Hello Superior Community,

We’re excited to share this month’s Superior Sentinel newsletter with you. In it, you will find essential information about the Town including economic development, parks and recreation, public works, and news from our community partners. Use the quick navigation below to navigate directly to your area of interest.

One event I’m particularly looking forward to this month is the En Plein Air Art Festival hosted by our CAPS Committee. Artists from all over the region will gather at Purple Park (1310 S. Pitkin Ave.) to create beautiful landscape paintings. We hope to see you there! Keep reading to find more great opportunities and important information for you and your household.

-Mayor Clint Folsom  

The CAPS Committee's En Plein Air Painting Festival is on October 8 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Purple Park (1310 S. Pitkin Ave.). During this event:

• The public will be invited to stroll around the park to watch over a dozen artists create their masterpieces
• Music, food and a Youth Art Station will be available
• Paint with a professional! Pre-register for the Plein Air Youth Mentorship opportunity geared for youths between the ages of 12 to 18 years old.

AND DON'T FORGET! Parents with youth (12 to 18 years old) interested in learning how to paint landscapes can email Cultural Arts Supervisor Jennifer Garner to sign-up and be paired with an artist who will teach them how to paint en plein air! Spaces are limited and distributed first come, first served. Sign up Now!

Special thanks to ArtParts Creative Reuse Center for their generous donation of art supplies!

On August 22, 2022, the Town Board unanimously voted to place an item on the November ballot to extend a 0.16% sales tax which is set to expire on December 31, 2022. Town residents will be asked to vote to extend or not extend this sales tax.

The old tax paid for improvements to the US 36 and McCaslin Interchange, including the Diverging Diamond Interchange Improvements. The 0.16% sales/use tax extension will be limited to ten years and will pay only for Town of Superior's expenses as a result of the Marshall Fire. 

Important facts for this ballot item:

• This extension will NOT increase the Town's sales tax
• The ONLY use of these monies is to help cover a portion of the Town expenses relating to the Marshall Fire recovery efforts. Over $12 million in expenses have been identified.
• This tax extension will automatically EXPIRE on December 31, 2032
• Even with this tax extension, Superior’s sales/use tax rate will be LOWER than all of our Boulder County neighbors (Boulder, Erie, Lafayette, Longmont, Louisville)
• Seventy percent of our sales tax revenues come from people residing OUTSIDE of the Town of Superior

Elections are coming up on November 8, 2022. Several candidates are running for trustee on the Town Board. A good way to get to know the candidates is to attend the following candidate forums that are coming up.

League of Women Voters Town of Superior Candidate Forum
October 11
6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Virtual forum

Superior Chamber's "Face the Chamber" Trustee Candidate Form
October 26
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Superior Community Center (1500 Coalton Rd.)

Sgt. Salaman from the Boulder County Sheriff's Office will host Chat with the Chief on October 22 at 9:00 a.m. in the Superior Community Center (1500 Coalton Road). 

This is a great time to have a conversation about any concerns regarding crime, safety or any other issue that pertains to our local sheriff’s office. The meeting is structured as an informal informational session with questions and answers mixed in.

Sponsored by the Superior Chamber of Commerce.

Sunday, October 9
1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Safeway Flu & COVID Shot Clinic

Receive your flu and updated COVID-19 Bivalent vaccines at the Superior Community Center (1500 Coalton Road). Vaccines will be administered by the pharmacy team from your neighborhood Safeway store.

Wear loose fitting clothing for easier access to your upper arm and bring medical and prescription insurance cards. Visit Safeway.com to register and learn more.

The Town of Superior's Marshall Fire Recovery webpage is our community's collective resource for the information you need on recovering and rebuilding following the Marshall fire. It includes frequently asked questions and a list of available community resources.

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

Boulder County Public Health advises the public to take precautions to stop the spread of COVID-19.

Please visit the Boulder County Public Health's 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.

Join fellow residents and Superior Town Board Members for First Fridays Coffee hosted by the Town Board on October 7 from 7:45 to 9:30 a.m.

