Good morning Monday morning, Boulder. Fall is well underway, which means local governments are facing their annual budget challenges.

We’ve been tracking how the end of federal COVID-related stimulus funds is affecting the city and county’s ability to provide crucial safety services.

Today, Brooke Stephenson examines the impact of Boulder County Child Care Funding Freeze about local families. After giving birth, teen mom April Morales depended on the county’s child care assistance program for child care, which allowed her to stay in high school and pursue her career goals. However, a minor paperwork error caused her benefits to be canceled, and because Boulder County is indefinitely suspending CCAP applications, she cannot reapply.

This funding freeze – driven by the end of federal stimulus and rising child care costs – has led Morales and other local parents to put their college and career plans on hold while options affordable child care is decreasing.

“It doesn’t suck being a teen mom,” Morales told us. “It’s a shame to have to put everything on hold because we can’t find childcare.”

In other newsBoulder County Expands Vote Early Day Events With New Partners and Free RTD Rides, City Outlines Plans for Aging Recreation Centers, Wildfire Partners Mitigation Efforts Helped Protect Homes During Fire from Stone Canyon, Pi Kappa Alpha will ride 8,423 minutes in memory of Magnus White, and more.

Lately, two corrections to our Friday edition: Stephenson’s story of transform Boulder offices into housing mentioned a meeting planned for this week, which was postponed until next year. We also omitted the word “creek” in reference to the construction of the Fourmile Canyon Creek-Cottonwood Trail underpass. Thanks to our eagle-eyed readers for pointing them out!

Have a wonderful day and thanks for reading,

— The BRL team

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Child care funding freeze in Boulder County leaves families and teen parents struggling to stay in school and work

Without support from the Colorado Child Care Assistance Program, families face difficult choices as Boulder County suspends new applications due to expiration of federal stimulus funding and rising costs. Continue reading…

Another beautiful day before the rain and cooler temperatures arrive

Today’s forecast, like those of the previous days, is pure bliss: sunshine, warmth and a perfect mid-70s.. Enjoy it while it lasts: Clouds, cooler temperatures in the 60s, and rain are expected to arrive tomorrow. By Wednesday, highs will drop to around 40.

Boulder County expands Vote Early Day events

Boulder County Elections Expand Their Events Vote Early Day for 2024in partnership with four local organizations. Returning hosts include Intercambio, the Emergency Family Assistance Association (EFAA) and Avery Brewing, with the Association for Community Living joining as a new partner. All events will take place on Tuesday October 29.

Voters can drop off their ballots, register to vote and collect “I Voted Early” stickers at events. Donations of non-perishable food for the EFAA will also be collected. RTD offers zero fare to vote on Early Voting Day and Election Day to facilitate voter transportation.

Event locations and times:

9am-11am: Intercambio, 1715 Iron Horse Dr, Longmont

12 p.m.-2 p.m.: EFAA, 1575 Yarmouth Avenue, Boulder

4 p.m.-6 p.m.: ACL, 624 rue Coffman, Longmont

4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.: Avery Brewing, 4910 Nautilus Ct N, Gunbarrel

Need an introduction to local ballot measures? Check out our Boulder voter guide.

The City will share its future plans for aging leisure centers

The City of Boulder will share updates on its Future of Leisure Centers Project with the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB) today, October 28 at 6 p.m. The project aims to determine which services should be prioritized as Boulder’s recreation centers age. The city says the South Boulder Recreation Center, in particular, is nearing the end of its lifespan and could partially close if the boiler or sewer system fails — a real possibility. We reported Earlier this month, the city was still deciding how – or whether – to replace the South Boulder Recreation Center.

Next month, the city will share the results of its September engagement window, during which more than 1,800 community members provided feedback on their top recreation center priorities.. This information will be published on the project webpage and presented at the PRAB meeting on Monday, November 18 at 6 p.m.

Mitigation efforts helped homes survive Stone Canyon Fire, Wildfire Partners says

Wildfire Partners, a program providing in-home fire mitigation assessments to residents in parts of Boulder County, shared data on its impact during the Stone Canyon Fire.. The fire, which broke out July 30 near Lyons, killed one person, destroyed five properties and burned 1,500 acres.

Of the 35 homes in the burned area, 12 had been assessed by Wildfire Partners, and seven had received certification. The seven certified houses survived. Additionally, six homes met the county’s mitigation requirements under building codes, and all survived. This means that 13 households receiving mitigation measures had a 100% survival rate, compared to a 77% survival rate for unmitigated households.said Wildfire Partners.

One homeowner attributed the survival of her home to the clearing and pruning of trees near the structure, describing the mitigation as a “moral thing to do.»

West Boulder County residents can contact Wildfire Partners at [email protected] or 303-441-1420 for information on how to obtain an appraisal.

