Adams County CoVid-19 Response and Recovery

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  • The GRANDcares Project

    The Adams County CSU Extension Program is partnering with the National Institute of Food and Agriculture and Grandparents Raising Grandchild CSU Extension to offer The GRANDcares Project. This six-week class is designed to introduce powerful tools for caregivers and grandfamilies to help manage stress, set goals, and communicate effectively. Join them for the kick-off meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 10 a.m.-noon, at Lutheran Center, 7375 Samuel Dr., Denver. Classes will be held in the same location at the same time every Wednesday from Feb.

  • Workforce & Business Center Opportunity Fair

    The Adams County Workforce & Business Center is hosting its quarterly Opportunity Fair, a unique event combining jobs, resources, case support, and training, on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., at the Human Services Center, 11860 Pecos St., Westminster. If you know a job seeker who may be interested, please help us spread the word. Contact Joel Parriott for more information. 

  • Byron Fanning Named Director of the Parks & Open Space Department

    Byron Fanning has been named Director of the Adams County Parks & Open Space Department. Fanning will begin on Wednesday, Feb. 20.

    “Byron will be picking up the reins and leading the charge of implementing the vision of the county,” said County Manager Raymond Gonzales. “We are excited to have his leadership and experience complement the superb Parks & Open Space staff.”

  • Adams County Celebrates Affordable Housing Complex Grand Opening

    Adams County’s Community and Economic Development Department, along with site developer Delwest, celebrated the grand opening of the Baker School Apartments affordable housing complex with a reception on Thursday, Jan 24. Adams County Commissioners Steve O’Dorisio and Eva J. Henry spoke at the opening along with Delwest’s Joe DelZotto.

  • Upcoming CSU Extension Events

    Colorado Beekeeper Associate Trainee Program

    The CSU Extension Office in Adams County is offering a Colorado Beekeeper Associate Trainee Program that will get you up to speed with the art and science of beekeeping in Colorado. Program cost is $200 and the deadline to apply is Thursday, Jan. 31. All training dates, time, and location are listed below - must complete all to be certified. Sign up today or call 303.637.8100 for more information.

    • Candlelight Vigil for Adams County Deputy Heath Gumm

      The Adams County Sheriff’s Office invites you to remember Deputy Heath Gumm at a candlelight vigil. This event is open to the public and will take place on Thursday, Jan. 24, 6 p.m., near the main entrance of the Adams County Sheriff’s Office Substation, 4201 E. 72nd Ave., Commerce City. If you are unable to attend, FOX 31 will stream the event live on their Facebook page.

    • February SNAP Benefits will be Early for Most Recipients

      Clients must make them last
       
      DENVER (Jan. 16, 2019) – Due to the continuing partial federal government shutdown, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the State of Colorado have released February SNAP benefits early to most recipients.
       

    • Board of County Commissioners Elects Steve O’Dorisio as Chair

      The Adams County Board of Commissioners today elected Steve O’Dorisio as board chair for 2019. This is Commissioner O’Dorisio’s second term in the role after previously serving as chair in 2016. He was first elected to represent District 4 as commissioner in 2014 and won re-election in 2018.