Winston Downs Community Association

Denver Sustainable Food Policy Council Monthly Meeting
2024-11-19 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Denver) | 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.
