NEWS & EVENTS

A Compilation of Community News You Can Use 

April 1, 2014

Happy April! 

My husband and I at the summit of Emory Pass (very similar to summiting Rist Canyon).

  NEWS & EVENTS

Foster Connections Healthcare

Do you have knowledge about the healthcare needs of children in foster care or are you responsible for implementing some aspect of the Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act? Then consider participating a regional meeting later this month focused on transforming the healthcare for children in foster care in Colorado. Learn more.

Groups for moms 

The Matthews House is starting two Moms Groups: one for teens and one for older (not teen) moms.

Teen Moms Group

When: Wednesday, April 2, 3:30-5 p.m.

Where: Cool Beans, 4019 S Mason St. #5, Fort Collins

Cost: A few dollars for a beverage if you'd like one

RSVP to Shea Webb; 970-449-5191. The first five people to RSVP will receive a free beverage.

Moms Group

When: Friday, April 4, 10:30 a.m.-12 noon

Where: The Matthews House Community Life Center, 220 N. Grant Ave., Fort Collins

Cost: FREE

 

Vote for your favorite, local school activity video 

Vote for your favorite Poudre School District Schools on the Move 5210 video challenge.  The top three schools with the most votes will win prize money for wellness initiatives or PE equipment.

 

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.

Who would you run 100 miles for?
Enjoy an evening with Derek Sherman, author of Race Across the Sky, and learn about a race of two brothers that will push them past their boundaries and risk everything they have to save a baby girl. Presented by Poudre River Friends of the Library. Learn more.
When: Thursday, April 3, 7-9 p.m. (doors open at
Where: Hilton Fort Collins Ballroom, 425 W. Prospect Road

Cost: FREE and open to the public

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.

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.

 

Cultivate a mindful community

Attend the annual Public Health Symposium hosted by Colorado State University's Graduate Program in Public Health through the Colorado School of Public Health. Speakers and presenters will focus on local awareness, action and health to cultivate a health-mindful community.

When: Friday, April 11

Where: The Drake Centre, 802 W. Drake Road

Cost: FREE, but registration is required. 

 

  JOB OPENINGS

Health District of Northern Larimer County
Dental Assistant  

F/T (30 hrs./wk) with benefits. Duties include: chairside sterilization, lab procedures, taking x-rays. Some evening hours required. Other requirements: completion of recognized dental asst. training program AND at least one year of experience. Desired: bilingual (Spanish and English). $14.50-15.62/hr., DOQ. Complete information online.  

B.A.S.E. Camp
Executive Director
Would you like to work with a committed board of directors and a staff of over 100 dedicated to providing children with a safe and inspiring place to be before and after school? Located in Ft. Collins, CO, B.A.S.E. Camp is a non-profit agency with an outstanding history of providing value in out of school time programming.

Deadline: April 7

House of Neighborly Services

Development Manager of Individual Giving

House of Neighborly Service (HNS) is currently seeking a Manager of Individual Giving to create and implement a fundraising program to secure annual fund and capital contributions from individual gifts of all sizes.

Deadline: None specified  

School-based prevention challenges

Dr. Mark Greenberg from the Penn State Prevention Research Center will present his cutting edge research findings on "Current and Future Challenges of School-Based Prevention." Greenberg is co-developer of the Promoting Alternative Thinking Strategies (PATHS) program, an empirically-validated Social Emotional Learning Curriculum that is on most best-practices lists and is being disseminated widely across the US and internationally. His work bridges Developmental Psychopathology, Prevention Science, Community Psychology, and Educational Psychology. His presentation is sponsored by CSU's College of Health and Human Sciences and Human Development and Family Studies Department.

When: Monday, April 14, 4-5 p.m.

Where: CSU Behavioral Sciences Building, Room A101

Cost: FREE 

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. 

Fill your plate. Fill your glass. Fill a need.

With flavorful food, complementing beverages and a passion for helping the hungry, the area's top chefs, restaurants, wineries and breweries gather for THE TASTE, a major fundraising event for the Food Bank for Larimer County.  

·         30+ local restaurants feature fresh, creative cuisine

·         20 beverage purveyors offer a variety of libations

·         100% of the proceeds provide food for neighbors in need

When: Thursday, April 17; 6-9pm (VIP entry at 5pm)

Where: Hilton Fort Collins

Cost: $100/person VIP admission; $65/person general admission

Purchase tickets at www.tastebenefit.org.

Little Plates for Little People

Guests can bid on small plates hand-painted by toddlers and preschoolers, plus enjoy entertainment, foods from Fort Collins restaurants, local microbrews and wines served in commemorative glasses, and an extensive silent auction with something for everyone. Proceeds will support Teaching Tree's early childcare and school-readiness program and childcare scholarships for low-income families working toward self-sufficiency.

When: Friday, April 18

Where: Northside Aztlan Community Center, 115 Willow, Fort Collins

Cost: $40

Learn more; 970-493-2628.

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.

Parenting Safe Children workshop

Participants will learn from Feather Berkower, LCSW, how to keep kids safe from sexual abuse.

