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Superior Sentinel - APRIL 2021
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It is with great sadness that the Town informs our community of the passing of Town staff member Reggie Nettles. Reggie passed away unexpectedly last month. He had been a valued member of our staff serving as Code Enforcement Officer for 13 years and will be missed. Please keep Reggie’s family in your thoughts as they go through this difficult time.
Staff will collect and forward condolences to Reggie’s family here. There’s also an online message board for those who wish to publicly post.
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Friday, April 16th
This year, Town of Superior will once again celebrate being a Tree City USA community, a city or town that celebrates the importance of an urban tree canopy. Check out the Town event webpage the week of the event to see how you too can celebrate this year!
Pictured right: 2019 Creative Contest entry by Tricia Haugeto
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Each April, communities across the world celebrate Earth Day as a way to increase awareness of environmental issues. The first Earth Day took place on April 22, 1970 and marks the birth of the modern environmental movement – led by Senator Gaylord Nelson from Wisconsin. Today, Earth Day serves as a global day of action to bring environmental awareness, encourage consumer behavior change and make apparent the dire consequences of climate change and what inaction could mean. You can visit EarthDay.org to find virtual and in-person Earth Day events and for a great environmental education resource library. Additionally, there are several local programs and activities you can participate in to celebrate Earth Day!
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The reconstruction project at 1500 Coalton Road is nearing completion. OZ Architecture, PG Arnold Construction and Town staff have been working throughout the fall and winter to complete the transformation of the building interior. The facility includes an open lobby, library area, café & tap, open seating and gathering areas, 4 activity/meeting rooms, teen area (the Spot), and Town staff offices. Exterior painting, paving and walkway railings will be completed this spring as weather permits. Recreation staff are gathering ideas for community center programs and services…..(Keep Reading the Full Update).
 Save 50% at Eco-Cycle's CHaRM: Center for Hard-to-Recycle Materials located at 6400 Arapahoe Road, Boulder, CO 80303. Present this coupon and proof of residency (driver's license or Town utility bill) to save 50% off your total recycling bill! Offer expires December 31, 2021.
Learn more about accepted items and prices at www.ecocycle.org/charm or call 303-444-6634.
 Saturday, April 24th
As a thank you to Guardian Storage customers and communities, Guardian Storage is providing a FREE 3-hour Shred-It event at their stores.
Stop by your Superior Guardian Storage (1555 South 76th St, Superior, CO 80027) April 24th from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm to safely and securely dispose of your unwanted documents, while also helping the environment! Event Details and Instructions!
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Tequila Y Mezchal
Tequila Y Mezchal is NOW OPEN in the Rock Creek Village shopping center (next to Safeway). This family-owned restaurant offers a wide variety of authentic Mexican cuisine. Enjoy free chips and homemade salsa with every visit.
Order online at www.tequilamezchal.com
Business Hours are Monday - Sunday: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
1631 Coalton Road | Superior, CO 80027 | 303-954-8627
Pictured right: Maribel Orejel, co-owner
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Board and Advisory Groups
VIRTUAL First Fridays Coffee with Superior Town Board Members - April 2nd
Please join fellow residents and Superior Town Board Members for First Fridays Coffee hosted by the Town Board on April 2nd, from 7:45 to 9:30 am. This will be a virtual, informal conversation online. Stay for a couple of minutes or the whole time, as your schedule allows.
Information on how to join the meeting.
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Recent Town Board Actions from the March 8th Meeting
Review the most Recent Town Board Actions from the March 2021 Town of Superior Board Meeting.
Town Advisory Group Information
There is currently 1 vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee (PARC). To volunteer, visit the PARC web page for a link to the online application.
For more information about the Advisory Groups and their work, please visit the Town of Superior Advisory Groups website. We are actively taking applications for future vacancies. The next round of quarterly interviews and appointments is scheduled for June (applications must be completed in early May).
SYLC Newsletter
The Superior Youth Council is now providing a newsletter from youth to youth in the community. Please tell all the youth you know about this! If you would like to subscribe to this new publication, please visit our subscription portal.
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For updates and information about Parks, Recreation and Open Space, please visit www.superiorrec.com.
Encouraging vibrant and meaningful community by providing exceptional parks, facilities, open space, events and services.
Winter/Spring Recreation Guide
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Register Now for Grasso Lights @ Grasso Park!
 The Town of Superior Cultural Arts & Public Spaces Advisory Committee invites you to a one night only immersive lights and music experience on Friday, April 9, 7:30 - 9:30 pm, Grasso Lights at Grasso Park, 100 E. William Street. This spring-themed event, “Look on the Bright Side,” will feature a live DJ synchronizing the one-of-a-kind soundtrack to the lights show. A limited number of pre-registered attendees will enter the “immersive” area for 15 minutes at a time. The limited number of free reservations is open for registration on the Town’s event webpage. The five-month long lights and music show will end on April 30, 2021.
