Winston Downs Community Association

ADU's Public Zoom Meeting
2023-02-07 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Denver) | Via Zoom, Denver
Learn about zoning changes Denver plans that will add auxiliary dwelling units/ADUs throughout Denver-every neighborhood!.
WDCA was advised about this series of public meetings via email received the afternoon of January 24. Presentation by Josh Palmeri, CPD- Questions may or may not be permitted in this presentation because the City generally does not open the “chat” feature for online meetings; however, they may permit you to use the “raise hand” feature to be recognized and you can email questions during and afterwards to Josh at Joshua.Palmeri@denvergov.org
Tuesday, February 07, 2023 | 05:00 PM to 06:30 PM
Virtual Meeting Via Zoom CLICK HERE for registering to attend online meeting

ADUs In Denver Public Meeting
2023-02-09 15:30 - 17:30 | Bear Valley Library, 5171 W Dartmouth Ave,, Denver, CO, 80236
Denver plans to insert ADU’s into all of Denver’s neighborhoods to increase “affordable” housing and add to density of housing inventories. They are holding several open houses which were advised on January 24 in email received in afternoon. Public presentation by Josh Palmeri, CPD with opportunities to ask questions.

Explorer Group - Denver Police Youth Community Academy
2023-04-05 19:00 - 20:30
DPD Youth Academy Explorer Open House: Wednesday, April 5 th at 7pm
New Explorer Recruit Class begins May 17 th , 2023
Denver Police Academy, 2155 N. Akron Way (Main intersections: Montview/Syracuse)
About Denver Police Youth Community Academy
The Youth Academy provides an opportunity for teenagers to learn about the Denver Police Department including SWAT, Mounted Patrol, police K-9s, crime scene investigations, and more!
Denver Police Teen Volunteer Program
The Denver Police Volunteers in Police Service program is accepting applications for the Denver Police Teen Volunteer Program, which is for teens between the ages of 16 and 19. The Teen Volunteer Program is designed to provide an opportunity for teenagers to experience DPD behind the scenes while working alongside police officers and staff. The volunteer program runs from June to the beginning of August and requires 20 hours of volunteer time during that period.
The Teen Volunteer Program will seek to:

Build relationships between youth and police officers
Offer teens an opportunity to get involved in their communities
Help teens earn volunteer hours, often required for high school graduation, college applications, and scholarships

Mayoral Finalists Forum April 11
2023-04-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Eisenhower Chapel, 293 Roslyn St, Denver, CO
Who Will We Choose? Mayoral Finalists Forum – Tuesday, April 11

Your selection of Denver’s next mayor will impact our city for possibly the next 12 years. So mark your calendars and be sure to show up at the Eisenhower Chapel on Tuesday, April 11 at 7 p.m. to hear and ask questions of the two mayoral finalists. LUN is hosting this event to allow for a deeper understanding of the positions, intended policies and actions proposed by the two mayoral finalists.

Denver will send out ballots starting March 13; Election Day is April 4 with an unprecedented 17 candidates on the ballot. In a field of 17, no one candidate has emerged as the front-runner in the 2023 race for mayor. We will not know who our mayoral finalists are until the results of the April 4 election has been confirmed. The runoff vote is on June 6.
Your choice. Your Denver.

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

Denver Police Youth Academy
2023-07-15 08:30 - 16:00 | Denver Police Academy, 2155 N. Akron Way, Denver, CO
Saturday, July 15th – Denver Police Youth Academy – Youth will learn about Denver Police’s SWAT, Bomb Unit, Police K-9’s, Self Defense, Motorcycles, Mounted Patrol, Police Helicopter, Driving Education, Crime Scene Investigation.
Contact; Zeonnia.Parrish@denvergov.org or 720.913.6215

More info HERE

KIDS IN THE CROSSFIRE: A TOWN HALL Exploring Solutions to Youth Violence in Denver
2023-08-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Anschutz Med Ctr Auditorium, 13121 E. 17th Ave, Aurora, CO
Why have the violent deaths of 12- to 18-year- olds suddenly become “normalized” in metro Denver? Why has gunfire with young people pulling the trigger become so constant that at times it has seemed omnipresent in parts of the city? Join the Denver Gazette and 9News, as they ask questions and the panel offers answers. The discussion follows a Denver Gazette series about youth violence in metro Denver, what the community is doing about it and how children are navigating life in the era of school shootings and gang violence. It’s free to attend.