Also, until October 31, a discount program offers up to $500 to remove juniper trees, cover vents, remove wooden fences or create five feet of defensible space around homes for all county residents. For the first time, the city of Boulder is also offering residents up to $1,000 begin fire mitigation work around their homes, applications must be submitted by November 30.

Pi Kappa Alpha will ride 8,423 minutes in memory of Magnus White and other traffic victims

From Nov. 2-8, members of CU Boulder’s Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity riding a stationary bike for 8,423 minutes straight. The ride honors each of the 8,423 cyclists and pedestrians killed by motorists in 2023. The event begins at 5:05 p.m. on November 2 and ends at 12:28 p.m. on November 8, exact youth time. Magnus White, champion cyclist in Boulder was fatally struck by a driver last year. Fraternity aims to elevate $100,000 For The White Line Foundationa nonprofit organization run by White’s parents focused on traffic safety.

“This year, our fraternity has chosen to partner with The White Line, to remember all those 8,423 lives too often forgotten,” Pi Kappa Alpha member Sebastian Edwards said in a press release. “We also ride in remembrance of our dear friend and teammate, Magnus White, as his story and legacy acts as an emissary across the world fighting for safer roads.”

The Boulder Chamber Orchestra celebrates Italian Baroque with “L’estro Armonico”

The Boulder Chamber Orchestra will host a special concert, L’estro Armonicofeaturing Baroque masterpieces by Vivaldi and Pergolesi, Saturday, November 2 at the Boulder Adventist Church. The program includes guest violinist Zachary Carrettin, music director of the Boulder Bach Festival, who will perform selections from L’estro Armonico, Op. 3, including the Concerto in B minor for 4 violins. The evening will also include a performance of Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater. This concert is part of BCO’s 20th anniversary season.

Halloween and Día de los Muertos Events

Boulder County has a packed schedule of Halloween and Día de los Muertos eventsincluding upcoming fall festivals, treats, and cultural celebrations. Highlights include the Boulder Munchkin Masquerade on October 31, the ofrenda exhibitions and workshops at the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art from October 27 to November 2, and the Longmont Museum’s Día de los Muertos concert on November 2. friendly treats in Chautauqua on November 3, plus Halloween parties and shows in Boulder, Longmont, Lafayette, Louisville and Superior. Check out our guide and more below.

BRL Bucket List: What else is happening this week and weekend

Explore more events in Boulder and use the self-submission form on our events page to reach thousands of people in our community — for free! To get your event on this list, be sure to submit it to our events calendar.

Spooky Halloween Gingerbread Decorating Class at Full Cycle Cafe & Bar: Monday October 28, 5-7 p.m., 2355 30th St. Learn more

Musical avant-gardes at the dairy: Bandonegro at the Dairy Arts Center: Tuesday October 29, 7 p.m., 2590 Walnut St. Learn more

Hiking Moon Colorado: Best Hikes, Beers, Bites, and Campgrounds Nearby by Joshua Berman at Trident Booksellers & Cafe: Tuesday, October 29, 7-8 p.m., 940 Pearl St. Learn more

Bewitching: Halloween Extravaganza at Auditorium Macky: Wednesday October 30, 6-7:30 p.m., 1595 Pleasant St. Learn more

Paola Aguilar’s ballot: Thursday, October 31, 7:30-9 p.m., Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St. Additional dates: Friday, November 1, 7:30-9 p.m.; Saturday November 2, from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Sunday November 3, from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Learn more.

Halloween evening at Permit N°1: Thursday, October 31, 5-11:59 p.m., 2115 13th St. Learn more

Queer Horror Cinema: The Babadook Himself at the Boulder Public Library: Thursday, October 31, 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m., 1001 Arapahoe Ave. Learn more

A Grateful Dead Halloween with Tumbledown Shack at Nissi: Thursday, October 31, 7:30 p.m., 1455 Coal Creek Dr., Unit T, Lafayette. Learn more

Paola Aguilar’s ballot at the Dairy Arts Center: Thursday, October 31 – Sunday, November 3, 7:30 p.m.-9 p.m. (October 31 and November 1), 2-3:30 p.m. (November 2 and 3), 2590 Walnut St. Learn more

Opening Reception for the Complementary Visions Exhibition at the Boulder Museum: Friday November 1, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., 2205 Broadway. Learn more

Cabaret Diosa at the Boulder Theater: Friday, November 1, 8 p.m., 2032 14th St. Learn more

Historic Flatirons Hike at Chautauqua Park: Saturday, November 2, 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m., 900 Baseline Road. Learn more

Fall Curiosity Concert: The Creative Spirit at Grace Commons: Saturday, November 2, 3-4 p.m., 1820 15th St. Learn more

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