Halloween Happenings
El Paso County hosted two Halloween themed events, Haunted Fall Fest at the Fair & Events Center and Ghouls and Stools at Bear Creek Dog Park.
Boost Your Business Knowledge
Looking for a way to help your business? The Pikes Peak Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is offering the following workshops in November: Thursday, November 01, 2018 Boot Camp: Steps to Owning Your Business Time: 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM Location: Pikes Peak SBDC, 559 East Pikes Peak Avenue, Ste. 101 Fee: $20.00 NOTE:…
Judge Orr Road Opens After Culvert Work
El Paso County Publics Works reopened Judge Orr Road this morning after its contractor wrapped up paving on the culvert replacement project late last week and the striping was completed Tuesday, October 30. El Paso County Public Works began the culvert work on Judge Orr Road, which repaired damage caused by torrential rains in 2015,…
Events and Programs for November 2018
El Paso County’s Fountain Creek Nature Center and Bear Creek Nature Center announce the events and activities for November 2018 which includes: woodpeckers, hikes, film festival, and the annual Bear Creek Bear Run. Fountain Creek Nature Center 320 Pepper Grass Lane, Fountain, CO 80817 719-520-6745, www.ElPasoCountyNatureCenters.com Nature Adventures: Woody Woodpeckers Thursday, Nov. 1,…
Flu Season Is Here: Get Your Vaccination
The flu season is officially underway, and El Paso County Public Health urges anyone 6 months of age and older to get a flu vaccination as soon as possible. Two cases of hospitalized influenza (flu) have been reported in El Paso County as of October 23, 2018. “Getting an influenza vaccine every year is the…
Students Re-create Iconic Scenes of Colorado Springs Past
Colorado Springs, A Changing Landscape, is a photography exhibition and book release party that celebrates the City of Colorado Springs past and present. Eight talented Pikes Peak Community College student photographers (current and alumni) set their sights on documenting iconic locations in our city that were once photographed by early local photographer, Glenn Wesley Murray,…
WAAP: Bridge Is Open
We hit a another huge milestone today on the Westside Avenue Action Plan Project with the opening of the new Adams Crossing Bridge. Check out this video to see why completing the bridge is such an important piece to the overall project.
Bear Creek’s 4th Annual Bear Run
Join us for Bear Creek’s 4th Annual 3K Bear Run; a silly, charity fun run and walk for a cause. All new runners receive a bear suit to wear during the run and to keep! Returning runners can dust off their suit and register at a discounted rate. Come early for pre-run festivities! Embellish your costume for a chance to win great…
Jam Technique Class: Featuring Holiday Jams
Colorado State University Extension presents Jam Technique Class: Featuring Holiday Jams. Feel confident and proud to give your homemade jams and fruit spreads to your friends during the gift giving season! Wow them with a meal made with specialty items such as; Red Onion Marmalade or Cranberry Orange Chutney. Learn tested and researched based techniques…
Stormwater Seeks Public Input
El Paso County is seeking public comment on its new Program Description Document required by Phase II Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit. The MS4 Program Description Document is available for public review and comment until November 18, and is on the County website at: https://publicworks.elpasoco.com/wp-content/uploads/Stormwater/EPC-MS4-Program-Desription-Document-Public-Notice-Draft.pdf The Phase II Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System…