Next Saturday, Sept. 9, the Town of Superior and the Rotary Club of Boulder Valley, along with our friends at the Superior Chamber of Commerce and Serendipity Tap & Café, will host the Chili & Beer Fest from 2 to 6 p.m. in Community Park (1350 Coalton Road).

Come out and sample delicious, local chili and frosty libations while experiencing an epic, family-friendly festival packed with great entertainment. Also, test your skills at the Ninja-Warrior-themed kids' zone and fire some not-so-fast balls at the celebrity dunk tank. Explore up to 50 local vendors and organization booths.

General entry is FREE! Sample an array of chili variations whipped up by local and regional cooks. Free reusable chili mugs and chili samples are available while supplies last. To further cut down on waste, we will also be testing out new edible spoons, which can be picked up next to the mugs and also have a limited supply. More food options are provided by local food trucks.

This year's event will feature over a dozen beer, cider and seltzer samplings from regional breweries. Last year, all Beer Sampling and VIP tickets sold out, so be sure to purchase your tickets in advance! Ticket proceeds go to the Rotary Club of Boulder Valley in support of local, national and international needs. Visit the Town of Superior events page for more information.

September is National Preparedness Month! During this month, Superior will be hosting events designed to remind us how important it is to develop a toolkit before an emergency so we can be prepared for anything life may throw at us.

Below are links to information and registration for each of Superior’s events. All events will be held at the Superior Community Center (1500 Coalton Road).

• Emergency Preparedness Planning on Sept. 2
• Access and Functional Needs Disaster Preparedness on Sept. 5
• Marshall Fire Moving Forward on Sept. 13
  
• Chat with the Chief - Disaster Preparedness on Sept. 16
• Boulder County Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) Update for Zone D on Sept. 23
• Animal Disaster Preparedness on Sept. 27
• Wildfire Partners on Sept. 29

See all of the events and their descriptions in one place in the National Preparedness Month events flyer.

The Interim Historical Museum in the Grasso Park Bungalow (112 E. William St.) will be open on the first Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Drop by this Saturday, Sept. 2, to see the progress Superior has made towards restoring its historical collection.

This month, the town's historic fire engine will also be out front, and they will have free toy fire hats and coloring books for the kids!

The Town of Superior is conducting research to better understand housing costs and the housing needs of Superior residents.

Through this research and engagement process, the Town aims to gather and share the necessary information and analysis to develop strategies and actions that will guide Town policy in the coming years.

Are you interested in sharing your feedback? Fill out the housing survey now online, find us at Chili & Beer Fest on Sept. 9 from 2 to 6 p.m. at Community Park (1350 Coalton Road), or attend the Kickoff Open House on Sept. 11 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Superior Community Center (1500 Coalton Road).

Thank you to all who shared your thoughts online or at the public meeting in June – we received over 800 comments!  The meeting materials have been posted online in the form of short videos. Please take a look if you weren’t able to make the meeting or want to revisit any of the topics. 

The project team is currently working on developing some alternatives for potential updates to Rock Creek Parkway based on your comments. Please come review these alternatives with us and give us your input at Open House #2 during the Superior Chili & Beer Fest on Sept. 9, 2023, at Community Park (1350 Coalton Road) from 2 to 6 p.m. Look for our booth!

If you cannot make it to this community event, we will be posting the meeting materials online and providing an opportunity for online input in the following week, so check back with the project website at that time.

Join us for Taste of Nepal, a Sister City Project, on Sept. 14 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Superior Community Center (1500 Coalton Road). This will be an exciting night filled with Nepalese food and entertainment, in celebration and support of our partnership with Khandbari.

Taste of Nepal features Nepalese cuisine, a silent auction (with many one-of-a-kind items), a sangria bar, Nepalese music and Nepalese dancing. 

Tickets are $50, and there are 100 total. This event is expected to sell out quickly, so purchase your ticket today! All proceeds will be used to fund the first Sister City project in Khandbari, Nepal. More details about this project will be provided at the event.

Join us for the annual Plein Air Painting Festival in Purple Park (1310 S. Pitkin Ave.) on Sept. 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This festival is a laid back and relaxed afternoon of celebrating excellent art and the beautiful nature scenes Purple Park offers.

