Input requested on workforce housing and childcare
The community is invited to provide feedback on the 2026 Annual Funding Plan for the use of 6E Lodging Tax extension revenue, which is dedicated by law to workforce housing and childcare initiatives.
The Town will host two sessions, one in person and one online, to share information and gather feedback. All Estes Valley stakeholders, including parents, childcare providers, employers, housing advocates, developers, and nonprofit organizations, are encouraged to participate in the discussion.
One meeting will be held at the Estes Park Museum from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 5. The second, an online format, will take place at 6 p.m., also on Aug. 5.
Please click here to RSVP for either the mid-day session or to register for the evening forum, and click here to share your opinions on the online survey.
Online responses are due by the end of the workday on Tuesday, Aug. 5.
In all cases, those responding are asked to review the 2025 Funding Plan in preparation for providing feedback.
National Night Out — spend an evening with public safety officers
Residents can picnic with Estes Park Police and Larimer County Sheriff’s officers during their National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 5, at the Osprey Shelter at Stanley Park.
Officers will grill hot dogs and burgers – free for anyone who stops by – from 6 to 8 p.m. The event is planned as an opportunity for community members to meet staff and officers from local law enforcement agencies and coincides with National Night Out activities throughout the country.
“The goals of National Night Out are simple but important—building awareness around crime and drug prevention, getting people involved in local anti-crime efforts, strengthening neighborhood connections, and growing strong relationships between the community and law enforcement,” said Estes Park Police Chief Ian Stewart. “We’re excited to team up with the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office to bring this event back to the Estes Valley.”
Chamber Cup seeks four more teams
Four more teams can join the Estes Chamber of Commerce’s annual fundraising golf tournament, which will tee off at 8 a.m. on Aug. 8.
This year’s event includes contests for the less-than-stellar player participants with snappy names like “Tanya Harding Penalty” and “Nancy’s Revenge,” designed for laughs and fun competition.
Register online or contact Colleen DePasquale, director@esteschamber.org for more information.
Estes Recycles Day — Aug. 9
Use the next week to gather your stuff to recycle. The League of Women Voters of Estes Park Recycling Committee will hold its annual Recycle Day on Saturday, Aug. 9, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Events Complex main parking lot on Manford Avenue.
The Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary document shredding is available on–site. It costs $15 per 30 lbs. box, and there is a limit of three banker’s boxes. Staples are acceptable. The proceeds from the shredding go to EPHS scholarships. Shredded paper is not accepted.
The Rotary clubs are also accepting walkers, crutches, and wheelchairs at this station for the Crutches for Africa project.
Electronics – computer towers/laptops are $5; TVs/monitors are $10-$20, with a limit of 5 for larger items; and smoke detectors are $5.
Most other small electronics will be accepted free of charge including tablets, e-readers, computer mice, keyboards, radios, VCR players, satellite/cable boxes, video game consoles, printers, copiers, scanners, fax machines, stereos, mobile phones, cameras, routers, cables and wires, audio speakers, vacuum cleaners (remove the bag), small kitchen appliances, electric toothbrushes, Waterpiktooth flossers, hair dryers, and similar.
Bike tires and tubes – no fee.
Scrap Metal – items must be 50% metal by weight and contain no freon. The limit is 5 for larger items. No major appliances will be accepted, and no fee.
Microwaves – please remove the glass plate; there is no fee.
This annual community service event is funded through the Village Thrift Shop, Premier Members Credit Union of Estes Park, the Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary Club, and a Community Initiative Grant from the Town of Estes Park.
Volunteers are needed. If you would like to help, please click here to email Lisa, or click here for additional information.