First Fridays is an informal meeting to discuss current topics relating to the Town. Bring your questions, concerns and encouraging updates.

This month's meeting will be held in person at the Superior Community Center (1500 Coalton Road). 

The Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department's 2022 Fall Recreation Guide is now available!

Snapology Thanksgiving Camps, Dia de Los Muertos, Tea n' Tinker for seniors and so many other programs are included in this fall's guide.

Registration is now open for all fall programs.

Have you ever visited the Superior Community Center's Website? The site is an easy place to find upcoming programs for all ages, our weekend games, movies and entertainment (that happen every weekend, by the way), and information about renting out space for your next party or important meeting.

You can also find info about the Serendipity Tap & Café and other amenities. Check back often!

www.superiorcommunitycenter.com

To stay informed about parks, recreation, open space, trails, arts and events in and around the Town of Superior, subscribe through the Town's email subscription service and make sure to check the "Parks, Recreation and Open Space" topic when choosing which types of information items you would like to receive.

Take a look at the latest PROS Newsletter.

Did you know Coloradans use an estimated 4.6 million single-use plastic bags daily? Plastic bags are produced from non-renewable resources and are very difficult to recycle. Plastic bags are not biodegradable, so they remain as litter in the environment. This short video shares some pertinent facts and tips about reducing single-use bags and other plastics.

A Colorado law will require some businesses in Superior to impose a 10-cent fee on disposable plastic and paper bags starting in 2023. Beginning in 2024, the same law will ban single-use plastic bags at most stores and expanded polystyrene foam takeout containers (more commonly known as Styrofoam™) at restaurants.

What establishments must follow the bag fee and ban?

• Major grocery stores and supermarkets
• Major convenience stores
• Major liquor stores
• Major retailers
• Other major stores providing plastic shopping bags
• Restaurants must follow the Styrofoam ban

Reducing and banning the use of these materials will reduce litter in our community, help keep our wildlife safe, and reduce the impact of plastics on our food chain.

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.

The federally funded extension of the U.S. 36 Bikeway is progressing. The work within Autry Park was majority completed by mid-July and the portion along Rock Creek Parkway was majority completed in September.

The final segment along U.S. 36 is under construction and should be complete by late October 2022.

The total project length will be about 7,000 feet.  

In advance of home rebuilding, the Town and Xcel Energy are reconstructing infrastructure within the Sagamore Subdivision.

Damaged concrete removal and replacement is underway. Xcel Energy is rebuilding the gas and electric lines throughout the development and should be finished before winter.

Asphalt repairs will take place after most of the home construction is complete in late 2023 or 2024. Work for rebuilding the two parks in the subdivision will begin next spring.

Superior received a grant through the Colorado Department of Transportation to install green bike lane markings where bike lanes cross vehicle paths on high volume arterial streets (McCaslin Blvd, Rock Creek Parkway and Coalton Road).

This safety improvement will improve the visibility and awareness of bicyclists through these sections of cross traffic. 

Leslie Espinoza has accepted the position of executive director for the Superior Chamber of Commerce, effective October 3, 2022. She will report directly to the Chamber Board of Directors.

Leslie brings 12 years of a professional chamber of commerce experience to the Superior Chamber. Her professional portfolio includes negotiating public-private partnerships to ensure economic resiliency through economic development programs, advocacy, strategic planning, job training, and education. Leslie brings experience representing private business interests on every level; city, regional, and state.

Questions, concerns and comments can be submitted to Leslie through email. Please check the calendar on the chamber website for upcoming events and opportunities to meet Leslie and the Board of Directors.

The Superior Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Small Business Expo featuring the local businesses that serve our community. Come learn more about our business community on October 19 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Superior Community Center (1500 Coalton Rd.). 

In addition to learning more about the local businesses that serve our community, attendees can also enter for a chance to win $25 gift cards to PJs, Boss Lady, Asian Cuisine, and Tequila Mezchal. Yum! 