Registration online – see bottom of page
There is also a Zoom registration listed on the link above.

Public Virtual Meeting Dec 20 on Public Housing
2023-12-20 09:00 - 10:00
WHAT: Every year, the City and County of Denver receives funds from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to invest in housing and community development needs. To receive these funds, the city prepares a report called a Consolidated Plan, and the city is currently collecting input to that plan. To ensure that issues identified in the plan are reflective of the needs of you and your community, we want to hear from you!
WHO: Denver Economic Development & Opportunity (DEDO) and the Department of Housing Stability (HOST) are jointly hosting this public meeting, inviting all residents, businesses, and nonprofits in the City & County of Denver.
WHY: Denver’s investments in neighborhoods, housing, and businesses are most effective when decisions are informed at the grassroots level. Your input matters!
WHEN: Plan to join us for a virtual presentation and dialogue on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 from 9-10 a.m. | Register to join us.

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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Public Hearing 6750 E Exposition adding ADU to property
2024-05-06 17:30 - 19:00 | City & County Building, 1437 Bannock St, Denver, CO
Subject: Official Map Amendment City Council Hearing Notification #2023i-00113 6750 E Exposition Ave
Note: Event may be attended via Zoom or in person. See below

OFFICIAL MAP AMENDMENT (REZONING)
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING NOTIFICATION

APPLICATION#

2023I-00113

LOCATION

6750 E Exposition Ave

APPLICANT

Ben Wiederholt
6750 E Exposition Ave
Denver, CO 80224

PROPOSED ACTION TO REZONE FROM

S-SU-F

TO

S-SU-F1A

CASE MANAGER

Fritz Clauson, AICP
Associate City Planner

PHONE/EMAIL

(720) 865-2514 /
Fritz.Clauson@denvergov.org

CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING INFORMATION

DATE

Monday, May 6, 2024

TIME

5:30 pm
Members of the public who wish to speak on an agenda item must register online between 10:00 a.m. on the Friday before the hearing and 3:00 p.m. the day of the hearing by visiting www.denvergov.org/citycouncil and clicking “Public Input” for information and a sign-up form to provide comment in-person or via Zoom.

PLACE

City and County of Denver Building, 1437 Bannock St

ROOM

City Council Chambers, Room 451

INTERESTED REGISTERED NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS

Inter-Neighborhood Cooperation (INC)
Attn: Keith Meyer
president@denverinc.org, execcomm@denverinc.org
PO Box 181012
Denver, CO 80218

Winston Downs Community Association
Attn: WDCA Board
info@winstondowns.org,
PO Box 22594
Denver, CO 80222

Strong Denver
Attn: John Inzina
DenverVoters@gmail.com,
Denver, CO 80218

CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AT-LARGE

Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez
Serena.Gonzales-Gutierrez@denvergov.org
City and County Bldg., Room 492
Denver, CO 80202

Sarah Parady
ParadyAtLarge@denvergov.org
City and County Bldg., Room 488
Denver, CO 80202

CITY COUNCIL MEMBER – COUNCIL DISTRICT #5

Amanda Sawyer
City & County Bldg Rm #493
Denver, CO 80202

The application for the above-referenced Official Map Amendment and the City’s map amendment process may be viewed at www.DenverGov.org/ProposedRezonings.
Any questions regarding this amendment may be directed to the Case Manager above or to the City Council office at 720-337-2000. For more information about the map amendment process, visit www.DenverGov.org/Rezoning.
WRITTEN PROTEST PETITIONS per Denver Zoning Code section 12.4.10.5 and Denver Charter section 3.2.9(E) must be filed with City Council before 12:00 Noon, on the 7th day prior to the public hearing date. APRIL 26
WRITTEN COMMENTS WILL BE DISPERSED AS FOLLOWS:
Written comments received by CPD staff by 12 p.m. (noon) on the Thursday prior to the City Council public hearing will be included in the CPD staff report packet that is distributed to City Council. Written comments may be emailed to rezoning@denvergov.org. After 12 p.m. (noon) on the Thursday prior to the City Council public hearing up until 3:00 p.m. on the day of the City Council public hearing, written comments should be emailed to dencc@denvergov.org. To submit written comments after 3 p.m. on the day of the City Council public hearing, bring copies of written comments to the public hearing and ask the Council Secretary to distribute the comments to the Council. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in order to provide Council members adequate time to review written comments, members of the public are strongly encouraged to submit their comments prior to the day of the public hearing.
Please check with the City Council office at 720-337-2000, or the Case Manager above.

