Important: Comment on the Draft Park Hill Golf Course Area Plan by Aug 23
2022-08-23
Important: Comment on the Draft Area Plan by Aug 23
No later than August 23, we need your voice to continue the fight to preserve the PHGC land conservation easement and open space. Here are the steps for making comments on the CPD Draft Area Plan:

Use this link to access the CPD webpage: https://denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Community-Planning-and-Development/Planning/Plans-in-Progress/Park-Hill-Golf-Course/Park-Hill-Golf-Course-Area-Plan-Public-Review-Draft
Click on the words “comment form” and proceed to make your comments.

Please make general comments about the need to preserve the perpetual open space and recreational conservation easement and the overall sham CPD process that has resulted in this draft area plan.
If you’d like to include any details from our critique of the CPD process: (1) go to our website yesopenspace.org, (2) click on the “News” dropdown, and (3) click on “Community Planning and Development Sham Process.”

Weigh in on Design Challenges for ADU's
2022-08-25 16:30 - 19:30 (America/Denver) | Carla Madiso Rec Cener, 2401 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO, 80206
Denver Community Planning and Development will host an open house starting Thursday, August 25 for Denver residents to weigh in on design challenges for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) as well as ways they could better fit into different neighborhoods. Participants will also be asked to consider a variety of possible solutions. Feedback from the open house will be used to inform the project’s draft recommendations, expected to be released in the fall. Details are below.

Join in person!
4:45 – 7:15 p.m., Thursday, August 25
Carla Madison Recreation Center
2401 E. Colfax Ave.,
Denver, CO 80206
Please RSVP here and choose your entry time slot

Join online!
August 26 – September 2
View materials and share your thoughts on the project webpage

McNichols Exhibits Sep1-Dec 18,2022
2022-09-01 08:00 - 2022-12-18 17:00
The McNichols Civic Center Building exhibitions are free and open to the public daily from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Location: 144 W Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80202
Fall Exhibitions:
Margaret Kasahara: Notable (McNichols Building, First Floor Community Gallery), Sept. 1-Dec. 18. “Notable” is an exhibition of interdisciplinary work inspired by everyday experiences and observations – from familiar routine to extraordinary events. The pieces were created in the spirit of sharing personal perspectives and seeing familiar objects in unexpected ways. https://www.mcnicholsbuilding.com/exhibitions/detail/margaret-kasahara–notable-
Nizhóní Way: New Works by Melanie Yazzie (McNichols Building, Boettcher Cultural Pavilion, Second Floor), Sept. 9-Dec. 18. This exhibition is a collection of new mixed media works with various levels of printmaking layered with painting and drawing. As an artist, Melanie Yazzie works to serve as an agent of change by encouraging others to learn about the social, cultural and political phenomena that shape the lives of contemporary Native peoples in the United States and beyond. Her work incorporates personal experiences as well as the events and symbols from Diné (Navajo) culture. https://www.mcnicholsbuilding.com/exhibitions/detail/nizh-n–way–new-works-by-melanie-yazzie
The Red Road Project (McNichols Building, Third Floor), Sept. 9-Dec. 18. This collaborative exhibition explores Native American identities, stories and experiences through a first-person narrative while depicting an accurate representation of American Indian people living in 21st century, post-colonial America. https://www.mcnicholsbuilding.com/exhibitions/detail/portrait-of-a-culture

McNichols Civic Center Building Exhibits-Free
2022-09-15 08:00 - 2022-12-18 17:00
The McNichols Building exhibitions are free and open to the public daily from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Location: 144 W Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80202
Fall Exhibitions:
Margaret Kasahara: Notable (McNichols Building, First Floor Community Gallery), Sept. 1-Dec. 18. “Notable” is an exhibition of interdisciplinary work inspired by everyday experiences and observations – from familiar routine to extraordinary events. The pieces were created in the spirit of sharing personal perspectives and seeing familiar objects in unexpected ways. https://www.mcnicholsbuilding.com/exhibitions/detail/margaret-kasahara–notable-
Nizhóní Way: New Works by Melanie Yazzie (McNichols Building, Boettcher Cultural Pavilion, Second Floor), Sept. 9-Dec. 18. This exhibition is a collection of new mixed media works with various levels of printmaking layered with painting and drawing. As an artist, Melanie Yazzie works to serve as an agent of change by encouraging others to learn about the social, cultural and political phenomena that shape the lives of contemporary Native peoples in the United States and beyond. Her work incorporates personal experiences as well as the events and symbols from Diné (Navajo) culture. https://www.mcnicholsbuilding.com/exhibitions/detail/nizh-n–way–new-works-by-melanie-yazzie
The Red Road Project (McNichols Building, Third Floor), Sept. 9-Dec. 18. This collaborative exhibition explores Native American identities, stories and experiences through a first-person narrative while depicting an accurate representation of American Indian people living in 21st century, post-colonial America. https://www.mcnicholsbuilding.com/exhibitions/detail/portrait-of-a-culture

