NEWS & EVENTS

A Compilation of Community News You Can Use 

March 15, 2014

Hello,

 

I'm out the door for some spring break fun--hopefully pedaling 500 miles through southwest New Mexico. I'll let you know how it goes. 

 

But I wouldn't leave you without your bi-weekly dose of NoCo nonprofit news. You'll find plenty of it below. You also can read this short explanation about "health literacy." I'm teaming up with the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment to bring you monthly explanations about health literacy terms that you can share with your clients or to expand your own knowledge.

 

I also try to provide relevant health information through my TV show, Community CheckUp. You can view the March episode by clicking on the YouTube link located in the right-hand column. It features respiratory health and pig lungs.

 

Now, without further ado, enjoy the NEWS and Happy Trails!

Kim Sharpe sig
Kim Sharpe, Coordinator
Healthier Communities Coalition of Larimer County

  NEWS & EVENTS

Should Fort Collins' smoking ordinance be expanded?
The City of Fort Collins is asking for input on potential areas of expansion for the Fort Collins Smoking Ordinance. Some of the areas being considered for expansion include recreation areas, public events, and motel/hotels. Interested persons should take the survey
 
  
The City of Loveland wants your opinion

Loveland City Councilors have begun work on the City's 2015 budget by identifying seven specific results-those things that should happen to make living in Loveland better for everyone. Help launch the planning process by telling City leaders what you think the future should look like.

 

 

Attention mental health & substance abuse treatment and service providers
The Community Mental Health and Substance Abuse (MHSA Partnership) of Larimer County is conducting a 15-20 minute survey of local mental health and substance abuse treatment and service providers to better understand current needs for training and professional development. The information provided will help shape the development of training programs, activities and resources in the near future. The information provided will be kept confidential and participants will be eligible for one of four drawings for $25 Visa gift cards.

 

 

Nourishing community: order your tomato plants!

sliced-tomato.jpgLoveland Youth Gardeners is partnering with our "Sweetheart Farms" friends, Mark and Sue Parsons to offer a selection of tomato plants .
When/Where: Orders are due by March 31; Pick-up/payment will be on Sunday, May 18, 2-3:30 p.m. at 306  Washington Ave., Loveland
Cost: $4 each 
Order now!

 

Victim advocate training
Alternatives to Violence is looking for dedicated volunteers to respond to calls from crime victims, law enforcement, and/or hospital staff for victims of violent crime. Advocates meet with victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and other violent crimes. 
When: Training begins Wednesday, March 26
Where: 313 E. 4th Street, Loveland
Contact Jessica Jans at 970-669-5150.  
  

Nominations open for 2014 Community Hero Awards

United Way of Larimer County is accepting nominations for its 2014 Community Hero Awards. The award program honors individuals or groups who have made a difference in the Larimer County community by giving, advocating and/or volunteering in the areas of Education, Income and Health.   

When: Nominations must be submitted by Friday, March 28 to be considered for the awards. 

For more information, click here or contact Jamie Suess or 970-407-7054.

 

 

Tobacco Free Larimer County Coalition's Lunch & Learn
Chad D. Morris, Ph.D. will discuss "A Key to Recovery: Tobacco Cessation in Behavioral Health." Dr. Morris is an Associate Professor at the University of Colorado Denver, Department of Psychiatry, and Director of the Behavioral Health & Wellness Program and interdisciplinary Wellness Leadership Institute. 
When: Thursday, April 3, 12-2 p.m.
Where: Council Tree Library, 2733 Council Tree Ave., Fort Collins
Cost: FREE; lunch provided
RSVP April 1 to Brenda Tuttle, 970 498-6752. 

 

 

The Faces Project
The SAVA Center will present their annual Faces Project, a black and white photography exhibit featuring local survivors of sexual assault. The photos, taken this year by Lynsey Mattingly, give a face to the problem of sexual violence in our community.
When: Friday, April 4, 6-9 p.m. (part of First Friday Art Walk)
Where: Harper Point Photography Studios, 226 Pine Street, Fort Collins
Cost: FREE
Learn more via email or call 970-472-4204. 

