YOUTH SPOTLIGHT | DANIEL ROBINSON & CASPIAN COVARRUBIAS |
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Expanding Access for Healthier, More Active Youth
Daniel Robinson and Caspian Covarrubias, two 14-year-old young people who live in Avon, are determined, hard-working, kind, and active individuals who seek to provide low-cost access to recreation in the Vail Valley. Three years ago, both teens joined Valley’s Voice, Mountain Youth’s youth-led, adult-supported program that focuses on education and community service projects, to make positive changes within their community. Youth in Valley’s Voice are encouraged to develop Passion Projects that focus on a need or area of prevention that they are interested in. One such project that Daniel and Caspian are passionate about is improving access to Avon Recreation Center’s workout facility.
Daniel is a focused, fun, smart, and active young person who does every sport you could possibly imagine. He has lived in Avon for 14 years and participates in cross-country, basketball, Nordic skiing, track, and swimming. Daniel believes in the importance of youth voices in organizations to ensure their ideas are a part of the decision-making process, especially when it impacts youth. He is focused on his well-being and health and by extension, hopes to bring more opportunities to his community to become and stay active.
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Caspian is a dedicated, light-hearted, driven, and active teen who loves to play soccer and is the goalkeeper for Vail Valley Soccer Club. Caspian plans to attend Vail Mountain School next year for high school and is interested in medicine, particularly anesthesiology and radiology. Joining Valley’s Voice three years ago has helped Caspian develop self-confidence, and trust in himself, and has played a major role in this chapter of his life. Caspian attends many camps, is involved in local activities, and hopes to bring more opportunities to his community.
Caspian and Daniel spend much of their free time at Avon Recreation and created a Passion Project focused on creating greater access for youth under 15 years of age. The current policy at Avon Recreation allows teenagers to access the workout facility alone only after they have taken the Strong Teen program. The Strong Teen program started in the summer of 2022, and is available for anyone between 13-18 years old to learn basic weightlifting and exercise techniques. Teens who are 13-14 must take this class to access the gym without parental supervision. The class is offered every other Saturday and costs $25. Caspian and Daniel worked with Avon Recreation to share their ideas and increase access to the class so all youth have an opportunity to learn weightlifting techniques and use the gym on their own. Young people like Daniel and Caspian are working to create a more active, healthy, and inclusive community through their own ideas and actions. Thank you to these two strong, courageous, and involved youth for following your passion and making our community a more inclusive and youth-centered place to live!
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Do you know someone who deserves to be recognized? Nominate a Youth Spotlight Here
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DIFFERENCE MAKER | MADDIE EVANS |
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A true local, who aims to cultivate a sense of community in Eagle County.
If you have lived in Eagle County for any period of time, it is likely that you have seen the angelic face of Maddie Evans. Whether you recognize her from her time hosting the Good Morning Vail show on TV8, volunteering with local organizations, or emceeing community events, it is not uncommon to see Maddie out and about around the county. She is an energetic young professional who makes it a point to immerse herself in all that this community has to offer.
Maddie is a true long-time local, who grew up in Eagle County. She even recalls going to school in Minturn back when there was a public middle school located there. In her formative years, Maddie made strides in the world of competitive alpine skiing. Despite her comparably tiny frame, she excelled at the sport from an early age, and found her passion out on the snow-covered mountains. After some sports related injuries, and as Maddie developed other passions in her life, she turned her competitive skiing career into more of a hobby (although you can still find her out on the mountain as much as possible every winter!) When she is not on the mountain or outdoors, she can be found with her Great Pyrenees rescue dog, Beatrice. Maddie is an advocate for these big dogs and stays involved with her mother’s Great Pyrenees rescue organization, which is based in Utah. She teaches others about the need to find wonderful forever homes for these dogs, because they can be less likely to be adopted out due to their large size. This loving advocacy for these gentle giants is just one more way that Maddie’s caring personality is represented.
Never one to waste any time, Maddie has jumped in with volunteering opportunities around the county. She is proud to take part in Pride in the Park as a volunteer and LGBTQ+ ally. Maddie has also participated in the Buddy Mentor program through Bright Future Foundation. Established in 1983 and based on the national Big Brother/Big Sister model of mentorship, Buddy Mentors strives to inspire and foster youth through building consistent and trusting relationships. Maddie was proud to serve as a Buddy Mentor for a wonderful elementary-aged youth in 2022. Maddie enjoyed hanging out with her buddy and helping to create a sense of community for this local youth and their family.
