The Town of Superior and the Rotary Club of Boulder Valley are once again hosting the Town’s biggest event of the year. This year's event features two live bands, food trucks, beer (cider and seltzer) sampling from local breweries and a super-sized kids' zone! General entry is FREE. Beer Fest tickets will go on sale mid-August on the Town Events webpage.

Want to enter the Community Chili Cook-off?! This year's cook-off will be an ICS-sanctioned event. ICS members must register for the Superior Chili Cook-off through the ICS website. Non-ICS members, please use this online form to register. Registration is FREE and the prizes are HOT.

Any Volunteers out there!? Our town events rely on many volunteers to help bring the community together. If you are willing, we'll help you find the right role for you! Plus, volunteers will receive a free event t-shirt and chili mug! Use the Chili and Beer Fest volunteer form to sign up!

Join us August 2 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Community Park to celebrate National Night Out hosted by the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office and The Town of Superior.

National Night Out is our community's time to raise awareness for local crime prevention efforts as well as connect with your local rangers and first responders.

Enjoy free food, entertainment, vendor booths, safety demonstrations and learn from our dedicated emergency service providers who will be on hand to share information and answer your questions. This event and all event activities are free and open for all residents.

The Town of Superior's Marshall Fire Recovery webpage is your one-stop shop to find the information you need for recovery and rebuilding including frequently asked questions and a list of community resources.

If you have any questions or concerns, please share them with us at marshallfire@superiorcolorado.gov.

Per CDC guidelines, Boulder County is currently in the medium community level. As a result, prevention measures are recommended to keep people healthy and limit the strain on healthcare systems in Boulder County.

Please visit the Boulder County Public Health COVID-19 webpage to find data and statistics, recommended prevention measures and other helpful information. Thank you for doing your part to keep your household and your neighbors healthy.

The Town of Superior Fall Recreation Guide will be posted online at www.superiorrec.com on August 8. This guide will contain information on events and activities taking place during the months of September through December 2022. We can't wait to share the FUN with you!

Online registration for the fall tennis program will open on August 9 at 9:00 a.m.

Registration for all other fall activities will open on August 19 at 9:00 a.m.

En Plein Air Festival Returns to Purple Park

The CAPS committee is proud to host the 2022 En Plein Air Painting Festival on October 1 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Purple Park (1310 S. Pitkin Avenue). Plein air painting, painting outdoors, was essential to many impressionist artists' work, such as Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir.

During the event, the public will be invited to stroll around the park to watch over a dozen artists create their masterpieces. Additionally, a separate activity station will be available for youth and other participants who would like to try their hand at painting. Music, food and other activities will be available at this artful fall event.

The CAPS committee has announced an upcoming public art acquisition, the sculptural series Hidden Treasures by artist Scottie Burgess! The series of seven cast bronze hands holding large gem crystals were initially on loan to the town as part of the ARTery art path pilot project. Because residents have come to adore locating the hidden artworks installed both inside and outside the vicinity of the Superior Community Center, CAPS felt that Hidden Treasures would be a great addition to the Town’s public art collection. Come treasure hunting to find them all!

Xeriscaping Coming to Rock Creek Parkway

Did you know that in the western United States, over half of the potable water is used on landscapes? To alleviate this problem, the Town is implementing Xeriscaping - a beautiful, water-saving approach to landscaping in our challenging climate and with our limited water resources. You may have already seen crews replacing water-loving sod with water-wise plants to maintain an attractive landscape design. The removed sod will be repurposed for other areas in town. This project reduces water consumption, water run-off and increases worker safety on and around the Town’s medians.

Nick Crothers, Superior Chamber of Commerce Board President, is pleased to announce that Tammy Whitaker has accepted the position of Executive Director for the Superior Chamber of Commerce, effective August 1, 2022. Tammy brings many years of membership-driven, non-profit service experience as the director of events and operations for the Broomfield Chamber of Commerce and director of education for the Associated Builders and Contractors Western Slope Chapter in Grand Junction. Tammy can be reached by email at tammy@superiorchamber.com. Please check the calendar on the Chamber website for upcoming events and opportunities to meet Tammy and the board of directors.

Carmel is now working on Blocks six, seven, and the north portions of Blocks nine, ten and 11. Remington is constructing townhomes on the southern portions of Blocks nine, ten and 11. Since there are zero setbacks from the sidewalks adjacent to Blocks nine, ten and 11, construction will entail closure of the sidewalks surrounding these blocks as indicated in red on the graphic below. There is a new sidewalk available along the north side of Old Rail Way from Promenade Drive to Gateway Drive, and along Gateway Drive, from Old Rail Way to Main Street as indicated in green below.

Carmel’s work on Blocks nine, ten and 11 will extend into 2023 while Remington will open sidewalks once its adjacent construction is safely out of the way of pedestrian paths. This should start happening by mid-summer.

Construction has started on the U.S. 36 Bikeway Extension project. This federally funded project extends the U.S. 36 Bikeway along the south side of U.S. 36 in Superior. On the west end this project would construct a 10 foot wide multi-use concrete trail along the south side of US 36 from the existing U.S. 36 Bikeway bridge (near Avista Hospital) east under the U.S. 36/88th Street bridge. On the east end, the trail be constructed from the existing underpass of W. Flatiron Crossing Drive west through Autry Park to Rock Creek Parkway and turn north to 88th Street.  The total project length will be about 7,000 feet. The work within Autry Park was substantially completed in mid-July and the portion along Rock Creek Parkway will be under construction in August. The entire project should be complete by late fall, 2022.

