Youth Spotligh
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Evan Fitzcharles
by Denise Kipp, prevention manager at the Eagle River Youth Coalition
Those w
ho know Evan Fitzcharles would likely describe him as intelligent and kind. Not only is Evan number 3 in his graduating class (wow!), and a National AP Scholar, he also finds time to volunte
er as a Communities That Care (CTC) youth representative and served on Youth Leaders Council (YLC) in the 2017-2018 school year. To top it all off, Evan has taken the initiative, along with other community members, to change policy on purchasing tobacco products in the Town of Avon. This Tobacco 21 Initiative would change the legal age to purchase tobacco products from 18 to 21 years of age.
Read more >>>>>>
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Member Profile: Vail Public Library
Public libraries are no longer the silent, slightly austere, personality-free zones they once were thought of. Today's libraries welcome visitors and guests, children right through older patrons. While books remain a huge draw, the Vail Public Library offers so much more than tomes: there are programs ranging from yoga to crafting; movies, audio books, music to borrow, computers to sign on to, and of course cozy nooks to curl up in. The world opens up as you enter the library doors.
Cricket helps make hummus -- the Vail Public Library truly offers a little something for everyone!
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Difference Maker of the Month: Firefighters
This month's Difference Makers are a group of seemingly fearless workers who take chances every day to keep the county safe ... even more so lately with the hot, dry, windy conditions. We are celebrating firefighters this month, the tireless men and women who respond quickly, consistently and kindly to every type of emergency from wildland fires to car accidents.
Read more >>>>
Do you know someone in our community who deserves recognition? Someone who goes above and beyond? Let us know - email us at info@eagleyouth.org!
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SAVE THE DATE: Valley Tastings
Food for YOUth ... It's Great Cause
ERYC's annual fundraiser is taking place in Gypsum at the Lundgren Amphitheater on September 15. Already restaurants are lining up to participate! We are so thankful to
Rustic Farm to Fork,
Vail Resorts, Home Chefs of Vail,
Village Bagel,
The Farm at Knapp Ranch, Turgeon's Wood Fired Pizza,
Kirby Cosmos,
Tu Casa, Eagle County Schools, DJs & Dahlias, Bonfire Brewing, Avon Liquor, West Vail Liquor.
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 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? Do you want to donate to the silent auction? We'd love to have you be involved! Contact
Heather, 970.390.9513.
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Nominate a YOUth
We need YOU to nominate a YOUth: The 12
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annual Valley Tastings event will be host once again to the Youth Leaders Award and we need you to nominate an outstanding youth who believe should be a recipient of one an award (Change Maker, Legacy Builder, Positive Peer). Please
nominate a youth by August 10th. Nominate here.
Thanks to Alpine Bank for supporting this program!
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Vail Health Teams
with ERYC for 2018-19 Eat Chat Parent Events
We are excited to announce that Eat Chat Parent and Vail Health are teaming up to offer family education that will focus on mental health and technology wellness. Our first events will take place in early October. Stay tuned for more details!
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YOUth at Work
ERYC Youth Advisor Gerry Lopez and former Youth Advisor Ruby Black kicked off an informative and honest look at youth health in Colorado and the surrounding region with Statewide Youth Network (SYN United), informing state and federal departments on youth engagement. We are so appreciative of their dedication!
Earlier in the month, Gerry Lopez, Evan Fitzcharles, Lily Reynolds and Britney Chavez
presented "Tobacco 21" to the Avon Town Council. "I
t was incredibly eye opening. I loved the opportunity I got to talk to the Avon Town Council alongside a group of other passionate
youth," Gerry shares.
#MakingADifference
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News from Communities that Care
Our crew is very grateful to Molly Hadley and how well she set up for the next phase, Phase 4. This is when the "tangible" products start to be produced. Together, the new coordinator from ERYC, Sandy Schroeder, and her county-level partner, Mandy Ivanov, are gearing up for a meeting in August. This meeting will focus on setting the stage for Implementation Teams, whose members will work with the 3 selected strategies and determine the best action steps for resulting outcomes for the community. Key Leaders will be gathered in September to discuss progress and priorities for the work moving forward. If you are interested in participating on an Implementation Team, please contact Sandy at:
sschroeder@eagleyouth.org.
CTC celebrated their progress at a BBQ in Nottingham, catered by Kirby Cosmos. Shout out to Kirby's for the great eats!
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Families In Action Classes
Tuesdays | September 4 - October 9 | 5:30 - 8 p.m. | Eagle Valley Middle School | Eagle
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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. | AspenMobile 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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Eagle Schools' Preschools Have Openings
Do you have a little one between the ages of 3 and 4? Looking for a reliable, family and community-oriented program? Apply for the remainder of days in Eagle County Schools Preschool Plus Program and guarantee a space in our programs for the 2018-2019 school year.
