YOUTH SPOTLIGHT | William Richardson |
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A local youth who loves to give back and make people smile!
William Richardson is an 8th grade student at Berry Creek Middle School and a member of Valley’s Voice (VV). William has loved being a participant and team member of many Valley’s Voice programs over the past two years. He is a new member of the Youth Executive Board, was a participant at the Sustainable Splash, and was a spokesperson for Youthapalooza. As the spokesperson of this large, annual event in which youth can interact with over 50 local resources and agencies, William did an interview with TV8. He was extremely proud of himself for stepping out of his comfort zone. He thought he might crack under pressure, but ended up finding it so exhilarating. William was grateful for the opportunity to be on live TV.
William feels his greatest accomplishment so far with VV was developing and implementing his idea to have a Dungeons and Dragons night with the support of Cameron Dole, Youth Engagement Manager. William witnessed first-hand all that went into taking an idea and putting it into action. He was pleasantly surprised with the number of attendees, which was over 25 youth, who shared the same love of Dungeons and Dragons as he. This event was so much fun and he loved engaging in the community and connecting with his peers.
William credits his mentors, Ms. Johnson, his art teacher and Ms. Peto, his
music teacher for helping him develop the courage to be a part of these events. He enjoys composing music with the “Young Composers." He credits his dad for his love of the outdoors including dirt biking, kayaking, rock climbing, and skiing, He also thanks his mom who helped encourage his entrepreneurship in having a stand selling Samosas at the local Community Market.
To read more, head over to our Mountain Youth blog HERE!
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DIFFERENCE MAKER | Dr. Amanda Bolla |
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Enriching youth lives through sharing events, supporting ideas, and saying "let's figure it out!"
Do you remember your favorite teacher from Middle or High school, and how that person made an on your impact life? Dr. Amanda Bolla is an individual in our community I'm sure many students claim as their "favorite teacher" because of the way she touched their lives during their time at school.
Providing enrichment to our youth through attending events, supporting their ideas, and having a "let's figure it out" attitude describes Dr. Bolla. She has
connected so many youth in our valley with support and encouragement to continue their interests and develop their passions. Dr. Bolla’s leadership with the Gypsum Creek Middle School Hope Squad last year led to the blossoming of that same mental health focused, youth-led group at Eagle Valley High School. Her collaborative efforts tied Eagle Valley High School Green Team with mentor opportunities at Gypsum Creek Middle School. It also opened up fundraising and advertising opportunities; as well as helping individual youth grow in their interests and project field.
Sitting down with Amanda opened my eyes to her time living in Hong Kong. Interacting with so many people and being able to form those relationships over a diversity of interactions. Four years ago, she decided it was time to head to the Eagle Valley. Moving here with her 2 teens, Amanda found herself a job within the school district. Making connections with Eagle County Schools friends allowed her the time to share her achievements and interests in gifted and talented program growth. Providing gifted and talented programs, not just for special youth, but for all youth who have a passion and drive to grow. After working with all 4 high schools, she decided to take a more focused role. Eventually, Amanda made it to her current role as a trusted adult, leading professional, and collaborative teacher at Gypsum Creek Middle School and Eagle Valley High School.
To read more, head over to our Mountain Youth blog HERE!
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Do you know someone who deserves to be recognized? Nominate a Difference Maker Here
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Get ready for a fun and interactive Eat Chat Connect this month with Lacy Alana, a psychologist and licensed clinical social worker who is a consultant, speaker, and trainer that blends the philosophy of improvisational theatre into her work. Lacy will provide a unique and fun approach to tackling tough topics, creating mutual understanding and renewed connections with loved ones. Participants will learn how our nervous system plays a role in communication and how to create meaningful interactions with youth in their lives. Join us on March 14 at Eagle Valley Middle School and March 15 at Colorado Mountain College from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm to learn more! Register HERE.
Also, calling all youth-serving professionals, parents, and community members to an afternoon lunch and learn with Lacy to learn self-care strategies through an understanding of nervous system basics and experiential learning. Participants will walk away with a new understanding of what it really means to take care of yourself within the complex and multi-layered realities of working with youth to reduce burnout, compassion fatigue, and secondary trauma. Join us for a free lunch with interpretation provided on March 15 at Edwards Early Learning Center from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm. Register HERE.
