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October 2023 Programs & Events at Bear Creek Nature Center

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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. Creek Week at Bear Creek Saturday, October 7, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. It’s the cleanup’s 10 year…

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October 2023 Events Announced for Fountain Creek Nature Center

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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: Tarantulas on Parade Thursday & Friday, October 5 & 6, 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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El Paso County Parks & Recreation Fall Special Events & Programs

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Paint Mines Guided Hikes Saturdays, 9:30-11:30am, through October Guided hikes at Paint Mines Hikes occur every other Saturday and will continue to be offered through the end of October. Hikes are led by certified interpretive guides. Preregistration is suggested to receive general information. $3 suggested donation per person. Info: https://communityservices.elpasoco.com/parks-and-recreation/paint-mines-interpretive-park Concerts in the…

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El Paso County Communications Department Recognized with two National (3CMA) Savvy Awards

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September 8, 2023 – On September 7, 2023, the El Paso County Communications Department was recognized nationally with awards in two categories from the City-County Communications & Marketing Association (3CMA) Savvy Awards competition. The Savvy Awards recognize outstanding local government achievements in communications, public-sector marketing, and resident-government relationships. With over 875 entries in 38 categories,…

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Portion of Knollwood Drive Closes Saturday as Part of Highway 105A Construction Work

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El Paso County, Colorado, September 7, 2023 –The El Paso County Highway 105A Construction project team will implement construction traffic control modifications this weekend and will close Knollwood, between Hwy 105 and South Park Drive, starting the evening of Saturday, Sept. 9. The traffic shift to the south side lanes between Jackson Creek Parkway and Knollwood will expand east to approximately…

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Upcoming MAMSIP Closures – South Academy Boulevard

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Colorado Springs September 07, 2023 – The Colorado Department of Transportation, CDOT, will temporarily close east- and westbound South Academy Boulevard under Interstate 25, allowing northbound I-25 traffic to detour using on- and off-ramps to continue on I-25 at South Academy Boulevard as part of the MAMSIP bridge reconstruction project. I-25 bridge demolition work over South Academy Boulevard is…

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El Paso County Offices Closed Monday, September 4 for Labor Day

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August 31, 2023 – El Paso County administrative and elected administrative offices and affiliated agencies will be closed on Monday, September 4, in observance of Labor Day. A reminder there is no Board of County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, September 5. The regularly scheduled Board of County Commissioners meetings will resume on Tuesday, September 12, followed…

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El Paso County Silverton Road Project starting on Monday, August 28

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El Paso County, CO, August 24, 2023 – Starting on Monday, August 28, 2023, El Paso County will begin construction on Silverton Road between Old North Gate Road and Summit Drive. The project is expected to be completed in approximately four months, weather and resources permitting. Closure: Single lane closures may occur, but the road will be open…