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Broomfield Days Logo Contest
Show your community what Broomfield looks like to you by designing and creating the 2023 Broomfield Days theme complete with a logo and slogan. The 2023 winner will receive four Broomfield Days t-shirts featuring their winning logo and their design will be used throughout the event. Submit your design by March 3 at 5 p.m.
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Universal Waste Collection
Did you know how your waste is collected impacts Broomfield’s sustainable future? In 2021, 61% of community survey respondents said they were interested in single-hauler neighborhood trash collection, which the City and County of Broomfield is considering implementing. Moving to a single licensed hauler could reduce greenhouse gas emissions, road congestion, waste diversion to landfills and give residents more opportunities to recycle with ease. If you want to learn about what this could mean for your home and the community, attend the Universal Waste Collection Community Forum on this Thursday, Feb. 16 from 5:30–7 p.m. in the Broomfield Council Chambers. |
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Victim Advocates Recruitment
Consider becoming a volunteer Victim Advocate and be a part of a group of exciting, dedicated community members who provide emotional support and crisis intervention to victims of crimes and tragic events. Extensive training is provided and volunteers are asked to commit to at least one year of service. Spring training will occur April 4–22 at various times throughout the week.
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Markel and Wottge Open Space Open House
Attend an Open House for the Markel and Wottge Open Space property conceptual site designs this Thursday, Feb. 16 from 5-7 p.m. at the Aspen Creek PK-8 School library located at 5500 Aspen Creek Drive. View alternative plans, provide feedback and vote on your favorite design. Meeting materials will be made available after the open house on Broomfield Voice.
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One Book One Broomfield Junior
Join author and illustrator Yuyi Morales on Sunday, March 5, for the young person’s version of the citywide reading program that encourages all the kids and families of Broomfield to read the same book at the same time. Stop by the Broomfield Library to discuss the picture book biography in which Morales tells her own story of immigrating to the United States and finding sanctuary and salvation at the local public library. No registration is required, seating is first come first served until capacity is reached. Doors open at 1:30 p.m.
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🎭 Broomfield Arts, Culture and Science Grant: Arts organizations and teachers, apply now for funding to support arts, culture and/or science in Broomfield. Eligible program costs include after-school programs, community programs, and more! There's only $4,820 remaining for the 2023 funding cycle and the application deadline is March 6, 2023.
💼 Employment Opportunities: Apply today for Athletics Coordinator, Wastewater Plant Operator or Trainee, Master Plumber, Utilities Technician III and more at Broomfield.org/Jobs!
💼 In-Person Job Fair: Meet and mingle while you network at the In-Person Job Fair on Wednesday, Feb. 22 from 3-5 p.m. Stop by 100 Spader Way to meet employers looking for seasonal, young adult, full time, part-time and permanent positions. Contact the Workforce Center to refresh your resume and make an appointment with a specialist.
🏠 Property Tax Refund Program: Take part in the new Property Tax Refund Program! This program is available for Broomfield homeowners who meet certain requirements. The program will run through July 1. The next clinic will be held Thursday, Feb. 16 at the Broomfield Community Center from 8 a.m.-noon.
🏢 Business After Hours: Register for the Business After Hours event on March 15 at 5 p.m. with the Broomfield Chamber of Commerce. Staff representatives from numerous departments will be in attendance and share information about initiatives and services to support businesses and your employees while also answering your questions.
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🚶♂️ Broomfield Heights Stormwater and Pedestrian Open House: Attend a drop-in open house about the future floodplain, stormwater and pedestrian mobility improvements on and near West 3rd Avenue. The event will be at Emerald Elementary on Monday, Feb. 27 from 5:30-7 p.m.
🎨 Community Art Swap: Stop by the library anytime from 1-4 p.m. on Feb. 25 for the Community Art Swap, an event where new and gently used art materials are exchanged. Canned goods and toiletries are accepted in lieu of art supplies.
🗾 Broomfield Ueda Sister Cities: Take part in the Student Exchange Program this summer which provides an opportunity for Broomfield students and families to develop understanding, respect and friendship among the people in Ueda, Japan. Dates for the trip are July 26-Aug. 6, and applications are due Feb. 15.
🧒 Broomfield Youth Recognition Awards (BYRA) Nominations: The Deadline is quickly approaching! Nominate an exceptional Broomfield youth in your life for BYRA by Feb. 21. BYRA is a city-wide initiative to seek out and recognize youth in the community.
🐦 Backyard Bird Count: Join an international effort to track and record bird populations across the globe on Feb. 15. Visit Broomfield's iNaturalist to explore nature and Birdcount.org to learn more about the bird count.
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Give feedback to partner organizations who provide services in Broomfield, including:
🏠 HOME-ARP Funding: Provide feedback on the best way to utilize funding to address the need for housing security in Boulder and Broomfield Counties. The Boulder-Broomfield HOME Consortium will receive $4.25 million in funding from the Housing and Urban Development American Rescue Plan Act. Residents can take a survey on the City of Boulder’s website in english or spanish and organizations can take the community partner survey by Feb. 20 at 5 p.m.
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Open Space and Trails staff received photos of what is possibly a rare bird spotted at the Broomfield County Commons by local photographer Tim Seibert. This Hawk is believed to be an “intergrade bird," the offspring of parents from two different subspecies. The photographed hawk appears to have features common to both a Krider’s Red-tailed Hawk as well as an Eastern Red-tailed Hawk. Check out more photos of the sighting! Thank you for the photos from Tim and insights from Ski Szymanski, a local birder!
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