Pictured above: Winner of Grasso Lights Winter Selfie Contest
Safe Disposal of Unwanted Medications & Syringes
Keep unused drugs from being misused and reduce the amount of chemicals that reach our waterways by dropping your pharmaceuticals off at a designated site or by following simple steps for home disposal.
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Recycling Options - Recycle Row
What and where is Recycle Row?
While the street isn’t actually named “Recycle Row,” the 1.2 mile stretch from 63rd Street and Valmont down to 6400 Arapahoe Ave. is now home to every current City of Boulder and Boulder County Zero Waste facility. This makes it possible for residents and businesses to easily recycle, compost or reuse almost every discard item they would have. ecocycle.org
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Disposing of Large Household Items
If you have large household items to dispose of, there are local options available.
Both the Town and Rock Creek HOA provide trash and recycling collection services through contracts with Waste Connections, and the firm provides year-round large item pick-up to residents for a small fee. Call 303-288-2100, or visit wcdenver.com to find out more and schedule a pick-up day.
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At the Firehouse
Is Your Car Seat Installed Correctly?
Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death in children. About 40 percent of the children killed in crashes were unrestrained. When car seats are installed properly and used correctly, they can reduce the risk of fatal injury by 54 to 71 percent.
More than half of car seats are not used or installed correctly, is yours?
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Superior Chamber of Commerce
The Superior Chamber is partnering with the Town's ACES Committee to host a free community Zoom webinar for residents and home-based businesses on Monday, April 12, 2021, from 6:30 - 7:30 pm. Participants will be eligible to win a random drawing for a $50 gift certificate from Boss Lady Pizza!
There will be a short presentation centered on the most common FAQ’s about recycling. It's not always as simple as throwing things in a bin and dragging them to the curb once a week! Time will be reserved for answering your questions about how you, your family, and your home-based business can increase your contribution to sustainability best practices.
Register to attend at https://tinyurl.com/fyfws8w
Resource Central
Garden In A Box - Order Yours Today!
With just a click, you can order a xeric (low-water) garden kit this month that’s ready to pick up and plant in May. Starting at just $111, there’s a Garden In A Box to fit your budget. Gardens sell out quickly - visit ResourceCentral.org/Gardens and see if you qualify for a $25 discount for Town of Superior customers.
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Waterwise Basics: The Insects that Share Your Garden, April 19 5:30 - 7:30 pm (webinar)
From beneficial insects to garden pests, you’ll learn all about the critters you share your garden with. Who are they? What type of habitats do they need? And what types of plants do they like? are all things we’ll cover in this webinar with Lisa Mason!
Register on Zoom!
Check out more information on the Spring 2021 Webinar Series online at ResourceCentral.org/Seminars.
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Commuting Solutions
 Plan Your Ideal Biking Route with Commuting Solutions
Spring has finally sprung and that means sunny skies and warm breeze! Nicer weather also means it’s the perfect time for a bike ride. Don’t know how to plan your route? Commuting Solutions has you covered! Use Commuting Solution’s interactive bike map to plan your next ride on the US 36 Bikeway and throughout the northwest metro region with the most up-to-date GIS data! This interactive map is highly customizable and detailed to provide the best map for you.
Use the interactive map here or browse Commuting Solution’s website for information on other commuting options!
Louisville Public Library
April News
My First Library Card
To Celebrate National Library Week (April 4-10) the Louisville Public Library is launching our new, special edition ‘My First Library Card’ cards for our youngest patrons! The theme for National Library Week is
“Welcome to Your Library,” and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome children in our community into the library to get their very first library card! To get this special edition library card for your child, visit the Louisville Public Library’s Children’s Services desk any time after April 6! We can’t wait to see you! Learn more and pre-register online.
Mobile Checkout and More!
We are excited to introduce cloudLibrary – the new feature-packed app that makes it easier than ever to borrow, organize, and return your library items. cloudLibrary is a free service, available to all library patrons – all you need is your library card. The app is available in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Patrons can simply download the app, log in using their library card and start interacting with the library while they are on the go! Learn more.
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Eviction Prevention and Rental Assistance
The City of Boulder Community Mediation and Resolution Center has expanded their landlord, tenant and roommate services to include the Town of Superior. The Center can help with mediation and other resources such as eviction prevention and rental assistance. For more information please the Center’s webpage. https://bouldercolorado.gov/community-relations/mediation-program
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