Granular Activated Carbon system Installed and Operational

The Town has been working to install a granular activated carbon (GAC) system to adsorb compounds that are causing the taste and odor issues.

This system went on line on July 15 and filtered water from this system should now be distributed the entire distribution network.

To report taste and order issues please email the public works & utilities department at pwu@superiorcolorado.gov.

Commit to Our Future Water Supply

Have you taken the pledge to protect Colorado water for future generations? Water 22 has identified 22 ways to conserve up to 22 gallons of water a day in 2022. If every Coloradan follows the pledge, we can save close to 48 billion gallons per year!

Here are some of the tips:

• Use a broom, not a hose, to clear debris from sidewalks and driveways.
• Put waste like tissues, dead insects and other items in the trash rather than flushing down the toilet. Every flush avoided saves about 1.5 gallons. What about expired or unused medicine? Don’t flush it! Check out the CDPHE’s Colorado Household Medication Take Back Program.
• Wash your car at a commercial car wash instead of in the street or driveway. Car washes recycle and treat the water, which conserves water and helps avoids soapy water going into storm drains.
• The best time of day to irrigate is between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.

If you're interested in saving money and improving your sprinkler system, Resource Central’s Slow the Flow program offers on-site sprinkler audits free of charge!

The Town is committed to increasing efficiency and reducing energy consumption across all sectors. As part of this effort, Superior’s Advisory Committee for Environmental Sustainability (ACES) is paying $50 for the next 11 Home Energy Squad® visits.

For a limited time, receive $200 worth of energy-saving help delivered and installed for FREE.**

A standard in-home visit typically takes about two hours and includes:

• Switching out traditional, incandescent bulbs for LEDs
• Replacing showerheads with energy-efficient models
• Weather-stripping a drafty exterior door
• Installing a programmable thermostat
• Adding aerators to your kitchen and bathroom faucets

To receive this special discount, call 303-446-7910 to schedule your visit, and be sure to mention you live in Superior!

*11 visits available on a first-come, first-served basis. **Regularly $50.

Sign-up for Monthly Sustainability Newsletter!

To stay informed about sustainability programs and projects in and around the Town of Superior, subscribe through the Town's email subscription service and make sure to check the "Sustainability" topic when choosing which types of information items you would like to receive.

Take a look at the latest Sustainability Newsletter.

Camping or spending time in an RV this summer?

Please be aware of carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless gas created when fuels burn incompletely. CO levels from barbeque grills or portable generators can increase quickly in enclosed spaces, so campers should keep and use these items in well-ventilated areas to avoid fumes leaking into the vents of RVs and tents.

Symptoms of CO poisoning may include headache, nausea, and drowsiness. Extremely high levels of poisoning can be fatal. Anyone who suspects they are suffering from CO poisoning should immediately move to a fresh air location and call 911. Install and maintain CO alarms inside homes, campers, and RVs to provide early warning of CO. Read more here” with Learn more about motor home, camper and recreational vehicle safety in an informative PDF from Mountain View Fire Rescue.

Commuting Solutions, in partnership with Downtown Superior and Town of Superior, is offering two events in August to experience the neighborhood travel options available as part of its Downtown Superior Modes program!

August 10 Bike Ride Meetup

Commuting Solutions is encouraging you to leave the car at home and explore the Downtown Superior by bike! Explore downtown on a casual 1.5-hour ride starting at the Hangry Horse Café! 

August 24 Walk-and-Learn Transit Workshop

Commuting Solutions will also host a Walk-and-Learn Transit Workshop on August 24, which will provide guidance on how to navigate to and around your neighborhood with RTD service as we use our two feet! 

Welcome New Chamber Staff and Board Members

Don’t Sweat the Wet Stuff with Slow the Flow

Want to ensure your lawn looks good this summer without wasting water? No sweat! Just sign up for a FREE Slow the Flow Sprinkler Evaluation from the Town of Superior and Resource Central. These 75-minute, personalized appointments run a few tests to check efficiency and diagnose any problems. You’ll receive a customized watering schedule designed to reduce water waste and keep your lawn healthy even in the blazing heat of summer! Call (303) 999-3824 or sign up here.

The Boulder County website has migrated from bouldercounty.org to bouldercounty.gov. All web content previously at bouldercounty.org, including all its subpages, now automatically redirect to the bouldercounty.gov domain. 

The county will also eventually move to dot gov email addresses for its staff in 2023. When this happens, the county, employees, and those who correspond with the county will have even higher levels of protection as it is difficult to impersonate dot gov email accounts.

Music & Movement
Ages 2-5 & caregivers
Friday, 8/12 & 8/26 10:15 a.m.
Steinbaugh Pavilion (824 Front St, Louisville)
Sing, dance, and have fun with library staff playing all of your favorite preschool tunes! No registration required.

Active Minds: Climate Change
Virtual Program for Adults
Thursday, 8/18 7:00 p.m.
Scientists are predicting a global average temperature increase of 2.5 to 10 degrees over the next century. Likely impacts include more droughts and heatwaves as well as stronger and more frequent hurricanes. Sea levels are predicted to rise 1-4 feet by the year 2100, submerging vast areas of land. Join Active Minds as we examine the predictions and the politics given the US withdrawal from and reentry to the Paris climate accord. This is a Virtual Program for Adults. Registration is required.