraries closed
Outback Express
Matheson & Simla to Colorado Springs
Monday, February 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
Elizabeth Workforce Center, 240 S. Elizabeth St., Ste. A-1, Elizabeth
Tuesday, February 22nd, 10 AM to 12 PM
Get some free assistance from these IRS certified counselors. The Colorado East Community Action Agency will be hosting these clinics. Call 719-348-5303 with questions. http://www.elizabethchamber.org/calendarM.htm
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Kiowa Library, Kiowa
Tuesday, February 22nd, 2 PM
Everyone is welcome!
EC Library District Singing Hills Service Outlet
Singing Hills Fire Station, 41002 Fire House St., Parker
Tuesday, February 22nd, 3 PM to 6 PM
The site will provide in northern Elbert County a place to check out materials, return materials and a computer with Internet access for the public. The outlet will be staffed on Tuesday evenings, from 3 pm to 6 pm and Saturday morning, from 9 am to 11 am. Contact the Elizabeth Library for more information. 303-646-3416!
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The Sticks Click
Simla Library, Simla
Tuesday, February 22nd, 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Come and go knitting, crocheting, sewing or quilting. Free instruction, all levels welcome. Free yarn available, and knitting needles available for purchase at cost. Contact: Carol 719-541-2573
Elizabeth Basketball Fundraiser
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Los Volcanes Restaurant, 796 Kiowa Ave., Elizabeth
Tuesday, February 22nd, 4 PM to 8 PM
Every Tuesday night, Los Volcanes will donate part of the evening's proceeds to the Elizabeth Basketball program. Enjoy a great meal and atmosphere and help your local athletes. http://www.elizabethchamber.org/calendarM.htm
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Kids' Crafts
Elbert Library, Elbert
Tuesday, February 22nd, 4:30 PM
Contact the Elbert Library for more information at 303-648-3533.
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Lawyers at the Library
105 E Ave, Limon
Tuesday, February 22nd, 6 PM to 9 PM
The 18th Judicial District Access to Justice Committee and Your Public Library announce a new FREE Legal Clinic for Elbert & Lincoln Counties to provide legal assistance to litigants who have no attorney Lawyers at the Library is a FREE legal clinic for parties who have no attorney. Volunteer attorneys will answer questions, help fill out forms, and explain the process and procedure for the areas of family law, civil litigation, criminal defense, property law, probate law, collections, appeals, landlord-tenant law and civil protection orders. The Lawyers at the Library 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 Clinic is FREE, and all attendees are seen one-on-one by a volunteer lawyer, on a first-come, first-served basis. http://www.coloradolegalservices.org
Board of Trustee Meeting for the Town of Elizabeth
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Elizabeth Building Readers
Town Hall, 321 S. Main St., Elizabeth
Tuesday, February 22nd, 7 PM to 9 PM
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Town of Kiowa Board Meeting
Town Hall, 404 Comanche St., Kiowa
Tuesday, February 22nd, 7 PM
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Elbert School Board Meeting
Elbert School Board Room
Tuesday, February 22nd, 7 PM
The Agenda is not yet posted. It will be at http://www.elbertschool.org/.
