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Youth Spotlight: Hannah Tamberino
By Michele Zoller, Director of Operations
| Hannah Tamberino is a Senior at Eagle Valley High School and even as a youth she is a leader in every sense of the word. Many can be a leader but few can lead with compassion and empathy and most take a lifetime to develop these skills, which makes sense as her parents would say she has been leading since she was an infant in her baby play area. Hannah has showcased these skills in various parts of her life from Link Crew Exec Team, Devils Duels planning committee, volunteering with the Community Market and Boys Basketball Manager, all while playing sports herself with ladies lacrosse and golf and on The National Honor Society. | | |
Difference Maker: Brenda Chavez
By Hannah Conoley, Community Mobilizer
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Originally from Cd. Juarez Chihuahua, and later settling in El Paso, Texas, before
making Colorado her home for the past 30 years, Brenda Chavez credits her family as her greatest source of support and inspiration. With deep-rooted values of unity and perseverance, her parents and family have always been her pillar of strength. Today, as a proud mother of three, Brenda finds immense joy in witnessing her children grow into remarkable individuals and professionals.
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The annual Forging Futures fundraiser is back on April 17th at the stunning Citrea in Beaver Creek where Chef Gutowski of Vail Resorts will delight guests with a variety of delectable morsels while attendees soak up craft mocktails—you won’t want to miss it!
At Mountain Youth, 2025 is all about community and connection, and what better way to honor that than by hearing inspiring stories from the incredible people of Eagle County? And 100% of event proceeds will help sustain Mountain Youth’s critical youth and family programs.
This year, we’re thrilled to welcome local favorites, Eagle County School District Superintendent Phil Qualman, Liz Ferron, stand-up comedian and local TV host, local elementary school teacher and Mountain Youth staff member Diana Loera, as well as Jordan Asbury, a student at Battle Mountain High School.
Join us for an unforgettable night of laughter, storytelling, and support for our youth.
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El evento anual de recaudación de fondos Forging Futures está de vuelta el 17 de abril en la impresionante Citrea en Beaver Creek, donde el chef Gutowski de Vail Resorts deleitará a los huéspedes con una variedad de deliciosos bocados mientras los asistentes disfrutan de cócteles artesanales. ¡No querrá perdérselo!
En Mountain Youth, 2025 se trata de comunidad y conexión, y ¿qué mejor manera de honrarlo que escuchando historias inspiradoras de la increíble gente del Condado de Eagle? Y el 100% de las ganancias del evento ayudarán a sostener los programas críticos para jóvenes y familias de Mountain Youth.
Este año, estamos encantados de dar la bienvenida a los favoritos locales, el Superintendente del Distrito Escolar del Condado de Eagle Phil Qualman, Liz Ferron, la comediante y presentadora de televisión local, la maestra de escuela primaria local y miembro del personal de Mountain Youth Diana Loera, así como Jordan Asbury, un estudiante de Battle Mountain High School.
Únase a nosotros para una noche inolvidable de risas, narración de historias y apoyo para nuestra juventud.
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BIG NEWS! Mountain Youth has partnered with Vail Health to launch a Driver's Education Scholarship for teens in Eagle County. We know the costs can be daunting for driver's education courses and we want to help our youth learn the rules of the road, build confidence behind the wheel, and pass their test. Reach out to the Safe Driving Adviser, Kyle Pletcher, kpletcher@mountainyouth.org with questions.
| | | ¡GRANDES NOTICIAS! Mountain Youth se ha asociado con Vail Health para lanzar una beca de educación para conductores para adolescentes en el condado de Eagle. Sabemos que los costos pueden ser desalentadores para los cursos de educación para conductores y queremos ayudar a nuestros jóvenes a aprender las reglas de la carretera, construir confianza al volante y pasar su examen. Comunícate con el Asesor de Conducción Segura, Kyle Pletcher, kpletcher@mountainyouth.org si tienes preguntas. | | | If you have any questions, or would like more information, please contact Cam Dole, Senior Manager of Youth Engagement at cdole@mountainyouth.org | | | Si tiene alguna pregunta o quiere obtener más información, comuníquese con Cam Dole, Gerente Senior de Participación Juvenil en cdole@mountainyouth.org | | | We are looking for focus group participants! Come share your perspective and support your community. | | | |
¡Estamos buscando participantes de grupos focales! Ven a compartir tu perspectiva y apoya a tu comunidad.
