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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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Volunteers Needed for El Paso County Park Advisory Board

El Paso County, CO, March 17, 2023 – The Board of El Paso County Commissioners is seeking community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the El Paso County Park Advisory Board. Applications for the open position are due by April 7, 2023. The Board of El Paso County Commissioners is currently seeking three citizens, one to represent District 1…

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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 Launches Enhanced Citizen Engagement Tool

El Paso County is pleased to announce the launch of an enhanced version of Citizen Connect, a citizen engagement tool that allows users to submit service requests for any road or parks related issue. The enhanced version now allows users to easily connect with commissioners to voice concerns or ask questions. “We are very excited…

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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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The Fairgrounds Corporation Presents 2023 Boots in the Park Fundraiser Saturday, March 11

February 8, 2023 – The Fairgrounds Corporation will present the second annual Boots in the Park event to be held at the El Paso County Fair & Events Center in Calhan, Colorado on March 11, 2023 at 6:30 pm. Boots in the Park is a celebration and fundraising event to support facility and program upgrades at…

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February 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: Valentines is for the Birds Thursday, February 2, 10:00 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. Friday, February 3, 10:00 a.m.-…