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Master Gardener Seminar: Common Turf Myths: Busted
Elizabeth Middle School Cafeteria
Tuesday, February 22nd, 7 PM to 9 PM
How often have you heard that watering at night encourages diseases, thatch comes from grass clippings, bluegrass uses more water, and pesticides kill soil microbes in your lawn? Attend this seminar and learn the real truths! If you have a lawn, you won't want to miss this seminar! Presented by Dr. Tony Koski, Professor and Extension Turf Specialist, Colorado State University (CSU). Sponsored by: CSU Extension in Elbert County Master Gardeners. Please call the Elbert County Extension Office to pre-register 303-621-3162, The fee is $5.00
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Outback Express
Limon, Matheson & Simla to Colorado Springs
Wednesday, February 23rd
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
Elbert County Board of County Commissioners Meeting
2nd Floor Meeting Room, 215 Comanche St., Old Courthouse, Kiowa
Wednesday, February 23rd, 9 AM
The Agenda is not yet posted, it will be at http://www.elbertcounty-co.gov/meeting_detail.php?id=548&typeid=8
Elizabeth Library, Elizabeth
Wednesday, February 23rd, 9:30 to 10 AM
Read about Colors! Building Readers is a great way to develop early literacy skills. Building Readers is interactive and gives young children a chance to interact with other children and adults. Building Readers includes reading stories, talking about books, and doing a hands on activity. Building Readers usually lasts about 30 minutes. Parents and caregivers can also take time to meet other families and check out some books to read at home. Contact: Jan 303-646-3416
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Elizabeth Presbyterian Church Basement, 325 S. Banner St., Elizabeth
Wednesday, February 23rd, 7 PM to 8 PM
Book study: "How Al-Anon Works for Families & Friends of Alcoholics" From the flyer: "The Al-Anon Family Groups (AFG) are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength and hope in order to solve their common problems. We believe alcoholism is a family illness and that changed attitudes can aid recovery. Al-Anon is not allied with any sect, denomination, political entity, organization, or institution; does not engage in any controversy; neither endorses nor opposes any cause. There are no dues for membership. Al-Anon is self-supporting through its own voluntary contributions. Al-Anon has but one purpose: to help families of alcoholics." This meeting is open only to Al-Anon.
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Colorado Big and Small Conference
Waymire Dom Complex, Adams County Fairgrounds, Brighton CO
Thursday, February 24th through Saturday, February 27th.
From the Fall Small Acreage Newsletter: Featuring sessions from farmers, ag professionals, and scientists for commercial specialty crops and niche livestock producers engaged in direct market or wholesale and organic, biological, or low-input systems; PLUS sessions for small acreage non-commercial producers. Registration is online and costs $45 for one day, or $70 for two days. For program information, please visit www.coloradoagriculturebigandsmall.com. Contact Adrian Card with questions at acard@bouldercounty.org.
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Free Tax Clinic
Alternates between two Kiowa locations:
ECCO & Elbert County Social Services
Friday, February 25th, 10 AM to 2 PM
Get some free assistance from these IRS certified counselors. The Colorado East Community Action Agency will be hosting these clinics. Call 719-348-5303 with questions. http://www.elizabethchamber.org/calendarM.htm
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Kiowa Building Readers Story Time
Kiowa Library, Kiowa
Friday, February 25th, 10:30 PM
Read about Colors. Books from favorite authors. Story time is a great way to develop early literacy skills. Story time is interactive and gives young children a chance to interact with other children and adults. Story time includes reading stories, talking about books, and doing a hands on activity. Story time usually lasts about 30 minutes. Parents and caregivers can also take time to meet other families and check out some books to read at home. For more information, please contact 303-621-2111
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Alcoholics Anonymous
Elizabeth Presbyterian Church, 325 S. Banner St., Elizabeth
Friday, February 25th, 8PM
This is an open meeting.
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Gardening Club
Simla Library, Simla
Saturday, February 26th, 10 AM
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Simla Library, Simla
Saturday, February 26th, 10 AM
Books from favorite authors. Story time is a great way to develop early literacy skills. Story time is interactive and gives young children a chance to interact with other children and adults. Story time includes reading stories, talking about books, and doing a hands on activity. Story time usually lasts about 30 minutes. Parents and caregivers can also take time to meet other families and check out some books to read at home. Contact Patty or Carol at 719-541-2573.
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Elbert Book Club
Elbert Library, Elbert
Saturday, February 26th, 10:30 AM
Call the Elbert Library for more information at 303-648-3533.
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Tagawa Gardens Bird and Nature Festival
Tagawa Gardens, Parker
Saturday, February 26th, 11 AM to 3 PM
The Gabriel Foundation will be one of many participants, please join them at this exciting event!
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Tagawa Gardens Bird and Nature Festival
Tagawa Gardens, Parker
Sunday, February 27th, 12 PM to 3 PM
The Gabriel Foundation will be one of many participants, please join them at this exciting event!
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Singing Hills Fire Station, 41002 Fire House St., Parker
Saturday, February 26th, 3 PM to 6 PM
The site will provide in northern Elbert County a place to check out materials, return materials and a computer with Internet access for the public. The outlet will be staffed on Tuesday evenings, from 3 pm to 6 pm and Saturday morning, from 9 am to 11 am. Contact the Elizabeth Library for more information. 303-646-3416!