As always, these events are free to everyone, with dinner, childcare, and interpretation provided. Please join us with your family to learn, connect, engage, and grow as a community. 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 there! |
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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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Hearing all voices from the community is a priority for our CTC Coalition. In November, the Super8, a monitoring and decision-making group for the coalition, approved contracting The OMNI Institute to build the coalition’s capacity to elevate participant voices. In January, Super8 members took a survey called the Intercultural Development Inventory to gauge how well the coalition is doing in their efforts. The results show that we are in the “Minimalization” stage, which falls between Polarization and Acceptance. Our members, in very simple terms, acknowledge cultural commonality and universal values and principles but there is more work to do with recognition and appreciation of cultural differences. At the full coalition meeting on March 28, we will work with our OMNI Institute facilitators to determine plans for next steps. For more information on the IDI, click here.
For more information on how to get involved, please contact Sandy Schroeder, Director of Community Engagement, at sschroeder@mountainyouth.org.
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Location: Family Learning Center Edwards
Date: Saturday, 2/4
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
FLC is hosting a clean up for the kids day on Saturday 2/4 from 9 am to 12 pm. FLC needs help with cleaning and organizing the inside of the school and help with removing some ice around the building and on the playgrounds. All community members of all ages are welcome! RSVP to Whitney at the email below.
Contact Information:
Whitney Young
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A Mommy & Me Climbing Group for moms of infants and toddlers. This social group provides moms with tips and tricks about adventuring and climbing with littles, provides solidarity, and offers a few extra pairs of watchful eyes so mom can get on the wall too! *Dads and caregivers are welcome to join, you rock!
Location: Eagle Climbing + Fitness
Date: March 14 & March 18
Time: 3/14 - 11am,
3/18 - 11am
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Get started in climbing while having fun in a supportive environment. Climbers learn and improve climbing technique, learn to belay and tie the figure-8 knot, and have fun by participating in climbing specific games and drills. For more info and to register, visit eagleclimbing.com/youth/
Location: Eagle Climbing + Fitness
Dates:
Homeschool: Mondays 2:00–3:15
Elementary: Mondays 3:30 – 4:45
All Ages: Mondays 5:00 – 6:15
All Ages: Wednesdays 3:45 – 5:00
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Find and build community at Eagle Climbing + Fitness. Queer Climbing Night is a social and fun gathering on the last Sunday of each month from 5-7pm. This is an inclusive space for all LGBTQIA+ identifying/curious individuals (and allies too!). ALL abilities welcome.
Location: Eagle Climbing + Fitness
Date: Last Sunday of each month
Time: 5:00-7:00pm
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Location: Edwards Field House
Date: Saturday, 3/11
Time: 6:30 pm
Join the winter movie series, brought to you by Mountain Rec and Mountain Youth!
Contact Information:
Lizzy Owens
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Location: Online
Date: March 28, 2023
Time: 6:00pm
Contact info:
Registration for Walking Mountains’ 2023 summer science camps opens on Tuesday, March 28 at 6:00pm. Walking Mountains' camps allow youth (K-10th Grade) to
investigate principles of ecology and develop an understanding of scientific concepts through fun, adventure, experiments, and exploration. All camps are age-appropriate and taught by qualified natural science educators that make learning safe and fun.
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Renata / Estefania 970-376-5587
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Location/Ubicación: Leadville
Date/Fecha: 11 de Marzo / March 11th
Time/Hora: 6:00pm-7:30pm
$15/persona. Quien dijo que nadie se puede montar en bicicleta en el verano? Aquí les tenemos una oportunidad muy padre de montar en bicicletas especialmente fabricadas para la nieve. Con llantas anchas y estables, estas bicicletas son la actividad perfecta para toda la familia. No te lo pierdas, ¡tenemos espacios limitados!
Spots available/Cupos: TBD
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Partner/Socio: EVOM
Location/Ubicación: Meadow Mountain, Minturn
Date/Fecha: 6 de Marzo / March 6th
Time/Hora: 6:30pm-8:00pm
GRATIS. A partir de los 10 años. ¿Quieres mirar las luces de Avon desde arriba? Únete a nosotros en esta caminata exclusiva donde miraremos la luna llena, las estrellas, y las luces del atardecer en raquetas de nieve. Las raquetas serán proporcionadas. Chocolate caliente y galletas serán proporcionados.
