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SUMMARY:Center for Lyme Action 2025 Virtual Fly-In
DESCRIPTION:Share this content:On February 18-19\, 2025 Center for Lyme Action will host its annual Virtual Fly-In to connect advocates with their Members of Congress.  Last year more than 400 advocates registered for more than 250 meetings with Congress Members. \nREGISTER HERE! \nA fly-in is an advocacy event where participants from across the United States meet with the DC staff of their elected Representatives and Senators to advocate for increases in federal funding for Lyme disease.  Occasionally the Members make themselves available for the meetings. In addition to the Fly-in meetings we will hold a preparation session and a training session.  See the agendas below. \nAGENDA\nTuesday February 18\, 2025\n3:00pm ET – 5:00pm ET \n\nIntroductions and Agenda\nRemarks from U.S. Representatives and U.S. Senators\nLyme Appropriations Requests Review\nOnline Platform Logistics Overview\nExpert Panel Remarks\nLyme Champion Awards\n\nWednesday February 19\, 2025\n9:00am – 5:00pm ET\n \n\nVirtual Fly-in Meetings with Congress Members\nAll meetings will be scheduled to accommodate time zones.\nEach attendee will be scheduled on average 3 30-minutes meetings.\n\nTRAININGS \nMonday February 10\, 2025\n8:00 – 9:00pm ET / 5:00 – 6:00pm PT\nStorytelling Workshop for advocates \n\nHosted by Generation Lyme\nOptional workshop for all advocates\nLearn to share effective personal stories\n\nWednesday February 12\, 2025\n3:00pm ET – 4:30pm ET / 12:00pm PT – 1:30pm PT\nFly-in 101 Training for new advocates and those who would like additional training \n\nTalking Points for FY26 Appropriations and Legislation\nOnline Platform Logistics Overview\nEssentials for Effective Advocacy\nPractice Session and Role Play\nAdditional Preparation Steps\n\nThursday February 13\, 2024\n4:00pm ET – 5:00pm ET / 1:00pm PT – 2:00pm PT\nFast Track Training for experienced advocates \n\nTalking Points for FY26 Appropriations and Legislation\nOnline Platform Logistics Overview\nEssentials for Effective Advocacy\nPractice Session and Role Play\nAdditional Preparation Steps\n\nThursday February 13\, 2025\n8:00pm ET – 9:00pm ET / 5:00pm PT – 6:00pm PT\nProvider Training for healthcare providers \n\nTalking Points for FY26 Appropriations and Legislation\nOnline Platform Logistics Overview\nEssentials for Effective Advocacy\nPractice Session and Role Play\nAdditional Preparation Steps
URL:https://coloradoticks.org/event/center-for-lyme-action-2025-virtual-fly-in/
LOCATION:Zoom Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:National Events,Upcoming,Virtual Event
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SUMMARY:Center for Lyme Action Congressional Series
DESCRIPTION:Share this content:Lyme\, Alpha-gal Syndrome\, and other tick-borne diseases continue to pose serious public health challenges across the United States. Accurate and timely diagnostics are critical for effective treatment and prevention of long-term illness. This event will feature expert speakers who will provide key insights into the current state of diagnostic testing\, emerging technologies\, and policy opportunities to improve patient outcomes. \nEvent Details: \nTopic: The Future of Lyme and Tick-borne Disease Diagnostics \nDate: May 21\, 2025 \nTime: 5:00 PM ET – 7:30 PM ET \nLocation: Senate Dirksen Office Building G50 \nRegister Here \nRegister to Meet with Representatives (Optional) \nAgenda: \n\nWelcome\nOpening Remarks by U.S. Senator Susan Collins (Maine)\nKeynote: State of Lyme Disease Diagnostics Research – Nicole Bell\, CEO Galaxy Diagnostics\nExpert Panel: LymeX Phase IV finalists\nBrandon Jutras\, PhD\, Associate Professor\, Northwestern University\nMark Junewicz\, Founder and CEO\, Gnomx\nMary Ann Communale\, EdD\, MS\, Associate Professor\, Drexel University College of Medicine\nNicole Bell\, CEO\, Galaxy Diagnostics\nReception 6:30 – 7:30\n\nThis briefing will provide valuable information for policy staff working on health\, science\, appropriations\, or related issues. Light refreshments will be provided.
