AVON — The water features and viewing areas at the Avon whitewater parks are being improved this week.

Work at Avon’s whitewater park, located in the Eagle River underneath Bob the Bridge, will continue through Sept. 16.

“This year we did not see the water features perform as we had hoped," said Town Engineer Justin Hildreth. “Most whitewater parks need some adjustments to find the optimal boulder arrangement.”

Other improvements to the area include stabilizing the boulders around the viewing area to provide a larger patio-type area for public viewing.

Cost of all the work is $100,000.

For details more information, contact Justin Hildreth at 478-4045.

EDWARDS — The Women’s Cancer Coalition, organizer of the Snowshoe Shuffle fundraiser, has changed its name to the Community Cancer Coalition and altering its mission to serve men and women.

The group will host an event in recognition of National Prostate Awareness Month at 6 p.m., Sept. 17 at the Bookworm at Riverwalk in Edwards.

There will be a tasting Menu from the new book, “Eat to Beat Prostate Cancer” by David Ricketts. There will be a presentation by Melanie Hendershott, the dietitian at Shaw Regional Cancer Center.

Because seating is limited, call the Bookworm to reserve a seat for this free event: 926-7323.

The event is the first of a series of book events the Community Cancer Coalition will host with the Bookworm.

EAGLE — The first Community Sports Gear Swap will be held from 8 a.m. to noon, in the Eagle Town Park on Sept. 29.

The town of Eagle is providing the space free of charge. Sellers should bring their own table, blanket or chair, and set up their gear at 7:45 a.m. Buyers can show up at 8 a.m.

For more information, visit townofeagle.org.

“There’s an abundant amount of people in this valley who have sports equipment and who want sports equipment, especially for their kids,” said Yuri Kostick, a town employee. “I think this will be an excellent opportunity to find some good sports gear and not have to deal with paying someone else to buy or sell.”

Kostick said he’s planning to sell some of his family’s equipment and is hoping to find snowshoes and ski gear for his three boys.

Visit www.townofeagle.org for more details.

AVON — A propose change to Avon town law would make property owners responsible for maintaining drainage ditches and driveway culverts that abut their property.

A hearing on the new law will be held on the change at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday in Avon Town Hall. The change was recommended by town staffers because irrigation lines, sprinkler heads, trees, bushes, dirt and garbage blocking the ditches and culverts.

The blockages can cause flooding that can damage roads and make hillsides unstable.

The public may also comment on the proposal via e-mail or mail by Sept. 10, and should include a first and last name, and city of residence. E-mail comments to blawlor@avon.org. Mail comments to Town of Avon, Becky Lawlor, P.O. Box 975, Avon, CO 81620.