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Elbert Women's Club Breakfast
Russell Gates Mercantile Community Hall, Elbert
Sunday, February 27th, 8 AM to 1 PM
The Elbert Woman's Club holds its monthly all-you-can-eat Pancake Breakfast on the fourth Sunday of each month. 2011 breakfasts will be held each month except April and Dec. Breakfast is at the Russell Gates Mercantile Community Hall from 8a-1pm. Cost is $6 adults/$3 children. Biscuits and gravy, ham, eggs, pancakes, sausage, coffee/tea and orange drink are included. Proceeds support renovation and maintenance of the Hall, as well as other Club community activities. The Hall is located on Elbert Road and built in 1906. The Elbert Woman's Club has provided support to the Elbert community since 1929.
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Next Week's Events
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Elbert Story Time
Marvelous Mondays
Elbert Library, Elbert
Monday, February 28th, 10:30 AM
Books from favorite authors. Story time is a great way to develop early literacy skills. Story time is interactive and gives young children a chance to interact with other children and adults. Story time includes reading stories, talking about books, and doing a hands on activity. Story time usually lasts about 30 minutes. Parents and caregivers can also take time to meet other families and check out some books to read at home. Contact Gayle for more information - 303-648-3533
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Simla Library, Simla
Monday, February 28th, 1 PM to 3 PM
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Elbert Gardner's Meeting
Elbert Library, Elbert
Monday, February 28, 2011, 1 PM
Many gardeners meet to exchange ideas, seeds, catalogs and a great deal of enthusiasm. Meeting begins at 1:00. Contact Gayle Greshem for more information - 303-648-3533
Outback Express
Limon, Matheson & Simla to Colorado Springs
Tuesday, March 1st
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
Outback Express
Limon & Agate to Denver
Tuesday, March 1st
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
Outback Express
Elizabeth, Kiowa & Elbert to Parker
Tuesday, March 1st
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
Elizabeth Workforce Center, 240 S. Elizabeth St., Ste. A-1, Elizabeth
Tuesday, March 1st, 10 AM to 12 PM
Get some free assistance from these IRS certified counselors. The Colorado East Community Action Agency will be hosting these clinics. Call 719-348-5303 with questions. http://www.elizabethchamber.org/calendarM.htm
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Kiowa Library, Kiowa
Tuesday, March 1st, 2 PM
Everyone is welcome!
EC Library District Singing Hills Service Outlet
Singing Hills Fire Station, 41002 Fire House St., Parker
Tuesday, March 1st, 3 PM to 6 PM
The site will provide in northern Elbert County a place to check out materials, return materials and a computer with Internet access for the public. The outlet will be staffed on Tuesday evenings, from 3 pm to 6 pm and Saturday morning, from 9 am to 11 am. Contact the Elizabeth Library for more information. 303-646-3416!
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The Sticks Click
Simla Library, Simla
Tuesday, March 1st, 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Come and go knitting, crocheting, sewing or quilting. Free instruction, all levels welcome. Free yarn available, and knitting needles available for purchase at cost. Contact: Carol 719-541-2573
Elizabeth Basketball Fundraiser
Lawyers at the Library
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Elizabeth Building Readers
Los Volcanes Restaurant, 796 Kiowa Ave., Elizabeth
Tuesday, March 1st, 4 PM to 8 PM
Every Tuesday night, Los Volcanes will donate part of the evening's proceeds to the Elizabeth Basketball program. Enjoy a great meal and atmosphere and help your local athletes. http://www.elizabethchamber.org/calendarM.htm
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Elbert Friends Meeting
Elbert Library, Elbert
Tuesday, March 1st, 4:30
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The Carlson Building, 239 Main St., Elizabeth
Tuesday, March 1st, 6 PM to 9 PM
The 18th Judicial District Access to Justice Committee and Your Public Library announce a new FREE Legal Clinic for Elbert & Lincoln Counties to provide legal assistance to litigants who have no attorney Lawyers at the Library is a FREE legal clinic for parties who have no attorney. Volunteer attorneys will answer questions, help fill out forms, and explain the process and procedure for the areas of family law, civil litigation, criminal defense, property law, probate law, collections, appeals, landlord-tenant law and civil protection orders. The Lawyers at the Library 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 Clinic is FREE, and all attendees are seen one-on-one by a volunteer lawyer, on a first-come, first-served basis. http://www.coloradolegalservices.org