Community Screening of Netflix: "Sisters on Track"
2022-09-17 13:00 - 16:30 | McNichols Civic Center
Panelists discuss the importance of mentorship for young women of color
Denver Arts & Venues is pleased to present a community screening of Netflix original, “Sisters on Track,” followed by a panel discussion about the value of mentorship for young women at McNichols Civic Center Building Sept. 17, 1 p.m. The panel will include film co-director Corinne van der Borch, impact team co-director Shanon Heckethorn, Jeuness Track Club founder Jean E. Bell and Girls Athletic Leadership School executive director Carol Bowar and a representative from Girls on the Run Rockies (TBA), and will be moderated by Stephanie Tavares-Rance, president of Run&Shoot Filmworks.
The event is free, but attendees are asked to register on Eventbrite.
“Sisters on Track” touches upon critical themes that affect our youth including the power of education, and how sports build confidence in girls.
“This film really showcases how much young women can achieve when they are not only given a chance, but also given encouragement and support,” said coach Jean E. Bell. “Through my nearly 40 years coaching through Jeuness Track Club, I have seen first-hand how much mentorship means to young women, giving them strength and helping them build the self-esteem it takes to make it in our world.”

Sprout City Farms: Farm and Solar Garden Technology Tours
2022-09-17 17:00 - 19:00 | Denver Green School, 6700 E Virginia Ave, Denver, CO, 80224
Join Sprout City Farms and partners on Saturday September 17th from 5-7pm to see for yourself the trailblazing work SCF is doing as we grow production-scale vegetables under solar panels at Jack’s Solar Garden in Longmont. Meet our agrivoltaic research partners from Colorado State University, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, University of Arizona, and Colorado Agrivoltaic Learning Center to learn more about all the groundbreaking projects at Jack’s studying the impact of co-locating regenerative agriculture with renewable energy!
Guests will enjoy:

farm tours
a silent auction of local goods & experiences, plus a Booze Pull
live music from local band members of Distance Walk
a scrumptious menu of solar-grown fare prepared by Chef Sean Gafner of The Roost, featuring our farm-fresh produce and lamb from sheep grazed under solar panels
local drinks including cocktails from Laws Whiskey House, beer from Westfax Brewing Co., and cider from Colorado Cider Company!

Please join us in support of Sprout City Farms’ educational and food access programs: tickets can be purchased on our website here. $100 per person, plus $25 for “booze”
We have an educator discount! Please help us spread the word and invite your friends via our Facebook event and posts on Instagram!

Solo Exhibition Buell Theatre Lobby
2022-10-15 08:00 - 2023-01-01 17:00 | Buell Theatre Lobby, 1350 Curtis Street,, Denver, CO, 80202
Danielle SeeWalker Solo Exhibition: You Can’t Have Our Braids (Buell Theatre lobby), Oct. 15-Jan. 1, 2023 A companion exhibition to “The Red Road Project,” Danielle SeeWalker’s solo exhibition showcases her original paintings, with mixed media works that merge expressionistic portraiture with her Lakota traditions. https://www.artscomplex.com/explore-the-complex/danielle-seewalker-solo-exhibition-you-cant-have-our-braids/
Buell Theatre lobby exhibitions are accessible to theatre patrons during events. If you would like to schedule a tour of the exhibit, please contact Shanna Shelby, Denver Arts & Venues program administrator and chief curator of exhibitions, at shanna.shelby@denvergov.org.
About Danielle SeeWalker
Danielle SeeWalker, a member of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe in North Dakota, is a Hunkpapa & Oglala Lakota artist, writer, and mother based in Denver, Colorado. She serves as a Commissioner with the Denver American Indian Commission and holds a career with a Fortune 500 company. Because of the historical stigma often associated with being Native American (particularly in North Dakota), Danielle often felt shame and hopelessness as a young girl. That experience has only fueled her passion and dedication to this project with hopes to inspire Native American youth, peers and future generations. Today, through her artwork, writing and lectures, Danielle continues to redirect the narrative to an accurate and insightful representation of contemporary Native America.

