Youth Leader Spotligh
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More Than a Student Athlete
Wyatt Nelson might be best known for his athletic feats, yet this accomplished stude
nt athlete crossed my path through his selfless community engagement. Wyatt is finishing up hi
s junior year at Battle Mountain High School, and just recently landed a fifth place ranking in the state for pole vaulting. Wyatt credits much of his athletic progression to the strong influence of older student athletes. "I saw how accomplished my older peers were both academically and athletically, and it made me strive to push myself harder," Wyatt explains.
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Member Profile: Mind Springs Health
Making Mental Health a Priority
May was Mental Health Awareness Month, but every month we need to be open to communication and helping create a safe environment. This month, Mind Springs Health is our member of the month.
Eagle River Youth Coalition's tagline, 'making youth a community priority', really resonates with us at Mind Springs Health. We are proud to provide local youth with accessible, affordab
le and effective mental health services. As a community we have experienced too many tragedies recently and Mind Springs Health Program Director for Eagle County/ERYC Board President Kristi Grems sees both the issues related to and need for quality mental health care for our kids and teens on a daily basis.
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SAVE THE DATE: Valley Tastings
Food for Youth... a Great Cause
Why participate? Ask Chelsea from Rustic Farm to Fork: "
Great vibes and lots of fun last year. Loved being able to be a part of supporting the youth in our community." More than 400 people came out to support Eagle River Youth Coalition (ERYC) and the youth in our community.
Thanks to our presenting sponsors for helping make this event a super-fun, successful day:
Kaiser Permanente and
Town of Gypsum.
Do you know of a restaurant that would want to participate? Do you own a restaurant? We'd love to have you be involved! Contact
Heather, 970.390.9513.
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Difference Maker of the Month: Drew Musser
Hopefully we all have that one teacher who stands out in our mind - the one who made a difference, the one who seemed to simultaensoulsy get us, push us, make us want to do better; someone who makes learning fun, has fun but knows when to get serious. That teacher for hundreds of kids over the years is Drew Musser, a fourth grade teacher at Brush Creek Elementary.
"It's so gratifying being a teacher. The kids hit a place in your heart; it's a pinnacle spot in development," Drew shares. "Making a connection with kids makes all the difference."
Do you know someone in our community who deserves recognition? Someone who goes above and beyond? Let us know - email us at [email protected]!
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Grateful for Corporate Partners
We're so grateful for the amazing corporations in the valley who strive to give back to nonprofits. Be part of the movement--it's easy and delicious. All summer, The Sebastian is partnering with various nonprofits during its summer music series on Thursday nights from 4 til 6 p.m. On July 19, it's ERYC's turn! Come hear some swanky music and be part of the change!
Launched in 2014, Maya at The Westin Riverfront donates the net proceeds of all food & beverage purchases made at Table #101 - a large round booth that can seat up to 5 people - to a different Vail Valley charitable organization each month as part of You Dine, We Donate: more information.
In July, ERYC is the beneficiary, so head out and eat some modern Mexican and help Eagle County Youth!
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Check Out All of our Member Events Below!
Want to get your event listed? Become a member! Email
Carol Johnson for details.
Free Summer Lunch
Tuesday - Friday |June 12 - August 31 | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Gypsum Rec Center | Gypsum
Monday - Friday | June 11 - August 31 | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Eagle River Village | Edwards
Wednesdays | June 13 - August 24
| 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Aspen
Mobile Home Village | Avon
School is out for the summer, so its time for Summer Lunch. There will be FREE FOOD and activities for kids all summer long! Thanks to WECMRD, Trinity Church and Eagle County Schools for making it happen.
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Starting Hearts Vail Mountain Unveiling
June 2 | 10 a.m. | Base of Gondola One | Vail
Join Starting Hearts as it unveils the first of the
new public access defibrillators on Vail and Beaver Creek Mountains!
Reception and refreshments following the unveiling.
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Vail Public Library June Events
On-going throughout June | Vail Public Library
The theme for 2018 Summer Reading Programs is Libraries Rock! VPL
offers programs and independent reading logs and activities for all ages kids through adult.