Elizabeth Library, Elizabeth
Wednesday, March 2nd, 9:30 to 10 AM
Read about Colors! Building Readers is a great way to develop early literacy skills. Building Readers is interactive and gives young children a chance to interact with other children and adults. Building Readers includes reading stories, talking about books, and doing a hands on activity. Building Readers usually lasts about 30 minutes. Parents and caregivers can also take time to meet other families and check out some books to read at home. Contact: Jan 303-646-3416
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Simla Free Tax Help
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Al-Anon Meeting
Simla Library, Simla
Wednesday, March 2nd, 10 AM to 2 PM
Colorado East Community Action Agency will be hosting FREE income tax preparation & FREE e-filing by IRS Certified Counselors for qualifying Elbert County Taxpayers. The free tax help will be held every other Wednesday starting January 19th through April 13th at the Simla Branch Library. Hours are 10 am to 2 pm. This service is available to taxpayers in Elbert, Cheyenne, Kit Carson, and Lincoln counties. Please call the library (719-541-2573) or the Colorado East Community Action Agency (719-348-5303) for details on the items required in order to prepare your income tax return.
Elizabeth Presbyterian Church Basement, 325 S. Banner St., Elizabeth
Wednesday, March 2nd, 7 PM to 8 PM
Book study: "How Al-Anon Works for Families & Friends of Alcoholics" From the flyer: "The Al-Anon Family Groups (AFG) are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength and hope in order to solve their common problems. We believe alcoholism is a family illness and that changed attitudes can aid recovery. Al-Anon is not allied with any sect, denomination, political entity, organization, or institution; does not engage in any controversy; neither endorses nor opposes any cause. There are no dues for membership. Al-Anon is self-supporting through its own voluntary contributions. Al-Anon has but one purpose: to help families of alcoholics." This meeting is open only to Al-Anon.
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Free Tax Clinic
Alternates between two Kiowa locations:
ECCO & Elbert County Social Services
Friday, March 4th, 10 AM to 2 PM
Get some free assistance from these IRS certified counselors. The Colorado East Community Action Agency will be hosting these clinics. Call 719-348-5303 with questions. http://www.elizabethchamber.org/calendarM.htm
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Kiowa Building Readers Story Time
Kiowa Library, Kiowa
Friday, March 4th, 10:30 PM
Read about Colors. Books from favorite authors. Story time is a great way to develop early literacy skills. Story time is interactive and gives young children a chance to interact with other children and adults. Story time includes reading stories, talking about books, and doing a hands on activity. Story time usually lasts about 30 minutes. Parents and caregivers can also take time to meet other families and check out some books to read at home. For more information, please contact 303-621-2111
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Alcoholics Anonymous
Elizabeth Presbyterian Church, 325 S. Banner St., Elizabeth
Friday, March 4th, 8PM
This is an open meeting.
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Mystery Book Club
Simla Library, Simla
Saturday, March 4th, 9 AM
Garden Mysteries
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Simla Library, Simla
Saturday, March 4th, 10 AM
Books from favorite authors. Story time is a great way to develop early literacy skills. Story time is interactive and gives young children a chance to interact with other children and adults. Story time includes reading stories, talking about books, and doing a hands on activity. Story time usually lasts about 30 minutes. Parents and caregivers can also take time to meet other families and check out some books to read at home. Contact Patty or Carol at 719-541-2573.
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Ribbon Cutting - Karma Cottage/Portraits by Vicki
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EC Library District Singing Hills Service Outlet
144 Main St., Elizabeth
Friday, March 4th, 5 PM
Come for the Ribbon Cutting at 5 PM then stay for the open house to meet the owners, Katie & Vicki, and see all the unique items they both have in their store. http://www.elizabethchamber.org/eventsM.htm
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Bingo - Sponsored by ECCO
Kiowa High School, Kiowa
Friday, March 4th, 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Support ECCO (Elbert County Coalition for Outreach) and have some fun as well. Come for all you can eat Chili for $2.00 and $1.00 hot dogs from 5:30 until 7PM and then enjoy some great family fun with Bingo. Desserts, chips, salsa, and refreshments will also be available for purchase. Call ECCO for more details 303-621-2599.
