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A Compilation of Community News You Can Use
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May 1, 2014
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Happy May Day!
Spring certainly has blown right in. While I'm enjoying the beautiful, fragrant flowering trees, I think the pollen that's in the air is causing me to have seasonal allergies like I've never had before. Perhaps you can relate. The other negative side effect of wind is that it discourages me from riding my bike. Yes, I'll ride in sub-zero temperatures, but constant, gusty gales which almost blow me over keep me from riding. It's more than annoying. (ARGHH!)
But thank goodness the weather forecast looks much less windy for this weekend. Beyond getting out and riding on my own, I'll be helping at the Women's Bike Expo at The Gardens on Spring Creek. I invite you to learn moreand join me. You can hear about the Expo and all things BIKE by listening to KRFC 88.9fm this evening at 5:55 p.m. FC Bikes Program Manager Tessa Greegor will be my guest to talk about all the exciting plans Fort Collins has for two-wheeled transportation. I also invite you to attend this month's Caring & Sharing gathering next Friday, May 9; Melanie Kelsey from Best Start for Babies will be our guest speaker. C&S is a very popular monthly meeting full of networking opportunities and useful information. Last month's guest was Dawn Putney from Toolbox Creative. She shared ways nonprofits can better utilize social media. Review her presentation.
Another great source of information is the monthly cable television show I host about all things health. Watch the most recent episode which features the PVH EMS/Ambulance Service; it provides so much more than 911 care.
Enjoy and have a healthy day,
Kim Sharpe, Coordinator Healthier Communities Coalition of Larimer County
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 Women on a roll bike initiative 
This spring, in partnership with various community organizations, FC Bikes will host its "Women on a Roll" bicycle initiative. Various events, classes and rides will be held in an effort to encourage more women to bicycle as a healthy, fun way to travel around town. To kick off the initiative, FC Bikes is hosting a Women's Bike Expo this Sunday. Learn more about the Expo When: Sunday, May 4, 12 noon- 4 p.m. Where: Gardens on Spring Creek, Fort Collins Murphy Center celebrates 5 year anniversary
Join many of your colleagues and community members in honoring Sister Mary Alice Murphy and celebrating the impact The Murphy Center has had in our community caring for the homeless and near homeless.
When: Tuesday, May 6, 6 p.m.
Where: Hilton Hotel, Fort Collins Cost: $40 per person Visit the website or contact Kari Stewart at 970-231-2904 for more information. Super Girls & Boys mentors Looking for a great way to make a difference this summer? Become a mentor for SuperGirls and SuperBoys, a sexual violence prevention program for 8-12 year-olds that combines lessons on self-esteem, stereotypes and healthy living with training for a 5K Race. Active, enthusiastic men and women are needed to serve as mentors. When: The program begins the first week of June. Where: At BASE Camp and Boys & Girls Club (Loveland and Fort Collins) Teen diabetes prevention study A research study at Colorado State University seeks girls ages 12-17 who have a family member with Type 2 diabetes. This study will examine if improving stress and mood decreases girls' chances of developing Type 2 diabetes. The study involves one screening visit, a six-week group program, and three follow-up visits within a year. Eligible participants will be financially compensated for their time. For more information, call 970-491-1120 or email ShomakerLab@colostate.edu. |
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Early Childhood Center
Requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills as well as sensitivities to communicate with a culturally diverse children, families and staff. Experience with low-income, underserved populations from diverse backgrounds. A minimum of an AA in Early Childhood Education (ECE) and Large Center Director. Some Spanish-speaking ability preferred.
Deadline: Until Filled
The Matthews House
Provides specific navigation for at-risk families with children as it relates to Early Childhood and being ready for school. Serves as a communicator and connector between families, services, agencies and community partners in Larimer County. Bilingual Preferred.
Deadline: Until Filled
Friends of Lory
Member
The Friends of Lory is currently seeking members to serve on the Board of Directors. Please see the job description and application for more information.
