Winston Downs Community Association

District 5 Parks Fall Clean Up Day
2022-10-02 08:00 - 09:30 (America/Denver) | CO
The District 5 fall parks clean-up day is October 2nd from 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Please click here to sign-up.

Sign-up for Fall Parks Clean-up Day

The parks that will receive attention this fall are:
6th Avenue Parkway (Colorado Blvd to Monaco)
City of Ulaanbaatar Park
Cranmer Park
Crescent Park
Crestmoor Park
Greenway (Exposition to Tennessee Ave)
Lowry Sports Park
Monaco Parkway (East Colfax to 6th Ave)
Verbena Park

Coffee with a Cop
2022-10-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Nixon’s Coffeehoue, 695 E Lousiana, Denver, CO
Coffee with a Cop – Tuesday, Nixon’s Coffee House – Tuesday, October 4th from 10am to noon at 695 E. Louisiana (Washington at Lousiana)
Each first Tuesday, DPD District 3 offers opportunities to meet with a “COP”

District 3 Police Meetings
2022-10-04 18:00 - 20:00 | CO
Community Meetings with our District 3 Commander (CAB) are held at 6pm the first Tuesday of each month (except August or holidays/voting) – In Person at the District 3 Station – 1625 S. University Blvd Everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate! Hosted by our District 3 Commander and our DPD District 3 Law Enforcement Leadership (CAB). Learn about crime stats and trends that affect our local neighborhoods. Questions and comments can be asked at the end of this meeting.

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.

WDCA Board Meeting-October 2022
2022-10-18 18:00 - 20:30 | Via Zoom, Denver
Open to ALL neighborhood residents.
Via Zoom. Info is sent to those who have signed up to receive our eNews. To be added to eNews, you must provide name, address. Send request to info@winstondowns.org.

Safety for Winston Downs - A special meeting
2022-10-25 19:00 - 20:30 | BMH-BJ Synagogue, 560 S Monaco Pkwy - entry in back, Denver, CO, United States
Are you concerned about gunshots along Quebec, street racers, loud vehicles, safe practices for every homeowner?
Come join us for a special presentation – in person – on Tuesday October 25 at 7:00pm at BMH
Support with Denver Police District 3 and Denver Fire Station 19

Coats for Colorado Drive
2022-10-27 - 2022-11-30 | CO
Get Involved
For those in the Denver area, Coats for Colorado has become a longstanding and treasured holiday tradition. From volunteering and donating, to even hosting your own coat drive, find out how you can help bring warmth to those in need. To donate a jacket today, find a dropoff location near you.

You can also benefit Coats for Colorado all year long with your online shopping. Just go to https://smile.amazon.com/ch/84-1352214. From then on, any eligible purchase from Amazon will result in 0.5% going to Coats. To be eligible, you must start all future Amazon shopping from the smile.amazon.com page, so bookmark this page!
If you don’t have any used jackets to donate and would like to offer a coat, Coats for Colorado has an Amazon Wish list with purchase requests and suggestions.

LEAF DROP OCTOBER THROUGH DECEMBER 2
2022-10-27 - 2022-12-02 | CO
From the office of the Denver City Forester:
2022 has been a hot one. But the good news is, autumn is nearly here and soon the air will be crisp, sweaters will take over for t-shirts and your trees’ leaves will start to turn. Which then means your trees’ leaves will also begin to fall.
Do you have a plan? This “almost there” season is the perfect time to think ahead about what to do with your leaves. Luckily, Denver’s LeafDrop program is here to help, giving Denver residents an easy and free way to take care of their neighborhood and city.
Here are three easy ways you can turn your leaves into something helpful and keep them out of landfills.
1. CLAIM YOUR BAGS. Before raking up your leaves, use this coupon to pick up a pack of free compostable paper bags specifically for leaf collection. Free 5-packs of paper leaf bags are available at participating Denver-area Ace Hardware stores.
2. #COMPOSTINGCOLORS. While you’re raking up leaves, be sure to capture the beauty – and the bounty – of Denver in autumn by snapping a photo of your trees, leaves and LeafDrop bags. Learn how to participate in this year’s fall photo contest and use the hashtag #compostingcolors to be entered to win great prizes.
3. DROP OFF. Keep your raked leaves out of the landfill and compost them for free through Denver’s LeafDrop program.
Weekday sites will open to Denver residents Oct. 10 – Dec 2. Weekend drop-off sites will open Nov. 4 – Nov 20.
Remember, when dropping off your raked leaves, if you’re not using these compostable bags, use paper bags – they can be composted along with the leaves!
Check THIS LINK for where to drop off bagged leaves.