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11th Annual Empty Bowl
Douglas County Events Center, Castle Rock
Friday, March 4th, 6 PM to 9 PM
A soup, bread, & dessert dinner benefiting victims of domestic violence. Sponsorships are available as well as tickets for this wonderful event at The Women's Crisis and Family Outreach Center's website, www.twcfoc.org, or by calling 303-688-1094. Come relax with your family and friends, and take pleasure in the beautiful bowls provided by amazingly creative potters. Ticket includes entry into the event, a handcrafted bowl to keep, unlimited soup, bread and desserts. http://www.elizabethchamber.org/calendarM.htm
Singing Hills Fire Station, 41002 Fire House St., Parker
Saturday, March 5th, 3 PM to 6 PM
The site will provide in northern Elbert County a place to check out materials, return materials and a computer with Internet access for the public. The outlet will be staffed on Tuesday evenings, from 3 pm to 6 pm and Saturday morning, from 9 am to 11 am. Contact the Elizabeth Library for more information. 303-646-3416!
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Elbert County Lincoln Day Dinner
Exhibit Hall, 75 Ute, Elbert County Fairgrounds, Kiowa
Saturday, March 5th, 5 PM
Tickets are $25/person. For more information, please visit http://ecrgop.com/home/
Lions Club Breakfast
Lions Club Meeting Hall, 351 Comanche St., Hwy. 86, Kiowa
Sunday, March 6th, 8 AM to 1 PM
Come join the Lions club for an all-you-can-eat breakfast of pancakes, sausage, bacon, eggs & toast. Orange juice and coffee are included. Adults $6, children 12 and under $3. Proceeds are used to support local charities, fundraisers, and the Lions Club goal of eliminating childhood blindness! Upcoming Events
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Outback Express
Matheson & Simla to Colorado Springs
Monday, March 7th
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
Outback Express
Limon & Agate to Colorado Springs
Tuesday, March 8th
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
Outback Express
Limon, Matheson & Simla to Colorado Springs
Tuesday, March 8th
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
Outback Express
Elizabeth to Parker/Colorado Springs
Tuesday, March 8th
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
Mardi Gras Pancake Party
Board of Trustee Meeting for the Town of Elizabeth
Peace in Christ Church, 236 Tabor St., Elizabeth
Tuesday, March 8th, 5 PM to 7 PM
Enjoy the fun on Shrove Tuesday! $5 per person or $15 per family for all you can eat! Call 303-646-6528 for more details. http://www.elizabethchamber.org/calendarM.htm
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Town Hall, 321 S. Main St., Elizabeth
Tuesday, March 8th, 7 PM to 9 PM
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Town of Kiowa Board Meeting
Town Hall, 404 Comanche St., Kiowa
Tuesday, March 8th, 7 PM
2011 Winter Webinar - Common Forage Grasses
From Your Computer
Thursday, March 10th, Noon to 12:30 PM
From the Fall Small Acreage Newsletter: Learn identification, use, and key characteristics of common dryland and irrigated grasses in Colorado. Presented by Joe Bummer, Extension Forage Specialist and Associate Professor at CSU. You can participate from any computer with Internet access. Email jennifer.cook@colostate.edu for more information and to register. It's a free and easy way to learn! www.ext.colostate.edu/sam/
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Business After Hours
Lil' Slice of Elbert, 6739 Lavelle Ave., Elbert
Thursday, March 10th, 5 PM to 7 PM
Come and see this wonderful restaurant and their additional party room. Network with other business people and enjoy some delectable goodies & refreshments. http://www.elizabethchamber.org/eventsM.htm
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Elizabeth School District Board Meeting
Elizabeth High School, Elizabeth
Thursday, March 10th, 7 PM
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High Prairie Business Women's Association
The Carlson Building, Elizabeth
Friday, March 11th, 11:30 AM to 1 PM
"We are a diverse group of business women who support one another's dreams and celebrate each other's achievements. We showcase talented professionals, provide educational forums, share practical information and act as resources for each other. We facilitate personal empowerment and professional growth by recognizing and appreciating the value of each woman. We create an environment that fosters companionship and encourages laughter. The High Prairie Business Women's Association meets on the second Friday of each month, usually at the Carlson Building, in Elizabeth, Colorado. The brown-bag lunch convenes around 11:30 a.m. with a short period of social time followed by a member presentation and/or a guest speaker. Wrap up is about 1:00 p.m. From June through August, all meetings are strictly social, allowing us to get to know one another better. On occasion, the group meets at a local restaurant for a change of pace. Occasionally, we even enjoy a field trip. For more information, contact Janet Wilson at 303-646-6132." http://www.elizabethchamber.org/calendarM.htm
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Elizabeth Piece Makers
Elizabeth Senior Center, End of S. Banner, Elizabeth
Friday, March 11th, 2 PM to 4 PM
The focus right now is on piecing Twin Size quilts for the Elbert County Women's Shelter. If you don't sew come and join the others who work with yarn, making hats and scarves for chemo patients. Cotton fabric donations welcome. Come by and see what we're doing.