Deadline: July 1
SAVA Center
Young Women's Prevention Education Facilitator
Runs weekly groups and clubs in schools and community settings as well as work with the prevention team to develop and evaluate on-going sexual violence prevention curriculum and efforts. This is a 30-hour per week position eligible for paid time off and health benefits. To apply, send a cover letter and resume to Anne Kirkner, Prevention Education and Outreach Director.
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ChildSafe's Out of the Shadows & Into the Light Walk
ChildSafe Colorado will host its first annual Out of the Shadows & Into the Light Walk to raise awareness about childhood sexual abuse and raise funds for treatment to help victims. The walk is the kickoff event of the Out of the Shadows Campaign, which aims to bring this issue to light in our community.
When:
This Sunday, May 4, 7:30 a.m. breakfast; walk begins at 8:30 a.m.
Where: City Park, 413 S. Bryan Ave., Fort Collins
Cost: $20 for ages 18+; $15 for ages 11-17; Ages 10 & under free. Adult registration includes a T-shirt. All registrations include a goodie bag.
Register: online using event code "ChildSafe510" or call 970-472-4133
Cultivate Hope
Attend the 7th 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
Cost: FREE, but RSVP is required.
Inner beauty fashion show & spring showcase
 Join the Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County for the annual Spring Showcase where you'll enjoy live theater and music performances by the Club's Performing Arts Programs followed by the Inner Beauty Fashion Show. RSVP and direct questions to kvasa@bgclarimer.org.
Where: Embassy Suites Loveland- Hotel, Spa & Conference Center
4705 Clydesdale Parkway, Loveland
When: May 22, 5-7 p.m. 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. Storytelling kits for child care providers
Poudre River Public Library District will host an open house for Family Child Care Home (FCCH) providers to present their collection of Take Away Literacy Enhancement Skills (TALES) kits. These storytelling kits are designed specifically for FCCH providers.
When: Thursday, May 15, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: Council Tree Library, Community Room (C)
Registration required by May 13 at 12 a.m. Register online or call 970-221-6740. 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 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.
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Financial health = physical well-being
The research is clear: taking care of that financial mess on your desk will improve your health. Diana Laughlin will discuss the relationship between your physical well-being and the way you manage your bill paying, investing, credit card debt and money-related decision-making. Diana will provide many ideas for making the financial chores easier and quicker, so you can reduce your stress and feel good.
Where: Estes Valley Library
When: Wednesday, May 7, 7 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Register (click on "Calendar.")
Family night 
Parents as Teachers is hosting a family night with dinner and parent/child activities followed by adult discussion. Childcare provided. Alyssa Bergman will be discussing the topic "traveling with young children." When: Thursday, May 8, 5:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. Where: Community Church of the Rockies, 1700 Brodie Avenue Cost: FREE for families with young children ( ages 0- 5). RSVP by May 8 to Karin Steers or 970-646-5840. Yoga story time Games, music and storytelling help children ages 6 & under and their parents, grandparents, or caregivers to move and have fun doing yoga together. Kids learn about movement and relaxation. Parents get to share a healthy lifestyle activity with their child. Bring a yoga mat if you have one or a bath towel or blanket. Comfortable, athletic clothing is recommended.
When: Thursday May 15, 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. (The same 30-minute program repeats.)
Where: Estes Valley Library
Cost: FREE. No sign-up required.
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Poudre River trail-athlon
Discover the Trail in a new way! Participants pick from 9 different event stations to complete: Fun Run, Wheel Deal, Ped Tread, Dog Jog, Climb Time, Art Marks, Sky Spy, Cart Dart, Peek & Seek. Complete at least 3 of the 9 stations and get FREE goodies plus games, entertainment and prizes! It's easy, free and fun for all ages and abilities! Call the Poudre Trail office for more infomation at 970- 336-4044 or email.
When: Saturday, May 10, 9 a.m.- 12 noon
Toxic Stress Summit
Weld County is supporting a summit to discuss the data and research behind adverse childhood experiences due to toxic stress and what practice and evidence say about strategies to buffer the impact of toxic stress in infancy and early childhood.