Affordable Denver Community Conversation
2024-09-03 17:30 - 19:00 | Bromwell School, 2500 E. 4th Ave, Denver
AFFORDABLE DENVER Community conversation
HOSTED BY THE DENVER MAYOR’S OFFICE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DENVER CITY COUNCILWOMAN AMANDA SAWYER
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 5:30 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. DOORS OPEN AT 5:30 P.M PRESENTATION AT 5:45 PM RESOURCE WALK AT 6:45 PM
BROMWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 2500 E. 4TH AVE., DENVER, CO 80206
Limited seating. Open to all community members, – register early at: https://tinyurl.com/affordabledenver

AOA Seniors’ Prom (Ages 55+)
2024-09-14 03:00 - 18:00 | City Park Denver, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO, United States
AOA Seniors’ Prom (Ages 55+)
Details: Did you have a bad high school prom? You might relate to local Denverite, Donna Smith. Read about her experience with DPR’s Seniors’ Prom and register for a magical night of your own.
When: September 14 | 3:00 – 6:00 PM
Where: City Park Pavilion 2001 Steele St, 80205

Sprouts City Farms Annual Fundraiser
2024-09-21 17:30 - 20:00 | Mountair Park, 5620 W 14th Ave,, Lakewood,, CO, 80214
Join Sprout City Farms on September 21st, 2024 from 5:30-8pm, for our annual farm-to-table fundraising event at Mountair Park Community Farm. The night will be full of farm-fresh passed appetizers, drinks from local partners, farm tours, a silent auction and booze pull, live music, and community! Buy tickets here today!
We hope to see you all at the farm soon!

E. Exposition from Quebec to Leetsdale Study - All invited to attend via Zoom September 24
2024-09-24 18:00 - 19:30
Exposition Traffic Study Virtual Recommendations Meeting in September
The recommendations meeting has been rescheduled for September 24, 2024 at 6:00 P.M. via Zoom due to the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure needing to review additional traffic calming improvements to the corridor.
Our office is working with the Winston Downs Community Association, residents, and Denver’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure to improve Exposition Avenue from Leetsdale Drive to Quebec Street including the Monaco Parkway & Leetsdale Drive intersection. This study will identify opportunities to calm traffic on Exposition Avenue and to improve crossings for people walking and biking.
You are invited to a Zoom webinar. When: Sept 24, 2024 06:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Exposition Traffic Study Community Meeting Register in advance for this webinar: https://bit.ly/ExpositionStudyAug

SPECIAL MEETING RE FORMER WATSON'S LAND
2024-10-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Via Zoom, Denver
The land at corner of Quebec/Alameda across from Fairmount Cemetery and formerly known as Watson’s Headstones is the topic. [365 S Quebec St] Zoning will change via the Near SE Area Plan for this and other parts of Winston Downs.
Emailed links sent to those who signed up for email notifications. Only residents may sign up. info@winstondowns.org is the email to request and you must include your name, address and email.

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

Denver Sustainable Food Policy Council Monthly Meeting
2024-11-19 09:00 - 11:00 | Via Zoom, Denver
Join us for the Denver Sustainable Food Policy Council monthly meeting

Tuesday, November 19th, 2024
9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Zoom Meeting
All meetings are open to the public and include Spanish language interpretation.

There will be no October meeting as the SFPC takes a break to hold their annual retreat.
Link to Register when meeting is held online, no need to register for in-person meetings. In person meeting locations will be posted on Slack.
All past meeting materials can be found on our website, or our Slack channel. Please join us on the new SFPC Slack for news, updates, and announcements.
Questions or comments? Send us an email: denversfpc@gmail.com

Highline Canal Trail Improvement Virtual Meeting with Denver Parks
2024-12-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Via Zoom, Denver

WDCA ANNUAL MEETING & BOARD ELECTION
2025-04-22 18:30 - 20:30 | BMH-BJ Synagogue, 560 S Monaco Pkwy - entry in back, Denver, CO, United States
We’ll be celebrating our Golden Anniversary – Fifty Years as your neighborhood organization!
Tuesday, April 22
Check in and mingling 630p
7p-830p Meeting – This is an in-person meeting.
LOCATION: BMH-BJ Synagogue, 560 S Monaco Pkwy
Please enter back door from parking lot in back of building
Parking is HC accessable and free to all

