YOUTH SPOTLIGHT AND DIFFERENCE MAKER | |
Youth Spotlight: Gabby Gallegos | |
Difference Maker: Kyle Foster | |
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COMMUNITY EDUCATION
EDUCACIÓN COMUNITARIA
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We are excited to announce our second annual Forging Futures with Mountain Youth!
Join us for this amazing opportunity to celebrate all that local youth have accomplished, and help us ensure all youth thrive for years to come.
We will hear from the Director of Education and Community Programs at the Helen and Arthur E. Johnson Depression Center, Alex Yannacone, while dinning on the some of the best food Beaver Creek has to offer.
Alex has an extensive background in implementation and trainings for prevention and intervention of mental health services and education. She provides programs and trainings addressing mental wellbeing for workplaces, schools, and communities across the United States. She is also a master trainer in suicide prevention trainings including QPR and VitalCog. Prior to her work at the Center, Alex contributed to the oversight, management, and delivery of a statewide child abuse and neglect prevention program. Additionally, Alex has provided therapeutic services to at-risk families and the refugee population within Colorado.
All proceeds from the event will go towards Mountain Youth's programming throughout the year, including Eat Chat Connect, We Hear U, and Valley's Voice.
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¡Estamos emocionados al anunciar nuestra segunda edición anual de Forjando Futuros con Mountain Youth!
Comparta con nosotros esta increíble oportunidad de celebrar todos los logros de la juventud local y ayúdenos a asegurar que todos los jóvenes prosperen en los años que vienen.
Escucharemos del Director de Educación y Programas Comunitarios del Centro de Depresión Helen and Arthur E. Johnson; Alex Yannacone, mientras disfrutando de la mejor comida Beaver Creek tiene para ofrecer.
Alex tiene una extensa experiencia en la implementación y la formación de los servicios y educacion sobre la salud mental para la prevención y la intervención. Ella proporciona programas y formaciones que abordan el bienestar mental para los lugares de trabajo, escuelas y comunidades en todo Estados Unidos. También es formadora principal en cursos de prevención del suicidio, como QPR y VitalCog. Antes de trabajar en el Centro, Alex contribuyó a la supervisión, el manejo y la ejecución de un programa estatal de prevención del abuso y la negligencia infantil. Además, Alex ha prestado servicios terapéuticos a familias en situaciones de mayor riesgo y a la población refugiada de Colorado.
Todas las ganancias seran recaudadas para programas de Mountain Youth durante el año, que incluye Eat Chat Connect, We Hear U, y Valley's Voice.
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Aprendiedo Juntos presenta Educando con Amor Prevenimos el Dolor con Julieta Suárez.
En esta conferencia, la psicóloga Julieta Suárez compartirá con nosotros las prácticas de crianza y las claves para una crianza amorosa. Te invitamos a unirte y aprender con nosotros.Tendremos comida y cuidado de niños disponible.
Jueves, 11 de abril
Biblioteca de Avon
5:30 - 7:30 pm
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If you have any questions or ideas on topics or speakers you would like to hear from, please contact Stevi Bratschie, Community Education Manager at sbratschie@mountainyouth.org. We look forward to seeing you!
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Si tiene alguna pregunta o idea sobre temas o presentadores que le gustaría escuchar, póngase en contacto con Stevi Bratschie, Community Education Manager, por el correo sbratschie@mountainyouth.org.¡Esperamos su asistencia!
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Mountain Youth Communities That Care Coalition is continuing our efforts to expand youth leadership opportunities and prevent youth substance abuse. In March the coalition worked on prepping our Youth Readiness Assessment and developing a timeline for our Social Hosting Community Education. Join us in April for our next coalition meeting!
Next Meeting: April 10th, 8-9:15am via zoom
Email hconoley@mountainyouth.org for the zoom link and meeting agenda!
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Calling all young artists!
Mountain Youth Communities That Care Coalition is hosting a sticker design contest!
The contest is open to all youth between the ages of 11 & 25 years old. 3 winners will be chosen and each winner will receive $100 and stickers with their design!
Entries will be accepted April 1 through May 1.
Visit Mountainyouth.org/communitiesthatcare for the theme, guidelines and entry form!
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If you have any questions, or would like more information, please contact Cameron Dole, Youth Engagement Coordinator, at cdole@mountainyouth.org
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Calendar of Community Events
Calendario de Eventos Comunitarios
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April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, which recognizes the importance of communities working together to help families thrive and prevent child maltreatment. During the month of April and throughout the year, communities are encouraged to increase awareness about child and family well-being, and work together to implement effective strategies that support families and prevent child abuse and neglect.
To Report Suspected Abuse and Neglect of a Child Please Call!
