B in the Loop: Broomfield eNewsletter January 2019

January 2019

Welcome to the City and County eNewsletter! This monthly newsletter will inform you of upcoming events, programs, and alert you to important announcements. Thanks for subscribing!

We Want to Hear From You!

In preparation for the City Council's Study Session on Jan. 29, the Mayor and City Councilmembers are requesting your ideas on what issues and projects to focus on in 2019. Submit your ideas by Friday, Jan. 11 by 5 p.m.

Apply for Boards and Commissions

Are you interested in serving your community? Beginning Jan. 6 at 7 a.m., the City and County of Broomfield will be accepting applications for Boards and Commissions. Read more..

Call-N-Ride has a New Name - Introducing FlexRide

Starting on January 13, 2019, RTD's Call-N-Ride local bus service will be renamed to FlexRide. This new name better reflects the flexible nature of a service designed with each community's specific needs in mind. New features include online trip booking and quick access to booking from your mobile device reducing the advance reservation time from 60 minutes to approximately 10 minutes. More info..

Announcing: IdeaHQ

Now accepting applications for the new IdeaHQ, an eight-week teen entrepreneurship program. Apply today...

Short-Term Rentals

Licensing is now required for Short-Term Rentals in Broomfield. Learn more or get an application to rent out your home.

Christmas Tree Recycling

Broomfield has seven collection sites where you can drop off your tree to be recycled through Jan. 13, 2019. Read more..

Spring Fitness Challenge

The 21st Annual Spring Fitness Challenge is your chance to get in shape for the spring and summer with group personal training led by a certified Personal Trainer! Read more...

Game for Giving

The holidays may be over but giving is always in season. Bring a $20 or $40 cash or credit card donation to the Paul Derda Recreation Center and/or Broomfield City Hall to receive a game voucher to a Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche, or Colorado Mammoth game! Donations will benefit local non-profits. More info..

BEST Program

Broomfield businesses, save money and energy with Broomfield's BEST program! Log your energy conservation and/or renewable energy activities today. Register for a webinar held on Jan. 30, 2019 to learn more.

Summer Jobs

It's not too early to start thinking about a summer job with the city and county. Mark your calendar - applications will be available starting mid-February. Visit Broomfield.org/Jobs

Student Art Show

March 8 and 9 - This art show is designed to give students an opportunity to display their work and allow the community a chance to view quality artwork created by young artists in Broomfield. Read more..

McKay Lake Park and Open Lands

Check out the video of this new park and open lands with all the nature-made play structures. This park gives children the opportunity to play with natural materials like rocks and logs. As one boy said, "It's kinda like, really fun!"

Manager's Report

Read the monthly report highlighting Broomfield's awards and achievements, community engagement efforts, upcoming information and status reports for new technology initiatives, Capital Improvement Projects, and more.