by Linda Martin / Heather Hanson Although it is pushing eighty degrees today in the canyon; the colors of the turning leaves, and wild turkeys running around, let us know it is definitely Fall! As we dream of snowflakes, we are still very much under threat of wildfires. The heat, falling dead leaves, and blustery conditions are a sobering wildfire recipe for our canyon, and our state. One of the most useful things you can do to protect your home, and your neighbor’s, is to practice defensible space. Defensible space can suggest alternate paths for a fire to follow away from your house. Any action is worthwhile for the health…
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Saws & Slaws in the Hilltop ‘Hood!!
Come join us on Saturday, June 9th as we continue to make Hilltop Rd. safer from fire danger. These neighbors have worked hard for years and it is paying off! We will be meeting at 31600 Hilltop Rd. for our Safety meetings as well as our potluck meal. We are following a different model this year: Sawyers should plan to arrive at 7:45 to drop off potluck items and have their safety meeting. We will give them an hour headstart so there is enough slash to keep the Swampers busy. Sawyers will be done before 11:00. Swampers will arrive by 8:45 to drop items and have a safety meeting. We will clear and chip…
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Firewood Meeting (RESCHEDULED)
Agenda to include: Firewood order process Firewood supply process Order forms Sales Tax Volunteers Those coming to the meeting at Eliza & Paul’s house are welcome to bring items for the Taco Bar. Please email sawsandslaws@gmail.com or contact Eliza through the Saws & Slaws FaceBook page.
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April Operations Team Meeting
This meeting will consist of: Planning for the April 21st event Status reports from Operations Team Leads: Education, Comms, Tools, Volunteers If you would like to join us, please email sawsandslaws@gmail.com for location and to ensure that we have enough chairs and food.
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2018 Chainsaw Skills & Safety Class
This quality, hands-on training will give you the skills you need to effectively and safely use a chainsaw for forest health and property maintenance. Training will be presented in three parts: – Chainsaw Maintenance – cutting safely requires a well running saw. – Chainsaw Safety & Personal Protective Equipment – including things to watch out for while cutting. – Tree Felling & Cutting Skills – classroom review followed by field exercises. Presented by: Eric Philips, Wildfire Mitigation Specialist, Rocky Mountain Resource Protection and Eric Folwell, Wildfire Mitigation Specialist, Rocky Mountain Resource Protection NWCG ENGB and Forestry Consultant to Boulder County The two-day class will run on Saturday, May 19 from…
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POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER: April 2018 Saws & Slaws Kick Off Event
This event has been postponed due to weather. We will update the sign up when more information is available. This event has been rescheduled for Sunday, May 6. Please join us for our Kickoff Saws & Slaws Event!! Saturday, April 21st. Sawyers at 7:45 and Swampers at 8:45. Sign up here for more info!
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Operations Meeting
Saws & Slaws Operations Meetings are open to the public. This meeting is the second meeting in 2018. The agenda will be around preparation for the 2018 season, updates & direction from the Board meeting, operation lead reporting. If you would like to attend, please email us at sawsandslaws@gmail.com and we will send you the location of the meeting. This will also help to ensure that we have enough food, chairs, and room for all who want to attend.
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Board of Directors Meeting
Saws & Slaws Board of Directors Meetings are open to the public. This is the first Board meeting of 2018. We will be approving operational budgets and pricing structure for 2018. Please let us know if you’re interested in attending by emailing us at sawsandslaws@gmail.com and we will send you the meeting location address. This will help us to have enough chairs, food, and room. If we have an abundance of people desiring to come to this meeting, we may move it to a location with more room.
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Board Meeting
The Saws & Slaws Board of Director’s will be meeting on Saturday, December 9, from 1-3. This meeting is open to the public. If you’re interested in attending and/or interested in a board or operations position, please email sawsandslaws@gmail.com or call Peggy at 303-503-7943.
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Crescent Park chipping event
We’re going to run 3 shifts. You are welcome to come for all or part of the time. Either way, join us for the potluck at 1! 8-9:45ish: 29344 Spruce Canyon Drive 9:40-11:00ish: 11941 Spruce Canyon Circle 11:00-12:40ish: 29844 Loomis Way 1:00: Potluck at the Cody’s: 29344 Spruce Canyon Drive Sign up here!