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Cooking classes, summer jobs, scavenger hunts, free screenings THERESA BAER
SUMMER EMPLOYMENT NIGHTS FOR AGES 14–18 The Larimer County Economic and Workforce Development’s CareerRise Team is connecting teens ages 14–18 to business information and summer opportunities with virtual Summer Employment Nights. During these free virtual events, teens and their families will hear from a local employer panel about job search best practices and their unique summer opportunities, paid internships, and the Larimer County Conservation Corps. Hear from Loveland businesses on Wednesday, March 3 from 5:30pm to 7pm, including panelists from City of Loveland, Culver’s, JAX, and The Summit. Fort Collins businesses will be featured on Wednesday, March 10 from 5:30pm to 7pm, including panelists from City of Fort Collins, Urban Air, Walrus Ice Cream and more. Visit www.larimer. org/ewd/summer2021 to register or call 970-498-6608 with questions. COOKING MATTERS CLASSES FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES Cooking Matters knows kids need good food to grow up healthy. By offering cooking classes, Cooking Matters provides parents and caregivers with the skills to shop for and cook healthy, affordable meals for their families. Join their virtual classes from the comfort of your own home to learn how to use your SNAP dollars wisely. Larimer County residents can email cookingmatters@foodbanklarimer.org to learn more or sign up. Weld County residents can email or call ogonzalez@ weldgov.com or 970-400-2382. Classes are offered both in English and Spanish. Adults who participate will receive a $10 grocery gift card. FREE DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENINGS Estes Valley Investment in Childhood 14
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Success (EVICS) Family Resource Center is offering free developmental screenings, known as the Ages & Stages Questionnaires (ASQ-3 and ASQ:S-E 2), for children ages 1 month to 6 years of families in Estes Park, Allenspark, Drake, Glen Haven, Pinewood Springs and surrounding areas. The ASQ are offered in English and Spanish and generally take 10–15 minutes to complete online or on paper. Following completion, parents will receive a summary report, as well as resources and information to help promote their child’s development. View a 10-minute informational video at www.facebook. com/evicsEP, read the Parents’ QuickGuide to ASQ Screening at www. agesandstages.com/about-asq/forparents, or call EVICS at 970-586-3055 to learn more. HOME & GARDEN SHOW MOVES ONLINE The annual Northern Colorado Home & Garden Show hosted by the Greeley Tribune will occur virtually this year for seven weeks from March 12 through April 30, providing a robust, safe and convenient shopping experience. The event will continue to feature top names in flooring, windows, landscaping, kitchens and more, even expanding the reach to include more of Northern Colorado and the Front Range. In addition to virtual booths, attendees will have access to home and improvement
tips and articles, exhibitor discounts and giveaways, and can register for a show sweepstakes. Check it out at www. NoCoHomeAndGardenShow.com. SAFE ROUTES SCAVENGER HUNTS Families can get moving outdoors with scavenger hunts around Fort Collins. Safe Routes to School has developed walking and biking Scavenger Hunts featuring the city’s multi-use trails, parks and natural areas. Find the hunts online at www. fcgov.com/saferoutes/scavengerhunts and answer the questions as you follow the trails, looking for signs, maps and more along the way. Email your completed scavenger hunt to scavengerhunt@fcgov.com to be entered into drawings for great prizes! GARDEN CONCERT SERIES Off the Hook Arts presents this year’s Garden Concert Series, a sociallydistanced outdoor experience, this March through October. An opening fundraiser concert features a grammynominated band with Colorado roots, Devotchka, and takes place Saturday, March 20 from 1:30pm to 5:30pm at WaterWise Landscaping, 1930 N. Whitcomb Street in Fort Collins. Donations received during this performance will be shared with Devotchka and OtHA free and low-cost music education for young people in
