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Elbert County
March 4
Ribbon cutting and open house at Karma Cottage/Portraits by
Vicki is at 5 p.m. March 4 at 144 Main St. in Elizabeth. Come and
meet the owners, Katie and Vicki, see all the unique items in their
shop and enjoy some refreshments.
March 10
The Elizabeth Area Chamber of Commerce presents a business after
hours from 5-7 p.m. March 10 at Lil Slice of Elbert in Elbert. Come
and network and see this unique restaurant right here in Elbert
County. Meet the owners and sample their wonderful food.
March 12
Sportsmen and women in the Elbert County area are invited to
attend a Big Game Seminar, where applications and hunting access
will be discussed in detail from 6-8 p.m. March 12 at the Ag
building at the Elbert County Fairgrounds, 751 Ute Ave., Kiowa,
three weeks before the April 5 limited license application
deadline. The seminar is free and open to the public.
March 16
Walmart Community Blood Drive from 2-6 p.m. March 16 inside
Bonfils’ mobile bus at 2100 Legacy Circle, Elizabeth. For more
information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Bonfils’
Appointment Center at 303- 363-2300 or visit www.bonfils.org.
March 17
The Elbert Woman’s Club will serve its annual St. Patrick’s Day
dinner from 5-7 p.m, March 17 at the Russell Gates Mercantile
Community Hall in Elbert. Dinner includes corned beef, cabbage,
potatoes, bread, dessert and coffee/tea for $12 adults, kids 10 and
under $5. Proceeds go to maintain and restore the Hall built in
1906 as well as toward the club’s community support activities. The
hall is in Elbert on Elbert Road, between highways 86 and 24.
March 18, April 15, May 20
Divorce and Post-Decree Clinic. Elbert and Lincoln County Pro Se
Divorce Clinic is offered from 9 a.m. to noon the third Friday of
each month at the Elbert County Justice Center, 751 Ute St., in
Kiowa. For information, call 303-520-6088 or email morgan@hayday.org. The clinic is
free for parties who have no attorney and who are going through
dissolution of marriage, legal separation, or post-decree cases.
All walk-ins are welcome, and will be assisted on a first-come,
first-served basis. Upcoming dates are March 18, April 15, May 20,
June 17, July 15, Aug. 19, Sept. 16, Oct. 21, Nov. 18 and Dec.
16.
March 27
The Elbert Woman’s Club will have its monthly all-you-can-eat
pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 27 at the Russell
Gates Mercantile Community Hall. Cost is $6 adults/$3 children.
Biscuits and gravy, ham, eggs, pancakes, sausage, coffee/tea and
orange drink are included. Proceeds support renovation and
maintenance of the Hall, on Elbert Road and built in 1906. The
Elbert Woman’s Club has provided support to the Elbert community
since 1929.
March 31
Elizabeth Workforce Center Job and Resource Fair will be 1-4
p.m. March 31 at Elbert County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall, 95 Ute
Ave., Kiowa. Employers and resource providers plan to participate
at this free event. Take advantage of this opportunity to promote
current and/or future employment openings or services you provide.
For more information, or to register by telephone, call the
Elizabeth Workforce Center at 303-646-2783.
April 19, June 21, Aug. 16
Lawyers at the Library, a free legal clinic for parties who have
no attorney, will be featured from 6-9 p.m. the third Tuesday of
every other month in Elizabeth. Volunteer attorneys will answer
questions, help fill out forms, and explain the process and
procedure for the areas of family law, civil litigation, criminal
defense, property law, probate law, collections, appeals,
landlord-tenant law and civil protection orders. Walk-ins are
welcome, Everyone will be helped on a first-come, first-served
basis. Upcoming dates are April 19, June 21, Aug. 16, Oct. 18.
April 30
Elbert County Early Childhood Council is offering free dental
X-rays, exams and cleanings. Paul Nasrellah has donated the funds
for 16 children to receive free dental care from the Rocky Mountain
Youth Dental Van. The Elbert County Early Childhood Council will be
having a Children’s Festival April 30 at the Elizabeth Fire
Station. Elbert County children on Medicaid or without dental
insurance will have an opportunity for free dental care, find a
dental home and receive education on prevention of oral health
disease. Visit elbertearly@ececc.org.
June 4
ElizaBash will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 4 on Main Street
in Elizabeth. Enjoy a family fun filled day starting with the
Stampede Parade at 10 a.m. and then stay on Main Street for music,
entertainment, food, vendors, games, and more.
Sept. 16
Chamber Golf Tournament is Sept. 16 at Spring Valley Golf Club
in Elizabeth. An afternoon of golf, fun, and meeting other business
people. Shotgun starts at 1 p.m. with dinner and awards
following.
Oct. 29
Harvest Festival is from noon to 3 p.m. Oct. 29 on Main Street
in Elizabeth. Food, music, games, and more. Spend an afternoon in
Elizabeth for a safe Halloween by coming for Trick or Treat
Street.
Dec. 3
Olde Country Christmas is from 3:30-5 p.m. Dec. 3 on Main Street
in Elizabeth. Come enjoy a children’s parade at 3 p.m. followed by
a puppet show along with Santa and his live reindeer, caroling,
food plus cooking on a chuck wagon just like the Old West, and
more. The event ends with our Town tree lighting. Meet other
Christmas characters and take pleasure in the spirit of the
season.
Outback Express
Schedule
The Outback Express is a public transit service provided through
the East Central Council of Local Governments is open and available
to all residents of Cheyenne, Elbert, Kit Carson and Lincoln
counties and provides an economical and efficient means of travel
for the four-county region. Call Kay Campbell, Kiowa, at 719-
541-4275. You may also call the ECCOG office at 1-800-825-0208 to
make reservations for any of the trips. You may also visit http://outbackexpress.tripod.com.
Simla and Matheson to Colorado Springs: March 7 and 21
Kiowa, Elizabeth and Elbert to Parker or Colorado Springs: March
15
Elizabeth to Colorado Springs or Parker: March 8
Simla Good Samaritan Nursing Home residents: March 11