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We are always welcoming new members and eager to share about our work. Are you interested in joining or learning more? Reach out to Hannah Conoley, hconoley@mountainyouth.org
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Siempre damos la bienvenida a nuevos miembros y estamos ansiosos por compartir nuestro trabajo. ¿Estás interesado en unirte o aprender más? Comuníquese con Hannah Conoley, hconoley@mountainyouth.org
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Community Education
Educación social
| | Do you have a teenager who is ready to get their driver’s license? This can be an exciting, but also nerve-racking time for parents. If you have questions about the requirements and restrictions for graduated driver’s licenses, how to get a license or how to best set and discuss expectations with your young driver, join Mountain Youth for our Young Driver Education event on April 8th at 5:30pm at Battle Mountain High School. | | | ¿Tiene un adolescente que está listo para obtener su licencia de conducir? Esto puede ser un momento emocionante, pero también nervioso para los padres. Si tiene preguntas acerca de los requisitos y restricciones para las licencias de conducir graduadas, cómo obtener una licencia o cómo establecer y discutir mejor las expectativas con su joven conductor, únase a Mountain Youth para nuestro evento de Educación de Conductores Jóvenes el 8 de abril a las 5:30 pm en Battle Mountain High School. | | | |
¿Buscando una manera de mantenerte activo esta primavera? ¡Únase a nosotros para cuatro clases de spinning gratuitas en Mountain Recreaction! Todas las habilidades son bienvenidas. El espacio es limitado, así que asegúrese de registrarse hoy.
¡No te lo pierdas!
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Free Yoga & Dinner for Young
Adults
Friday, April 11th 2025
Friday, April 18th 2025
Avon Rec Center
5:30-6:30pm
FREE
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Yoga Y Cena Gratis para Jóvenes Adultos
Viernes, 11 de abril de 2025
Viernes, 18 de abril de 2025
Avon Rec Center
5:30-7:30pm
GRATIS
| | Join us for a free yoga series designed for young adults (18-30) to connect, unwind, and build community. Each session will focus on mindfulness, movement, and relaxation—perfect for all experience levels. After class, stick around for free dinner, good conversation, and new friendships. | | Únase a nosotros para una serie de yoga gratuita diseñada para jóvenes adultos (18-30) para conectar, relajarse y crear comunidad. Cada sesión se enfocará en la atención plena, el movimiento y la relajación-perfecta para todos los niveles de experiencia. Después de la clase, quédate para una cena gratis, conversar y hacer nuevas amistades. | | Join us for a series of fitness and nutrition events with MIRA, Learning Together, Pricilla Solis from Nourish Mind & Body and Kyler Hijmans from Vail Health. We look forward to seeing you every Wednesday from April at 5:30 at the Gypsum Recreation Center. | | Únase a nosotros para una series de eventos fitness y nutrición con MIRA, Aprendiendo Juntos, Pricilla Solis de Nourish Mind & Body y Kyler Hijmans de Vail Health. Los esperamos todos los miércoles de abril a las 5:30 en el Gypsum Recreation Center. | | |
Calendar of Community Events
Calendario de Eventos Comunitarios
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Beaver Creek Summer Solstice 10K & 5K
Location: Beaver Creek Mountain
Date: June 21, 2025 @ 9:00am
Coinciding with the longest day of the year, the Summer Solstice trail run is arguably the most enjoyable race in the Vail Trail Running Series. Enjoy a 5K, 10K, and kids' fun run that begins and ends on the lawn in front of the Beaver Creek Chophouse adjacent to the Centennial lift in the heart of Beaver Creek. The race sends runners through and around the resort community.
