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FOUNTAIN CREEK NATURE CENTER EVENTS – OCTOBER 2024

FOR IN PERSON COVERAGE OF PROGRAMS & EVENTS CONTACT: Jessica Miller, Nature Center Supervisor, 719-499-4923, jessicamiller@elpasoco.com ONLINE REGISTRATION: www.elpasocountynaturecenters.com Fountain Creek Nature Center, 320 Pepper Grass Lane, Fountain, CO 80817; 719-520-6745; www.elpasocountynaturecenters.com Nature Adventures: Squeak in the Night Friday, October 4, 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Children ages 3-6, with an adult, will…

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El Paso County Offices Closed Monday, September 2 for Labor Day

August 29, 2024 – El Paso County administrative and elected administrative offices and affiliated agencies will be closed on Monday, September 2, in observance of Labor Day. The closure includes the following: El Paso County Assessor’s Office El Paso County Clerk and Recorder’s Office (all locations) All locations will also be closed August 30 – September…

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Volunteer Needed for El Paso County Community Corrections Board

August 29, 2024 – 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 September 9, 2024. The Community Corrections Board determines which offenders can safely be placed in the community, under what conditions an offender can…

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Volunteers Needed for 4th Judicial Community Corrections Authority

August 28, 2024 – The El Paso County Board of Commissioners seeks a community-minded citizen volunteer to serve on the 4th Judicial District Community Corrections Authority. Applications for the open position are due by September 9, 2024. The 4th Judicial District Community Corrections Authority ensures a coordinated, effective, and efficient community corrections system within…

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TRAFFIC ADVISORY – WEEK OF AUGUST 19 MILITARY ACCESS, MOBILITY, & SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

August 18, 2024 – There will be a temporary closure of the South Academy Boulevard off-ramp to southbound Hartford Street starting Monday, August 19 at 6:30 a.m. This closure is necessary to allow crews to install drainage pipes across the road and reconstruct the Hartford on and off ramps. This closure will be in place…

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Volunteers Needed for El Paso County Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Advisory Board

August 16, 2024 – The El Paso County Board of Commissioners announces vacancies on the El Paso County Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Advisory Board. Applications for the open position are due by August 30, 2024 The role of the El Paso County CSBG Advisory Board is to participate actively in the development, planning, implementation and evaluation…

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Volunteer Needed for Community Development Advisory Board

August 13, 2024 – The El Paso County Board of Commissioners is seeking a community-minded citizen volunteer to serve on the El Paso County Community Development Advisory Board. Applications for the open position are due by August 30, 2024. The Community Development Advisory Board is seeking one new member currently residing in and able to…

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TRAFFIC ADVISORY – WEEK OF AUGUST 09 MILITARY ACCESS, MOBILITY, & SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

August 9, 2024 – A temporary closure of the on-ramp from Hartford Street to northbound South Academy Boulevard is ongoing and will tentatively end on Tuesday, August 13 at 5 p.m. A detour will be in place: Traffic intending to enter northbound South Academy Boulevard will continue north to Welton Drive, travel east to Maxwell Street…