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Conservative Breakfast Association of Elbert County
Saturday, March 12th, 8 AM to 9:30 AM
Speaker: Major General Mike Edwards, Colorado Adjutant General "Your Colorado Army and National Guard Operations" http://ecrgop.com/home/
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Big Game Application and Hunting Access Seminar
The Ag Building, Elbert County Fairgrounds, Kiowa
Saturday, March 12th, 6 PM to 8 PM
Start planning for the 2011 fall big game hunting seasons. Sportsmen and women in the Elbert County area are invited to attend a Big Game Seminar, where applications and hunting access will be discussed in detail on Sat., March 12, three weeks before the April 5 limited license application deadline. Area wildlife officers will be on hand to go over the Division's redesigned big game brochure, review new regulations and help hunters fill out their big game applications. Brief presentations will highlight the new Jumping Cow State Wildlife Area, local wildlife population statistics and management objectives. The seminar is free and open to the public. For more information on big game hunting in Colorado, go to: http://wildlife.state.co.us/Hunting/BigGame/
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Outback Express
Elizabeth, Kiowa & Elbert to Parker
Tuesday, March 15th
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
Outback Express
Limon & Agate to Denver
Thursday, March 17th
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
Elbert Women's Club Annual St. Patrick's Day Dinner
Russell Gates Mercantile Community Hall, Elbert
Thursday, March 17th, 5 PM to 7 PM
Dinner includes corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, bread, dessert and coffee/tea for $12 adults, kids 10 and under $5.00. Proceeds go to maintain and restore the Hall built in 1906 as well as toward the Club's community support activities. The Hall is located in Elbert on Elbert Road, between Highways 86 and 24.
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Outback Express
Matheson & Simla to Colorado Springs
Monday, March 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
Outback Express
Limon, Matheson & Simla to Colorado Springs
Wednesday, March 23rd
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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Job/Resource Fair
Elbert County Fairgrounds - Exhibit Hall, Kiowa
Thursday, March 31st, 1 PM to 4 PM
Go to the Elbert County Fairgrounds, Exhibit Hall on Thursday, March 31st from 1PM-4PM for this great event. Attend to learn more about the opportunities in our area. Have a booth to make sure people know about your business. Contact the Workforce Center for more information and to see how you can be involved 303-646-2783. Sponsored by the Elizabeth Workforce Center.
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Volunteer Training, Praying Hands Ranches
4825 E. Daley Cir., Praying Hands Ranches, Parker
Saturday, April 2, 2011, 9 AM to 4 PM
Call 303-841-4043 for further information, or visit the website. To access the Volunteer Sign-up and the Consent to Photograph Forms at http://www.prayinghandsranches.org/help/index.html. Please bring the completed forms with you to the ranch.
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Weather Spotter Class
Elbert County Public Health, 75 Ute Ave., Kiowa
Saturday, April 9, 2011, 9 AM to 12 PM
Contact Cory Stark for more information at 303-805-6132 or cory.stark@elbertcounty-co.gov.
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