Town Hall and Library Art Show
Wednesday, April 12 from 5:30 - 7 pm

Join the Lyons Arts and Humanities Commission and community members for the upcoming Art Show on Wednesday, April 12. Local artist Linda Dole Backup's “Heart of the Matter” solo art show will be hung at the Lyons Regional Library in early April. Linda's show will hang through July 6.

From the Library, event attendees are encouraged to take a short stroll over to the LAHC's Town Hall Art Show (432 5th Avenue) that is open to all ages and stages of area artists. The theme for this upcoming show is, “Oh, the places you’ve gone!” Creative responses to the theme can include paintings, photography, literary, collage, fabric, wall hangable 3D pieces, and etc. Up to five pieces of ready-to-wall-hang creative responses to the theme should be delivered to Town Hall on Friday April 7 from 5 to 7 p.m., to set up for the Art Show which will be held on Wednesday, April 12. There will be live music and empanadas from Frida Cafe and Bakery, as well as a selection of beverages, available at the library.

The LAHC acknowledges and appreciates the generous support from the Lyons Community Foundation, the Town of Lyons, the Lyons community, and the hours of volunteer involvement from local arts enthusiasts who kindly make things happen.

If It's April in Lyons

It is Discount Dog Days

The Town of Lyons wants to remind all dog owners of the municipal codes and regulations for dog license and leash requirements. All residents living in the Town must obtain a dog license. It is essential for identifying lost dogs, vaccination verifications, funding dog programs and resources, and allowing for peace of mind in the community. Throughout the month of April, licensing your dog(s) couldn't be cheaper! From April 1 to April 30, the Town of Lyons will be offering discounts on dog licenses - just in time for the new season.

Discount Dog Days (April 1 - April 30)
First dog: $20.00
Each additional dog: $15.00

What is the fee for?

Your dog license fees help pay for dog cleanup stations and bags and the Lyons Dog Park. Plus, licensing your pets helps in returning a lost pet to its owner.

Mark Your Calendars for April 22

Limb Drop Off, Public Works Facility Open House and BOT Meet and Greet

Spring is right around the corner and town staff is working on a limb drop off event for Saturday morning, April 22nd from 8 am -noon.

The limb drop off will be held in conjunction with an open house and tour of the Public Works Facility along with a Meet and Greet with the Board of Trustees. The Open House and Meet and Greet is scheduled from 9 am - 11 am.

Plans are to have the events and times overlapping and coordinated so that residents can participate any or all of the activities in one morning.

Prescribed Burn

Firefighters with the Boulder Ranger District of the Roosevelt National Forest are monitoring conditions to begin operations on the Forsythe II Prescribed Burn, located 7 miles southwest of Boulder and 5.5 miles east of Nederland, as soon as April 7, 2023. All burning will be implemented in close coordination and with assistance from local cooperating agencies and partners, including Boulder Watershed Collective, Boulder County Fireshed, state and county public health agencies, and multiple local agency fire cooperators.

Golf Car Registration

Requirements for Owners

New in 2023 and per Lyons Municipal Code 8-3-10 (b)(4), all Golf Carts shall be registered in Lyons. Town staff has been working on a program for residents to register their golf cars to help ensure the vehicles are safe and have the correct mirrors and signage (ie: slow moving vehicle). This registration program is free and is for the safety of all drivers. In addition, the program shows where golf cars are allowed to be driven and where they are prohibited. For more information and to register your golf car, visit townoflyons.com/golfcar.

To view a map of where golf cars are allowed to be driven in town, visit the town web site.

Catalytic Converter Marking Kits

Free Program Offered by Boulder County

The Boulder County Sheriff’s Office has partnered with the Colorado Auto Theft Prevention Authority (CATPA) to combat catalytic converter theft and will be distributing free CatETCH labels to community members. The CatETCH labels each have a unique identifying number that can be applied to a catalytic converter by the vehicle owner or a mechanic. Catalytic converter labeling will allow identification of your catalytic converter in the event it is stolen and later recovered by law enforcement.

Learn more if you are interested.

Hydrant Flushing
If you notice discoloration

Starting in April, on Wednesday afternoons the Town will begin testing and flushing the fire hydrants and water system valves. Staff will be working their way through Town from East to West spending a couple of hours averaging 4 or 5 hydrants per afternoon. Public Works expects to work their way through the entire Town before the end of October.

The fire hydrants are opened, increasing the velocity of water moving through the pipes and removing sediments that may affect the water's taste and color. While a loss of water pressure is common, the process doesn't typically interrupt water service.

Cloudy or Discolored Water
Flushing may cause your water to appear cloudy or discolored for a short time. This water is not harmful, though it may stain laundry. It's also safe to use on plants and landscape. If this occurs:

wait until the nearby flushing is complete
remove faucet aerators or filters
run the COLD water for 5-10 minutes (usually the water clears within a few minutes, if flushing in the area is complete)

Ordinance 1143
Increase in customer-owned generation of electricity

The Board of Trustees recently passed Ord. 1143 which allows all customer-owned generation (COG) of electricity to have a maximum capacity of 25 kilowatts instead of the current 10 kilowatts.

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Town Hall and Library Art ShowWednesday, April 12 from 5:30 - 7 pm