Welcome to the April 2024 edition of the Hayden Quarterly! As the days grow longer and the landscape transforms with bursts of color, we invite you to join us in celebrating the joys of this season From outdoor festivities to local initiatives, Hayden is alive with opportunities for connection, exploration, and appreciation of our unique community. So grab your sunglasses, dust off your hiking boots, and let's embark on a journey together as we embrace the beauty of spring in The Heart of the Yampa Valley! We invite you to stay engaged and join us in our upcoming community gatherings, sporting events and town meetings this spring.
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Saturday, May 11th | 8:00am - 2:00pm
Dry Creek Park Parking Lot (513 S Poplar Street, Hayden, CO 81639)
It ’ s that time of year once again! Our annual Hayden Clean Up Day is just around the corner, and this is the perfect opportunity to kickoff your spring cleaning efforts by hauling any unwanted “ junk ” to Dry Creek Park for proper disposal.
For more information on pricing and the different types of material being accepted, click or scan the QR code below.
Saturday, May 11th | 9:00am - 1:00pm
Dry Creek Park Parking Lot (513 S. Poplar Street, Hayden, CO 81639)
Owning a pet is a rewarding experience that brings joy and companionship to the pet lovers in our community However, with the privilege of pet ownership comes the responsibility of ensuring the health and safety of both our furry friends and fellow community members. One critical aspect of responsible pet ownership is mandatory registration for dogs and cats, which is included in our town ordinances
For more information, be sure to click or scan the QR code below.
Throughout the month of April Public Works will be sweeping public streets. Help us do a better job by not parking on the streets between the hours of 12:00am and 7:00am until April 30
Get alerted about emergencies and other important community news by signing up for Routt County Alerts This system enables us to provide you with critical information quickly in a variety of situations, such as severe weather, unexpected road closures, missing persons and evacuations of buildings or neighborhoods.
You will receive time-sensitive messages wherever you specify, such as your home, mobile or business phones, email address, text messages and more
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The Town of Hayden has organized two different locations for community members to fill/take sandbags ahead of this year ' s spring runoff.
�� The Hayden Police Department
�� The intersection of 4th and Washington Street
Be sure to prepare for springtime flooding on your property before it's too late!
Sage Creek Trail has been closed since last October to make necessary repairs to flood damaged culverts. We hope to have this public trail open to the public once again beginning May 1st, 2024.
The North 5th Street Paving Project is scheduled to begin in late April and be complete be the end of May Crews will be reconstructing 5th street and repaving with a fresh coat of asphalt
The Town of Hayden Water Department would greatly appreciate your participation in the Lead Service Line Inventory As your water provider, it is our mission to ensure that our water is of high quality and safe to drink. Our next step to keeping your water safe is to determine how much, if any, lead is in our water system, and that includes what is in our customers plumbing. The Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974 intended to protect the quality of drinking water and ultimately banned the use of lead in pipes, solder, and other plumbing materials by 1986 However, lead pipes installed previously, still exist Lead in drinking water typically occurs because these lead-containing pipes and plumbing materials corrode over time. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there is no safe level of lead in blood. Even at low levels, a child ’ s exposure to lead can be harmful
How can you help us complete our Lead Service Line Inventory? Scan or click the QR code and complete the online survey.
Saturday, April 20th Hayden Center Gym
Our annual Pee Wee Wrestling Tournament is just around the corner! Be sure to register before April 18th at 10:00pm. Ages 4yo - 14yo. $20/wrestler.
For more information and to register, be sure to click or scan the QR code below
Registration for Youth Coach Pitch, Tee Ball, Baseball and Softball is now open! Be sure to get your little one signed-up today for our summer leagues. For more Information and to register, be sure to click or scan the QR code C
Searching for the perfect event space to host your next gathering? The Hayden Center is open to the public for facility rentals. This space can be used for a multitude of events like team meetings, trainings, family reunions, receptions, group activities, and even birthday parties!
For more Information on Hayden Center event space rentals and to apply, be sure to click or scan the QR code below.
Saturday, June 8th Dry Creek Park
Be sure to save the date for our annual Huck Finn Day at Dry Creek Park! More details coming soon.
June 17 - 21 | Ages: 6-8
9:00am - 12:00pm at The Hayden Center
Calling all young movers! Let's dance together this summer at the Hayden Center exploring multiple forms of dance while having the most fun possible, because what else is summer all about? Spirit Week is all about energy, exploration, and working together as a collective to create art. Trying new things together for the sake of developing critical thinking and building trust muscles within the dancers themselves and with each other in and around the world of dance
June 17 - 21 | Ages: 9+ 1:00 - 4:00pm at The Hayden Center
Calling all dancers who want a taste of the Big Apple! The world of dance is vast and no matter where you start there's possibility out there for each and every one of us. Let's dance together this summer at the Hayden Center to ignite passion, reimagine dreams, laugh and dance like we ' re in NYC where the possibilities are endless When you ' re in the big city, you ' re taking all the opportunities you can fit into your schedule, so that's what we ' re going to be doing as well. Buckle up, because it might not feel like we ' re in Hayden anymore
Fridays, April 12 - June 7
9:00 - 10:00am | Beginners
9:00 - 10:00am | Intermediate
10:00 - 11:30am | Open Play
Our learn-to-play Pickleball program focuses on teaching the rules of play, drills to sharpen your skills and built-in scrimmages to practice game play
Co-ed Ages 18+ Come prepared to learn a new game and have fun while also making new friendships. Paddles Up!
