Posted on: September 4, 2024
Get ready for a day of thrilling dragon boat races and vibrant cultural celebrations as the Colorado Dragon Boat Regatta returns to Mann-Nyholt Lake at Riverdale Regional Park on Sunday, Sept. 22, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This thrilling event, now in its fourth year at Riverdale Regional Park, invites families and friends, to dive into the vibrant tapestry of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) cultures in Adams County and Colorado. Join us for this free, public celebration that promises to immerse everyone in the rich arts and culture of the region.
“Our partnership with Adams County and Riverdale Regional Park continues to be a cornerstone of our efforts to celebrate and promote AANHPI culture in Adams County and Colorado,” says Sara Moore, Executive Director of Colorado Dragon Boat. “There is a rich history of AANHPI communities in Adams County and we are excited to highlight our culture and stories with another unforgettable day of races, performances, and cultural exchange.”
A Day of Festivities: The 2024 regatta will offer an array of activities for everyone to enjoy:
- Dragon Boat Races: Cheer on over 15 teams at the stunning Mann-Nyholt Lake, set against the majestic Rocky Mountain backdrop. Experience the thrill as sleek, dragon-headed boats with vibrant colors and rhythmic drumming race across the water, bringing the spirit of Hong Kong-style dragon boating to life at Riverdale Regional Park.
- Cultural Performances: Come enjoy performances that showcase a variety of dance styles and cultural traditions from the AANHPI community that will captivate and inspire you. Local performers include The Humbuckers and Spirit of Cambodia.
- NEW THIS YEAR! Due to the popular demand for our cultural performances, we will be having two performances stages. Dragon Harmony Stage & Gateway to Asia Stage.
- Dragon Delights: Indulge in a variety of culinary delights with our many food trucks including The Captain Tacos and Sushi, Co.Co Cold Truck, Little Kusina, Kona Ice, Mukja, and The Rice Guy.
- Dragon Marketplace: Shop 'til you drop at our vibrant Dragon Marketplace, where local AANHPI and BIPOC vendors offer unique treasures and handcrafted goodies you won’t find anywhere else.
- Dragonland for Kids: Families young and old are welcome to experience our Dragonland area for kids & education, where education meets imagination. Kids can unleash their creativity with Angela's craft workshops and get their faces painted with colorful designs in the fun filled Dragonland area.
- NEW THIS YEAR! Dragon Brushstrokes: Live Art Spectacular. Come join our amazing local artist Ratha Sok and others as they do live art demonstrations onsite.
Riverdale Regional Park continues to serve as the year-round storage space for Colorado Dragon Boat’s boats. Mann-Nyholt Lake, a popular destination for dragon boat practices, is the heart of our efforts to promote AANHPI culture and diversity in the community.
For more details on our lineup of performers, vendors, food trucks, and dragon boat teams, please visit our website at cdbf.org.
Posted on: September 20, 2022
Gov. Polis Orders Flags Lowered to Honor the Passing of Queen Elizabeth II
DENVER — Governor Jared Polis ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff beginning immediately until sunset on the day of interment, in honor of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, as proclaimed by President Biden.
The text of the proclamation reads:
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was more than a monarch. She defined an era.
Posted on: September 18, 2022
Gov. Polis Orders Flags Lowered to Honor El Paso County Sheriff’s Deputy Andrew Peery
DENVER — Today, Governor Jared Polis ordered flags lowered to half-staff on all public buildings statewide for Monday, August 15, 2022 to honor the life of Deputy Andrew Peery, a decorated and dedicated member of the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office, who was killed in the line of duty. The funeral services will be held Monday, August 15, 2022 at 11:00am at New Life Church, 11025 Voyager Pkwy, Colorado Springs, CO 80921.
Posted on: September 18, 2022
Adams County Commissioners Award More Than $18 Million in Open Space Grants
On Tuesday, Aug. 9, the Adams County Board of Commissioners (BoCC) awarded more than $18 million in open space grants for 25 projects thanks to the voter-approved Open Space Sales Tax. Funding for the spring 2022 grant cycle came from revenues from the second half of the 2022 Adams County Open Space Sales Tax, which was passed by Adams County voters in 1999, and in perpetuity in 2020.
Posted on: September 18, 2022
Adams County Awards $800,000 in Community Enrichment Grants
Adams County provides financial support to nonprofit programs each year through the Community Enrichment Grant. The purpose of the grant is to support programs that assist Adams County residents with their basic needs and to help people become self-sufficient.
This year there were 63 applications for $800,000 of funding. The grant requests totaled more than $2.5 million, and approximately one third of those organizations received their full funding request and were recognized by the Board of County Commissioners at public hearing on Tuesday, Aug. 16.
Posted on: September 18, 2022
Hundreds of Families Served Through Back-to-School Bash Event
On Saturday, July 30, Adams County Human Services provided school supplies for 426 low-income Adams County families at the Back-to-School Bash event. 1,073 children received backpacks and other school supplies such as notebooks, binders, folders, sanitizing wipes, pencil boxes, pens, dry-erase markers, hoodies, socks, and more.
Posted on: September 18, 2022
Suncor ERT Boom Deployment Exercise - Aug. 26, 2022
Suncor’s Emergency Response Team will conduct an oil spill exercise today, Friday, Aug. 26, on the South Platte River near 104th Ave. in Thornton.
The team will practice deploying oil containment booms in a simulated release scenario beginning around 1 p.m. No oils, chemicals, or other materials will be placed into the river, with the exception of rope and boom which will be removed at the completion of the exercise. This exercise will consist of:
Posted on: September 18, 2022
Gov. Polis Orders Flags Lowered to Honor the Passing of Queen Elizabeth II
DENVER — Governor Jared Polis ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff beginning immediately until sunset on the day of interment, in honor of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, as proclaimed by President Biden.
The text of the proclamation reads:
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was more than a monarch. She defined an era.
Posted on: September 18, 2022
Tree Branch Drop Off
From Monday, Sept. 19 – Sunday Sept. 25, Adams County residents can drop off tree branches at Riverdale Regional Park, 9755 Henderson Rd., Brighton. Enter the park at the roundabout on Henderson Rd., go north, and follow the signs to the drop off location. Branches are accepted between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. through Sunday, Sept. 25. This service is available to residents and may not be used by commercial landscapers or businesses.
Posted on: September 18, 2022
Metro delegation will visit Houston to learn about the city’s regional approach to address homelessness
AURORA, Colo. – Officials from Aurora, Denver, Adams and Arapahoe Counties will travel to Houston on Wednesday, Sept.
Posted on: September 1, 2022
Adams County Board of Health Appoints First-Ever Executive Director of Adams County Health Department
On Thursday, Sept. 1, the Adams County Board of Health appointed Dr. Kelly Weidenbach as the first Executive Director of the newly formed Adams County Health Department (ACHD). She had been serving as the Transition Director since February of this year.
