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Fountain Creek Nature Center August Events

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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: Messin’ with Mud Thursday, August 11, 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 12, 9:00 a.m.…

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Bear Creek Nature Center August Programs and Events

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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 Kids Morning Out: Soaking Up the Sun Saturday, August 13, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Drop your child (ages…

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Adventure Begins at the 2022 El Paso County Fair

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June 30, 2022 – Adventure Begins at the 2022 El Paso County Fair July 16 – 23 in Calhan, Colorado. 2022 will mark the 117th event honoring the County’s rich history and traditions, welcoming a new generation of fairgoers, and providing educational and entertainment to visitors of all ages. General Admission tickets are $8 for adults,…

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Important Election Reminders to Voters Additional Voter Service and Polling Centers Opening Monday June 27

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June 23, 2022 – The El Paso County Clerk and Recorder’s Office will open four more Voter Service and Polling Centers (VSPC), on Monday, June 27, adding to the five VSPCs already operating. This weekend five VSPC locations will be open Saturday, June 25, 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The Clerk’s Office encourages voters who…

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Volunteers Needed for El Paso County Community Corrections Board

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June 20, 2022 – The El Paso County Board of Commissioners seeks community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the El Paso County Community Corrections Board. Applications for the open position are due by July 5, 2022. The Community Corrections Board determines which offenders can safely be placed in the community, who can operate a community corrections program…