🌱Run To Be A Superhero 5K Coming Up + Recycling Changes April 1

Good morning, friends! It's me, Karena Garrity, your host of the Boulder Patch newsletter. Here's all the local news you need to know right now. In this issue, you'll find updates on...

• Run to be a superhero!
• Recycling changes coming soon!
• CU students compete against others across the nation.

But first, today's weather:

Cloudy and cold with a shower. High: 38 Low: 27.

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Here are the top three stories in Boulder today:

1. Doesn't everyone want to be a superhero? Well, now you can be! Join Boulder Voices for Children on April 2 for the Superhero 5k and Kids 1K Fun Run at Twisted Pine Brewing Company, at 3201 Walnut St Suite A. The first week of April is “Week of the Young Child.” The purpose of the week, is to focus public attention on the needs of young children and their families and to recognize the early childhood programs and services that meet those needs. April is also "National Child Abuse Prevention Month" and a time to highlight the importance of individuals and communities working together to keep kids safe and families healthy. The 5k and kids 1k will be raising funds and awareness for Boulder Voices For Children which has a mission is to provide trained court-appointed special advocates (CASA’s), to advocate for children in Boulder County who have experienced abuse and neglect. For more information and to sign up for the race click here. (Boulder Voices for Children via Facebook)
2. In an effort to crack down on contamination, there are big changes coming for recycling compost in Boulder. Last week, A1 Organcs announced that it will no longer accept many biodegradable products. Starting April 1, the company will only be accepting food scraps, yard waste, plant trimming and certain compostable bags. The company no longer will be taking paper materials, tea bags, coffee filters, disposable cutlery and other items labeled as “compostable.”(kunc.org)
3. With a goal of promoting media literacy, two CU Boulder student team groups will be part of the Public Relations Student Society of America’s (PRSSA) Bateman Case Study Competition, competing against 70 other teams from around the nation. The aim of the competition is to run a public relations campaign for the same client and see who wins. This year’s client is News Literacy Project, a nonpartisan education non-profit with a mission to increase news literacy in America. The two teams are The Daily He(a)rd with a hashtag #stoptherumorripple and False Creative Communications whose hashtag is #thinkb4ushare. Good luck students! (independent)

Today in Boulder:

• Coffee with John featuring special guest Matt Wiggins (8:00 AM)
• Hearing & Vision Re-screen - Boulder High School (9:00 AM)
• FIRE: Hose Management - Lefthand Fire Protection District (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Boulder JCC: "Take part in Women's History Month and register for the Women of the J Women's Seder on March 15! Enjoy an interpretive exploration of the time-honored Seder from a woman's point of view with a vegetarian meal and wine are included!" (Boulder JCC via Facebook)
• Boulder Theater: "Of The Trees' Codex Natura tour is making a stop at Boulder Theater this Saturday, March 11th! He will be bringing potions, Chmura and Don Jamal on support along with his brand new a/v set + production. Get your tickets." (Boulder Theater via Facebook)
• YMCA of Northern Colorado: "Spruce up your kids’ spring break with a week full of games, crafts, swimming and other activities – all while parents work. BVSD: March 27-31 Details | https://fal.cn/3wmoe" (YMCA of Northern Colorado via Facebook)
• Boulder JCC: "Join us on March 20 for music, storytelling and a brutally honest and open discussion about the conflict in the Middle East. Uriya Rosenman and Sameh SAZ Zakout will connect the story about the formation of the group "DUGRI" to the current reality and potential future of Jews and Arabs in Israel and Palestine. https://www.boulderjcc.org/.../in-person-straight.../2023/" (Boulder JCC via Facebook)

That's it for today! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with a new update.

— Karena Garrity

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