URL:https://coloradoticks.org/event/center-for-lyme-action-congressional-series/
LOCATION:Dirksen Senate Office Building\, G50 Dirksen Senate Office Building\, Washington\, DC\, 20002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Healthcare,National Events,Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250509T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250509T100000
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SUMMARY:NASEM: Charting a Path Toward New Treatments for Lyme Infection-Associated Chronic Illnesses - Report Launch Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Share this content:Please join us for a webinar to learn about this new National Academies’ report\, Charting a Path Toward New Treatments for Lyme Infection-Associated Chronic Illnesses\, on Friday\, May 9\, 2025. Members of the report authoring committee will discuss its key messages and recommendations and will answer questions from the audience about the report.
URL:https://coloradoticks.org/event/nasem-charting-a-path-toward-new-treatments-for-lyme-infection-associated-chronic-illnesses-report-launch-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Healthcare,National Events,Upcoming,Virtual Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250921
DTSTAMP:20250725T231134Z
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SUMMARY:SmallTown for the Cause
DESCRIPTION:Share this content:\n\n\n\nMUSIC. YOGA. COMMUNITY.\nSmalltown for the Cause blends ethereal\, soulful\, and folk-driven music from world-renowned artists with rejuvenating yoga sessions led by top instructors. Engaging workshops offer everything from songwriting and meditation to instrument-making and regenerative farming\, creating a weekend of music\, movement\, creativity\, and growth. \nColorado Tick-Borne Disease Awareness Association is one of the grateful “causes” to be benefitting from this event! \nJoin us SEPTEMBER 19 & 20\, 2025 (Early Camping September 18)…we will be there all weekend with an education tent filled with resources to keep you and your family safe from ticks and the diseases they can cause with a single bite. Stop by and see us for educational resources\, prevention tools\, and fantastic giveaways from our supportive Community Partners. A single bite can change a life! \nGet passes here!
URL:https://coloradoticks.org/event/smalltown-for-the-cause/
LOCATION:Riverside Park-Salida\, CO\, 170 E Sackett Ave.\, Salida\, 81201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Colorado Events,Upcoming
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SUMMARY:The Quiet Epidemic - A Documentary About Lyme Disease
DESCRIPTION:Share this content:Please join us for a screening of the award-winning Lyme documentary The Quiet Epidemic.  The film will be followed by a short refreshment break\, then a discussion and Q&A with Lyme experts. \nThis event is will be held at the the Boulder Public Library and hosted by Global Lyme Alliance Ambassador\, Janelle Stover and Colorado Tick-Borne Disease Awareness Association. Please register with the QR code on flyer to attend this free event! \nRuntime: 1h 52m \nPlease use the North Side Canyon Entrance if arriving after 5:00 p.m. Parking is available in both the Canyon and Arapahoe lots. To reach the theater from the Arapahoe lot\, you can cross the creek using the exterior bridge.
URL:https://coloradoticks.org/event/the-quiet-epidemic-a-documentary-about-lyme-disease/
LOCATION:Canyon Theater\, Main Library\, 1001 Arapahoe Ave.\, Boulder\, 80302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Colorado Events,Healthcare,Upcoming
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260511
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260512
DTSTAMP:20260211T005738Z
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SUMMARY:Moonlight Monday Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Share this content:From September to May\, every other Monday\, Moonlight Pizza and Brewpub in Salida\, CO donates 10% of their sales to support the people\, causes\, and initiatives working to make a real difference. And to extend that impact\, for two weeks following each Moonlight Monday\, customers can continue to contribute and show their support by adding donations directly to their checks. At Moonlight Pizza & Brewpub\, they believe that a meal can do more than just fill your belly—it can change lives. That’s why they partner with local non-profit organizations like ours to make a lasting impact in our community. We’re super excited to announce that this year Moonlight has partnered with Collegiate Peaks Bank for the 2026 Moonlight Mondays! This partnership means they are able to make an even bigger impact for organizations like ours\, and we’re thrilled to have their support! Come see us at Moonlight between 5:00pm and 7:00 pm for prevention resources and materials\, as well as some great giveaways from our community partners that support our education and prevention activities! Learn more!