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

Mayor's YouthWorks Career & Apprenticeship Fair
2025-05-17 11:00 - 13:30 | Lowry Conference Center, 1061 Akron Way,, Denver, CO
Mayor’s YouthWorks Career & Apprenticeship Fair
Saturday, May 17 | 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Lowry Conference Center | Register today
The Lowry Conference Center is located at 1061 Akron Way, Denver, CO 80230. It is part of the Lowry Campus of the Colorado Community College System. You can find it in Building #697 on the campus map
Kick-start your future at the Mayor’s YouthWorks Career & Apprenticeship Expo. Meet employers, explore career paths, and learn about paid apprenticeships that can help you gain real-world experience while you earn. Free to attend—register now to save your spot.

Council District 5 Community Open House
2026-02-10 17:30 - 19:30 | George Washington High School, Monaco at E. Expo, Denver, CO
Council District 5 invites you to their annual Community Open House
DATE: Tuesday, February 10, from 5:30–7:30 p.m.
PLACE: George Washington High School – Library.
Stop by to meet City staff, ask questions about upcoming projects, and get an inside look at what’s planned for our neighborhoods in 2026. For more information, visit bit.ly/D5OpenHouse2026.
To connect residents directly with City staff, we’re hosting our annual Community Open House on Tuesday, February 10, from 5:30–7:00 p.m. in the George Washington High School Library. Stop by to speak with project leaders and get an inside look at what’s planned for our neighborhoods in 2026!
Agency partners include:– Denver Police Department– Denver Fire Department– Department of Transportation & Infrastructure– Denver Water– Denver Parks & Recreation– Denver Department of Housing Stability– Xcel Energy
At the Open House, you’ll have the chance to get answers to many of your most common questions, including: – What is the construction schedule for the East Colfax Bus Rapid Transit project? – Will the Xcel construction affect my block? – Is my home included in Denver Water’s Lead Reduction Program? – How do I dispute a parking ticket? – Is my street scheduled for repaving this year?
– What’s up about no mailed property taxes?

Celebrate the Chinese New Year
2026-02-14 10:30 - 15:30 | George Washington High School, Monaco at E. Expo, Denver, CO
22nd Annual Colorado Chinese New Year Celebration
The 2026 Lunar New Year is approaching, and the Dan City Chinese School (DCS) and the Colorado Chinese Foundation (CAFC) will once again host the annual Colorado Lunar New Year Celebration (CNYC) to celebrate the Year of the Horse!

Date: February 14, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Location: George Washington High School, 655 S Monaco Pkwy, Denver, CO 80224

Chinese New Year, also called the Spring Festival, celebrates the start of the new year on the lunar calendar, symbolizing renewal, family reunion, and welcoming prosperity by ushering out the old year and bringing in good fortune, health, and happiness, marked by feasts, traditions like cleaning and decorating, and honoring ancestors. The Chinese New Year on February 17, 2026, celebrates the Year of the Fire Horse. This zodiac sign symbolizes energy, independence, and a free spirit. It is the 7th animal in the 12-year lunar cycle. The year is associated with adventure, speed, and, due to the fire element, passion and transformation. Includes these years of birth1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026, 2038

Governor's Speaker Series focusing on Animal Consciousness and Human Flourishing.
2026-03-10 10:30 - 12:00 | Governors Residence, 400 E 8th Ave,, Denver, CO
First Gentleman Marlon Reis is hosting regular educational events at the Governor’s Mansion. Experts on animal consciousness and human flourishing will share their insights, with plenty of time for audience Q&A afterwards.
Please join the upcoming Speaker Series focusing on Animal Consciousness and Human Flourishing.

WHEN: Tuesday, March 10th, 10:30am-12:00pm
WHERE: The Governor’s Residence at the Boettcher Mansion, 400 E 8th Ave, Denver, CO, 80203
ABOUT: Join us to learn more about Animal Consciousness and Human Flourishing with honorary host, Matthew Halteman, Professor of Philosophy, Calvin University and Fellow, Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics.
Please submit the RSVP form if you plan to attend.
