Call for nominations for Communities Working Together Award

The Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments will recognize an individual in the region who has demonstrated leadership and an outstanding ability to work across jurisdictional boundaries to improve our region with the Communities Working Together Award.

Details on the nomination and approval process can be found at ppacg.org/communities-working-together.

The award was inspired by former PPACG Board member and former Woodland Park Mayor Neil Levy, who passed away in August 2020.

The award highlights leaders who exemplify some of the qualities that Levy exhibited, such as listening to all sides, working toward a consensus and always extending a hand to grow the entire region.

The Inaugural Communities Working Together Award was issued to former Teller County Commissioner Norm Steen for his regionally focused leadership and his exceptional commitment to the Pikes Peak Region.

City Council accepting applications to fill District 3 Council seat

City Council District 3 Councilmember Richard Skorman has resigned from the Colorado Springs City Council, effective Dec. 31.

City Council is seeking to fill a partial term which expires in April 2023. Following this 15-month appointment, a two-year term for District 3 will appear on the April 2023 Municipal Election ballot. At this time, the appointed council member would be able to run for re-election.

Beginning April 2025, the District 3 seat will resume on the standard four-year election cycle.

Interested District 3 applicants must be at least 25 years old on the date of appointment, a resident of Colorado Springs for one year immediately preceding appointment, a citizen of the United States and maintain a residence within Council District 3.

The District 3 application can be found at coloradosprings.gov/city-council.

The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. Nov. 23.

Christmas Walk in Old Colorado City

The Falcon Wanderers Walking Club announces it annual Christmas Walk on Dec. 4. This event is free and open to the public.

The walk will start at the Westside Community Center, 1628 W. Bijou St. The 5K and 10K routes will be on Old Colorado City streets and sidewalks. Strollers will be able to complete the courses. Wheelchairs are not recommended. Only leashed pets are welcome on the trail.

Non-perishable food and cash donations will be collected at the event for the Westside Food Pantry.

Register between 9 a.m. and noon on the day of the walk and walk at your own pace. Plan on finishing by 3 p.m.

For more information, contact Curt Converse at 719-591-8193.

Seat available on Housing Authority Board

Mayor John Suthers is seeking applicants for a four-year term on the Colorado Springs Housing Authority Board.

The volunteer position is a four-year term commitment, from Jan. 11, 2022-Jan. 11, 2026, as a member of a citizen board of commissioners with a time commitment of about four hours per month.

The board meets the third Thursday of each month.

Preferred applicants would have specialized knowledge of real estate, construction, landlord/tenant agreements, finance or social service.

Submit applications and resumes by Nov. 19 at coloradosprings.gov/bcc.

For questions, contact Dawn Conley at 719-385-5484 or dawn.conley@coloradosprings.gov.

Colorado Springs law firm announces scholarships

Heuser & Heuser law firm, is accepting applications for scholarship offers worth up to $3,000.

In a news release, the law firm said it was “proud to announce they’ve increased their commitment to the local community by offering more in scholarships.”

First place is $3,000, followed by $2,000 and $1,000 for second and third, respectively.

Applicants are asked to write an essay of no less than 1,000 words applying their wit and best critical thinking skills to this problem: “How would you change, or improve, the educational system in our country so that it might serve as a model for the rest of the world?”

To qualify, applicants must be a high school senior in the southern Colorado area who is planning to enter college, trade school or the military.

Applications are due Feb. 25. Winners will be announced on March 25.

Applications must include student’s name, email address and phone number. They may be mailed to: Heuser Scholarship, 625 N. Cascade Ave., Suite 300, Colorado Springs, CO 80903. They may also be emailed to info@heuserlaw.com.