Ends May 31
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 7:00 - 9:00pm
Members free | Non-members $10 day-pass
Join us at the Hayden Center on Tuesday and Thursday evenings until the end of May for Adult Pick-Up Basketball. If there is enough interest in Adult Pickup Basketball, we will consider the creation of an Adult League/Tournament in 2024.
Memorial Day | Monday, May 27
Juneteenth | Wednesday, June 19
The Town of Hayden, along with the Hayden Police Department, currently have a number of open job opportunities and vacant volunteer board/commission seats that we invite you to apply for. For full position descriptions and applications please scan/click the QR code below.
Guest Services Representative
Public Works Seasonal Summer Help
Police Detective
Police Officer - Lateral Police Officer - Part Time
Parks & Recreation Board
Economic Development Commission
Planning Commission
The Hayden Planning Commission currently has vacant seats and is seeking applicants
The Hayden Planning Commission is composed of
Wednesday, April 10 | 4:00 - 7:00pm
The Haven Community Center (302 S. Shelton Street, Hayden, CO 81639)
Discover the benefits of Universal Preschool (UPK) and explore programs tailored to your child's needs Meet representatives from child care centers, family child care homes, and the school district Plus, enjoy dinner provided at the event! This fair is for families with children aged 3 and 4 who qualify for UPK. Spanish interpreters will be available, and we'll have computers on-site for easy registration
For more information, contact Meg Franges at Mfranges@co.routt.co.us or Pamela Nebel at Pnebel@co.routt.co.us or 970-875-4227.
Business Leadership for Climate Workshop III
Wednesday, May 29 | 12:00 - 1:30pm
Routt County Health & Human Services Building (135 6th Street, Steamboat Springs, CO)
Join the Colorado Green Business Network of the Yampa Valley and Steamboat Springs Chamber for the third installment of a four-part series on 'Business Leadership for Climate'. The goal of the third workshop is to learn about the funding opportunities available for CGBN-YV participants and to enjoy a free lunch with our growing community of climate business and organization leaders.
High School Track & Field
Sat April 6 | 9:00am vs Eagle Valley
Sat April 13 | 9:00am vs Glenwood
Fri. & Sat. April 19-20 | 9:30am vs. Central
Fri. April 26 | 9:30am vs. Moffat County
Fri. & Sat. May 3-4 | 9:00am - Regionals
Fri May 10 | 10:00am vs West Grand
Thu - Sat May 16-18 | State Meet
High School Prom
Sat. May 11
Middle School Track & Field
Fri April 19 | 10:00am @ Rangely
Sat April 27 | 10:00am @ Hayden
Thu. May 2 | 4:30pm @ Meeker Relays
Fri. May 4 | 9:00am @ Steamboat Springs
Sat. May 11 | 9:00am @ Craig Best of Best
High School Graduation
Fri. May 24 | 6:00pm
We invite you to participate in our community meetings and in continued town involvement Be sure to mark your calendars for these upcoming meetings and Town Hall closures.
Thursday, Apr. 4 & 25 | 6:00pm Town Hall
Tuesday, Apr. 9 | 5:15pm Hayden Center
Thursday, Apr. 11 | 6:00pm Town Hall (*pending applications)
Thursday, May 2 & 16 | 6:00pm Town Hall
Tuesday, May 14 | 5:15pm Hayden Center
Thursday, May 9 & 23 | 6:00pm Town Hall (*pending applications)
Thursday, Jun. 6 & 20 | 6:00pm Town Hall
Tuesday, Jun. 11 | 5:15pm Hayden Center
Thursday, Jun. 13 & 27 | 6:00pm Town Hall (*pending applications)
Tuesday, Apr. 16 | 6:00pm Town Hall
Wednesday, Apr. 17 | 6:00pm Hayden Center
Tuesday, May 21 | 6:00pm Town Hall
Wednesday, May 15 | 6:00pm Hayden Center
Monday, May 27 | CLOSED Memorial Day
Tuesday, Jun. 18 | 6:00pm Town Hall
Wednesday, Jun. 19 | 6:00pm Hayden Center
Wednesday, Jun. 19 | CLOSED Juneteenth
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WE ARE HAYDEN.
We believe in living true to our roots and true to ourselves. That each of our lives looks differently, each is equally valuable and freedom comes from living it in our own way.
We stand in awe at the beauty that surrounds us and are deeply grateful to live here. Thankful for our ancestors and the road they paved for us and honored to do the same for our children and grandchildren. Through hard work, optimism, and each other we will leave this place better than we found it.
We believe that wholesome is underrated and simple is misunderstood. We are proud of our way of life, even as the world changes around us. We offer welcoming, open arms to those that come to us, always making room for more, but never at the expense of our values.
We believe home really is where the heart is. Where community is cultivated, memories are shared, values are created