CONO PANEL SERIES 
'Why neighborhoods matter'
 
  
  The 3rd Tuesday of every month at CONO offices!
Bring a brown bag lunch  
  
Upcoming Panel:  
Jan. 19th @ 12 - 1pm on 
  Emergency Preparedness 
 
Next CONO Neighborhood Meeting:
 
Jan. 13th @ 5 -7:30 p.m.  
5pm Social/ 5:30pm Meeting
 
Speaker: Carl Schueler
Topic: Infill & Action Plan
 
CONO office, 
309 S. Cascade Ave.
Free parking is available in the juror lot across the street.
  
Open to the public! Listen to whats going on in your community and share neighborhood news!
 
Upcoming CONO Events:

Neighborhood Leadership Training at Hillside Community Center
Wed. Jan. 20th 5:30-8pm


Rescheduled  Communications Panel:
Tuesday, Feb. 2nd
 12-1pm

Panel with Pikes Peak Urban Gardens
 Tue., Feb. 16th 12 - 1pm

Citizens College
Feb 20 & 27th!
Details & Registration 
coming soon!

January 7th, 2016

 

Happy New Year!

  

Eagle Rock Neighborhood  Highlight

This video is of the residents of Eagle Rock Neighborhood who spoke up about the inconveniences of the lighting pollution by UCCS field lights polluting their homes. Musco's LED lighting system has helped UCCS solve a major issue with the surrounding community. 



NEWS

Fountain Creek Regional Park Master Plan Survey
El Paso County Parks is asking for the public's input in developing the master plan for Fountain Creek Regional Park for the entire 460-acre area, including Willow Springs Ponds, active use areas, and the Hanson Trailhead area.Take the survey here.

Pikes Peak Summit Complex Project
Voice your thoughts and ideas about the new
Pikes Peak Summit Complex.
Go here to take a survey.
 
Adopt a Non-Profit 
The Rising Professionals would like to announce that their Adopt a Non-Profit program is now accepting applications for 2016!  The group of over 300 members will be adopting a local non-profit during 2016 to help support their cause.  
  Click here  to fill out the form electronically. The deadline to complete the application is January 15, 2016. 

The Raising of America: A Community Dialogue 
Sat. Jan 9, 2016 from 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Library 21c 1175 Chapel Hills Drive 
to register click here
    
Public Health offering walk-in flu vaccine clinics  
Tues. January 12th 8 am-3 pm
El Paso County Public Health, 1675 W. Garden of the Gods Road, on the second floor of the Citizen's Service Center.

CSU Extension is now accepting registrations for single-Day Landscaping/Gardening Classes 
For landscape professionals and home gardeners who want to focus on a particular topic, our single-day classes provide an opportunity for in-depth education.  
Classes will be held on Thursdays at the El Paso County Extension office, located at 17 N. Spruce St (west of I-25 at Bijou exit). 
 
  Classes include:  
Diagnosing Plant Problems, January 14, 1 - 4 p.m., $35
     How Plants Grow, January 21, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., $65
   Soil, Fertilizers, and Soil Amendments for Home Landscapes and Gardens, January 28, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., $65

Public Meetings for Proposed 2016 Metro Transit Service Changes 
Tuesday, January 19th 2pm to 4pm 
21 C Library  
1175 Chapel Hills Dr.
&  
Wed., January 20th 10am to 12pm & 5pm to 7pm
 Colorado Springs City Hall
Room: Council Chambers
107 N. Nevada Ave.
 
Envision Shooks Run 3rd Public Workshop
Thurs. January 28, 2016
doors open at 5:00 pm starts at 5:30 pm
Located at the First Presbyterian Church
in the Fellowship Hall

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES 
    
Mayor Suthers seeks to fill Board seats on the Urban Renewal Authority Board 
to see the full document and register click here 
 
Volunteers needed 
for the El Paso County DHS Advisory Commission  
for more info click here  
 
Volunteers needed for the El Paso County Fair and Events Complex Advisory Board
For more info click here.
   
 
Website   /   Email   / 719-471-3105   / Council of Neighbors and Organizations

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