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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…

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FOUNTAIN CREEK NATURE CENTER EVENTS – SEPTEMBER 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: Busy Blue Jays Friday, September 6, 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Children ages 3-6, with an adult,…

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Volunteer Needed for El Paso County Housing Authority Board

July 15, 2024 – The El Paso County Board of Commissioners is seeking a community-minded citizen volunteer to serve on the El Paso County Housing Authority Board. Applications for the open position are due by July 31, 2024. The Housing Authority Board is currently seeking one new member who is an active building industry representative. The El Paso…

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Volunteers Needed for El Paso County Pioneer Village Roads Public Improvement District Advisory Committee

July 11, 2024 – The Board of El Paso County Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the Pioneer Village Roads Public Improvement District Advisory Committee. Applications for the open position are due by August 31, 2024. The Pioneer Village Roads Public Improvement District Advisory Committee is currently seeking two (2) members, In conjunction…

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FOUNTAIN CREEK NATURE CENTER EVENTS – AUGUST 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: What Big Teeth You Have! Thursday & Friday, August 8 & 9, 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Children ages 3-6, with an adult,…