Lyons Community Foundation Grant Applications

Open now. Due by September 11, 2021

The Lyons Community Foundation (LCF) is pleased to announce our 14th Annual Community Support granting season. Applications for Community Support Grants are available to all local non-profit organizations. You can apply online starting August 1st. Submissions are due on September 11, 2021. These grants are available only once per year and must be applied for at this time. Electronic submissions are required; granting information and applications are available at lyonscf.org. Over the lifetime of the Community Support Grants program, LCF has awarded nearly half a million dollars in grant awards. This year, $35,000 will be made available to deserving recipients.

They are also looking for local residents to serve on the grant review committee. This is a great way to give back to our community! If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out their application online:

Water and Sewer Project

Longs Peak Dr

The Longs Peak Dr sewer and water line replacement project is scheduled to begin the week of Sep 7th. This project will involve new water and sewer lines the entire length of Longs Peak as well as asphalt replacement.
There will be a zoom meeting for the public on Wednesday, August 25th beginning at 6 pm. The residents who live in the area are asked to try and attend for updates and information.

Topic: Longs Peak Dr. Sewer and Water Line Replacement Project
Time: Aug 25, 2021 06:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87483535345?pwd=UitwT3FMMlg2dS9zRUk3OVZoeW5yUT09

Meeting ID: 874 8353 5345
Passcode: 491205

Bohn Park Stormwater Improvements

Closure begins August 30

This project entails enlarging the storm detention ponds in Bohn Park and installing new larger storm drain between the ponds as well as their connection to the storm drain system on 2^nd Avenue. The current schedule begins this week and is scheduled to be complete by the end of October.

This week crews will begin prepping the area for closures the next week. This includes the construction of a temporary access driveway into the Wastewater Treatment Plant parking lot.

Beginning on August 30th, 2^nd Avenue will be fully closed between the Wastewater Treatment Plant driveway to approximately 100’ south on the Bohn Park Entrance. The waterline relocation and storm drain installation under 2^nd Ave will continue for several weeks. Residents in Lyons Valley Park will need to go around the closure (via US-36) and enter over the new 2nd Ave Bridge in order to access the recycling center.

This is a storm water project to continue to build Lyons' resiliency.

Volunteer to Serve

Community-minded Commissioners Needed!

Hey Lyons, we could use your knowledge and input on our various boards and commissions in the Town. Maybe you are great with numbers for the Audit Commission. Or want to share your background to work on Human Services issues in Lyons. Joining a board or commission is a great way to become involved and help shape the decisions made in our community. To apply for an Advisory Board or Commission position, please complete the online Application.

School is back in session!

School is back in session. Please remember to slow down in school zones and look out for children. Always yield to pedestrians and stop for them in our crosswalks.

US-36 Fiber Project Update

The recent construction of small cellular wireless facilities (“small cells”) on U.S. Highway 36 between Lyons and Estes Park is a public-private partnership between Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and Crown Castle. Both the small cell facilities and the underlying property are owned by CDOT. Consequently, the Town of Lyons does not have a role in the permitting, the siting or construction of the small cells. If you have any questions concerning the small cells please contact denver@crowncastle.com. Thank you.

Venus de Miles Bike Ride

Saturday, Aug 28 | 7 am Bohn Park

Venus de Miles is Colorado’s original and largest all-women’s bike ride. The event is organized by and benefits Greenhouse Scholars, an educational nonprofit and a diverse community of leaders working together to ensure people of all backgrounds can live a life of their choosing.

New this year, the event will start and end in Lyons, at Bohn Park. The riders will start from Bohn Park early on Saturday morning! It will be busy in and around 2nd Ave and Bohn Park for the start and during the day as riders finish. Come out and join the fun!

Watershed Day

Sunday, Aug 29 | 12 - 3 pm

The Watershed Days Festival, taking place in LaVern Johnson Park on Sunday, August 29th aims to engage Front Range communities in learning about watershed health and recovery through events that support water education, outreach, and innovation. Fun for all ages with booths, music, dancing, games, freebies, and free snow cones for the first 200 people!

Hands-on experiences will raise awareness and provide connections about the health and recovery of watersheds and forests in Colorado. Learn more!

Lyons Community Foundation Hootenanny

August 29 | Lyons

The Lyons Community Foundation and the Lyons Emergency Assistance Fund will be co-hosting a family friendly Hootenanny at River Bend on Sunday, August 29th from 3-8pm.

This joint FUNdraiser will feature all kinds of wonderfulness: live music and dance performances, a KidSpace, a rubber ducky race, a cornhole tournament and a silent auction. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.

Entrance to this community event is FREE.

Come one, come all!.

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