 

United Way of Larimer County's Global Youth Service Week
Global Youth Service Week is dedicated to celebrating the power of young people. Every year, hundreds of students in Larimer County make a difference in their community by serving others through GYSD projects. Help United Way make sure the youth in our community are represented again this year! Contact: Jamie Suess, 970-407-7054
When: April 7-13

Steps to get involved:

  1. View resources and project ideas
  2. Register your youth project
  3. Download and submit a Photography Release Form for your group
  4. Submit a mini-grant application to cover costs of your project
  5. Receive recognition gifts for all youth who participate, while supplies last!
In This Issue
News & Events
Job Openings
What's Up in Estes
Funding Opportunities
Classes - Parent/Professional
Classes - Kids & Teens
Sponsors

 

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  JOB OPENINGS

Partners Mentoring Youth
School Based Mentoring Program Coordinator
Responsible for creating and supporting School Based Mentoring (SBM) matches between youth and adult volunteers. Coordinator is also responsible for maintaining effective working relationships with school liaisons at specified school sites. This is a full-time non-exempt position with benefits; wage based upon experience.
Deadline: March 24, 5 p.m.

 

Homeless Gear
Hand Up Coordinator
Oversees both tracks of Homeless Gear's Hand Up program: "Employment" and "Transitions." Duties include recruiting and managing interns and volunteers, maintaining a caseload of participants (clients), providing employment support, maintaining a database, developing relationships with local businesses, and fundraising. The ideal candidate possesses a combination of business and human service skills, as demonstrated through education and/or work experience.

Deadline: none specified

 

Larimer County Conservation Corps
Temporary Summer Jobs (Ages 14-24)
Traditional LCCC programs focus on local environmental stewardship projects that take place on local farms and public lands and involve sustainable agriculture, ecological restoration, trail work, and fuels mitigation.

Recovery Crew (Ages 18+)
Funded by a National Emergency Grant, the LCCC is expanding its programming to include two adult Recovery Crews to address the economic and physical damage from the flooding disaster. More info online under 'Flood Recovery Jobs Program'

  

1st Choice After School Kare
Directors in Loveland
Various locations are seeking part-time directors from about 3-6 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and about 2-6 p.m. on Wednesdays. Must be self-motivated, dependable and creative. Directors control every aspect of their site, including supervising, tutoring, and designing activities for 5-20 elementary schoolers. Must have childcare experience. Request information or send resume. 

Deadline: none

Mental health informational forums for the community

The City of Fort Collins Human Relations Commission, in partnership with the Poudre River Library District, will host a series of mental health forums in 2014-2015. Each session is open to the public and will have an expert panel to discuss a variety of topics relating to mental health.
When: Tuesday, April 8, 7 p.m.-9 p.m.
Where: Harmony Library Community Room, 4616 S. Shields St., Fort Collins
Cost: FREE
View all dates & topics.

 

Raising Sexually Healthy Youth in a Digital Age
This forum is presented by Larimer County Health Department, Planned Parenthood, SAVA, and Lutheran Family Services. Parents, caregivers, and teens will learn about healthy sexuality, apps and social media, digital consent, and how to have conversations about these issues.
When: Thursday, April 10, 6-8 p.m.
Where: Old Town Library, 201 Peterson Street, Fort Collins
Pizza dinner will be provided.
Learn more via email or call 970-472-4204.

 

Income Inequality: Loss of the American Dream?
The League of Women Voters - Larimer County will host a panel presentation and invites you to join them in exploring important issues of income inequality and concentration of wealth and their impact on democracy and the promise of the American Dream.
When: Tuesday, April 15, 7 p.m.
Where: Harmony Public Library, 4616 S. Shields, Fort Collins

Learn more. 

 

Young Entrepreneur Tournament (YET)
Calling all artists, inventors, and fearless creators! Learn to turn your business ideas into reality. This hands-on series of workshops provides everything you need to create your very own business while you compete for prize money. No experience is necessary! Apply now to discover, complete, and win!
When: Saturdays, April 19 through May 17, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: Larimer County Workforce Center, 200 West Oak Street, Fort Collins
Cost: FREE and lunch provided
Learn more online or contact Andrew Minor, 970-619-4653.

 

Look Both Ways youth conference & Ash Beckham community presentation
Look Both Ways is excited to provide a free youth conference for kids ages 11-12 years old AND host Ash Beckham for a community presentation! Conference topics include bullying, nutrition and body image, and gender issues.  
When: Saturday, April 26, Conference 8:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; Community presentation 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Where: Colorado State University
Cost: FREE
Learn more and register online.