During this artsy fall event, there will be:

• Over a dozen artists painting live throughout Purple Park
• Creation-Station tents for all ages
• Free face painters
• Artwork sales booth
• Food truck fare
• Live music

So take a walk at your own pace and enjoy an afternoon of great art, people and nature. We'll see you there!

Join fellow residents and Superior Town Board Members for First Fridays Coffee on Sept. 1 from 7:45 to 9:30 a.m. at the Superior Community Center (1500 Coalton Road).

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

Come to the Open Space Advisory Committee meeting on Sept. 13 starting at 6 p.m. in Town Hall (124 E Coal Creek Drive) to see the results of the community survey and provide input during the Open House discussion about the future of Coyote Ridge.

Learn more about the project by visiting the Coyote Ridge feedback webpage.

September is your last chance to view the Superior SNAPS exhibit at the Superior Community Center (1500 Coalton Road), so be sure to check it out!

The inaugural exhibition went up mid-spring and has been a successful opportunity for Superior residents to share their version of hometown pride.

This eclectic group of photographs truly celebrates the spirit and resilience of our community.

Bring your furry friends to the South Pool (3300 Huron Peak Ave.) on Sept. 7 from 3 to 7 p.m. for dog-friendly fun for a good cause! Dogs can jump, play and cool off in the pool during this event. 

Dog Daze is a free, but donations to the Humane Society of Boulder Valley are appreciated. Only dogs will be allowed in the pool during this time, no humans.

As a reminder, the last day to get a swim in before the pools close will be on Monday, Sept. 4. At 7 p.m. that day, the pools will be closed for the season, so get one last splash in while you can!

Residents are invited to Toss & Talk Part Two on Sept. 15 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Autrey Park Disc Golf Course (1830 Honey Creek Drive).

Using temporary baskets, we'll be tossing some discs and providing feedback before the course design is completed.

This program is free, but registration is requested. Discs will be provided for those who need them.

Thank you to the Arvada Girl Scout Troop 62020 for installing a memorial to the pets lost during the Marshall Fire.

For those wishing to see this incredibly thoughtful memorial, it is located at the dog park in Autrey Park (1830 Honey Creek Drive). 

The Town of Superior Fall/Winter Recreation Guide has been posted online! This guide is packed with events and programs taking place from September through December.

You’ll find outdoor fitness programs, art and music classes, enrichment workshops, senior programs and much, much more. There’s something for all ages and interests!

Sad to see this year's Sowntown Superior Summer Concert Series end? While the summer may be over, the concerts are not!

Concerts continue with The Who Do's on Sept. 9 from 7 to 9 p.m. (right after the Chili & Beer Fest) at the Superior Community Center, and continue from 7 to 9 p.m. through the rest of the year, with:

• Jacob Larson Trio on Sept. 23
• Ultralowfi on Oct. 14
• Delta Sonics on Oct. 21
• 50 Shades of Blue on Nov. 4
• Jerry & Joy on Nov. 18
• Dotsero Trio on Dec. 2
• Jenny Shawhan on Dec. 16

The events and activities above are just a sample of all that the Parks, Recreation and Open Space department has to offer! So much in fact, they have their own monthly newsletter.

To stay informed about the upcoming fall and winter programs and activities, subscribe through the Town's email subscription service and make sure to check the topics under "Parks, Recreation and Open Space" when choosing which types of information items you would like to receive.

Take a look at the latest Parks, Recreation and Open Space Newsletter.

Have you ever thought about putting solar panels on your roof? Boulder County has partnered with nonprofit Solar United Neighbors (SUN) to bring residents the Boulder County Solar Co-op this fall, which is a free group to help you go solar. This program is similar to the Town's previous Solarize Superior program, but now on a larger scale!

The Boulder County Solar Co-op will help Boulder County homeowners and small business owners learn about solar together and purchase solar panels at a group rate from a single installer.

Together, co-op members will learn about solar energy and leverage their numbers to get competitive pricing and quality solar installations. After a competitive bidding process facilitated by SUN, a group of volunteers from the co-op will select a solar company to complete the co-op's installations. 

Want to learn more? Join Boulder County, SUN, the Town of Superior and other municipalities at the co-op launch event on Sept.18 starting at 6 p.m. in the Lafayette Public Library (775 Baseline Road). Find more details and RSVP here.