Join Colorado Green Building Guild  October 15 at the Superior Community Center (1500 Coalton Road) for a day of workshops and exhibitions by some of the best in the business.

The Builder’s Workshop (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) will provide construction resources, structured around available Xcel Energy and State of Colorado Rebates anywhere in the performance spectrum from IECC 2021 energy code, up to Passive House standards. These tickets are available for BUILDERS ONLY. 

The Expo + Open House (4:00 to 8:00 p.m.) invites the community together for food, beverages, and great company. Our keynote speaker will be followed by a happy hour featuring sponsor exhibits, a gallery of example projects and mock-ups. 

Proceeds from these tickets will be placed in a scholarship fund for builder trainings and certifications. For more information on the scholarship fund, please visit the Build Forward Expo Registration page. 

With Election Day quickly approaching, Commuting Solutions has created a unique program for its October 12 Membership Meeting, and you’re invited to attend! The meeting will be at the 1st Bank Center (11450 Broomfield Ln.) and will cover issues that matter to our business community.

Among the speakers will be Governor Jared Polis, who will address key transportation and environmental issues with Commuting Solutions’ membership ahead of the midterm elections.

We encourage Superior businesses to attend this event. Tickets are $50, and Commuting Solutions’ members get free registration.

Fire Prevention Week begins October 9. This years prevention week is the 100th anniversary, making it the nation’s longest-running public health observance on record. This year's theme is “Fire Won’t Wait. Plan Your Escape.” In a typical home fire, you may have as little as two minutes to get out from the time the smoke alarms sounds.

Develop a home escape plan with all household members and practice it regularly. Make sure your home escape plan meets the needs of all your family members, including those with sensory or physical disabilities. Know at least two ways out of every room, if possible. Make sure all doors and windows open easily.

To learn more about Fire Prevention Week, its 100th anniversary, and this year’s theme, “Fire Won’t Wait. Plan Your Escape,” visit the National Fire Prevention Association website. 

Superior Elementary and Eldorado PK-8 are looking for volunteers to help keep our little ones safe on their way to school.

Walking and biking to school is a great way for kids to engage their bodies and brains before school starts, and our local schools need Crossing Guard volunteers to keep students safe at busy intersections. Superior Elementary is also looking for volunteers for clerical tasks.

Email Susie Stricker (Superior Elementary) and/or Heather Best (Eldorado PK-8) for more information. Volunteers must complete a $25 background check through BVSD. 

Afternoon of Cultural Dance
10/02/2022 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Steinbaugh Pavilion (824 Front St.)
Join us for an afternoon of different dance classes and performers. Come for one class or performance, or stay for them all; we'd love to dance with you!

First Friday Art Walk at the Library
10/07/2022 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Louisville Library (301 York St.)
Be sure to visit the Library during the First Friday Art Walk for live music, local art displays and sales, and children's crafts.

Active Minds: Ghosts of Colorado
10/27/2022 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Louisville Center for the Arts (801 Grant Ave.)
For Adults
Join Active Minds as we tiptoe through the haunted houses and ghoulish graveyards of the area. We will tell the ghost stories associated with the Stanley Hotel, Cheesman Park, the Molly Brown House, and more as we visit the past and the past visits with us a bit. Registration is required.

The Mystery of Bird Migration Slide Program
10/29/2022 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.
Superior Community Center (1500 Coalton Road)
Adults & teens ages 12 and up
Some birds are seen year-round in Boulder County, some only in summer or winter, and some birds visit only briefly in spring or fall. Learn why birds make seasonal journeys, how they know when and where to go, how they find their way, and what brings them back year after year. Join volunteer naturalists to explore these and other fascinating mysteries surrounding the amazing world of bird migration. Registration is required.

Halloween Spooktacular
10/31/2022 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Library Meeting Room (301 York St.)
Ages 2-6 & caregivers
Come in costume to celebrate Halloween! We will read spooky stories, dance to spooky songs, work on fun Halloween crafts, and trick or treat around the Library!