URL:https://coloradoticks.org/event/moonlight-monday-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Moonlight Pizza and BrewPub\, 242 F St\, Salida\, CO\, 81201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Colorado Events,Upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260917T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260917T121500
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SUMMARY:Online Gentle Yoga for Our Lyme and TBD Community
DESCRIPTION:Share this content:Join us on September 17 at 11:00 a.m. MT as we celebrate COTBDAA’s 10-Year Anniversary! \nOur Community Partners at Soul Tribe Yoga Collective will be leading a gentle yoga practice\, guided by Milena Pastore. Together\, we’ll enjoy a meaningful time of connection\, peace\, relaxation\, and reflection with our community. \nThis event is online\, free\, and open to the community. Registration and a signed waiver are required to participate. \nWe look forward to sharing this special experience with you! \nOur time together will be gentle\, supportive\, and adaptable. The event will be approximately 90 minutes in total\, with options offered throughout the practice. You are always welcome to rest\, modify\, remain seated or lying down\, or simply receive the practice in whatever way feels most supportive to you. \nIf you are currently experiencing significant or heightened symptoms\, have movement limitations\, or have accessibility needs that may affect your participation\, you are welcome to connect with Milena in advance. Sharing a little about what you are experiencing can help her thoughtfully prepare options for the group. You are not required to provide a diagnosis or detailed medical history. \nAll participants must register and complete a waiver before the event. Please follow the links below to review and submit yours: \nRegistration \nYoga Participant Waiver & Release \nFor our time together\, you are welcome to bring: \n\nA yoga mat\, blanket\, towel\, or comfortable carpeted area\nOne to three pillows or cushions\nAn extra blanket or folded towel for support\nAny comfort items you regularly use\, such as a heating pad\n\n\nWater\, electrolytes\, or your favorite tea\nWe may also explore a few chair-based yoga poses\, which can be practiced from a sturdy chair or a supportive couch.\n\nAdditional information will be emailed to all registered participants as the event approaches. We look forward to sharing this gentle and supportive practice with you! \nFor questions related to the yoga practice or your participation\, please contact Milena: \n(970) 444-2120\, milena@soultribeyc.com \n 
URL:https://coloradoticks.org/event/online-gentle-yoga-for-our-lyme-and-tbd-community/
LOCATION:Zoom Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Colorado Events,National Events,Upcoming,Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260925T100000
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SUMMARY:Smalltown Gathering- COTBDAA Prevention Education and Activities
DESCRIPTION:Share this content:\n\n\n\n\nMUSIC. YOGA. COMMUNITY.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIntimate\, Community-Focused Salida Music Festival\nSEPTEMBER 25 – 27\, 2026\nSalida’s family music festival! Smalltown is about good people\, good music\, and time well spent. Gather around the music\, share meals\, stories\, laughter\, and late nights under the stars. Join us in Salida\, Colorado—where the heart finds its home. \nCOTBDAA has been invited back with our educational tent and lots of tick-bite prevention activities for kids of all ages. Swing by for resources\, questions\, and great giveaways and prizes from our generous 2026 Community Partners! \nTickets to the festival and more information about bands\, camping\, and activities can be found here: Smalltown Gathering
URL:https://coloradoticks.org/event/smalltown-gathering-cotbdaa-prevention-education-and-activities/
LOCATION:Riverside Park-Salida\, CO\, 170 E Sackett Ave.\, Salida\, 81201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Colorado Events,Upcoming
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