LG TRI
Location: Siena Valley Club – Gypsum, CO
Date: July 12, 2024 @ 7:00am
Time: 7:00 am
The LG Tri is a sprint triathlon honoring VVCF grant recipient Laura Genelin. This race is for first-timers and seasoned pros alike. Adults can participate individually or on teams of 2 or 3. The adult course features a 500-yard open-water swim, a 12-mile bike ride, and a 5K run—all near the Siena Valley Club neighborhood of Gypsum. We're also running the Kids Triathlon on a unique course built for kids, so bring the whole family!
Love for Lori
Location: Route 6 Café & Lounge, Eagle-Vail
Date: April 17, 2025 @ 5:00-8:00pm
Friends will gather on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Route 6 in Eagle-Vail from 5 to 8 p.m. to support Lori Fennessey, a long-time local who recently suffered a severe fall from an 8-foot tall ladder at home, resulting in multiple injuries. She is facing up to three months of inpatient rehabilitation and working her way out of a wheelchair. Funds raised will support Lori on her road to recovery. Please plan for a SUGGESTED DONATION - $30 (includes dinner, 1 drink ticket, live music with Kathy Morrow and Brent Gordon, and silent auction)
Contact info: brooke@vvcf.org
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Summer Day Camps
Location: Mountain Valley Horse Rescue in McCoy
Date:
Registration opens March 12th
Camp runs from June 10 - Aug 7
MVHR offers children 6 years old and up the opportunity to spend summer days with horses, with a variety of curricula. Day camps will take place on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, throughout the summer. Kids learn all about horses, what it means to care for them and work with them on the ground. This camp is the perfect introduction to horses and a fun day spent outside at the ranch. (not a riding camp)
Summer Day Camp Scholarships are open now.
Contact info: programs@mvhr.net
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Campamento Familiar de Invierno
Location: Sylvan Lake State Park
Date: April 5-6 @ 12:00pm
Acompañe a Mountain Recreation en colaboración con Exploremos, del 5 al 6 de abril, al Campamento Familiar de Invierno 2025 en el Parque Estatal de Sylvan Lake. Nos hospedaremos en cabañas y disfrutaremos juntos haciendo actividades familiares al aire libre como paseos con raquetas de nieve, trineos o preparando S'mores.
Fiesta de Sostenibilidad
Location: Walking Mountains Science Center
Date: April 12 @ 12:00-3:00pm
¡Únete a la fiesta del año! Disfruta de comida gratis, premios divertidos, música en vivo y la colaboración de organizaciones locales. Aprende de una manera divertida e interactiva sobre lo que es la sostenibilidad en nuestro valle.
Free Community Recycling Tour / Recorrido de Reciclaje Gratis
Location: Eagle County Materials Recovery Facility
Date: April 22 @ 9:00am
Join us for a FREE tour of the Eagle County recycling, landfill, and household hazardous waste facilities and the compost facility at Vail Honeywagon! The guided tours will be held in English and Spanish, and they are open to all. Tours start at 9am and last about 3 hours. / Únete a Walking Mountains para un recorrido por las instalaciones de reciclaje, basurero y el centro de desechos domésticos peligrosos del condado de Eagle. El recorrido empieza a las 9 am y dura alrededor de 3 horas.
Contact info: Cassy Jo Brown - cassyb@walkingmountains.org
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School's Out Climbing Camp
Location: Eagle Climbing + Fitness
Date: April 21st - 23rd, 8:30am - 3:30pm
Parents and kids LOVE our day camps, so get signed up ASAP! Climbing Camps at Eagle Climbing + Fitness are a fun filled adventure for kids ages 5-12, which includes climbing, slacklining, yoga, Ninja style obstacle courses, academic time, games, fun and lots of learning new skills!
To register visit: eagleclimbing.com/youth/
Queer Climbing Night
Location: Eagle Climbing + Fitness
Date: Last Sunday of each month, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Find and build community at Eagle Climbing + Fitness. Queer Climbing Night is a social and fun gathering on the last Sunday of each month from 5-7pm. This is an inclusive space for all LGBTQIA+ identifying/curious individuals (and allies too!). ALL abilities welcome.
Parents That ROCK
Location: Eagle Climbing + Fitness
Date: April 20th @ 10:00am and April 29th @ 9:00am
A climbing group for parents of infants and toddlers. This social group provides parents with tips and tricks about adventuring and climbing with littles, provides solidarity and offers a few extra pairs of watchful eyes so you can get on the wall too!