 

Mountain states conference on cults, gangs and hate groups
The Rocky Mountain Resource Center (RMRC) and the Fort Collins Not In Our Town Alliance (FC NIOTA) are sponsoring a full day conference with nationally recognized speakers presenting on three separate tracks: Destructive Cults, Gangs, and Hate Groups. The National Not In Our Town (NIOT) will address a Community Response to Hate.
When: Saturday, May 17, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Where: Harmony Presbyterian Church, 400 E. Boardwalk Drive, Fort Collins
Cost: $35 Students ($45 after April 20 and at the door); $60 all others  ($85 after April 20 and at the door). Request information via email or call 970-490-2032.
Register online. 

  WHAT'S UP IN ESTES

Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center (EPNRC) Events:

  • March Workshop: Who "Likes" You - Telling Your Story through Facebook  When: Wednesday, March 26, 3-5 p.m
    Presenter: Adam Shake, Neanderthal Productions
    Where: Estes Valley Library, Hondius Room
    Cost: $25
    Learn more and register online.
  • April Lunch & Learn Roundtable: Online Giving - Colorado Gives Day
    When: Thursday, April 10, 12-1:30 pm
    Where: Estes Valley Library, Hondius Room
    Facilitator: Paula Mills, Community Foundation of Northern Colorado
    Cost: FREE
  • One-day Conference: We've Seen Fire & We've Seen Rain!  This one-day conference is designed to provide nonprofits with the funding tools needed to recover from recent disasters and to prepare for future challenges. 
    When: Wednesday, April 16, 8:15 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
    Cost: Early Bird price of $50 ends April 2. $75 Regular; Scholarships Available
    Register Now 

 

5th Annual Estes Park Early Childhood Conference

When: Saturday, April 19, 8:30 a.m.- 4 p.m.

Where: YMCA, Estes Park  

Cost: $10 Estes Park Residents, $40 out-of-town attendees

Check out the flyer for more details. Registration details coming soon!

If you have questions please contact [email protected] or 970-586-3055
Funding

  FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

Comprehensive mental health services for families and children
Department of Health and Human Services
Purpose: The purpose of this program is to improve behavioral health outcomes for children and youth with serious emotional disturbances and their families. This program supports the operation, expansion, and integration of SOC through the creation of sustainable infrastructure which allows for the provision of and access to required services and supports that adhere to the values, principles, and practices comprising the system of care approach to become the primary way in which children's mental health services are delivered throughout the nation.
Deadline: Friday, March 21
  
Colorado Capital Grants for Community Enrichment
Boettcher Foundation
Purpose: To support capital campaigns for the purchase, construction or major renovation of a building that is owned and used by a Colorado nonprofit organization for the purpose of Community Enrichment, with an emphasis on Arts & Culture, Community and Multi-Use Facilities, and Youth Development
Deadline: Friday, March 28

 

Healthy Start initiatives
Department of Health and Human Services
Purpose: Eliminating Disparities in Perinatal Health program. The Healthy Start (HS) program aims to reduce disparities in infant mortality and adverse perinatal outcomes.
Deadline: Monday, March 31

 

Internet Crimes Against Children Program Support
Department of Justice
Purpose: Offers support to provide a variety of services and support to state and regional Internet Crimes Against Children task forces, which work collaboratively as a national network of law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies that prevent, interdict, and investigate technology-facilitated child sexual exploitation and Internet crimes against children.
Amount: One award of $2,000,000
Deadline: Monday, April 14
  
Obesity Prevention Efforts Supported
Department of Agriculture
Purpose: To support efforts to reduce the prevalence of overweight and obesity among children and adolescents, ages 2-19.
Deadline: Letters of intent - Thursday, April 17 (Applications - June 19)
  
Mental Health Transformation Grant Program: Supported Employment
Department of Health and Human Services
Purpose: To enhance state and community capacity to provide and expand evidence-based supported employment programs (such as the Individual Placement and Support model) to adults with serious mental illnesses including persons with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.
Amount: Six awards with a max of $800,000
Deadline: Monday, April 21
  
YouthBuild
Department of Labor
Purpose: Award grants to organizations to oversee the provision of education, occupational skills training, and employment services to disadvantaged youth in their communities while performing meaningful work and service to their communities.
Deadline: Tuesday, April 22
  
