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Coming up on the calendar:
- Byers Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Elbert
- 2026 Alpine, Frontier, and Valley Camporee II and Cub-o-ree at Camp Cris Dobbins
- Wood Chucks at MSR at McNeil Scout Ranch at Peaceful Valley
... and check out 3 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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Weather forecast:
- Thursday: Clouds giving way to some sun, with a high of 64 and low of 41 degrees.
- Friday: Sunny; breezy in the p.m., temps: high: 66, low: 46.
- Saturday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 75 and low of 43 degrees.
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Friday October 2 - 2026 Alpine, Frontier, and Valley Camporee II and Cub-o-ree →
Camp Cris Dobbins, 22799 Elbert Road, Box 97, Elbert
3:00 pm Saturday October 3 - Wood Chucks at MSR →
McNeil Scout Ranch at Peaceful Valley, 22799 Elbert Road, Box 97, Elbert
8:00 am Friday October 16 - Latigo Fall/Winter Show 1 →
Latigo Trails Equestrian Center, 13710 Hallelujah Trail, Elbert
8:00 am Saturday October 17 - Beti Bike Bash →
Elbert CO Tuesday October 27 - Hanover Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Elbert →
Elbert High School, 24489 Main St, Elbert
6:30 pm
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🗓 Events Nearby
Thursday October 1 - Elizabeth Yarning for All →
651 Beverly Street, Elizabeth
11:00 am - EVENT: PTCO Middle School Color Dance
Legacy Academy Charter School, 1975 Legacy Circle, Elizabeth
5:30 pm - Calhan at Liberty Tree Academy →
Peyton CO
7:45 pm Friday October 2 - Joy Seekers with Courtney →
651 Beverly Street, Elizabeth
11:00 am - HS Football @ Walsh
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. C-2 IN THE COUNTY OF ELBERT AND STATE OF Kiowa, CO 80117
6:00 pm Saturday October 3 - ATHLETICS: GV C Team Tournament
Denver Academy, 4400 E Iliff Ave, Denver
8:00 am
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Operation Tag Sweep is underway in Douglas County and community members are already sharing their support.
One resident called and told us, "I saw on the news today that Douglas County is going to do stops for expired license plates. I appreciate that so… (Nextdoor )
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🗞 Nearby News
Elizabeth
- Heritage vs. Legend: Colorado High School Girls Volleyball, Sept. 29, 2026 (chsaanow.com)
Monument
- 'Key moment' in long mission to reimagine Colorado Springs creeks (gazette.com)
- LETTERS: Road safety; no way to run a railroad (gazette.com)
- Fire Chief Randy Royal announces retirement (fox21news.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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