February 17, 2021

Speaker Series: Talking to Children About Race

Erie's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advisory Board and partners St. Vrain Valley Schools and Boulder Valley School District are pleased to present the 'Talking to Children About Race Speaker Series' featuring distinguished speaker Dr. Rosemarie Allen. In a four-part series, Dr. Allen will engage with Erie parents, caregivers, educators, and community members geared to preschool, elementary, middle, and high school children. The series kicks off on Monday, March 1 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom for preschooler aged children. Save the dates for the other sessions: March 2, 15, 17! For more, including details and how to attend, visit www.erieco.gov/CommunityConversations.

Boulder County Proposed
Compost Facility

The Town of Erie Board of Trustees, during their regularly scheduled Board meeting on Feb. 9, hosted a discussion on topics related to the proposed Boulder County Compost Facility. The Board heard comments from roughly 50 Erie residents about the proposed project but did not hold any official vote. The Board did instruct staff to continue more in-depth research about the proposed facility and about the opposition point of view on the project. There will be continued conversations and opportunities for additional public comment as more information is available.

Gabi Rae, Director of Communications and Community Engagement

New Hire: Director of Communications & Community Engagement

As part of the 2021 Budget, and reflecting the need for more robust engagement, the Board of Trustees approved the new staff position of Director of Communications and Community Engagement.. The Town selected Gabi Rae to fill this position. Rae comes to the Town with eight years of experience working in communications with the Boulder County Commissioners' Office. In Erie, Rae will expand and improve communication and engagement strategies, both internally and externally. In 2021, those efforts include auditing existing communications, updating the comprehensive plan, evaluating trash, recycling, and composting options, among many other priorities. Please read the full news release for more.

Radon Action Month

Mayor Carroll and the Board of Trustees designated February as Radon Action Month in Erie. Radon is the 2^nd leading cause of lung cancer. The EPA recommends mitigating radon levels in homes that are confirmed to be 4 pCi/L or higher. Radon levels less than 4 pCi/L still pose a risk and can usually be reduced further. View the Public Health Radon Reduction Roadmap for more information on reducing exposure to radon.

Erie's Got Heart

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Parks & Recreation Department's Erie's Got Heart Campaign! We received more than 50 submissions sharing the love of our Town. A handful of lucky participants received awesome prizes through a random drawing, including gift cards to local businesses, a Kona Ice Party Pack, and a Birthday Party Package at the Erie Community Center! A special thank you to our sponsors for making this virtual Valentine's event a success! Be sure to check out our Erie's Got Heart video.

Cooking Webinar: Ski Lift Snacks

Erie Recreation's very own nutritionist Tracy Perkins is hosting a free 15-minute online cookinar centered on healthy and delicious snacks that can fuel your winter activity. Sign up here to register and receive an ingredient list and a link to attend the live event. The cookinar will be held at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 18.

Vaccine Facts

We know you may have heard a lot about the vaccines, and you may have questions. When you have the facts, you can make informed decisions for yourself and your family. Visit www.COCovidVaccine.org and get the facts.