Locations: Avon Elementary, Homestake Peak, June Creek Elementary, Brush Creek Elementary and Red Hill Elementary
Times: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through August 23, 2018
Meals Included! Breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack
Cost: $50 per day
Commitment: 4 to 5 days per week
Contact Jody Ejnes, Operations Coordinator at 970.328.3947
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Parent-Teen Sexual Health Education Night
August 2 | 6 - 7 p.m | Eagle River Village Community Room | Edwards
Avon Trailer Park | Avon
Please join Red Ribbon Project to learn more about the importance of sexual health and how to stay safe from STIs and unintended pregnancy. Topics discussed: personal values, contraception, consent, stigma, myths and facts, and parent and teen resources. Presentation will be led by Rachel Verinis, school counselor and social worker and Angela Pinela, bilingual nurse assistant. Light snacks and beverages provided.
More info: info@redribbonproject.org
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What's YOUR Story?
August 3 | 8:30 - 11 a.m. | CMC Room 249
Join ERYC for a mid-summer workshop:
Strategic Nonprofit Storytelling to Engage Donors and Volunteers
· You will learn what THE story is for your organization.
· You will learn a step by step process to writing YOUR story.
· You will learn to CONNECT better with your donors.
During the training we will break down your organization's stories into three components: the Involvement Story, The Impact Story, the Thank You Story.
Fundraising season is here (when is it not?)......what's holding you back from signing up for this workshop?!
Free to ERYC and VVP members;
$10 for all non members - please pay upon arrival or prior to training
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Special Harry Potter Celebration
August 6 - 10 | Eagle Valley Libraries (Avon, Eagle, Gypsum)
Eagle Valley Libraries are hosting a special weeklong celebration of the 20th anniversary of the U.S. publication of
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone with
have daily activities including house sorting, wand making, potions class, Harry Potter movies and more!
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National Night Out - 35th Anniversary
August 7 | 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. | Gypsum Lundgren Amphitheater, Edwards Park Skatepark,
Avon - Aspens Community Park,
O'Neil Spur Park,
Eaglebend Apartments,
Avon Elementary Soccer Field
Join the Eagle County Sheriff's Office as they host this FREE annual community event to help create law enforcement and community partnerships. The evening will include FREE food, drinks, local treats, music, conversation, activities and FUN for the whole family! ERYC will be at the events throughout the valley!
Contact Amber Barrett 970.328.8512
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Free HIV Testing
August 8 | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Dotsero Mobile Home Park using MIRA |
2 - 5 p.m. | Mountain Family Health Center | Edwards
Free HIV Testing: free, confidential rapid HIV testing on Weds August 8. Walk-ins welcome, no appointment necessary and results in 20 minutes via finger prick. Know Your Status, Get Tested!
Contact Information: Denise Kipp 970.827.5900 or i
nfo@redribbonproject.org
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Vail Public Library August Events
On-going | Vail Public Library
The theme for 2018 Summer Reading Programs is Libraries Rock! Teen and kids summer reading programs continue...
So many FREE programs!
Monday Matinees weekly at 1:30 (kids' movies)
Summer Science Camp "Model My Watershed" July 30 - August 2 for kids aged 9 to 12
Yoga on Mondays and Wednesdays at 11:30
Meditation on Sundays at 10:15
Zumba on Mondays at 5:30
Country Western Dance lessons Thursdays at 6:30
Sensational Seniors Event August 8 at 1:30
Adult Summer Reading Finale August 10th at 4:00
Books & Bites Book Club on August 8 at 5:00
Walking Book Club August 10 at 11:30
Knit Night August 13 and 27 at 5:30
Teddy Roosevelt | August 1 | 5:30 p.m.
James C Overcash is performing.
The show is a dynamic presentation that uses the words of Theodore Roosevelt, historical recounts and imagined meetings with people from his time to bring us into his world.
"The Crowded Hour" takes the audience on a tour of the "Roughrider" President's life and the world he changed with his delightful and bully personality.
Jackson Emmer | August 15 | 5:30 p.m.
Jackson Emmer's lyrically playful and intimate Americana style is as gleeful as it is irreverent. Combining an authentic country spirit with an honest and modern perspective, Emmer connects with listeners in the time-honored storytelling tradition
Matthew Gurnsey "the Kilted Man" | August 22 | 5:30 p.m.
Join us for the return of a Vail Public Library musical favorite! Matthew Gurnsey, better known as the Kilted Man, will bring his signature blend of humor and Celtic music back to our community. Light refreshments will be served and everyone is encouraged to attend!
Hiroya Tsukamoto | August 29 | 5:30 p.m.
Hiroya is a one-of-a-kind composer, guitarist and singer-songwriter from Kyoto, Japan. He began playing the five-string banjo when he was thirteen, and took up the guitar shortly after.
Hiroya has been leading concerts internationally including several appearances at Blue Note in New York City with his group and Japanese National Television(NHK). Hiroya performed, recorded and shared stage with Esperanza Spalding, The Kennedys, Joe Jencks(Brother Sun), Michael League (Snarky Puppy), Brooks Williams and Jim Kweskin.
