April 6, 2023 – El Paso County Division of Veteran Services implements the PACT Act Stand Down Program to provide new and streamlined services to the veteran community. The Pikes Peak region is home to more than 100,000 veterans and their families. El Paso County is committed to providing quality services and resources to the veteran community. The…
March 21, 2023 – The Board of El Paso County Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the El Paso County Planning Commission. Applications are due by April 3, 2023. The Planning Commission currently has one vacancy for an Associate member. The Planning Commission consists of nine Regular members and up to five Associate…
March 20, 2023 – The Board of El Paso County Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the Fairgrounds Corporation. Applications for the open position are due by April 1, 2023. The Fairgrounds Corporation is currently seeking one private citizen. The Fairgrounds Corporation is a non-profit corporation established by the Board of El Paso…
All programs require pre-registration. Please call the nature center or check website for current status. CONTACT: Jessica Miller, Nature Center Supervisor, 719-520-6745, jessicamiller@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: Rabbits Don’t Lay Eggs Thursday, April 6, 10:00 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. Friday, April 7, 10:00 a.m.-…
All programs require pre-registration. Please call the nature center or check website for current status. CONTACT: Mary Jo Lewis, Nature Center Supervisor 719-520-6388 maryjolewis@elpasoco.com Nature’s Classroom- Foothills Habitats Tuesday, April 4, 1:00-3:00 p.m. A puppet show followed by a discovery hike through 3 habitats, observing, comparing and contrasting each. Geared towards Grades 1-2. $4/person, prepaid registration…
March 09, 2023 – El Paso County Veteran Services Office is currently seeking nominations for the 2022 Veteran of the Year Award. Annually, El Paso County honors an individual for their exemplary military service and continued commitment to serving fellow veterans in the region. Previous award recipients include Skyler Nelson (2021), Nanette Brédé Mueller (2020), Duane…
March 2, 2023 – The Board of El Paso County Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the El Paso County Board of Retirement. Applications for the open position are due by March 15, 2023. The Board of Retirement is currently seeking one Commissioner Appointed, Qualifying Elector member. The Board of Retirement…
February 28, 2023 – The El Paso County Clerk and Recorder’s Office has contracted with Experian to provide an additional data management option for the nearly 460,000 voter files in the El Paso County voter registration database. Experian is a respected voter registration and maintenance service provider assisting to create process efficiencies, reduce the number of…
For more information on programs and activities contact: Ryan Dorough, Recreation Program Planner, 719-520-6977, ryandorough@elpasoco.com Special Events: Boots In the Park El Paso County Fair and Events Center Saturday, March 11, 6:30-10:00 PM Please join us for our annual fundraiser at the El Paso County Fair & Events Center. A fun Casino Night…
All programs require pre-registration. Please call the nature center or check website for current status. 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 Nature’s Classroom- Discover Bear Creek Tuesday, Mary 7, 1:00-2:30 A puppet show and discovery hike give children…