Oct. 3, 2022
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Living-In-Balance Resource Fair
Mark your calendar for the annual Senior Services resource fair! This FREE event will be packed with great information from over 40 vendors, eight break-out sessions and a keynote speaker that will challenge the inadvertent ways ageism affects our lives. The fair will take place Friday, Oct. 21 from 7:30 a.m.–2 p.m. at the Broomfield Community Center.
Marijuana Licenses
In 2021, Broomfield City Council approved the sale of retail and medical marijuana in Broomfield. What do you need to know?
• Applications for additional Broomfield Marijuana Business licenses will be accepted Oct. 1–Nov. 30, 2022.
•Your public comments on business applications will be accepted from Dec. 5, 2022 to Jan. 13, 2023 at 5 p.m.
•Applications will be available for public review beginning Dec. 5, 2022.
Enhance Broomfield Program
Apply for funding to help your local business expand and meet the demands of the changing economy! Funds can be used for remodeling, marketing support, operating expenses and more. Review the program rules and procedures before applying. Applications are open through Nov. 30 and funds are awarded on a first come, first served basis.
Broomfield Library Community Ofrenda
Honor your own ancestors, those we have lost and our diverse community with the Broomfield Library Community Ofrenda. Contribute items of your own from now through Oct. 22 to carry on the traditions of previous generations, or simply pay respects to this rich cultural tradition. Then, celebrate Dia de los Muertos and the Community Ofrenda on Oct. 22 in the Eisenhower Room with cultural crafts and storytelling.
Employment Opportunities
Are you interested in working with the City and County of Broomfield? Now hiring for Eligibility Specialist (Adult Programs), Court Security Officer, Water Plant Operator or Trainee, Volunteer Coordinator and more! To learn more about available positions, visit Broomfield.org/Jobs.
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♻️ Household Hazardous Waste Day: Drop off your electronic waste, at Broomfield’s Oct. 8 event! Make an appointment.
👪 Caregiver Respite Program: Are you providing care for someone age 60+ in Broomfield County? The Caregiver Respite Program gives family members and/or caregivers a break by providing no-cost, temporary, in-home care services.

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🚙 Ready, Set, Go-Tober!: Join the Go-Tober Commuter Challenge! Win prizes all month long for not driving to work alone. Learn more and register.
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Oct. 11:🏛️ Regular Meeting of the City Council (agenda coming soon at Broomfield.org/Council)

Visit B-REx.com and Compass.Broomfield.org to find and register for programs, events and classes.
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Feedback Opportunities
Visit Broomfield Voice to give feedback on a variety of community projects, including:

🚴‍♂️ Last Call: Midway Multimodal Action Plan: Provide your feedback on the Midway Boulevard Draft Concept Plans by midnight tonight as part of the final round of public engagement! Share your ideas, experiences and provide feedback on options aimed at improving mobility, comfort and safety with a focus on making improvements for walking, bicycling and speed compliance in the Midway corridor.

🚦 New: 2022 Smart Commute Annual Commuter Survey: Take the 5-minute North Metro Commuter Survey in English or Spanish by Oct. 31. This survey is conducted in partnership with Smart Commute to assess how residents are commuting to work and thoughts on air quality and multimodal travel in Broomfield.


🚘 Huron Street Widening: Take a survey and add pins to an interactive map to help inform the conceptual design phase of the Huron Street Widening and Realignment project from 150th Avenue to 160th Avenue.

👨‍🦽 120th Ave Multimodal Study: Take a resident or business owner survey by Nov. 17 to help CDOT and the City and County of Broomfield identify gaps in accessible multimodal travel along the US 287/120th Avenue corridor.
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National Coaches Day is Oct. 6. Thank you to the 375 volunteer coaches who coached 2,338 youth athletes in 2022 through City and County of Broomfield Athletics! Through your tireless efforts you created an opportunity for youth athletes to learn and develop sport-specific fundamental skills while also growing life skills such as friendship, cooperation, teamwork, leadership and communication. Thank you!
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