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City events celebrate National Kids to Parks Day Boulder
May 20th
The City of Boulder’s Parks and Recreation and Open Space and Mountain Parks departments will host four events over the weekend as part of National Kids to Parks Day on May 21. National Kids to Parks Day is run by the National Park Trust, and is designed to support First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move Outside! campaign and the Interior Department’s Youth in the Great Outdoors initiative.
City of Boulder events include:
● OSMP: Hiking as a Family: Saturday, May 21, 9 to 10:30 a.m. – Naturalists Jennelle Freeston and Debora Martin will share ideas on the importance of getting kids outdoors this summer and beyond. Meet at the Chautauqua Ranger Cottage and be prepared for an easy hike around the trails.
● Parks and Recreation: FREE Tennis Day: Saturday, May 21, 1 to 3 p.m. – Join Parks and Recreation for Let’s Move: Kids in the Park Tennis at the newly refurbished East Boulder Tennis Courts, 5660 Sioux Drive. Kids and adults are welcome to join us for FREE tennis games, prizes, demos and more!
● OSMP: Bird Watching for Kids (ages 6+): Saturday, May 21, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. – Naturalist Dave Sutherland leads this bird exploration on Enchanted Mesa to show kids the basics: how to “spot” birds by ear, how to use a bird’s color and behavior to identify it, and how to use a field guide. Meet at Chautauqua Ranger Cottage.
● OSMP: Nature for Kids & Parents (ages 6+): Sunday, May 22, 1 to 3 p.m. – Take a journey to May’s Point with Early Childhood Educator/Volunteer Naturalist, Debora Martin, to explore special places in nature, and use an Explorer’s Guide with fun activities to share. Meet at the Flagstaff Nature Center at the summit of Flagstaff Mountain.
Boulder police investigating check fraud scam
May 20th
Detectives with the Boulder Police Department are looking for a suspect in connection with several cases of recent check fraud (see attached photo). There are three victims, and all are students at the University of Colorado.
In each case, the suspect approached the victim and asked for assistance in cashing a check. He claimed that he’s from Jamaica, spoke with an accent which may be fake, and said he was in town to promote a reggae concert. He said he didn’t have access to a local bank account and in return for the victim’s help, he promised to give them VIP tickets to a concert. The case numbers are 11-5243, 44-4908 and 11-4291.
The students have cashed the suspect’s checks against their own accounts, giving the suspect hundreds of dollars, which he promises will be reimbursed. None of the students has received money back. Checks have been cashed at Elevations Credit Union, First National Bank and US Bank.
The suspect drives a black 4-door sedan, and the license plate may resemble 087 WUU or a combination of these letters and numbers. He may be using multiple plates. It’s not known what state the license plate(s) is from.
The suspect is described as:
- Dark-skinned black male
- 5 feet, 10 inches tall
- 25 to 29 years old
- Dark dreadlocks
- Goes by the name “DJ Danny”
The suspect was last seen on May 17 around 2:00 p.m. at 29th Street and Arapahoe Avenue. He may be traveling with a companion who is described only as a light-skinned black male.
Anyone who has information about these crimes is asked to contact Detective Jeff Kithcart at 303-441-3376. Those who have information but wish to remain anonymous may contact the Northern Colorado Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or 1-800-444-3776. Tips can also be submitted via the Crime Stoppers website at www.crimeshurt.com. Those submitting tips through Crime Stoppers that lead to the arrest and filing of charges on a suspect(s) may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000 from Crime Stoppers.
Boulder Reservoir receives first Clean Marina certification in Colorado
May 18th
The Boulder Reservoir has received Colorado’s first Clean Marina certification under a new program aimed at protecting water quality and encouraging environmentally-friendly boating and marina practices. The certification was awarded by the recently launched Colorado Marina Association (CMA), a non-profit organization dedicated to delivering the Clean Marinas Colorado Program and promoting clean boating on Colorado’s waterways.
To receive certification, the Boulder Reservoir has met the program’s rigorous criteria and must adhere to a set of ongoing standards and requirements. These standards reflect best management practices for minimizing the environmental impact of boating and marina operations.
“This is an important accomplishment for the Parks and Recreation Department as it demonstrates our commitment to environmental stewardship of the recreational waters of the Boulder Reservoir,” said Kirk Kincannon, director of Parks and Recreation. “We are proud to be the first in the state to receive this certification.”
The Clean Marinas Colorado Program is a voluntary program that targets marinas and individual boaters—providing education and outreach activities that help maintain or restore water quality in Colorado’s major waterways. The program was developed in collaboration with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment – Nonpoint Source Program, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Mile High Flotilla and the Colorado Lake & Reservoir Management Association (CLRMA).
For more information, call Shelly Ruspakka, Parks and Recreation, at 303-413-7214 or visit the Colorado Clean Marina Association’s website at: www.coloradomarinas.org.