When: Tuesday, May 20, 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Where: Island Grove Regional Park Events Center, Greeley, CO
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Youth academic, arts interests
Kinder MorganPurpose: To provide youth with opportunities to learn and grow - to help today's science, math and music students become the engineers, educators and musicians who will support diverse communities for many years to come. To accomplish this goal, we fund programs that promote the academic and artistic interests of young people in the many cities and towns across North America where Kinder Morgan operates.Deadline: Saturday, May 10
Support for homeless and runaway youth
Department of Health and Human Services
Purpose: The Basic Center Program offers support to provide an alternative for runaway and homeless youth who might otherwise end up with law enforcement or in the child welfare, mental health, or juvenile justice systems. The program works to establish or strengthen community-based programs that meet the immediate needs of runaway and homeless youth and their families.
Deadline: Monday, May 12
Violent gang and gun crime reduction
Department of Justice
Purpose: The Violent Gang and Gun Crime Reduction Program (Project Safe Neighborhoods) provides support to create safer neighborhoods through a sustained reduction in crime associated with gang and gun violence.
Deadline: Monday, May 12
Services for Victims of Human Trafficking
Department of Justice
Purpose: To provide comprehensive or specialized services for victims of human trafficking within the United States. The program also supports efforts to increase interagency collaboration and the coordinated community response to victims of human trafficking.
Amount: Approximately 25 awards of $200,000-$500,000
Deadline: Thursday, May 15
School-based running programs supported
ING Run For Something Better School Awards Program
Purpose: To increase physical activity in students and help fight childhood obesity nationwide through the creation or expansion of school-based running programs in elementary or middle schools. Funded programs must have a commitment of at least 25 students in order to apply and be offered for at least eight weeks.
Amount: At least sixty grants of $3,500
Deadline: Thursday, May 15
Deadline: Tuesday, May 20
Funds available to train parents of disabled children
Department of Education
The Training and Information for Parents of Children with Disabilities: Parent Training and Information Centers program provides support to ensure that parents of children with disabilities receive training and information to help improve results for their children.
Deadline: May 27
STEM projects addressing environmental problems funded
Captain Planet Foundation: EcoTech Grants
The Captain Planet Foundation is dedicated to giving the next generation of environmental stewards an active understanding and love for the natural world in which they live. The Foundation, in partnership with the Ray C. Anderson Foundation, is offering EcoTech Grants to schools and nonprofit organizations for the purpose of engaging children in inquiry-based projects in STEM fields that promote innovation, biomimicry/nature-based design, or new uses for technology to address environmental problems in their communities.
Deadline: May 31
Youth Service America (YSA) is a resource center that partners with organizations committed to increasing the quality and quantity of volunteer opportunities for young people to serve locally, nationally, and globally. The State Farm Student Achievement Program, administered by YSA, provides teachers with funding and training to implement YSA's flagship school program, Semester of Service, the extended service and learning framework through which students apply what they are learning in the classroom to address real-world needs in their communities.
Deadline: June 6
Support for entrepreneurial programs in Colorado
Adolph Coors Foundation
The Adolph Coors Foundation provides support to nonprofit organizations throughout the state of Colorado that promote the western values of self-reliance, personal responsibility, and integrity. The Foundation gives priority to programs that advance entrepreneurship, help youth to prosper, encourage economic opportunities for adults, and address issues in rural Colorado.
Deadline: July 1
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Poverty simulation
Get a glimpse of what it's like to live in poverty.
When: Friday, May 2, 9-11 a.m.
Where: Fort Collins Marriott, 350 E. Horsetooth Road
Cost: FREE
RSVP at 970-482-4357
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: Tuesday, May 6, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Where: Fort Collins Police Services Community Room, 2221 S. Timberline Rd. For reservations, contact Keith Maynard or 970-416-2051.
Bridges Out Of Poverty training
Bridges training challenges individuals, organizations and the broader community to rethink assumptions about poverty, those who are experiencing it and programs that seek to impact it. Bridges constructs can be applied at the individual level, organizational level and the broader community level.
When: Friday, May 9, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Embassy Suites, Loveland
Cost: FREE
Learn more and register.
