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Volunteers Needed for Pikes Peak Area Council of Government Community Advisory Committee

May 3, 2024 – The Board of El Paso County Commissioners and the Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments are seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the PPACG Community Advisory Committee. Applications for the open position are due by May 17, 2024. The Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments (PPACG) Community Advisory Committee…

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Volunteer Needed for El Paso County Community Development Advisory Board

May 1, 2024 – The El Paso County Board of Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the El Paso County Community Development Advisory Board. Applications for the open position are due by May 15, 2024. The Community Development Advisory Board is currently seeking one new member currently residing in and able to represent…

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Volunteer Needed for El Paso County Community Development Advisory Board

May 1, 2024 – The El Paso County Board of Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the El Paso County Community Development Advisory Board. Applications for the open position are due by May 15, 2024. The Community Development Advisory Board is currently seeking one new member currently residing in and able to represent…

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Volunteer Needed for El Paso County Community Corrections Board

April 25, 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 May 15, 2024. The Community Corrections Board determines which offenders can safely be placed in the community, under what conditions an offender…

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Volunteers Needed for El Paso County Park Fee Advisory Committee

April 10, 2024 – The El Paso County Board of Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the El Paso County Park Fee Advisory Committee. Applications for the open position are due by April 30, 2024. The Park Fee Advisory Committee meets to establish fair and equitable annual park development fees in lieu of land dedication…

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FOUNTAIN CREEK NATURE CENTER EVENTS – MAY 2024

CONTACT: Victoria Dinkel, Nature Center Interpretive Program Coordinator, 719-520-6767, victoriadinkel2@elpasoco.com FOR IN PERSON COVERAGE OF PROGRAMS & EVENTS CONTACT: Jessica Miller, Nature Center Supervisor, 719-499-4923, 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: Fabulous Frogs? Friday, May 3, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.…

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El Paso County Celebrates National County Government Month

April 4, 2024 – El Paso County is celebrating National County Government Month (NCGM) throughout April to showcase the essential services that significantly impact residents’ daily lives. From maintaining roads to issuing driver’s licenses, ensuring public safety, and administering elections, the county’s role is often behind the scenes but always critical. These services reflect…

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FOUNTAIN CREEK NATURE CENTER EVENTS – APRIL 2024

CONTACT: Victoria Dinkel, Nature Center Interpretive Program Coordinator, 719-520-6767, victoriadinkel2@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: Who Gives a Hoot? Friday, April 5, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Children ages 3-6, with an adult, will enjoy puppet shows or…