COMMUNITY NEWS

Stay healthy, happy and safe

Youth activities, emergency alerts, free summer breakfasts

THERESA BAER

HEALTHY KIDS RUN SERIES

UCHealth is holding its Healthy Kids Run Series again. This 23rd-annual event features a mix of two in-person one-mile fun runs and four one-mile course maps to complete on your own at any time during the designated month, plus one of your choosing for a total of seven runs! One-mile in-person fun runs for registered participants include the Run for the Trees on Saturday, May 7 at 4pm at Mehaffey Park in Loveland and the Valley 5000 on Friday, August 26 at 4:30pm at Mehaffey Park in Loveland. On-your-own courses include: • May: Fossil Creek Park, Fort Collins • June: Chapungu Sculpture Park at

Centerra, Loveland • July: Twin Silo Park, Fort Collins • August: Eastman Park, Windsor • Any summer month: Run a mile at a park of your choosing

All registered participants ages 5 and up will receive a bib and earn a t-shirt for completing four or more runs. Registered kids ages 5–12 that complete five or more runs will also earn a trophy. To learn more and register, visit the Healthy Kids Club website at www.uchealth.org/services/communityhealth/healthy-kids/

NEW NAME FOR GREELEY HISTORY MUSEUM MAIN GALLERY

The City of Greeley Museums’ staff recently renamed the Greeley History Museum’s main gallery to the Peggy Ford Waldo Gallery in honor of the late colleague and historian. Ford Waldo served the City of Greeley Museums for 41 years holding various positions and shared her knowledge with genealogists, writers, historians, and students of all ages, compiling, organizing, and making accessible Greeley Museums’ extensive archival collection. In the Peggy Ford Waldo Gallery, visitors explore the history of Greeley, including the formation of the Union Colony, the area’s agricultural heritage, water usage, and expansion over time. Ford Waldo spent countless hours researching and writing for the exhibit. She also regularly contributed to local publications and collaborated on various written works including “The Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra: A Century of Musical Magic,” “Weld County: 4,000 Square Miles of Grandeur, Greatness & Yesterdays,” and her last book, “Bears in the Backyard: The Story of Greeley’s University District.” Ford Waldo twice received the Josephine H. Miles Award for excellence in history, presented by History Colorado.

KIDS BOWL FREE THIS SUMMER

The Kids Bowl Free program was designed by bowling centers to give back to the community and provide a safe, secure, fun way for kids to spend time this summer. Registered kids receive two free games of bowling each day of the program all summer long. In northern Colorado, the program is offered at Chipper’s Lanes in Estes Park, Fort Collins and Greeley, and at The Summit in Windsor. For Chipper’s Lanes, standard shoe rental rates apply,

though an unlimited shoe rental pass is available. At The Summit, shoe rental is $3.00 for children. Learn more and register for the center of your choice at www.kidsbowlfree.com.

VISIT FORT COLLINS ATTRACTIONS WITH NEW YOUTH PLAYPASS

With one card youth ages 16 and younger can access pools, cultural facilities and recreation amenities throughout Fort Collins from Memorial Day through Labor Day for an affordable, flat rate. Benefits of the Youth PlayPass include admission to Recreation facilities and pools, the Gardens on Spring Creek, Fort Collins Museum of Discovery and city driving ranges. A limited number of passes are available this year for $100 each, or the reduced fee of $30 per pass for those who qualify. Learn more at www.fcgov. com/communityservices/youthplaypass.

SIGN UP TO RECEIVE EMERGENCY ALERTS

In the event of an emergency in your area, you can receive life-saving alerts by email, text and phone calls. In Larimer County, with the Larimer Emergency Telephone Authority (LETA) system, agencies will use multiple ways to reach you if there is a threat to your life or safety. Receive alerts by opting in at www.nocoalert.org or, to receive emergency alerts in the language of your choice, download Reachwell app by Flyer Connect, accept push notifications, your preferred language and add NOCO Alert (LETA911) to opt in to Larimer County Notifications.

Weld County residents can register for the CodeRed Emergency Communications System at www. weld911alert.com to be notified of situations in which they would need to take appropriate steps to safeguard life and property.

KIDS FEEDING KIDS SUMMER BREAKFAST PROGRAM

“FoCo Cafe’s Kids Feeding Kids Summer Breakfast Program provides families and children with healthy breakfast at no cost or in a pay-itforward manner, where families who have the means to do so may donate to the program.” Offered May 31 through July from 9am until 10:30am every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, families with kids ages 1–18 can enjoy a delicious breakfast and fun educational activities. Learn more and register online at www.fococafe.org/programs/ summer-breakfast or call 309-368-1659, then visit FoCo Café at 225 Maple Street in Fort Collins during the aforementioned times. If you’re able, financial contributions as well as volunteers are welcome to support the program.

NEW GLASS RECYCLING IN GREELEY

Greeley community members can now recycle glass bottles, jars and glasses for free at two drop-off locations including Anderson’s Sale & Salvage at 1490 E. 8th Street (during business hours) and Crabtree Brewing Company at 2961 29th Street (during daylight hours). Residents should rinse the glass and remove labels and any non-glass parts or materials before depositing their recycling in the blue recycling containers. The only items that can be recycled are beer, wine, spirits and non-alcoholic glass bottles, food glass jars, and drinking glasses. Visit www. greeleygov.com/recycling for complete information about all of Greeley’s recycling options.