CHAMP parent training
CHAMP and Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) have partnered in this initiative to help our athlete parents be the best they can be for their athletes and athletic organizations. "The Second-Goal Parent: Developing Winners in Life Through Sports" teaches parents how to ensure their student-athletes' experience yields healthy, developmental outcomes that will serve them far beyond the playing field.
When: Monday, May 12, 6:30 p.m.- 8 p.m.
Where: CSU Moby Gym, Bob David Room
Cost:FREE
RSVP--Seating is limited.
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, 7:30 a.m-4 p.m.
Where: Embassy Suites, Loveland
Cost: $55/person
Learn more and register.
Questions? Contact Aubrie Fletcher; 970-407-7055.
Become a sexual health educator
Please join Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains for our Sexual Health Educator Program, an intensive three-day course that gives participants the opportunity to acquire the most up- to-date information and resources regarding sexuality education, explore their own ideas and values around sexuality, and participate in skill building opportunities. This course is a great fit for educators, nurses, social workers, parole and probation officers, staff at youth facilities, counselors and community center staff.
When: June 3-5 2014
Where: The Fort Collins Museum of Discovery,
Cost: $200 for all 3 days
For more information or to register please contact Latonya Dawson; 702-878-3622 ext.202.
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Green Adventures summer camps 
- Adventure #1: Garden Mysteries-It's all about detective work this week as we explore the many mysteries of the garden. From soil to weather, we will ask questions about how things work and hunt for answers.
- When: July 7-11, 9 a.m.-12noon
- Registration Deadline: Wed, July 2
- Adventure #2: Bug Buddies (July 28-Aug 1); 9:00am-12:00pmThis week, we will get to know insects! We'll learn about creepers, crawlers, and flyers, and learn why they are so important to our gardens and our environment!
- When: July 28-Aug 1, 9 a.m.- 12noon
- Registration Deadline: Wed, July 23
Where: First United Methodist Church, Loveland
Cost: $75 per week, includes daily, healthy snack
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Food for Life (children ages 4 - 8 with a parent/caregiver) A four class series (July 7 - 10; 10:00 a.m. - noon) that highlights the positives of the four food groups (whole grains, legumes, fruits, and vegetables) in the Power Plate. The curriculum aims to empower children with the knowledge and skills they need to establish healthy habits to carry them well into adulthood. Pre-registration required.
- When: July 7- 10, 10 a.m.- 12noon
- Cost: $60 for 4 classes or $17 for single day.
- Food for Life (children ages 6 - 12)- A six class series that highlights the positives of the four food groups (whole grains, legumes, fruits, and vegetables) in the Power Plate. The curriculum aims to empower young people with the knowledge and skills they need to establish healthy habits to carry them well into adulthood. Pre-registration required 970-416-2486
- When: August 27- October 1, Wednesday 4 p.m.- 6 p.m.
Gardens on Spring Creek summer camps
Each camp offers Level One for children ages 5 - 8 and Level Two for children ages 9 - 12. Camp is held outdoors. Children should dress for the weather and bring water and snack.
- June 9 - 13 Art in the Garden I
- June 16 - 20 Gardeners and Chefs I
- June 23 - 27 Music in the Garden
- July 7 - 11 Everything Insect
- July 14 - 18 Art in the Garden II
- July 21 - 25 For the Birds
- July 28 - Aug 1 Gardeners and Chefs II
When: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 12noon
Cost: $135 per week with a $10 discount with Family Membership to The Gardens. Scholarships available.
Call The Gardens at 970-416-2486 to register or online.
Loveland Museum/Gallery offers 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.
Registration is open for Camp Teen Fundango
This camp is a three day weekend of camping for adoptive, foster and kinship teens ages 10-16. Biological teens are welcome as long as they are accompanying a foster, adoptive or kinship siblings. Kids discover both the natural world and their own innate skills and confidences. The weekend will be packed full of adventures and activities that engage kids in skill-building, learning, reflection and growth. We will be challenging teens to step outside their comfort zone, connect with new and unexpected friends, and discover their sense of self and leadership.
When: June 6-8
Where: EDUCO camp near Red Feather Lakes
Cost: $30 per camper
Learn more and register.
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