WORLD SINGING DAY
2022-10-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Denver Performing Arts Complex, 14th & Curtis Streets, Denver, CO, United States
DENVER – Singers of all backgrounds, ages and talent levels are invited to participate in Denver’s first gathering for World Singing Day – an annual, global celebration of one of the world’s oldest art forms.
Denver Arts & Venues will host Denver’s version of the event from 10 am to noon, Saturday October 15 at the Denver Performing Arts Complex (14th and Curtis Streets). This event is free and open to the public. Discounted $5 event parking will be available in the Arts Complex Parking Garage.
Started by Colorado musician Scott Johnson in 2012, the 3rd Saturday in October is designated as an opportunity for people all over the world to gather in a shared sense of unity through the universal language of music. For the 11th annual World Singing Day, Denver will join Boulder and Colorado Springs in Colorado, as part of more than 30 events currently on the World Singing Day schedule.

National Drug Take Back Program
2022-10-29 10:00 - 14:00
A national day to dispose of unused, expired and other drugs properly. If you flush down toilets and other water sources, these drugs are NOT removed from the water systems. Please use the proper locations to dispose of unwanted drugs properly. Please click on the link below to learn where to take your unwanted drugs.
https://www.dea.gov/takebackday
Once at this site, please scroll down to enter your zip code, county and city. Locations will be furnished where you may return expired and other drugs you want to properly dispose.

FREE Veterans Day Concert - Lowry's Eisenhower Chapel
2022-11-11 18:30 - 20:00 | Eisenhower Chapel, 293 Roslyn St, Denver, CO

Public Meeting Input on Near SE Area Plan Jan 11
2023-01-11 12:00 - 14:00 | Cook Park, 7100 Cherry Creek S Dr, Denver, CO, United States
TALK WITH CITY PLANNERS
Have a question or comment you want to share directly with members of the planning team? They will be in the community this week on the following dates:

Wednesday, January 11, noon to 2 p.m., Cook Park Rec Center, 7100 Cherry Creek S Dr.

Thursday, January 12, 4 to 6 p.m., Staenberg-Loup Jewish Community Center, 350 S. Dahlia St.

If you prefer to read a hard copy of the draft plan, one is available at the Virginia Village Branch Library, 1500 S. Dahlia St. Everyone who participates in this phase of community outreach will be entered for a chance to win a $20 gift card.

Coffee With A Cop Program District 3
2023-02-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Nixon Coffee House, 695 E Louisiana, Denver, CO
DPD Questions – If anyone has specific questions about anything police related, District 3 does a Coffee-with-a-Cop program at Nixon’s Coffee House at 695 E Louisiana.
The next one is February 1st for 10:00 am to noon.
Commander Aragon will be there along with his team, and any issue or question is fair game

Near SE Area Plan CPD Review
2023-04-19 15:00 - 18:00
As you may know, the Near Southeast Area Plan is heading to Planning Board next week. City sent out some information via email, Twitter and Nextdoor on the hearing and the plan itself yesterday. See Links below as well as bullet points on how residents can participate for you to share with you networks.
Near Southeast Area Plan page: www.DenverGov.org/nearsoutheastplan
Newsletter content: https://conta.cc/41h10D2
Twitter post: https://twitter.com/DenverCPD/status/1645536469136838657
Nextdoor post (will only work for Nextdoor users who live in the plan area): https://nextdoor.com/p/CrkYH2CPZSf9?utm_source=share&extras=MTg4NDU2NjE%3D
Public Hearing information:
Planning Board Public Hearing
3 p.m., Wednesday, April 19, 2023
How to participate:

Speak in person: Webb Municipal Building, Room 4F6/4G2, 201 W. Colfax Ave.
Speak virtually: Register via Zoom
Submit written comments
Watch live on Denver’s Channel 8 or Denver8.tv
Get complete information at DenverGov.org/PlanningBoard

Winston Downs Quebec St Clean Up April 23-Volunteers Wanted
2023-04-23 10:00 - 12:00
Winston Downs needs volunteers to help clean up trash along Quebec St between Alameda and 833 S Quebec
We will provide trash bags. Please bring your own gloves.
Meet up at 10am at E. Exposition/S Quebec St Sunday April 23

Bike Registration & Neighborhood Watch Training
2023-04-26 16:00 - 18:00 | District 3 Police, 1625 S University Blvd, Denver, CO, United States
SPECIAL INVITATION OPPORTUNITY!!!

