Superior Set to Install Solar at Water Treatment Facilities

The Town of Superior, and Bella Energy have contracted to install 198 kilowatts of solar energy. The new solar power plants are scheduled for completion by the end of 2010, and will provide energy for the Town's water treatment and wastewater treatment facilities. These systems will produce more than 280,000 kWh of electricity, which represents more than 8 percent of the Town’s total electrical consumption.

“I’m excited to see this project move forward. It is one more step towards the Town achieving the Board’s goal of becoming an energy neutral community.” Mayor Muckle

Thanks to the new solar systems, the Town will reduce its utility bill by more than $14,000 annually; and will receive renewable energy credits (REC payments) from Xcel Energy in the amount of $22,800 annually. In total, the Town’s investment will produce an immediate and perpetually positive cash flow, estimated in excess of $500,000, over the anticipated 25-year life of these solar panels. "Bella Energy is very excited to work with the Town of Superior to build these new systems.” Said Jim Welch, CEO of Bella Energy. “Projects like these are a critical element of our ongoing growth as a company. This year Bella Energy is slated to install over two Megawatts of solar energy systems, which is almost double the business we did last year.”

About Bella Energy - The people of Bella Energy have been working to provide Colorado communities with renewable energy since 1982. Specializing in mid to large-scale solar electric systems, Bella Energy is one of Colorado’s largest solar energy companies. Our mission is to provide the solar energy systems that will empower our future, help businesses grow, families succeed and communities thrive. Learn more at http://www.bellaenergy.com

ClimateSmart Residential Loan Program

Improve where you live!

Boulder County residential property owners are eligible to apply for a wide range of energy efficiency and renewable energy measures though the ClimateSmart Loan Program. Invest in improvements that will save energy, reduce your utility bills, increase home comfort and decrease greenhouse gas emissions.

Required homeowner workshops* are now scheduled to start March 15 and run through the end of April.
Register for a workshop today! Please visit crc-climatesmartloan.wildapricot.org OR call 303-999-3820 x226 to register for a workshop.

*If you have already attended a workshop, you will not be required to attend another one.

Please note:
~While energy audits are not required for this program, they are *highly* recommended, please call 303-999-3820x226 to sign up for an energy audit.

~The online application will be available on our website ClimateSmartLoanProgram.org in mid-April.

For more info, please visit ClimateSmartLoanProgram.org or call 303-441-4565.

Perfect Bodies Pronto

We pride in pain free backs & great bodies.
Workouts include:
Neck & body tension release from LA film DR. Orthopedics
Yoga Poses
Standing and floor workout for feet and legs
Pushups
Stomach
Floor work pilates – legs, back and waist
Face muscles – relaxation

Punch cards can be purchased at the Parks, Recreation and Open Space office at 127 E Coal Creek Dr.
Days and times: Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat, from 9:00-10:30 a.m. and Tue/Thu, from 6:15-7:45 p.m.
Fee: $50R/$60NR (punch card 5 visits) and $100R/$110NR (punch card 10 visits)
Location: Horizons Community Center Instructor: Scott Schneider

Jazzercise

The Jazzercise workout program combines jazz dance, resistance training, Pilates, yoga and kickboxing movements into one 60-minute total body workout. Each workout blends dance aerobics with muscle toning and stretching movements, all choreographed to today’s hottest music. Our instructors make all the routines fun and easy-to-follow. Every class includes a gentle warm-up, 30-minute cardio section, strength segment with weights and a stretch finale. Fee covers 2 months of classes, attend as many or as few as you wish! Classes will be held at the Horizon’s Community Center. Instructor: Kathi McKinney
Code:203010A1
Age: all ages
Fee: $84R/$100NR
Day and Time: M/T/W/F/S/Su, 9-10am
M/W, 5:45-6:45pm
Date: Apr/May
Code: 203010B1
Age: all ages
Fee: $84R/$100NR
Day and Time: M/T/W/F/S, 9-10am
T/Th, 6:15-7:15am
M/W, 5:45-6:45pm

CPR and First Aid Class

This American Red Cross CPR for the Community course teaches individuals how to repond to injuries and sudden illnesses. Emergency action principles, combining adult, child and infant CPR and other lifesaving techniques, with traditional first aid information and skills are taught. Bring a sack lunc. To obtain certification participants must pass a skills test and written test without assistance. Registration fee does not include a material fee of $30, to be paid by check to the instructor at the class
Code: 206070B1
Age: 13 & up
Fee: $40R/$50NR
Day: Sat
Time: 9:30am-4:40pm
Date: 7/24/10
Location: Bungalow, 122 William Street in Superior
Registration Deadline 7/17/10

Young Rembrandts - The Power of Drawing

Preschool Drawing Class (ages 3 1/2 to 5)
Our instructors provide a nurturing and strong learning environment that expands Pre-schoolers' image vocabulary as they draw familiar images. We will concentrate on drawing skills while developing fine motor skills, focus, listening, staying on tasks, patience, and spatial organization. New lesson every week! All materials are provided.

Elementary Drawing Class (ages 6 to 12)
Our elementary-age curriculum is designed to teach drawing skills, art techniques, and vocabulary. You'll see increased art abilities, self-confidence, and self-esteem. New lesson every week! All materials are provided.

Code: 207000B1 - Pre-School
Age: 3 1/2 to 5
Fee: $96R/$106NR
Day: Wed
Time: 10-10:45am
Date: 6/9-7/28
Location: Bungalow, 122 William Street in Superior
Registration Deadline: 6/2/10

Code: 207001B1 - Elementary
Age: 6 to 12
Fee: $96R/$106NR
Day: Wed
Time: 5-6pm
Date: 6/9-7/28
Location: Bungalow, 122 William Street in Superior
Registration Deadline: 6/2/10

Self Defense - Fight Back 101

This interactive, self-defense workshop covers everything from safety awareness and use of voice for protection, to practical and easily learned physical defense skills. Also included are common sense prevention and solutions to hazardous situations, common mistakes made in self defense situations, methods to overcome "fear" and role playing self-defense scenarios.
Code: 207040B1
Age: 11 & up
Fee: $55R/$65NR
Days: T/Th
Time: 6:15-8:15pm
Dates: 6/1 & 6/3
Location: Horizons at Rock Creek Apartment Complex Community Center
Registration Deadline: 5/29/10
Code: 107040B1