Fall Program Guide & Registration

The Parks & Recreation Fall 2023 program guide is here! This guide covers programs, activities, and special events from Sept. 1-Dec. 31, 2023. Check out the guide for new and exciting offerings including a variety of nutrition classes, Eerie Erie 5k training, teen volunteer group, women's indoor volleyball league, skip-gen activities and trips, as well as returning favorites like swim lessons, fall events, and Active Adult day trips.
  
 Our online interactive flipbook with program links will take you directly to registration information. Hard copies of the program guide are also available for pickup in the lobby at the Erie Community Center (450 Powers St.).

Fall Registration Details:

• Residents (R) | Wednesday, Aug. 9
• Standard (S) | Wednesday, Aug. 16

Registration opens at 7 a.m. online and in-person for most programs. Active Adult program registration will open at noon on the registration date.

Wanted: Victim Advocates

Volunteer Victim Advocates work as a liaison with law enforcement immediately after an incident to provide support to those impacted by crime or tragedy. The next volunteer training academy will begin in early October and is held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Saturdays. The training covers intervention techniques, active listening, victimology, victim rights, criminal justice information and many other topics. If you are interested, view the webpage and complete a Volunteer Application by Saturday, Sept. 30, or call 303-926-2841 or email victimservices@erieco.gov to learn more. 

Wrap-Up Summer in Erie with Fun Events

As the start of the school year is drawing closer and cooler weather is on the horizon, we have a few ways to still take advantage of summer vibes in Downtown Erie.

• Friday, Aug. 11 | Wildermiss concert on Briggs Street starting at 6 p.m.
• Saturday, Aug. 12 | Touch-a-Truck at the ECC from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
• Saturday, Aug. 26 | Rad Rover Kids Obstacle Course at Erie Community Park from 9-11:30 a.m.
• Saturday, Aug. 26 | FACE Vocal Band in Coal Creek Park starting at 7 p.m.
• Thursdays through Sept. 14 | Farmers Market on Briggs Street from 5-8 p.m.

Visit the Town’s Event Calendar for more details on each event and take a look into future month for upcoming autumn excitement! 

Weld County: First Death from WNV

The Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment (WCDPHE) announced on Friday, Aug. 4 the death of a 53-year-old resident from West Nile Virus (WVN); the first for the 2023 mosquito season. This year, Culex mosquitoes, which transmit WNV, are more prevalent in Colorado than in previous years. The increasing hot weather and afternoon thundershowers have created favorable conditions for the Culex mosquito. 

West Nile virus symptoms can appear three to 14 days after a bit by an infected mosquito. Initial symptoms can include fever, headache, nausea and vomiting, muscle aches and weakness, and rash, but most infected people don’t show any symptoms. If a person develops symptoms, they should see a health care professional immediately. There are no medications to treat or vaccines to prevent WNV infection.

To see more about how Erie is working to prevent the transmission of West Nile Virus, visit www.erieco.gov/mosquito.

Cone Zones

Each week we list the projects that may have the biggest impact on traffic flow for that week. As always, please sign up for alerts to get more details about these projects and many others. More information and details for how to sign up are at www.erieco.gov/ConeZone. 

Briggs Street: Beginning Monday, Aug. 7 through Wednesday, Sept. 20, Construction crews will be partially closing Briggs Street in the vicinity of the Edward Jones Investment Building (212 Wells Street), as well as a segment of the sidewalk at the southwest corner of the intersection of Wells Street and Briggs Street. These closures are to support the excavation and installation of a new irrigation meter vault and backflow preventer within the landscaped island north of the Edward Jones building. This is part of a larger project aimed at relocating the main irrigation water meter tie-in for downtown Briggs St. and improving access for the Town to service the meter in the future and facilitating potential expansions of the existing irrigation system.

The partial street closure and sidewalk modifications will occur during work hours (8 a.m. - 5 p.m.). Work crews aim to minimize the disruption to residents and businesses. Outside of these hours, the roadway and sidewalk will be fully accessible.

Road work is weather-dependent, and timelines may shift. Motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians should always be aware and use caution when in and around work zones. Whenever possible, please avoid the construction areas.

Town of Erie is Hiring

As the Town continues to grow, we have several openings and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Keep checking the Town of Erie job board for Erie’s latest openings, which currently include:

• Waste Diversion Technician
• Risk Management Intern
• Special Events Assistant