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Noon Year's Eve at the Community Center Free Family Celebration December 31 11am-2pm

New Years Celebrations

Saturday, December 31

Noon Year's Eve
11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Community Center

To kick off your festivities for New Year's Eve day, you are invited to a mid-day party featuring plenty of fun, family-friendly activities. Celebrate “Noon Year's Eve” with a countdown at noon featuring a 600-balloon drop in the gymnasium. A band will be playing kids' music while a 25-foot aerialist act performs in the gym. Experience the joy of bouncy houses, movies, fairies doing face painting, balloon animals, magic acts, and an art project where you can make your own NYE ball. Enjoy ice skating, the climbing wall, and swimming during the entire event. Submit your New Year's resolutions on-site for a chance to win prizes. FREE for all!

At the event, take advantage of a 20% discount on Annual Community Center Memberships when paid in full.

? Live Music under the Bridge
5:30-7:30 p.m. at Bethel Plaza

Come together under the bridge to enjoy live tunes and to celebrate new beginnings. Experience downtown food, shopping, and festivities. Community countdown at 7 p.m.

City Manager Finalist Community Reception

You're invited to a community reception with the three City Manager finalists for the City of Glenwood Springs on Thursday, January 5 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Community Center. Come meet the finalists (Doug Gerber, Dr. Beverli Marshall, and Rachel Oys) and ask questions in a casual setting. We hope to see you there!

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Tree Drop-off Open

Through January 31, residents of Glenwood Springs can drop off trees and fallen tree branches for composting at the old rodeo grounds, adjacent to the airport. Before dropping off, remove all decorations, streamers, tinsel, glitter, tree stands and anything else that will not compost. Please do not dump trash or other debris at this site.

The service is free but is only open to residents of Glenwood Springs. The collection site is not available for use by commercial operators. Trees can be dropped off at any time of day with the site open 24 hours a day, seven days a week through January. Trees can also be dropped off any time of year at the South Canyon Landfill for a minimal fee.

The DRAFT Comprehensive Plan Update is READY FOR REVIEW! Use the comment form to submit if and where you see the need for changes by Friday, January 6. bit.ly/VisionGlenwood

Comprehensive Plan Update Ready for Review

The draft Vision Glenwood Comprehensive Plan Update is ready for your review and comment! Help us see if or where edits need to be made to the draft before it goes to Planning and Zoning commission. Use the comment form at bit.ly/VisionGlenwood and submit your input by Friday, January 6.

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Forum on Tackling Traffic

Glenwood Springs residents, businesses and commuters are invited to a community forum about traffic, commuting patterns and transportation demand management (TDM) on Tuesday, January 10 at 6 p.m. in Morgridge Commons (815 Cooper Ave 2nd floor, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601). To help prepare for the forum, individuals are invited to share initial insights in a brief questionnaire at www.surveymonkey.com/r/cogsTDM.

The aim of this meeting is to brainstorm and discuss potential traffic mitigation and mobility measures to inform direction for the city’s emerging TDM program. The core TDM program goal is to reduce single-occupancy auto trips in town by maximizing traveler choices. This can be accomplished improving mobility options and infrastructure (transit, biking, walking, ridesharing), providing incentives, information, and/or policy changes to encourage and help individuals modify their travel behavior.

Colorado Bag Fee Begins January 1

Colorado's Plastic Pollution Reeducation Act (House Bill 21-1162) is a state law that requires certain stores to charge a $0.10 fee on single-use carryout bags in effort to reduce waste and mitigate harmful effects on our environment. Beginning January 1, applicable stores in Colorado will begin collecting this fee. Certain retail food establishments, and small stores that operate solely in Colorado and have 3 or fewer locations, are exempt.

Remember to bring your own bags!

Parks and Recreation News & Events

Twice monthly, Glenwood Springs Parks and Recreation send email newsletters will all the latest on special events, classes, programs and more.

We're Hiring! - Job Opportunities

The City of Glenwood Springs is hiring for several full-time and part-time positions with benefits.

Learn more about employment opportunities with our team at www.cogs.us/jobs.

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The City of Glenwood Springs ensures meaningful access to City programs, services, and activities to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and reasonably provides: translation, interpretation, modifications, accommodations, alternative formats, auxiliary aids, and services. To request these services, email pio@cogs.us or call 970-384-6441.