The Town's Sustainability Newsletter has information like this and much more! Read the latest Sustainability Newsletter and subscribe to continue receiving them monthly!

Make sure to check "Sustainability Monthly Newsletter" topic when choosing which types of information items you would like to receive.

The Public Works & Utilities Department is working to install directional signage & markings on the Rock Creek Trail, the Coal Creek Trail, and the newly installed leg of the U.S. 36 Bikeway.

Bids have been received for the project and work is scheduled to start in September. The signage will direct trail users to area destinations such as civic facilities, trail connections, and shopping areas.

While it is good practice to get water away from the foundation of your home, discharge to a sidewalk can create standing water and pose a number of safety hazards, possibly resulting in a Town Code violation.

Standing water can lead to algae growth in the summer and ice in the winter, creating slipping hazards to pedestrians. While other solutions may exist, the Town of Superior allows the installation of chase drains in sidewalks to address issues of excess runoff. With instances of improper drainage, the property owner will be responsible for performing the work to bring their runoff systems to Town standards.

Residents may be eligible for up to 50% reimbursement of the costs, and should contact the Public Works Department to learn more. To learn more about chase drains, please read the Town’s chase drains guiding document.

Construction continues on the Coalton Road and Indiana Street Roadway Improvement Project.

In August, the contractor completed improvements along Indiana Street from Coalton Road to the fire station. Construction continues on the remainder of Indiana Street from the fire station to North Torreys Peak with a single-lane closure along Indiana Street. This work is scheduled to last through mid to late September.

Construction along Coalton Road from McCaslin Boulevard to Indiana Street will begin in late September and continue until late October. During this time, Coalton Road will be closed from McCaslin Boulevard through the Indiana Street intersection, with detours set up to route traffic around the closure.

To learn more about this project, please visit the Town’s Public Works Projects page.

The Town will be performing a cape seal on McCaslin Boulevard, from Rock Creek Parkway to Coalton Road, beginning in mid-September.

A cape seal is a type of roadway restoration, that includes two types of seal coats to be applied to the existing roadway surface. This type of construction is minimally intrusive and can typically be completed in several days. There will be temporary single-lane closures and lane shifts to facilitate construction. 

Once completed, drivers will enjoy a restored roadway surface.

Happy 10-year anniversary to Wayne’s Smoke Shack! Thanks for a decade of dedicated service providing our community with delicious smoked meats and other treats!

Wayne's Smoke Shack has mastered the art of crafting mouthwatering dishes that leave a lasting impression. From their signature smoked meats to a diverse menu that caters to every palate, each bite tells a story of passion and commitment to quality.

Boulder County has released a new system for sending out alerts during an emergency situation.

This system allows residents of the county and all cities within the county to be notified of an emergency situation in a variety of ways, including on their cell phone, home and work phone and by text message and email.

Find more information and sign up for alerts on the BOCO Alerts webpage.

Commuting Solutions and the Regional Transportation District (RTD) are excited to partner on Zero Fare for Youth, an initiative designed to encourage transit usage for a future generation of transit users. Starting Sept. 1, youth ages 19 and under can enjoy the convenience of using RTD services at no cost until Aug. 31, 2024, by simply presenting a valid student or government-issued ID. Other valid forms of ID can be found on the RTD website.

Using public transportation can lead to substantial cost savings, enabling families and students to allocate their resources more efficiently. Additionally, transit enhances mobility, increases accessibility and encourages independence and flexibility.

Transit can, of course, be used for daily commutes to school and work, but RTD also provides services that make connections to entertainment and sports venues, popular shopping and restaurant districts offering a well-rounded and diverse transit experience for young customers. By reducing the need for private vehicles, public transit offers a safe and convenient solution to get customers where they need to go.

To learn more about Zero Fare for Youth, visit RTD's Zero Fare for Youth webpage.

Join Coal Creek Meals on Wheels (CCMOW) for an unforgettable night of dancing and fun at the CCMOW Silent Disco tomorrow, Sept. 2, from 7 to 10 p.m. at Romero's K-9 Club and Tap House (985 S. Public Road)! Get ready to put on your dancing shoes and groove to the beats of your favorite tunes!

Tickets are $30 and can be purchased on the CCMOW's Eventbrite page. It's an evening you won't want to miss!