Contact info: info@eagleclimbing.com
970-328-0893
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Teen Fitness Orientations
Location: Avon Recreation Center
Date: First class starts March 29 and runs every Saturday and Sunday until June 1st.
Time: Saturdays: 4:00 PM- 5:15 PM, Sundays 6:00 PM- 7:15 PM
This specialized class for teenagers ages 13-17 will allow for your child to gain access to the Avon Recreation Center’s weight room, cardio room, and TRX area.
This class will focus on weight room safety and injury prevention. Children will be taught safe and effective lifting techniques through education of proper lifting form, proper utilization of the weightlifting machines we offer, and fundamental lifting techniques to help your child approach free-weight strength training as well as fitness program development.
Upon completion of the class, your child will have access to the entirety of the Avon Recreation Center’s upstairs area, allowing them to progress further in their sport, minimize injury, and increase overall health and longevity.
Contact info: Instructor : Xaver Johnson ; Fitness Supervisor: Mike Atencio (matencio@avon.org)
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Job Opportunities
Las oportunidades de empleo
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Soul Dirt Coordinator
Location: VVMTA
Date: Full Time, Summer Seasonal
The Vail Valley Mountain Trails Alliance (VVMTA) is happy to announce the opening for a seasonal full-time Soul Dirt Coordinator (SDC). Coordination of the Soul Dirt program will be the main focus of the SDC. Soul Dirt was launched in 2022 to increase access to sustainable recreation for the health of everyone in our community. The programming offered includes free VVMTA-led outdoor activities, such as mountain biking, hiking, and backpacking, as well as community outreach events. These aim to break down barriers to outdoor access for diverse groups, while also fostering a connection to nature, a sense of belonging, and responsible stewardship of our trails and public lands.
To apply: email cover letter and resume to info@vvmta.org
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Lower Elementary Studio Guide
Location: Vail Valley Unbound
An Elementary Studio Guide acts as if each young hero truly is a genius who will change the world and begins to transfer responsibility to learners as soon as possible. Guides offer learners fair choices and consequences, with no nudges, nagging, commands disguised as questions or other passive-aggressive tactics adults often use to coerce children into the “right choice.”
Spark Studio Guide
Location: Vail Valley Unbound
Start Date: August 2025
We are seeking a full-time Socratic Montessori Guide who is passionate about guiding children on their independent journey of lifelong learning and who possesses a deep love and commitment to Maria Montessori's methodology and materials. Montessori certification is not required, but it is preferred (AMI or AMS).
Guides are expected to prepare the learning environment, lead discussions, inspire our heroes to explore, be curious, and take ownership of their learning, and monitor student progress on our self-paced Montessori curriculum.
To apply: email cover letter and resume to cassie@vailvalleyunbound.org
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New Pool Attendant Position & Lifeguard Pathway
Location: Gypsum Recreation Center, Gypsum Creek Pool, and Eagle Pool and Ice Rink
Start Date: Summer 2025
We're excited to introduce our new Build-a-Guard program! This unique opportunity allows you to start as a Pool Attendant (a paid position now open) while receiving training to become a certified lifeguard within two months.
Why Join?
- Get hired now as a Pool Attendant
- Gain hands-on experience with waterslide operations & pool maintenance
- Receive lifeguard-specific swim lessons
- Train as a slide dispatcher
- Take your lifeguard certification course for free—all while getting paid!
If you’re 14 years of age or older and ready to kickstart a rewarding summer job with a clear pathway to lifeguarding, apply today!
To apply: https://mountainrec.org/program/aquatics-job-training/
| | Want to join the team in helping youth and families thrive? Start today by filling out our volunteer form! | | ¿Quiere unirse a nuesro equipo para ayudar a los jóvenes y las familias a prosperar? ¡Empiece hoy completando nuestro formulario de registro de voluntario! | | |
Next Opportunity:
April 8, 2025 for Eat Chat Connect: Young Driver Education Event
Contact Nick at nkrishnan@mountainyouth.org with questions!
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