Health Impact Assessment for Improved Community Design
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Purpose: To increase the capacity of public health departments to include health considerations in transportation and land use planning decisions, and to expand the scope of health impacts considered when making decisions that impact community design.
Deadline: Monday, April 28
  
Early Childhood Reading Grants
Target
Purpose: To support schools, libraries and non-profit organizations that offer programs like after-school reading events and weekend book clubs
Deadline: Wednesday, April 30 
  

  CLASSES FOR PARENTS & PROFESSIONALS

Internet safety
The Fort Collins police are hosting presentations regarding internet safety through May. Presentation topics include sexual predators, online enticement and grooming, social networking, cyber-bulling and sexting. 
When:  6:30-8:30 p.m. on April 1 and May 6
Where: Fort Collins Police Services Community Room, 2221 S. Timberline Rd.
For reservations, contact Keith Maynard or 970-416-2051.
  
Happiest Toddler on the Block
This class is based on Dr. Harvery Karp's innovative approach to parenting. Discover ways to boost your child's good behavior, curb annoying behavior and immediately stop unacceptable behavior. You will learn how to soothe stormy outbursts and prevent outbursts before they begin. Also, this class will teach you new techniques to instantly calm an out-of-control child. The result: fewer tantrums, less yelling and more loving time for you and your child.
When: Tuesday, April 29, 6:30-8 p.m.
Where: Medical Center of the Rockies, 2500 Rocky Mountain Blvd., Loveland
Cost: FREE
Space is limited! To register, please call 970-495-7500.

 

New Training Center offering Certified Addiction Counselor classes
Colorado Counselor Training is offering all required OBH approved CAC classes. Most classes are offered online through a user friendly virtual classroom forum accessible through Google Chrome.
When: 2014 Calendar is available online
Where: Loveland
Cost: Listed online. Every fourth class is 50% off and group discounts available
Request more information: Kim Bappe, LCSW, LAC, 970-567-0938 

 

  CLASSES FOR KIDS & TEENS

Larimer County Open Spaces programming

Twig Out!- Join us for this guided hike from ecologist and naturalist Paul Alaback to learn how to identify trees and shrubs in the winter, when leaves and flowers are scarce. Hike rating: Easy.

When: Saturday, March 29, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Where: Devil's Backbone Open Space, located just west of Loveland off of Hwy 34.

Registration is required for all programs. Direct questions to Heather at 970-619-4489. 

 

Spring break camps at the Gardens on Spring Creek  

Have fun and engage in nature! The Gardens on Spring Creek offer camps that explore and investigate gardening and the natural world for youth in kindergarten through 8th grade. All camps take place at 2145 Centre Avenue,  Fort Collins. Register online  or call 970-416-2486.

  • Junior Master Gardener Camps for 3rd, 4th and 5th graders (level 1) and 6th, 7th, 8th graders (level 2)
    • When: March 17-21
    • Cost: $125 with family membership, or $135 for non-members
  • Fairy Garden Camp is a three-day mini-camp for K-4 interested in the creative process of designing, planting, and caring for a miniature magical garden.
    • When: March 18-20
    • Cost: $75 with family membership, or $85 for non-members
  • Terrarium Camp is a three day mini-camp for grades K-4. Campers will have the opportunity to create their own terrariums.
    • When: March 18-20
    • Cost: $75 with family membership, or $85 for non-members

Fashion Design + STEM Learning Workshop for Teen Girls
Pretty Brainy, a nonprofit organization devoted to girls in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) learning, is offering Fashionably Mashed, a half-day fashion design workshop using STEM. Girls 10-14 years old go through key steps of professional fashion design, including conception, sourcing, costing, and more.
When: Monday, April 14
Where: Art Lab Fort Collins, 239 Linden St. in Old Town
Cost: $59
Learn more online, via email, or call 720-203-1749.
 

 

Look Both Ways youth conference & Ash Beckham community presentation
Look Both Ways is excited to provide a free youth conference for kids ages 11-12 years old AND host Ash Beckham for a community presentation! Conference topics include bullying, nutrition and body image, and gender issues.
When: Saturday, April 26, Conference 8:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; Community presentation 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Where: Colorado State University
Cost: FREE
Learn more and register online.

   

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