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Location/Ubicación: Spraddle Creek, Vail
Date/Fecha: 12 de Marzo / March 12th
Time/Hora: 9:00am-1:00pm
GRATIS. A partir de los 10 años. ¡Sal de rutina con esta caminata en raquetas de nieve a un destino completamente sorpresa! Te prometemos vistas espectaculares además de un ejercicio saludable. Contáctenos si quieres saber más sobre la ubicación.
Spots available/Cupos: 13
Location/Ubicación: Vail Nordic Center, Vail
Date/Fecha: 15 de Marzo/ March 15th
Time/Hora: 10:00am-2:00pm
$15/persona para esquí clásico (recomendado a los iniciantes). $17/persona para patinar con esquís. $20/persona para montar bicicletas de nieve . Transporte gratuito desde Avon. No se pierdan la oportunidad de esquiar sin miedo a las alturas. $15/persona para esquí clásico (recomendado para principiantes). $17/persona para patinar con esquís. $20/persona para montar bicicletas de nieve . Transporte gratuito desde Avon.
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Location/Ubicación: Sylvan Lake, Eagle
Date/Fecha: 10 de Marzo / March 10th
Time/Hora: 6:00pm-7:30pm
GRATIS. Para todas las edades. ¿Conoces al oso Smokey? Si tu respuesta es no, esta es la oportunidad perfecta para acompañarlo en una caminata con raquetas de nieve donde habrá fogata con malvaviscos. A los niños les encanta tomarse fotos con smokey, ¡no te lo pierdas!
Partner/Socio: EVOM
Location/Ubicación: Hanging Lake
Date/Fecha: 25 de Marzo / March 25th
Time/Hora: 10:00pm-2:00pm
A partir de los 12 años. ¡No te pierdas las hermosas vistas de Hanging Lake en el invierno! Te prometemos vistas espectaculares además de un ejercicio saludable. No esperes porque solo se puede visitar la ubicación con reservación.
Spots available/Cupos: 13
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Partner/Socio: EVOM
Location/Ubicación: Frisco Adventure Park, Frisco
Date/Fecha: 2 de Marzo / March 2nd
Time/Hora: 12:45pm-4:30pm
$10/person. Para personas que midan más de 36”. Vamos a salir de Walking Mountains a las 12:45 y regresar a las 4:30. El evento será de 2pm-3pm. ¿Alguna vez te has deslizado en la montaña en llanta de nieve? Nosotros les conseguimos un precio especial para que vengan a disfrutar de esta actividad espontánea con nosotros. ¡No te pierdas el divertido día en el parque de aventuras en Frisco!
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Location: Colorado Mountain College, Edwards
Date: Tuesday, March 7
Time: 1:00pm-3:30pm
Cost: free for nonprofit professionals and board members!
The Nonprofit Learning Series is kicking off 2023 with a new program featuring inspirational Ted Talk style presentations on topics that are vital to your nonprofit work. Then, the presenters will be part of a panel discussion where you can ask the experts questions culminating in an interactive roundtable session with the speakers and topics. Feedback will be collected throughout the event to plan the rest of the 2023 Nonprofit Learning Series. Sign up today so that you don’t miss this in-person program to help chart the course for a great 2023!
Presenters / Panelists Include: Sara Amberg, Executive Director - YouthPower365: Making Strides in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. - James Kenly, Executive Director - Vail Symposium: What Type of Plan Suits Your Organization? - Michelle Stecher, Executive Director - Mountain Youth: Stakeholder Engagement, including those impacted by your mission in your work.
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Location: Yoga Off Broadway,
139 Broadway Street Unit A,
Eagle, CO 81631
Date: First Sunday of Each Month
Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm
Open to all and it's Free!
"I feel that meditation is such a super-power for sustaining mental wellbeing and a powerful tool for our community, especially our young people. I wanted to make sure that those who want to explore meditation can do so for free, in community and all are welcome to join."
~Becky Hesseltine
Evidential Medium & Meditation Facilitator
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