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The Colorado Master Gardener program in Adams County is accepting applications for fall 2017 evening classes. Classes will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6–9 p.m., Sept. 26–Nov. 30. Master Gardeners are part of the outreach program of Colorado State University Extension; a statewide network including Master Gardeners and CSU faculty and staff who provide lifelong educational programs for all Coloradans in their local communities using research-based information.

Adams County Commissioner Steve O’Dorisio received the Real Heroes Award from the non-profit organization Vets Helping Vets for his service to the organization to benefit veterans’ causes.

George Horgan, the president and founder of Vets Helping Vets, said O’Dorisio has a history of focusing on the needs of veterans.

Adams County Workforce Center has been selected for the 2017 Best of Aurora Award in the Employment Center category by the Aurora Award Program.

Each year, the Aurora Award Program identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category.

NOTICE: Suncor ERT will conduct live fire training on Thursday, Aug. 10, from approximately 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. The live fire training will be conducted at the Plant 1 Fire Training grounds. During the training, there will likely be large flames and thick smoke produced. In the event of an actual emergency, all ERT training will cease and proper alarms will be sounded. For more information, contact Jeffrey Osetek, Suncor Security and Emergency Response Coordinator, at [email protected].

Adams County Public Works Hiring Events

Wednesday, Aug. 16 - 8 a.m.-noon
Commerce City Public Works Office
4955 E. 74th Ave, Commerce City

Thursday, Aug. 17 - 8 a.m.-noon
Hudson/Central Public Works Office 
34500 E. 152nd Ave, Hudson 

The Public Works Department is responsible for: 

SolSmart, a program funded by the U.S. Department of Energy’s SunShot Initiative to help communities increase the use of solar power, has awarded Adams County a gold designation as a national leader in advancing solar energy. The county is one of just 40 nationwide to receive the gold designation, the highest level awarded.

Adams County celebrated the completion of the First Appearance Center, two new courtrooms with jury boxes, and more with a ceremony at the Justice Center at 1100 Judicial Center Drive in Brighton on Friday, July 21.

Adams County Commissioner Eva J. Henry received the Inclusionary America Award presented by Building One America at their annual Leadership Awards presentation Thursday, July 20 in Philadelphia. Commissioner Henry was recognized for her efforts to increase inclusivity for county residents while improving access to affordable housing.

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