March 1, 2021

Tonight at 6:30! Speaker Series

Children are never too young to discuss race and racism, and ongoing dialogue is crucial to their learning and understanding of racial equity. Dr. Rosemarie Allen will teach parents, caregivers, educators, and community members the language necessary to have age-appropriate conversations about race. Attendees will leave with a better understanding of implicit bias and gain the language needed to begin and continue ongoing dialogues about race and racism with children.
This training will engage participants in discussions about key social justice issues that impact how we teach, serve, and interact with others. Participants will gain an understanding of concepts that pose as barriers to addressing racial equity, such as implicit bias and how it impacts students, communities, and schools; color-blind and culture-blind ideology; and White Space.

Join us at 6:30 p.m. tonight to discuss the preschool age group either with the participation link or the watch links (www.erieco.gov/YouTube or www.erieco.gov/WatchMeetings). These trainings are intended for adults who regularly interact with children as a parent, teacher, or other caregiver The next series, held tomorrow, Tuesday, March 2, will be geared towards elementary-aged children.YouTube Video
Read more about Dr. Rosemarie Allen, and find books geared to children of all ages, podcasts and articles for parents, and helpful links for community members and educators at www.erieco.gov/CommunityConversations.

Waterwise Landscape Webinar Series

Each spring, Resource Central partners with Colorado water utilities to offer more than a dozen Waterwise Landscape Webinars. These webinars are focused on practical household water-saving tips and techniques, such as xeriscaping and sustainable landscaping. From the budding gardener to the seasoned pro, these expert-led seminars offer practical solutions to make yards more water-efficient and beautiful. All events are free and will be live-streamed. Waterwise webinars are interactive and also include Q&A breaks. Register today and learn which of Erie’s water efficiency rebates and programs might be of interest this year!

Summer Camp

Mark your calendars! Registration for Camp Erie opens for residents Monday, March 15 at 7 a.m. Camp Erie is a state-licensed childcare program providing care for children ages 5-14 all summer long. Campers will play gym games, go rock climbing, swim, and much more! For more information, please visit www.erieco.gov/833/Camp-Erie.

Due March 9: Paycheck Protection Program Loans

The U.S. Small Business Administration made recent changes to the Paycheck Protection Program to further promote equitable relief for America's small businesses. An exclusivity period will close on March 9, 2021. Businesses and nonprofits with fewer than 20 employees can apply.

Erie Ice Rink Closed

The Erie Ice Rink is closed for the season. Thank you to all the community members who enjoyed our new winter amenity. In ten weeks more than 5,280 reservations were made! A special thank you to The Recess Factory and to our sponsors for helping to make this season such a success.

Raisin Gets a Dog License

Raisin is the proud owner of an Erie dog license. Be like Raisin, Trustee Gippe's new family member. Did you know that dogs owned by residents in the Town of Erie must be licensed? A dog license helps return family members home. Every dog owner is responsible for having the animal licensed within 30 days after being brought into the Town. These licenses expire when the rabies vaccination expires. And, the Town sends renewal reminders by email! For more information, visit www.erieco.gov/132/Dog-Licenses.

EPD Arrests Vehicle Trespass Suspect

In two separate instances in the past eight days, Erie Police Officers arrested two suspects for 1^st Degree Criminal Trespass to motor vehicles. In both cases, the vehicles were unlocked, the suspects reside outside Town, and trespassed in the early morning hours. In both instances, officers were in the right place at the right time. Unfortunately, we cannot always be everywhere. These crimes of opportunity are on the rise metro-wide. In Erie in 2020, the Town received 150 reports of motor vehicle trespasses compared to 68 in 2019.

Now is the right time to talk with your neighbors, friends, and family about their plan to secure valuables and how best to call us if you see anything suspicious at 303-441-4444. Learn more, including how to reduce crimes of opportunity, in the news release.

Virtual & In-Person Court

The Erie Municipal Court will begin to reopen in March for in-person court for all juvenile cases, adult criminal charges, traffic language interpreter needed, and reviews/trials. However, adults with a traffic violation that do not need a language interpreter will be required to attend virtual court. For more, please visit www.erieco.gov/154/Municipal-Court.