Special one-time training about 529 Garage (this training will NOT be repeated.) Wednesday, April 26th from 5pm to 6pm at the District 3 Station – 1625 S. University Blvd (before the Neighborhood Watch training). The Denver Police Department is now partnering with 529 Garage for all bicycle registrations. At this training you will learn how to register your bike, alert 529 Garage if your bike is ever stolen, and how to help reunite stolen bikes with their owners. This training is intended to familiarize you with how to register your bike and potentially assist with registering bicycles in our community.
If your bicycle is stolen, the best chance of getting your bike back relies on riders taking responsibility now and registering their bikes. By using Garage 529 you can help our Denver Police District 3 Officers prevent bicycle theft and aid their efforts to relocate stolen bikes with their owners. Participants will learn why the founder of the X-Box created 529 Garage, with reach across all of North America! Please RSVP by Tuesday, April 25th to christie.mochoruk@denvergov.org.
Denver Police Bicycle Registration – https://denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Department-of-Transportation-and-Infrastructure/Programs-Services/Bicycles/Bike-Registration

Friday out Front Social
2023-06-23 17:30 - 19:30
Hosted by Dave & Jean County – see door hanger for location
For Winston Downs residents

Friday out Front Social
2023-07-21 17:30 - 19:30 | Hoskins Home
Hosted by Jan & Paul Hoskins. See door hanger and eNews for location

Sunday Social - Out Front
2023-08-06 17:30 - 19:30
Marcus & Heather Oginsky will host
See ENews and event signage placed a few days before for address

Sunday Social Out Front
2023-09-10 17:30 - 19:30
Hosted by Helene & Paul Orsulak – see door hanger for location
Open to Winston Downs residents

Theft Prevention for KIA Vehicle Owners
2023-10-26 10:00 - 12:00

Presentation Near SE Area Plan Includes Winston Downs
2024-04-23 17:30 - 19:00 | Place Bridge Academy, 7125 Cherry Creek N. Drive, Denver, CO
PLACE BRIDGE ACADEMY, 7125 CHERRY CREEK N. DR FROM 530PM TO 700PM

A significant development is the comprehensive rezoning of properties previously under outdated zoning codes such as Planned Unit Development (PUD), Planned Building Groups (PBG), or community corridor (CC). Spearheaded by Community Planning and Development (CPD) and the District 4, 5, and 6 council offices, this modernization effort aligns with the 2010 zoning code, fostering a more cohesive and inclusive urban environment.
Remarkably, Denver is still operated under two zoning codes, with the old code (Former Chapter 59) dating back to February 11, 1955. About 20% of Denver’s properties fall under this outdated code, and CPD is now working to rezone them into a single code within the NSEAP area. This crucial step to reflect what we heard from residents and to fall in line with the 2010 zoning code
There is an upcoming community open house for residents to learn more about the rezoning proposal , and to share their feedback or talk to a planner one-on-one.
PLEASE NOTE: Links are slow to load. If you have issues please contact Francisca Penafiel at email: francisca.penafiel@denvergov.org
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INFORMATION ABOUT EVENT
SIGN UP TO TALK TO PLANNERS ONE-ON-ONE

Denver Police 2024 Women's Community Academy
2024-04-27 - 2024-04-28
Denver Police 2024 Women’s Community Academy for women interested in a career in law enforcement. This community academy is a free, two-day interactive event designed for women hosted by policewomen. The DPD Women’s Community Academy will be held at the Training Academy on Saturday, April 27th and Sunday, April 28th. You must register in advance by submitting an application. Address supplied when you register.
Space is LIMITED, so please apply early. Participants must be at least 21 years of age. Completion of both days is mandatory. Those interested must complete an application form and pass a basic background check to be considered for acceptance. Application deadline is April 14, 2024. Forms can be found online at https://bit.ly/3riRChL. For more information email Jeannette.Dominguez@denvergov.org.

Independence Day Celebration
2024-06-29 10:00 - 13:00 | Tailwind Park, 433 Golfers Way,, Denver, CO, 80230
For all the fun details on this event, click here.

This event is brought to you by the Lowry United Neighborhoods, our presenting sponsor The Lowry Foundation, our Gold Level Sponsors – LCMA, Vitalant and our city councilwoman – Amanda Sawyer, District 5.

Friday Neighborhood Social
2024-08-23 17:30 - 19:30
Please see distributed door hangers for hosting home or see eNews
We do not post addresses for resident security

WDCA Annual Block Party
2024-09-08 14:00 - 17:00
Please see eNews and Door hanger for details.