Guardian Storage is hosting a FREE Shred-It event at its Superior location (1555 S. 76th St.) on Sept. 16 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event is a safe way to dispose of unwanted files, papers and documents, and is free of charge and with no purchase or commitment of any kind.

Guardian Storage only requests a voluntary donation of cash or unopened school supplies to help support the Kids in Need Foundation. Please limit files and documents to the equivalent of five file boxes' worth of paper waste or less, and remove file clips before arrival.

Ten years ago, from Sept. 11 through 15, 2013, the Front Range region experienced significant rainfall, causing flooding, loss of life and widespread damage. Join us as we reflect on the flood, our stories of community resilience and how far we’ve come.

Learn more about the flood and the work we’ve done to repair and prepare since, and share your story with us through art, sculpture, an audio recording, written works and any other media that expresses your experience. Upload your reflections on Boulder County's interactive website.

The Superior Chamber's inaugural Women's Business Conference SuperiHER is on Oct. 6 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Omni Interlocken Hotel (500 Interlocken Blvd.). This conference aims to empower and support women in business.

The conference provides networking, professional development, and inspiration for women from diverse industries and backgrounds. In addition to the educational and networking aspects, the conference provides opportunities for sponsors and exhibitors to connect with potential clients, partners, or investors, to expand their professional networks and promote their brands. For more information on the SuperiHER Women's Business Conference, visit the Chamber's SuperiHER event page.

K-12 students in the Boulder Valley and St. Vrain Valley School Districts are invited to enter a free art contest hosted by the Keep it Clean Partnership.

Prizes include art supplies, gift cards, and a chance to be featured on the KICP website!

Submit your artwork for consideration by filling out this form before Nov. 17. For more information on the contest and related events, visit the Keep it Clean website.

Afternoon of Cultural Dance 
Families/All Ages 
Sept. 10 from 1 to 5 p.m.
Steinbaugh Pavilion (824 Front St.)

Join us for an afternoon of dancing and learning about dances from around the world! Every hour will feature a different class--come for one, or come for them all! No registration required. 

Solar Spectacular 
Families/All Ages 
Sept. 16 from 2 to 3 p.m.  
Library Meeting Room (951 Spruce St.)

Occupants of North America are in for a special treat: two solar eclipses within the span of 6 months! (An annular eclipse on Oct. 14 and a total eclipse on April 8, 2024.) We Coloradans are fortunate to be able to partially view both eclipses! In preparation for this certain celestial confluence, we will spend an afternoon celebrating the intricate dance between the Sun, the Earth, and the Moon. Join us for delightful discussions and demonstrations of why eclipses occur, how we predict them, safe viewing methods, and more about our very own star - the Sun. (Hurry! The 2024 solar eclipse is the last total solar eclipse visible in North America until 2045!) Registration Required. 

Money Matters: Road Trip to Car Buying 
Virtual Program for Adults 
Sept. 20 from 6 to 7 p.m. 

Jump into the driver’s seat for an in-depth look at the process of purchasing a car. This trip will take you through buying vs. leasing, what to do before you shop, navigating the curves of the test drive, and confidently driving away a satisfied buying. This seminar is part of the Money Matters series of personal financial education in collaboration with libraries and credit unions across the Front Range. Registration Required. 

Beautiful Butterflies presented by the Butterfly Pavilion 
Teen & Adults 
Sept. 30 10:15 to 11:15 a.m.
Library Meeting Room (951 Spruce St.)

Discover a rainbow of color as you meet face-to-face with tropical butterfly specimens from around the world, and learn about the intriguing behaviors and complex life cycles of our fascinating fluttery friends. Registration Required. 

Labor Day is on Sept. 4.

Visit the U.S. Department of Labor's Labor Day webpage to read the history of Labor Day.

All Town offices and the Superior Community Center will be closed.

Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month. Visit hispanicheritagemonth.gov for more information.

You can also watch films celebrating Hispanic and Latino heritage and culture on PBS's website.

Keeping up-to-date on Town activities and events has never been easier! Find below several great ways to stay informed or request information:

• Manage your email or text subscriptions
• Email the Town
• Email the Town Board
• Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter
• Tune in to Cable Channel 8 for live meeting broadcasts
• Chime in on our latest outreach efforts with Shape Superior
• Submit non-emergency issues to Superior Click and Fix