Vail Public Library's Summer Reading Program offers kids the opportunity to join in these free and fun Tuesday afternoon performances and activities for kids entering 1st - 5th grades. Students may be dropped off for the program; a parent does not have to stay. Register to receive an independent reading log that may be kept to record your summer reading and win prizes. Even if you can't come - you can do the log!
Preschooler story times: Tuesdays and Wednesdays 10 & 11 am; Saturdays 11 am
Kids have the Tuesday afternoon performances.
Teens meet monthly with a creative project or performance.
Summer Reading Program | Tuesdays
Ann Lincoln's Boogie Woogie Bunnies Show
| June 12 | 2 -3:30 p.m.
Ann Lincoln is a magician and juggler who specializes in creating fun performances around the summer reading theme. Not to be missed, this performance will dazzle all.
Hip Hop with Mr Kneell
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June 19 |
2 - 3:30 p.m.
Mr Kneel delivers a fun, interactive high energy form of kid hip hop
. Everyone participates in this great dance and rap party.
Local musician Terry Armistead
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June 26 | 2 - 3:30 p.m.
Terry is a local musician who will play and teach us how to make some fun instruments to accompany.
Teen Summer Reading
Ceramics with Alpine Arts Center |
Monday | June 18 | 3- 4:30 p.m.
Lauren from Alpine Arts will guide our teen participants through creating candle votives with clay and natural materials. Kids 12 and up are invited.
Teen Summer Reading will meet once a month this summer June 18, July 16 & Aug 6 from 3- 4:30 p.m.
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Eagle Valley Library District Summer Programs: All Ages
Sign up begins May 31 | All Branches (Avon, Eagle, Gypsum)
Are you ready to rock?! The Eagle Valley Libraries will be kicking off this summer
with weekly activities to enhance your skills and explore music. Plus, you can earn prizes for reading!
Avon Public Library
200 Benchmark Road | Avon, CO 81620
970-949-6797
Eagle Public Library
600 Broadway St. | Eagle, CO 81631
970-328-8800
Gypsum Public Library
47 Lundgren Blvd. | Gypsum, CO 81637
970-524-5080
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FLTI Graduation!
June 4 | 7 p.m. | Colorado Mountain College | Edwards
Twenty two fam
ily leaders have completed the 20-week personal leader
ship development and civic engagement training that focuses on equipping participants with the skills to make our comm
unity a better place.
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GoPro Mountain Games: Participate or Volunteer
June 7 through June 10 | Vail
Volunteer three shifts to get some super swag (benefits include Gore Mountain Games swag, lunch for most shifts and a volunteer party on Sunday, June 10).
Please click on the links below, to register and pick your shifts. You can pick your team, VIP Security, Host or product (inside).
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Vail
Valley
Soccer Club's College ID Camp
June 8 & 9 | Avon | Nottingham Park and EagleVail Fields
This camp is for high school players looking to play in college. Players should demonstrate competency in their soccer technique, understanding of the game and physical conditioning. College coaches from D1, D2, D3, NAIA and Junior Colleges will be present. Please feel free to email [email protected] with any questions you may have.
Email with any questions.
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Talk About a Healthier Eagle County
June 13 | 5:30 to 7 p.m. | Brush Creek Pavilion
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Alpine Arts Center Summer Art Camps
Summer 2018 | Alpine Arts Center, Riverwalk in Edwards
Kids can get creative at Alpine Arts'
Summer Camps for Kids & Teen. Camps run from June 4 through August 31
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Parenting Safe Children
June 2 | 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. | Family Learning
Cen
ter | Edwards
This seminar focuses on teaching parents how to prevent sexual abuse at camps, at sleepovers, etc.
Complimentary for Eagle County residents but it's limited to 75 participants.
Continental breakfast and child care included.
970.926.7070
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N.O.D. Basketball Academy
June 4-6 | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Red Hill Elementary (100 Grundel Way, Gypsum)
Come to an excellent camp and improve your basketball skills! Camp features some of the best individual instruction on the Western Slope of Colorado including a number of guest speakers and coaches, many of whom have played and coached basketball at the collegiate level and even professionally in Europe. For 2nd - 9th graders. $110 includes lunch, gatorade, and camp awards!