FREE JOB FAIR
2024-10-17 10:00 - 14:00 | Tivoli Student Center -Auraria Campus, 900 Auraria Pkwy, Denver
FREE! Job Fair –
OPEN TO ALL JOB SEEKERS – Entry Level to Professional

SHHRP (Society of Hispanic Human Resource Professionals), in partnership with MSU Denver, CCD, and CU Denver, is bringing 100s of job opportunities to diverse candidates across Metro Denver.
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau data, unemployment rates for Hispanic, Black, Indigenous, and Mixed-Race residents of working age in Denver are 21% – 40% higher than White residents.
Let’s close the gap between under-represented candidates seeking employment opportunities and Metro Denver’s top employers seeking to expand their recruitment pool with diverse talent.
EVENT DETAILS
Looking for a job? Join us for resume review, networking, and hundreds of job opportunities from more than 50 of Metro Denver’s top employers. Entry level to professional opportunities across all industries. Everyone welcome! No need to register.
What: 2024 Accelerating Diversity Job Fair, Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month
When: Thursday, October 17, 2024; 10am – 2pm
Where: Tivoli Student Center on the Auraria Campus, 900 Auraria Parkway

FOR KIDS Noon New Year's Eve Party
2024-12-31 11:00 - 12:30 | McDonalds Restaurant, 6355 E Evans Ave, Denver, CO

Virtual Panel by Senators Bennet & Hickenlooper re Terminated Federal Workers in Colorado
2025-03-11 17:30 - 20:30 | Via Zoom, Denver
Are you a current or terminated federal worker in Colorado? Join me and Senator Bennet, Representative Pettersen, and federal employee rights experts for a virtual panel next Tuesday, March 11th at 5:30pm MT. Register HERE.

District 5 Spring Community Clean-Up Day
2025-04-27 08:30 - 17:00 | Montclair Rec Center, 729 Ulster Way, Denver, CO, 80230, United States
Sign-up for Spring Community Clean-up Day
April 27, 2025 @ 8:30 AM at the Montclair Recreation Center (729 Ulster Way)
Our neighborhoods are cherished places, and we want to keep them beautiful! That’s why Councilwoman Sawyer has created District 5 Community Clean-up Day, which is a unique opportunity for community members to come together and contribute to the beautification of our city. Below is a list of parks, open spaces, and RTD bus stop benches that we need your help sprucing up.
Parks and Open Spaces

6th Ave Parkway (Monaco to Quebec)
Bayaud Park
Cherry Creek Trail and City of Karmiel Park (University Blvd to Alameda Ave)
Denison Park
Great Lawn Park
John W. Barnes Park
Kittredge Park
Lindsley Park
Mayfair Park
Montclair Park and Richthofen Parkway
Robinson Park

Bus Stop Benches

E Bound – Alameda Ave & Miami Ct
W Bound – Alameda Ave & S Dayton St
W Bound – Alameda Ave & S Monaco Pkwy
E Bound – Alameda Ave & Quebec St
S Bound – Quebec St & 13th Ave
W Bound – Alameda Ave & Clinton St
E Bound – Alameda Ave & S Niagara St

I hope you’ll join us for my annual Spring Parks Clean-up Day on April 27, 2025 at 8:30 AM at the Montclair Recreation Center (729 Ulster Way)! Sign-up at: Bit.ly/2025SpringCleanup

Sign up

Paint Recycle Event
2025-05-17 09:00 - 14:00 | City of Denver Fire Foundation, 1271 W Bayaud Ave,, Denver, CO, 80223
Join us for a fun and eco-friendly event where you can safely dispose of your unwanted paint! Our Free Paint Recycling Collection Event is happening on May 17, 2025 at 1271 W. Bayaud Ave., Denver, CO 80223. Don’t miss this opportunity to declutter your space and contribute to a greener environment. See accepted and non accepted items below.
Register for a timeslot today! https://circular.eco/event/Den517. Simply sign up and secure your spot. We will accept all types of paint, from latex to oil-based, so bring them all! Our team of experts will be on hand to guide you through the process and ensure everything is properly recycled.
Voluntary donations will support the Denver Fire Department Foundation (DFDF). DFDF raises funds to support our firefighters by providing safety and wellness equipment and programming, as well as public education about fire safety and prevention.
Accepted Materials:
Urethanes
Oil-based and Latex-based Paints
Acrylic Paint
Varnishes, Shellacs and Lacquers
Primers
Clear coatings
Not Accepted:
Spray Paints, Marine and Auto Paints
Household Hazardous Waste
Electronics
Paint Thinner
Driveway Sealers
