Thanksgiving Closures

By The Gazette, Colorado Springs, Colo.

Nov. 18–Banks and credit unions: Closed Thursday. Some banks may close early Wednesday; check with individual banks.

Buses (Metro Transit): Running on Sunday schedule for Thursday.

City offices: Closed Thursday and Friday.

County offices: Most closed Monday-Friday; check with individual offices for hours.

State offices: Closed Thursday. Federal offices: Closed Thursday. Libraries: All Pikes Peak District Library Branches close at 6 p.m. Wednesday and remain closed Thursday.

Post office: Closed and no mail service Thursday.

Public schools: Closed Thursday. Check with school districts for other days closed during the holiday week.

The Gazette: Closed Thursday.

The Citadel mall: Closed Thursday; open 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday.

Chapel Hills Mall: Closed Thursday; open 6 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday.

Major grocery stores open Thursday with shortened hours. Check with stores for hours.

Kmart: Open Thursday with shortened hours; check with individual stores for hours.

Wal-Mart: Open regular hours Thursday.

Target: Closed Thursday.

COUNTY OFFICE CLOSURES

Call individual departments with questions or for business hours.

The following county offices will be closed Monday through Friday and Nov. 30 and Dec. 7, 14, 21 and 24-28:

Administration, 27 E. Vermijo Ave.; 520-7276

Assessor, 27 E. Vermijo Ave.; 520-6600

Coroner, 2743 E. Las Vegas St., 390-2450

Treasurer, 27 E. Vermijo Ave., 520-6666

County Attorney, 27 E. Vermijo Ave., 520-6485

Services: Represents the interests of the Board of County Commissioners, its various administrative departments and appointed advisory boards and other county elected officials, and handles certain social services matters and mental health and commitment proceedings.

Department of Transportation, 3275 Akers Drive, 520-6460

Services: Road and bridge maintenance, snow removal in unincorporated El Paso County.

Parks and Leisure Services, 2002 Creek Crossing Colorado, 520-7529

Services: Manages regional parks, trails, picnic pavilions and tennis courts.

Environmental Services, 2880 International Circle Suite 110, 520-7656

Services: Noxious weed management, solid waste management.

Development Services, 2880 International Circle, 520-6300

Services: Engineering of drainage and transportation projects, planning, zoning, subdivision and development of property in the unincorporated area of the county, code enforcement.

Note: Development Services will be open Nov. 20 for a previously scheduled Planning Commission meeting.

The following county offices will be closed Friday and Dec. 24-26:

Courthouse, 105 E. Vermijo Ave.

District Attorney, 105 E. Vermijo Ave., 520-6169

Public Trustee, 105 E. Vermijo Ave. Suite 101, 520-6780

Services: Releasing deeds of trust and administering foreclosure proceedings.

Department of Human Services, 636-0000

The following county offices will be closed Wednesday through Nov. 26 and Dec. 21-26:

Department of Health & Environment, 301 South Union Blvd., 578-3199

CSU Extension Office, 305 S. Union Blvd., 636-8920

Services: Education programs, including food and nutrition, 4-H and gardening.

Clerk & Recorder’s Office on the north side of Chapel Hills Mall will be closed Nov. 19-23 and 26 and Dec. 3, 10, 17, and 24-28.

Offices at 200 S. Cascade Ave. and 5650 Industrial Place on the southeast corner of Powers Boulevard and Airport Road will be closed Nov. 19-23 and 30 and Dec. 7, 14, 21 and 24-28. On days Clerk & Recorder offices are open, hours will be 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call the main line at 520-6216 with questions.

THURSDAY EVENTS

Briargate Family YMCA 5K Turkey Trot and Kids Run: 6:30 a.m. registration, kids run at 8:15 a.m., 5K at 9 a.m., Briargate Family YMCA, 4025 Family Place, $15. T-shirts $5 while supplies last. Call Wendy Brez at 329-7225 or go to www.ppymca.org.

Community dinners: 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Marian House soup kitchen, 14 W. Bijou St.; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., The Salvation Army, 908 Yuma St.; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Fountain Valley Senior Center, 5725 Southmoor Drive, Fountain.; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Manitou Springs Town Hall, 606 Manitou Ave., Manitou Springs; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Holy Apostles Church, 4925 N. Carefree Circle; 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Salvation Army mobile canteen, 1205 Potter Drive. People who need a ride to dinners or those unable to get out can call 636-5266.

Thanksgiving Day feast of friendship: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Manitou Springs City Hall, 606 Manitou Ave., Manitou Springs; Erin, 685-9655.

ROAD CONDITIONS, OTHER INFORMATION

Colorado: 1-877-315-7623, cotrip.org Arizona: 1-888-411-7623 Kansas: 1-800-585-7623 Nebraska: 1-402-471-4533 New Mexico: 1-800-432-4269 Oklahoma: 1-405-425-2385 Utah: 1-800-492-2400 Wyoming: 1-888-996-7623 Texas: 1-800-452-9292

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