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🔒 KIA Anti-Theft Event: Attention KIA owners! You can get anti-theft software installed in your vehicle by trained technicians and learn more about vehicle theft and safety May 10 through 12 from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Flatiron Crossing Mall (parking lot outside of the former Nordstrom). Read the BPD newsflash to learn more about models available for the upgrade, event details and more.

🚰 Water Conservation Programs: Make your Earth Day count! Today is Earth Day. All across the United States, people are focusing on efforts to treat the earth right and protect the environment. For ideas on how to make a difference, check out the EPA’s website or visit Broomfield.org/SaveWater for ideas on how to conserve water and provide a better future for generations to come.

⚕️ Palliative Care Series: Improve your skills in self-care and caregiving within healthcare environments through this four-part series. The topics will include the framework for palliative care, pain and symptom management, communication strategies and advance directives. Learn more details and dates.

🧒 Teen Council: Are you an incoming high school freshman, sophomore or junior who wants to make a difference in your community? The Broomfield Teen Council is searching for candidates who have a passion for civic engagement and activism. Apply today to help lead Broomfield into the future. Find more information and apply at Broomfield.org/TeenCouncil.

❤️ Yard Pals: Enjoy the great outdoors while also helping a neighbor! Become a Yard Pals volunteer and get connected to your community, specifically with one household, to assist with standard yard work throughout the summer and fall seasons. This is a very rewarding volunteer opportunity! Read more about the position and how to apply at Broomfield.org/BroomfieldPals.

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🚲 Bike and Roll to School Day: Make a positive impact on the community by participating in Colorado’s Bike and Roll to School Day! Reduce traffic, improve health and have fun together by walking or biking to school Wednesday, May 8. It's a wonderful opportunity for children and teens to explore their neighborhoods while staying active. Mark your calendars and get ready to pedal your way to a healthier and more connected community! Register for Bike and Roll to School Day!

🌻 G.R.I.T. (Gardens, Relationships, Impact, Teamwork) Teen Garden Program: Are you a teenager who loves to garden and get your hands dirty? The G.R.I.T. Teen Gardening Program (ages 13-18) is a pilot teen gardening program for Broomfield and Westminster teens at the Metzger Farm Victory Garden. Apply For The G.R.I.T. Teen Gardening Program by April 30. View the G.R.I.T. Teen Gardening Position Description. Space is limited to 20 participants. 

⚕️ Syphilis Screening: Are you pregnant? Starting April 25, your healthcare provider must offer you a syphilis screening during your first and third trimester, as well as at the time of delivery. This offering is mandated by a new statewide Public Health Order 24-01, which was announced by Governor Polis in response to an increase in congenital syphilis cases in babies in Colorado. Untreated congenital syphilis in babies can be deadly. If you have questions, talk to your healthcare provider. Read the state press release. 

🧠 Mental Health and Wellness Training: You can make a difference in your community’s mental health! Take the Introduction to Mental Health and Wellness training, where you will learn how to identify and respond to someone in mental distress. This training will be held Monday April 29 from 12–2 p.m. at Broomfield Library in the Eisenhower Room. Learn more and register at Broomfield.org/CIC.

💼 Career Explorers Program: The Broomfield Workforce Center is pleased to offer the summer Career Explorers Program again! This is a summer-long program designed for incoming 8th to 11th graders to go on guided tours of businesses across various industries, providing insight into potential career pathways at no cost. Lunch and transportation are provided. Learn more and apply.

Community Partner Information:

❤️ Broomfield FISH Volunteer Opportunity: Broomfield FISH is looking for volunteers to help out Saturday, May 11, for their largest food drive of the year, Stamp Out Hunger! Volunteers are needed at the Broomfield Main Post Office, Broomfield Eagle View Post Office, Northglenn Post Office and at FISH. If you cannot volunteer, you can still support the drive by leaving non-perishable food donations out by your mailbox that morning for your postal carrier to collect on their route. Learn more.

🌾 The 200 Year Historic Journey Through World War II Germany to the Broomfield Wottge Open Space: Join Fred Martin, local historian, for the presentation of courageous revival and story of the Wottge family that goes back 200 years to their farm in Germany. Stop by the Crescent Grange Tuesday, May 7 at 6:30 p.m. Mayor Guyleen Castriotta will also participate in the presentation by video message. See a short history and video interview with Ben Wottge ($10 donation requested on behalf of the Crescent Grange).

🧒 Child Support Commission's Parental Voices Committee: Are you a parent or caregiver with a past or present child support order? Would you like to help improve the system? The Child Support Commission would love to hear from you about what is working and what suggestions you have for improvement! The Parental Voices Committee meets virtually on the fourth Wednesday of every month from noon-1 pm. Join via Google Meet.

🧘 Power of Sankalpa: Breathwork, Yin Yoga, and Sound Journey: Participate in this breathwork, Yin Yoga and Sound Journey event Friday, April 26 from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Crescent Grange. The definition of Sankalpa is intention, or to connect yourself with your heart's deepest desire. Register today!