When: Saturday, April 26, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

WHERE: St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, 4610 Hogan Drive, Fort Collins

COST: $53.75/person in advance (materials included) at www.parentingsafechildren.com

*Must pay in advance to reserve your space.

*Non-refundable & non-transferable to other PSC dates.

Contact: Liz Konstanty; 303-912-3047

March for babies

The March of Dimes March for Babies is a family friendly event which raises funds for educational campaigns and research with the goal of ending premature birth.

When: Saturday, April 26. Registration at 9 a.m. Walk begins at 10 a.m.

Where: In Fort Collins at Edora Park or in Greeley at Bittersweet Park in Greeley.

Cost: FREE to register though a $25 donation is welcome.

Sponsored by the Medical Center of the Rockies and Poudre Valley Hospital.

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Drug Take-Back Day
This national event aims to provide a safe, convenient and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications.

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.

Fort Collins Gear & Bike Swap

The 2nd Annual Fort Collins Gear & Bike Swap, sponsored by the Gearage in collaboration with the Fort Collins Food Coop Earth Day celebrates Earth Day and is a great place to get new gear for all your outdoor adventures. Learn more by following the event on Facebook.

When: Sunday, April 27, 11a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: In the heart of Old Town Fort Collins on Mountain Ave. between College Ave. & Remington St.  

Cost: FREE

Cultivate Hope

Attend the 7^th annual Cultivate Hope event to support The Matthews House.

When: May 8, 6-8:30 p.m.

Where: Hilton Fort Collins, 425 W. Prospect Road

Learn more and register.

MCR and PVH Spring Benefit

Enjoy an evening of good food and fun to benefit the University of Colorado Health Cancer Center, which is due to open on June 9.

When: Saturday, May 10, 6 p.m.

Cost: Corporate sponsorships start at $3,000 per table. Individual tickets are $150.

Learn more and purchase tickets; 970-237-7400.

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 events

• April Lunch & Learn: Nonprofit Collaboration Idea Incubator

  How can nonprofits in the Estes Valley collaborate to streamline efforts and maximize output? What projects could we develop together that would serve the greater good? How can we collaborate to accomplish something that we cannot accomplish alone? What are some collaboration success stories?

  When: Thursday, April 10, 12-1:30 p.m.
  Where: Estes Valley Library, Hondius Room
  
  Cost: FREE; bring your own lunch.

• 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 extended to April 7. $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!

  WELD COUNTY CORNER

One Book 4 Colorado Book Giveaway

An early literacy initiative brought to you by the Colorado State Library, Reach Out and Read Colorado, Lt. Governor Garcia and public libraries. Visit one of our libraries with your 4-year-old and receive a FREE copy of the 2014 winning title.

When: April 7-April 21 (while supplies last)

Where: All High Plains Library District locations

Sensory Storytime for Children with Special Needs

Sensory storytime is designed specifically for children who have a hard time in large groups, are on the autism spectrum or are sensitive to sensory overload. We will use preschool-level books, songs, and movement.

When: April 12, 10:30-11 a.m.

Where: Farr Regional Library

Registrationis required. 

Northern Colorado Children's Fest

Enjoy a day of family activities, hands-on arts and crafts, safety tips, great food, car seat check point, children's merchandise, reduced rate immunizations and more!

When: Saturday, April 12, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.

Where: Island Grove Event Center

Cost: FREE

For more information, contact Caroline Gelatt; 970-304-6184.   

  FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

  CLASSES FOR PARENTS & PROFESSIONALS

Stop, collaborate and listen

This is the theme of the 2014 Technical Assistance Partnership (TAP) Symposium, a full-day training event. Workshops will be led by industry and community experts in the areas of collaborative fundraising, aligning strategies, marketing/communications and much more!

When: Thursday, May 29, 7:30a.m-4 p.m.

Where: Embassy Suites, Loveland

Cost: $55/person

Learn more and register.

Questions? Contact Aubrie Fletcher; 970-407-7055.

  CLASSES FOR KIDS & TEENS

Larimer County Open Spaces programming

Tiny Trekkers

Join Larimer County Naturalists for a special morning filled with crafts, stories and fun facts! A parent or guardian must accompany the child for this hour-long program. After the program, feel free to explore the open space with your child!

When: Monday, April 7, 10 a.m.

Where: Devil's Backbone Open Spacelocated just west of Loveland off S.H. 34

Cost: FREE

Loveland Museum/Gallery offers April art classes for children

Spring is fast approaching, and signs of the season have made their way into April art classes at the Loveland Museum/Gallery. April art classes feature an assortment of creative projects and are available for tots, children, and adults.

When: Days and times vary

Where: Loveland Museum/Gallery, 503 N. Lincoln Ave.

Cost: $8-$40. Discounts are available to museum members.

Pre-registration is required for all art classes and registration closes one week prior to each class.  

Youth Gardening Program serves at-risk, special needs teens

Loveland Youth Gardeners, a local non-profit youth education organization, is gearing up for the 2014 Youth Gardening Program that combines education and vocational training, as well as teaching skills, stewardship and service-mindedness. Students also may earn school credit (science, work-study or a combination) or community service credit, and a monetary bonus upon completion of the program. Learn more. Note the application deadline is May 1.  

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. 

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