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DECEMBER 2023 PROGRAMS & EVENTS, BEAR CREEK NATURE CENTER

Community Services, Events, Explore Our Parks, FEATURED NEWS, Nature Center, NEWS, Parks

CONTACT: Mary Jo Lewis, Nature Center Supervisor 719-520-6388 | maryjolewis@elpasoco.com Bear Creek Nature Center; 245 Bear Creek Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80906 ONLINE REGISTRATION: www.elpasocountynaturecenters.com All programs require pre-registration. To register, visit www.elpasocountynaturecenters.com. Please check website for current status. December Forest Bathing Saturday, December 9, 1:00-3:30 p.m. Experience the therapeutic practice of Shinrinyoku and awaken your senses with a…

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DECEMBER 2023 FOUNTAIN CREEK NATURE CENTER EVENTS

Community Services, Events, Explore Our Parks, FEATURED NEWS, Nature Center, NEWS, Parks

CONTACT: Victoria Dinkel, Nature Center Interpretive Program Coordinator, 719-520-6767, victoriadinkel2@elpasoco.com ONLINE REGISTRATION: available at https://communityservices.elpasoco.com/nature-centers/ Fountain Creek Nature Center, 320 Pepper Grass Lane, Fountain, CO 80817; 719-520-6745; www.elpasocountynaturecenters.com Nature Adventures: Whose Bones? Thursday & Friday, December 7 & 8, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Children ages 3-6, with an adult, will enjoy puppet shows or stories, crafts, hands-on activities,…

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El Paso County Offices Closed Friday, November 10 in Observance of Veterans Day

Administration, Clerk, Commissioners, Community Services, District Attorney, Economic Development, FEATURED NEWS, Justice Services, NEWS, Public Health, Public Works, Treasurer, Veterans

November 3, 2023 – El Paso County administrative and elected administrative offices and affiliated agencies will be closed on Friday, November 10, in observance of Veteran’s Day. The closure includes the following: El Paso County Clerk and Recorder’s Office (all locations) El Paso County Treasurer’s Office El Paso County Assessor’s Office El Paso County Department…

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Volunteers Needed for El Paso County Fair Advisory Board

Commissioners, Community Services, Fair, FEATURED NEWS, NEWS, Parks, Volunteer

October 23, 2023 – The Board of El Paso County Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the El Paso County Fair Advisory Board. Applications for the open position are due by November 6, 2023. The Board of El Paso County Commissioners is currently seeking several Associate members. The El Paso County Fair…

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Final 2023 El Paso County “Commissioners on the Road” Meeting to be Held on Tuesday, October 31

Commissioners, FEATURED NEWS, NEWS

October 18, 2023 – In early 2023, the El Paso County Board of Commissioners announced the “Commissioners on the Road” program. The program consists of BoCC meetings in the five commissioner districts, allowing residents increased access to their local government. The commission has successfully hosted meetings in District 1 at Lewis-Palmer High School, District 2 at the El…

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Volunteer Needed for El Paso County Community Corrections Board

Commissioners, FEATURED NEWS, NEWS, Volunteer

October 16, 2023 – The El Paso County Board of Commissioners seeks a community-minded citizen volunteer to serve on the El Paso County Community Corrections Board. Applications for the open position are due by October 31, 2023. The Community Corrections Board determines which offenders can safely be placed in the community, who can operate a community…

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November 2023 Fountain Creek Nature Center Events

Community Services, Events, Explore Our Parks, FEATURED NEWS, Nature Center, NEWS, Parks

CONTACT: Victoria Dinkel, Nature Center Interpretive Program Coordinator, 719-520-6767, victoriadinkel2@elpasoco.com ONLINE REGISTRATION: available at https://communityservices.elpasoco.com/nature-centers/ Fountain Creek Nature Center, 320 Pepper Grass Lane, Fountain, CO 80817; 719-520-6745; www.elpasocountynaturecenters.com Nature Adventures: Tail Tales Thursday & Friday, November 2 & 3, 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Children ages 3-6, with an adult, will enjoy puppet shows or stories, crafts, hands-on activities,…

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November 2023 Programs & Events, Bear Creek Nature Center

Community Services, Events, Explore Our Parks, FEATURED NEWS, Nature Center, NEWS, Parks

CONTACT: Mary Jo Lewis, Nature Center Supervisor 719-520-6388 | maryjolewis@elpasoco.com Bear Creek Nature Center; 245 Bear Creek Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80906 ONLINE REGISTRATION: www.elpasocountynaturecenters.com All programs require pre-registration. To register, visit www.elpasocountynaturecenters.com. Please check website for current status. November Forest Bathing Wednesday, November 1, 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, November 11, 1:00-3:30 p.m. Experience the therapeutic practice of…

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Transformative “Pikes Peak Promise” Initiative Unveiled by Local Leaders

Administration, Commissioners, FEATURED NEWS, NEWS

October 11, 2023 – Local community leaders, alongside elected officials, united on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, to introduce the groundbreaking “Pikes Peak Promise” initiative. This collaborative endeavor seeks to confront urgent challenges facing the Pikes Peak Region, focusing on public safety, opportunity, and the cost of living. The official announcement occurred at the 4th Judicial District…