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Buddy Mentors Annual Recruitment & Recognition Event
June 14 | 5:30 to 8 p.m. | Brush Creek Pavilion | Eagle
This is a party to celebrate Bright Future Foundation's volunteer mentors and devoted community members who support youth in so many ways. BFF will recognize those who give their time and attention to youth through the Buddy Mentors program, while recruiting new volunteers All are invited, especially those who would make an excellent mentor! Snacks, beverages, live music and gorgeous views included. In short, it's going to be a party!!!
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Camp 911
June 27 | 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. | WECMRD | Gypsum
July 11 | 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. | WECMRD | Edwards
This FREE one-day course will introduce youth ages 9-11 to the Emergency Service agencies in Eagle County. Ambulance, Law Enforcement and Fire Services will be on hand to teach a variety of rescue and safety procedures to kids age 9-11. Activities will include first aid/CPR, traffic and fire safety, and a self-defense/personal protection class.
FREE - pre-registration required
**** Please send lunch with your child - Snacks/Drinks provided
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Meet the Funder: EpicPromise Foundation
June 21 | 1 to 2:30 p.m. | US Bank | Avon
Does your Nonprofit need more grant funding? Have you considered Vail Resorts EpicPromise but ask yourself, "Do we really fit? How can I maximize the company's inkind giving? How might I benefit from their volunteer efforts?"
Learn more about the grant and volunteer programs of Vail Resorts EpicPromise. Meet and hear from EpicPromise Foundation and their tips about applying for support from their foundation:
Nicky DeFord, Director of Community Engagement, Vail Resorts
Robin Thompson, Professional Fundraising Consultant (will facilitate the discussion)
Nicky oversees Vail Resorts EpicPromise, which includes a $8.6M annual community contributions program; the EpicPromise Foundation, which provides $1M in emergency relief grants and scholarships to Vail Resorts employees; and EpicPromise Volunteers, which provides 20,000 company-sponsored volunteer hours each year.
This is a collaboration between Vail Valley Partnership and ERYC. Sessions are limited to 20 people.
RSVP to Maren at 970.477.4001.
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Games People Play: Bridge &
Mah Jongg Tournament for Bright Future Foundation
June 28 | 8:30 a.m. | Timber Hearth Grill | Cordillera
Luncheon, prizes, games, raffle and awards.
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Mountain Valley Horse Rescue: Volunteer and Camps
Mini Horse Heroes Summer Session | June 12 | 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
The Mini Horse Hero Program is a preschool program for kids 3-5 years old and their parents/care givers. Kids will spend time with the horses while exploring developmentally appropriate concepts related to preschool learning targets. Each day will be filled with movement, songs, crafts and of course quality time with rescue horses!
Summer session: June 12; meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month through August.
MVHR welcomes volunteers for ranch help, administrative help and horse help; especially looking for volunteers to cover morning and night feedings as well as mid-day chores. Check out
www.mvhr.net to see when help is needed, or
contact Amy with questions and to sign up.
MVHR summer camps are filling up! Summer camps are for kids ages 8 through 8th grade. Only 12 kids per session who will learn horsemanship, get to ride and have adventures.
Learn more.
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Resources For Learning (Sign Up for Newsletters too)
- Screenagers
- Active Parenting
- AHA Parenting
- Prevention Action Alliance
- Tobacco Free Colorado
- Visit https://www.speaknowcolorado.org/know-the-law/ as a reminder during this spring "party" season of the laws regarding contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Ages under 18 are considered a minor. The legal drinking age is 21. Parents might think they are providing a safe environment by hosting parties with minors and alcohol. Nothing could be further from the truth as it's a felony. If youth ages 18 to 20 are present in the home, they are liable on their own for a Minor In Possession (MIP).
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Check out Speak Now Colorado for guides to talk with your kids about the use of alcohol and marijuana, and the misuse of prescription drugs & other drugs. Let them know you want what's best for their future!
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Thanks, Accolades & Congratulations!
- WELCOME Sandy Schroeder as the Communities That Care coordinator! We could not be happier to welcome Sandy in this role.
- Thanks to the parents who participated in the second annual Parent Advisory Committee. Great discussion and feedback, plans for the year ahead.
- Thanks to CMC for always sharing its classroom space.
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