Erie Rotary Club Launches Annual Palisade Peach Sale And Hosts A Free Paint Recycling Event

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Erie, CO (August 6, 2024) — For the past three years the Erie Rotary Club has brought fresh Palisade peaches from the western slope to Erie. Community members can pre-order peaches in advance at
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/f2825cab-15ed-4c75-9380-315a0be2b71d for $30 per box (approx. 20 peaches) or onsite at King Soopers for $35/box. A variety of organic jams and flavored vinegars from Brad b Jammin’ will be available, as well.
https://www.bradbjammin.com/

Pick up locations:
Aug. 10. 2024
10am-2pm MDT
Pre-ordered peach pick up at Erie Chamber of Commerce, 235 Wells St, Erie, CO 80516
On-site orders at King Soopers Marketplace Parking Lot. 1891 CO-7, Erie, CO 80516 (while
supplies last)

“These are the best tasting peaches I’ve had in years. And, I’m a Colorado native!” remarked
Sandi Nieves at last year’s event.

Erie Rotary Club and GreenSheen Paint Host Free Paint Recycling Event in Erie, CO

Erie, CO (May 29, 2024)—Erie Rotary Club and GreenSheen Paint, a provider of recycled-content latex paint, are hosting a free paint recycling event for Erie residents and surrounding communities. on Saturday, August 17th, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Calvary Bible Church, 615 Evans St, Erie, CO 80516.

This eco-friendly initiative offers residents, businesses, Realtors, and contractors a chance to responsibly dispose of unwanted latex and oil-based paints, stains, and varnishes. Containers of all sizes, from sample sizes to five-gallon containers, are welcome if they are in original, leakproof containers and have their labels intact. Spray paints, thinners, and other hazardous materials cannot be accepted.

“We are excited to provide this opportunity for community residents to declutter their garages and contribute to a greener future,” said Luke Peters, Chief Operations Officer at GreenSheen Paint. Improperly disposed paint can significantly pollute water sources, and GreenSheen Paint emphasizes the environmental benefits of the event. All collected paint will be recycled into high-quality, eco-friendly latex paints.

Reservations are encouraged to ensure a smooth drop-off process. Residents can sign up for free at https://circular.eco/event/Erie81424. All donations made at the event will benefit the worthy causes and projects that the Erie Rotary Club assists with throughout the year.

GreenSheen Paint offers top-of-the-line recycled-content latex paint at competitive prices. Their innovative technology guarantees a beautiful finish, long-lasting durability, and a commitment to sustainability. GreenSheen Paint has diverted over 50 million pounds of paint from landfills through their nationwide network of retailers and recycling facilities.

The Erie Rotary Club focuses on benefiting the Community, Senior Adults and High School Seniors. Along with providing refreshments at the Erie Active Adults Dinners, they manage the Loan Closet, a collaborative effort with the Erie Community Center to loan durable medical equipment to those recovering from surgery. Erie Rotary Club offers annual merit-based scholarships to local high school seniors, and offers golf cart rides to families attending
graduation. Recently they participated in Erie’s Native Planting Initiative, a combined effort between the Erie Rotary Club, the Town of Erie, and the Friends of Coal Creek, aimed at restoring and beautifying public spaces along Coal Creek. Erie Rotary Charity is a 501 C-3 non-profit organization.