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Volunteer Needed for El Paso County Fairgrounds Corporation

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…

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April Programs & Events at Fountain Creek Nature Center

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.-…

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April Bear Creek Nature Center Programs and Events

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…

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El Paso County Opens 2022 Veteran of the Year Nominations

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…

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Clerk and Recorder’s Office Implements New Voter Registration Maintenance Program

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…

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El Paso County Announces Spring 2023 Parks & Recreation Special Events & Programs

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…

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March Bear Creek Nature Center Programs and Events

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…

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El Paso County Offices and Affiliated Agencies Closed On February 15, 2023, Due to Inclement Weather and Hazardous Driving Conditions

February 15, 2023 – El Paso County administrative, elected administrative offices, and affiliated agencies will be closed on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, due to inclement weather and hazardous driving conditions in El Paso County. Employees who have the capacity to work remotely should do so. Employees who are working remotely should proceed as normal. The closure…