1-844-CO-4-KIDS (1-844-264-5437)
Eagle County Child Welfare
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Abril es el Mes Nacional de Prevención del Abuso Infantil, que reconoce la importancia de que las comunidades trabajen juntas para ayudar a las familias a prosperar y prevenir el maltrato infantil. Durante el mes de abril y durante todo el año, se alienta a las comunidades a aumentar la conciencia sobre el bienestar infantil y familiar, y a trabajar juntos para implementar estrategias efectivas que apoyen a las familias y prevengan el abuso y la negligencia infantil.
¡Para reportar sospechas de abuso y negligencia de un niño por favor llame!
1-844-CO-4-KIDS (1-844-264-5437)
Eagle County Bienestar Intantil
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Contact info:
Edgar / Estefania 970-376-5587
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Historia de Los Indígenas Ute y Ciencia / Ute History and Science
Socios / Partners: Walking Mountains
Ubicación/ Location of Event: Walking Mountains
Fecha/ Date: 2 de Abril / April 2nd
Hora/ Time: 5:30pm-7pm
¡Descubre la fascinante historia de los Ute y su uso de la ciencia! Únete a nosotros en este evento educativo donde exploramos cómo la tribu Ute, nativa de América del Norte, aplicaba el conocimiento científico en su vida diaria. Aprenderemos sobre sus métodos de caza, técnicas agrícolas, medicina tradicional y más, todo desde una perspectiva científica única. ¡No te pierdas esta oportunidad de sumergirte en la cultura y el conocimiento ancestral de los Ute!
Cupos / Spots: 16
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Campamento Familiar / Family Campout
Socios / Partners: Community Member: Mountain Recreation
Ubicación/ Location of Event: Sylvan Lake State Park, Eagle
Fecha/ Date: 6-7 de Abril / April 6-7
Hora/ Time: 3pm el 6 de Abril – 3pm el 7 de abril
$20 por persona. A partir de los 4 años. Join Mountain Recreation and EVOM partners for the 2024 Family Campout, April 6th -7th Sylvan Lake State Park near Eagle, CO
Este evento es una experiencia de campamento. ¡Brindaremos actividades divertidas para toda la familia y nos conectaremos con el aire libre! Las actividades pueden incluir caminatas guiadas, tiro con arco, cuentos sobre la naturaleza y más. Se proporcionará cena el sábado y desayuno el domingo por la mañana, así como equipo para acampar durante la noche para ayudar a las familias a aprovechar al máximo su experiencia de campamento.
Parecerá fiesta con un total de 40 personas.
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Clase Sobre Hornear en Altas Elevaciones / High-elevation Baking
Socios / Partners: Walking Mountains
Ubicación/ Location of Event: Walking Mountains
Fecha/ Date: 3 de Abril / April 3
Hora/ Time: 5:30pm-7pm
$10 / persona.
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Pintar Ceramica- Tazas / Paint Your Own Pottery- Mugs
Socios / Partners: Vail Recreation District
Ubicación/ Location of Event: Imagination Station, Vail
Fecha/ Date: 14 de Abril / April 14
Hora/ Time: 12pm-2pm
$20/persona. All ages. Play at the Imagination Station (including Virtual Reality) and Paint Your Own Pottery Esta es la actividad familiar perfecta. Mientras los niños se divierten en juegos de realidad virtual y otras actividades, los adultos pueden pintar sus propias piezas de cerámica incluyendo tazas, jarrones, etc.
Contact Info: Edgar / Estefania 970-376-5587
Cupos / Spots: 13
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Mountain Recreation Baseball & Softball Leagues
Looking for a new challenge? Registration is now open for Mountain Recreation’s Baseball & Softball Leagues. Youth Baseball & Softball Leagues run June 3-July 25 in Edwards, Eagle, and Gypsum and are available for ages 9-12. Learn more and Register here.
Adult Softball Leagues run April 16-May 24 at the Eagle Sports Complex for ages 18+. Learn more and Register here.
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Save the Date! Opening Day is Saturday, June 22nd at the Eagle Sports Complex | |
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Name of Event: Parents That ROCK
Location: Eagle Climbing + Fitness
Time and day: Mar 15th at 9am and Mar 23rd at 11am
A climbing group for parents of infants and toddlers. This social group provides parents with tips and tricks about adventuring and climbing with littles, provides solidarity, and offers a few extra pairs of watchful eyes so you can get on the wall too!
Contact info: info@eagleclimbing.com
970-328-0893
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Name of Event: School’s Out Climbing Camp
Location: Eagle Climbing + Fitness
Time and day: April 22 – 26, 8:30am – 3:30pm
Parents and kids LOVE our day camps, so get signed up ASAP! Climbing Camps at Eagle Climbing + Fitness are a fun filled adventure for kids ages 5-12, which includes climbing, slacklining, yoga, Ninja style obstacle courses, academic time, games, fun and lots of learning new skills!