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Eagle Valley Library District Summer Programs: All Ages
All Summer! | 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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Vail Valley Parternship Nonprofit Learning Series
August 14 | Marketing for Nonprofit Success | 1 -2:30 p.m. | US Bank | Avon
The Colorado Health Foundation
believes that having health in reach for families and communities across the state should not be limited by lack of opportunity, poverty or racism. Because of this, Colorado Health works to create fair opportunities for all Coloradans to be healthy by proudly supporting nonprofits and private sector partners through program-related investments (PRI).
More info and to RSVP:
Maren Cerimele.
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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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4H Drone Camp
August 16 | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Eagle River Center Exhibit Hall | Eagle
Mark your calendar and gather up your friends for the 4-H Drone Camp!
During this camp, participants will learn from a drone expert and see what his drone can do. You will also build a wooden airplane, play some games, watch a movie and the most exciting part is that you will go home with your VERY OWN DRONE!! Before leaving that day, we will show you how your drone flies. Cost to attend is $40 (includes lunch, snacks and your drone to keep).
Sign up by August 1 at
CSU Extension Office at 970-328-8630.
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Heart & Sole
August 25 | Ford Park So
ccer Fields | Vail
A fun-filled day of activities for the whole family. Run a 5K with world champion triathlete, Josiah Middaugh! There are also 3K and 1 mile fun walks, food, entertainment, CPR classes
, health and wellness vendors, all for a great cause, helping Starting Hearts save more lives.
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Mini Horse Heroes
September 7 | 1st & 3rd Fridays | 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Mountain Valley Horse Rescue | Bond
Mini Horse Heroes starts back up this fall and we are switching to Fridays!
This is a 6-week program.
There's more!
Teachers...MVHR has programs for your WHOLE class!
The 3rd grade program (that works best in the spring) focuses on building R.E.S.P.E.C.T. (Responsibility, Empowerment, Stewardship, Perseverance, Cooperation and Trust) within your team! This program splits your group into 4 while they rotate through stations like grooming and round pen, stewardship/service, the amazing race and a craft.
New this year, MVHR is also working on a new program for 4th graders. This program will look at horses throughout Colorado history.
Contact
Amy for more information or to schedule your visit! Spaces are limited to specific dates.
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Save The Date: SURO's
Community Walk & Heartbeat Memorial Butterfly Launch
September 8 | 8:30 a.m. | Lundgren Amphitheater | Gypsum
All funds raised go to SpeakUp ReachOut's mission to prevent suicide in Eagle County through education, training and HOPE.
There will be guest speakers, butterfly launch and community walk.
Remember. Reflect. Revitalize. Hope.
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Incredible Years Parenting Program
September 10 | 5:30 p.m. | Brush Creek Elementary | Eagle
September 4 | 5:30 p.m. | Eagle Valley Elementary School | Eagle
A parenting class for parents of children ages 3 to 6. This fills up quickly, so
register soon!
We look forward to another life-changing session for parents and their children.
Register: julia@ecpartners.org
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Incredible Years Parenting Program
September 26, October 24, November 28 | Colorado Mountain College | Edwards
Early Childhood Partners will again be offering Dinosaur School Teacher Training this fall, free of charge at Colorado Mountain College (CMC) in Edwards. This is a evidenced-based Social Emotional curriculum for preschool teachers and preschool children that has been supported in Eagle County for over ten years by Early Childhood Partners. Please note, Teacher Classroom Management (TCM) is a prerequisite for Dinosaur School Teacher Training and those dates will be announced shortly.
Register: julia@ecpartners.org by Monday, August 27
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Social Dance for Teens @ MindSpace
Thursdays | September 6 through December 14 | 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. | Edwards Business Center (Unit B-10) | Edwards
Social Dance for Teens is an all levels contemporary dance class for young people interested in learning about dance from a social and personal evolutionary perspective. We will explore contemplative improvisational movement, physical narrative, highe
r states of consciousness, and meditation. At the end of the semester students will produce a public social dance project in our community.
Investment: $650 (scholarships available)
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Get Involved...
All sorts of new jobs listed!
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Resources For Learning (Sign Up for Newsletters too)
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Thanks, Accolades & Congratulations!
- Thank you: Vail Honeywagon for supporting Valley Tastings and helping us create a Zero Waste event.
- The Sebastian Vail hosted a swanky, fabulous evening and ERYC was able to meet and greet guests, share our passion, vision and mission. We love being part of such a generous community.
- Thank you to Vail Health for supporting 2018-19 Eat Chat Parent.
- Thank you to Maya at The Westin Riverfront for supporting ERYC; we were the recipient of Table 101 throughout July.
- ERYC was the recipient of Eagle County Fair & Rodeo's Saddle Up program; 100 guests got to cheer on the bucking' broncs and received a behind-the-scenes tour. We are so fortunate to be part of this event. If you want to support this for future nonprofits, please donate here.
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