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Do you know someone who deserves to be recognized? Nominate a Difference Maker Here
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Get ready, get set, fuel yourself! Mountain Youth together with VVMTA, Seagull’s Cycle, and Vail Valley Ride are excited to partner on an adventure-biking scavenger hunt through the town of Eagle on August 27 from 2 pm-4 pm. Youth (12+) and adult participants will find clues for locations with specific experts who will talk about how to be healthy when ‘fueling the body’. Participants will learn new bike skills, healthy ways to eat, drink, and move to live a healthy, energizing life. Bring your friends and family to this outdoor adventure ride with food from Pickup’s Pizza to follow. Mountain bikes and interpretation will be available. Register now through VVMTA, HERE!
Want to learn how to fix a flat tire, a broken chain, and adjust your brakes? Join Kyle Foster, owner of Seagull’s Cycle, for a technical clinic from 1 pm-2 pm before you adventure out on the scavenger hunt. Sign-up on the registration link above!
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¡Prepárese, prepárese, energizate! Mountain Youth junto con VVMTA, Seagull’s Cycle y Vail Valley Ride están emocionados de asociarse en una aventura en bicicleta de búsqueda del tesoro a través de la ciudad de Eagle el 27 de agosto de 2 pm a 4 pm. Los jóvenes (12 ) y los participantes adultos encontrarán pistas para los lugares con expertos específicos que hablarán sobre cómo estar saludable cuando “alimentan el cuerpo”. Los participantes aprenderán nuevas habilidades en bicicleta, formas saludables de comer, beber y moverse para vivir una vida saludable y energizante.Traiga a sus amigos y familiares a este paseo de aventura al aire libre con comida de Pickup's Pizza para seguir. Bicicletas de montaña e interpretación estarán disponibles. Regístrese ahora a través de VVMTA, ¡AQUÍ!
¿Quieres aprender a reparar un neumático desinflado, una cadena rota y ajustar los frenos? Únete a Kyle Foster, propietario de Seagull’s Cycle, para una clínica técnica de 1 pm a 2 pm antes de aventurarte en la búsqueda del tesoro. ¡Regístrese en el enlace de registro de arriba!
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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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Julio Aprendiendo Juntos - Entrenamiento de QPR: Preguntar, Persuadir, referir
Julio 13 del 2023
Edwards Elementary School
5:30pm a 7:30pm
QPR: PREGUNTAR, PERSUADIR, REFERIR es un entrenamiento que enseña las señales de advertencia del suicidio y cómo infundir esperanza y obtener ayuda para una persona en riesgo. Registrate con Diana Loera al 970-401-3717.
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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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Mountain Youth and Vail Valley Foundation Offer FREE ECO Tickets!!! |
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MOUNTAIN YOUTH IS PROUD TO OFFER FREE ECO BUS RIDES TO AND FROM ALL HOT SUMMER NIGHTS CONCERTS!!!
Thanks to our partnership with Vail Valley Foundation, free ECO bus transit is available to and from all 2023 Hot Summer Nights concerts. All you need to do is follow the link below to print the tickets. Present one ticket for each ride. Visit eaglecounty.us to see the bus schedule.
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The Western Slope Regional Leadership Committee invites you to New Challenges, Stronger Organizations! |
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The Regional Leadership Committee of the Western Slope invites you to a gathering of nonprofit leaders seeking to strengthen organizations and regional collaboration during a day of exploration, skill building and opportunities to build you, your staff and the region!
CRC’s Regional Leadership Committees work together to support collaborations that result in stronger nonprofits throughout their regions. Local communities decide on projects and events to bring to fruition, and seek to ensure the flow of information, resources and opportunities to all nonprofits.
In preparation for the 2024 Western Slope Rural Philanthropy Days, New Challenges, Stronger Organizations is designed to highlight some of the important trends in the region, including:
· Learnings from the Western Slope Capacity Building Program of 2022
· Trends in retaining staff through new ways of envisioning nonprofit work culture and organizational structures
· The latest news on funding opportunities from Western Slope funders
· How organizations are building strength by sharing resources, including space, back office functions, or even fundraising activities
· The opportunity to discuss ideas and build momentum for 2023 Western Slope Rural Philanthropy Days
We will start the day with an interactive panel that will explore the ways in which the Western Slope Capacity Building Program made a difference in the lives of the people and their organizations who participated, with an eye toward what this might mean for the future. There will be morning and afternoon participatory workshop sessions with topics on Retaining Staff, Sustaining Nonprofit Leaders, the Funding Landscape and Resource Sharing Among Organizations. The end of the day will allow for networking and discussion and a synthesizing presentation about what will come out of our time together. Throughout the day, talented performance artist and teacher Merrily Talbot will enliven our bodies and our hearts with exercises to put us all in the mood for learning!
Breakfast, lunch, snacks, and coffee will be provided.