For more info and to register, visit eagleclimbing.com/youth/
Summer Camp Registration is OPEN
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Avon Drop-In Sports
Location of Event: Avon Elementary School Gymnasium
Cost: $5
Date: Schedule: Monday, Pickleball 6-8:30PM
Tuesday, Volleyball 6-8:30 PM
Wednesday, Futsal 6-8:30 PM
Thursday, Basketball 6-8:30 PM
Saturday, Pickleball 5:00pm-8:30pm (Saturday the 13th is cancelled due to Fireworks)
Avon is now offering Indoor drop-in sports for ages 15 and up! We offer Pickleball, Volleyball, Futsal, and Basketball! We will be offering tournaments for each sport as well!
Contact info: Luke Herron (lherron@avon.org)
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MVPPEEWEES
Location of Event: Avon Elementary School Gymnasium
Date: April 27-May 18 – Every 4th Saturday
Cost: $25
Time: 9:00am-9:45am
Short description: Do you want to share your passion for sports with your young one, or maybe they always seem to have a ball in their hand? Have them learn the basics at MVPeewees! Your children will be able to try out football, basketball, soccer, and baseball. Have them learn the ins and outs of America's most popular sports while burning off some of that never ending energy! MVPeewees will meet once a week for 45 minutes for four weeks.
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School’s Out Camp April
Location of Event: Avon Elementary School Gym
Date: April 22, 23, 24, 25, 26
Cost: $50 per Day
Time: 7:30am-5:30pm
Short description School’s Out Camp offers a variety of activities including organized sports games, arts and crafts, and swimming trips to the Avon Recreation Center. Our program is currently prioritized as childcare for our Eagle County workforce families.
Contact info: Luke Herron (lherron@avon.org)
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Name of Event: Dynafit Summer Solstice Trail Run
Location of Event: Beaver Creek Mountain
Date: June 22, 2024
Time: 9:00 am
Short description: Coinciding with the longest day of the year, the Summer Solstice trail run is arguably the most enjoyable race in the Vail Trail Running Series. Enjoy a 5K, 10K and kids fun run by beginning and ending in the lawn in front of the Beaver Creek Chophouse adjacent to the Centennial lift in the heart of Beaver Creek. The race sends runners through and around the resort community.
Contact info: brooke@vvcf.org
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Name of Event: LG TRI
Location of Event: Siena Valley Club – Gypsum, CO
Date: July 13, 2024
Time: 7:00 am
Short description: the LG Tri is a sprint triathlon honoring VVCF grant recipient Laura Genelin. This race is for first-timers and seasoned pros alike, adults can participate individually or on teams of 2 or 3. The adult course features a 500-yard open water swim, a 12-mile bike ride, and 5K run - all near the Siena Valley Club neighborhood of Gypsum. We're also running the Kids Tri on a special course built for kids, so bring the whole family!
Contact info: brooke@vvcf.org
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Other News
Otras Noticias
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Mountain Safe is the collaboration between law enforcement, justice agencies, and community service organizations in Eagle County. Together, we aim to “reduce crime, improve outcomes for victims, shield children from exposure to violence, mitigate at-risk behavior, and tackle substance abuse trends that are fueling violent behavior. This collaboration will ensure that care for victims and at-risk offenders is coordinated, tracked and evaluated so that justice-involved persons know they are important to the providers of services and that resources are available to meet their needs.
Eagle County Colorado is ranked in the 26th percentile among US counties for violent crime, meaning that over three-fourths of counties in the United States are considered to be safer when it comes to risk of violent crimes (https://crimegrade.org/violent-crime-eagle-county-co/). In partnership with Mountain Safe Response and Rural Violent Crime Initiative for Law Enforcement funding, we want to gather information about the impact of violent crime in Eagle County and how as a rural community we can do better. The survey information collected will help to further develop Mountain Safe and our County into a safer place. Please use the links below to access the anonymous survey in either English or Spanish:
Spanish language online survey
English language online survey
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Parenting Tips of the Month | |
Giving a reason for the answer to your children's requests is an important step in showing them that they are worth knowing the why. "Because I said so" is often used by parents when they don't have the time to explain in the moment. However it can also be taken by the child as a sign the parent doesn't understand how important something is to the child in the moment. We all deserve to know the reason we can or cannot do something. Taking the time to explain the reasoning behind your decision validates your child's requests, and gives them the opportunity to start creating pathways of reasoning within themselves. | |
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