Western Slope Based Participant (Early Bird*) : $75
Western Slope Based Participant (Regular) : $100
Statewide Participant: $125
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For more than 10 years, YouthPower365 has provided an amazing summer camp for K-8 students. Our camp prevents academic summer slide through fun, engaging, hands-on learning and adventure - at no cost to families. But in order for kids to learn, they need a healthy, fresh lunch. YouthPower365 needs help from the community to get these critical lunches prepared, delivered, and served to the kids who need it the most. We need to fill more than 100 hours of volunteer service starting June 18. Please give of your time by signing up to volunteer at https://www.volgistics.com/appform/1699616238
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Location: Eagle, CO
Date: July 17-20, 4-Day Camps
Time: Half Day, 9-12; Full Day, 9-3
The Full Day Community Camp RIDE provides an action-packed day for your child that will enhance their physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health. Each day will start with mountain biking from 9-12 and then the afternoons will circulate between Climbing, Yoga, Art and Bike Mechanic Lessons. Drop off will be at the Eagle BMX parking lot and pick up will conveniently be located at the shared location of the Climbing +Fitness Gym, Yoga Off Broadway, Dewey Dabbles and Moontime Cyclery.
Ages: 6-12, Register HERE!
The Half Day Camp RIDE uses the bike to nurture a child’s holistic health. The four-day camp will help facilitate a new generation of trail users aware of their footprint and how to treat the trails more sustainably. Our experienced coaches will provide a space for your child to learn how the bike benefits one's physical, mental and emotional health. We aim to build a healthy foundation for lifelong riders.
Ages: 6-12, Register HERE!
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Growing Gardeners
Location: Avon Community Garden at the Salvation Army
Date: Wednesdays & Fridays through August 4th
Time: 10:30 - 11:30 A.M.
Gardening program for 3 to 7 year-olds to learn about gardening and nature. Snacks and crafts too!
RSVP to Sarah at
(970) 748-0704 ext. 104
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-Volunteers Needed!-
Interested in volunteering for the LG TRI on Saturday July 8th? Please click HERE.
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The LG Tri is a sprint triathlon honoring VVCF grant recipient Laura Genelin - and returns this year new and improved! The course features a 500-yard open water swim, a 12-mile bike ride, and 5K run - all near the Siena at Brightwater neighborhood of Gypsum. We're also running the Kids Tri, so bring the whole family!
Location: Siena at Brightwater – Gypsum, CO
Date: July 8, 2023
Time: 7:00am
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In celebration of our 27th Anniversary, join us for the Vail Valley Brew ‘Au at Nottingham Park! Enjoy unlimited samples of amazing brews, seltzers, and ciders in a souvenir sampling glass, alongside live music, water lanterns, food trucks, kids activities, and interactive art.
Location: Nottingham Park, Avon, CO
Date: August 19, 2023
Time: 4:00pm
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Renata / Estefania 970-376-5587
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Socios / Partners: Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
Location: Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
Date: 1 de Julio / July 1st
Time: 10am-12:30pm
GRATIS. Para todas las edades. Aprender sobre las flores de la región de alta altitud (alpina) de Colorado. Picnic (comida será proporcionada). Los niños pueden jugar en el playground después del evento.
Cupos / Spots: 20
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Socios / Partners: Walking Mountains Science Center
Location: Vail
Date: 14 de Julio / July 14th
Time: 7pm-9pm
GRATIS. Para todas las edades. Ven a hacer un recorrido por el estanque donde viven los castores en Vail y aprender acerca de ellos. / FREE. For all ages. Come take a tour at the beaver pond and learn more about beavers.
Cupos / Spots: 20
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Socios / Partners: Wilderness Workshop (Defiende Nuestra Tierra) and Eagle River Watershed Council
Location: Homestake Valley, near Red Cliff
Date: 8 de Julio / July 8th
Time: 10am-4pm
GRATIS. Para todas las edades. ¡Únase a Wilderness Workshop y Eagle River Watershed Council para una exploración práctica del valle de Homestake, que alberga pantanos antiguos! Proporcionan una biodiversidad increíble, flora y fauna autóctonas, y son el hogar de numerosas especies amenazadas. En medio de una sequía en curso, inventariar y comprender los humedales, un sumidero de carbono crítico en un clima cambiante, nos permite defender mejor estos lugares en el presente y en el futuro. Suggested donation of $25 will help cover event and lunch costs (not required).
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Socios / Partners: New Roots
Location: Colorado Mountain College, Edwards
Date: 9 de Julio / July 9th
Time: 10am-12:00pm
GRATIS. Para todas las edades. We will likely be seeing lots of weeds that need to be removed from our native garden and from our common areas in the garden. We will also try to have loads of mulch available so we can cover up some areas that are overgrown and surrounding our native plant garden. There will be lots of weeding and moving loads of mulch for sure. I will also try to have some plant starts available for gardeners to put into the ground, but I'm not certain.
Cupos / Spots: 20
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