National Drug Take Back Program
2022-10-29 10:00 - 14:00 | CO
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.

The Lowry Halloween Festival
2022-10-29 15:00 - 18:00 | CO
The Halloween Festival in Lowry Town Center is back this year! Get your costume together and come join us on Saturday, October 29, from 3-6 pm. You'll find lots of spooky family fun throughout the Lowry Town Center! Trick or
Treat at the Town Center businesses, learn tricks from the magician, design a balloon animal, paint a pumpkin, ride the mini train, and enjoy delightfully spooky music from the Wild Beautiful Orchestra. Stop by to say hello to the Schlessman Library librarians, the Lowry Elementary School PTO, and the Lowry Foundation.

This event is brought to you by the Lowry Town Center Merchants Association, Lowry Community Master Association (LCMA), and Lowry-based McIntosh Dentistry, and Lowry Pediatric Dental Health. Dr. McIntosh and Dr. Felton love Halloween, too (just be sure to brush afterward!)

Please note that Second Avenue will be closed in the Lowry Town Center - between Quebec and Roslyn - beginning early in the morning on Saturday, October 29th.

Police Community Meetings
2022-11-01 18:00 - 20:00 | CO

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

WDCA Board Meeting November 2022
2022-11-15 19:00 - 21:00 | CO
Those on our eNews list will receive an invitation to attend via Zoom. We’ve gone back to Zoom to accommodate board members who travel.
If you are not on eNews, please email us at info@winstondowns.org. We require your email address, home address and name to be able to add you to our list.

Public Meeting: Crime Strategy -DPD District 3
2022-11-30 18:00 - 19:00 | CO
Community Crime Prevention Coalition Meeting- November 30th at 6pm at Wings Over the Rockies –
Chief Thomas is putting the public back in public safety and he’s inviting you to take part in Denver Police Department’s Community Crime Prevention Coalition. Join Chief Ron Thomas and District 3 Commander Carlos Aragon on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at 6 PM at Wings Over The Rockies for an informative and interactive meeting regarding plans to enhance safety in Denver Police District 3 and how you can help!

Wednesday Nov 30th at the Wings Over the Rockies from 6:00 to 7:00 pm dubbed a CSB, Crime Strategy Briefing.
Address: 7711 E Academy Blvd, Denver, CO 80230
Parking is free though a bit limited during dinner hours. All are welcome to attend and entry is free.

Near SE Area Plan -In Person Meeting
2022-12-06 17:30 - 19:30 | Cook Park, 7100 Cherry Creek S Dr, Denver, CO, United States
First draft presentation. All residents are invited to join City-led presentations to discuss the plan at this upcoming community workshop: Harvey Cohen, a former WDCA president, has represented our neighborhood on the steering committee. Winston Downs residents opted to see what this plan provided in lieu of pursuing a conservation overlay for Winston Downs in 2017.
Tuesday, December 6: In-person workshop
5:30-7:30, p.m.
Cook Park Rec Center, 7100 S Cherry Creek South Drive
Ample free parking and Handicap parking
See December 14 event if you prefer attending via Zoom- There are greater opportunities to ask questions at this in person meeting.

Near SE Area Plan-Zoom Workshop
2022-12-14 18:00 - 19:30 | Via Zoom, Denver
First draft presentation. All residents are invited to join City-led presentations to discuss the plan at this upcoming community workshop: Harvey Cohen, a former WDCA president, has represented our neighborhood on the steering committee. Winston Downs residents opted to see what this plan provided in lieu of pursuing a conservation overlay for Winston Downs in 2017.
Wednesday, December 14: Virtual workshop
6-7:30 p.m.
Register via Zoom

Dist 3 Police New Year's Bash Dec 30
2022-12-30 11:30 - 12:30 | 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.

Zoom Inter-Active Meeting re DPS Redistricting & Covid Impact on Learning
2023-01-14 09:00 - 11:00 | Via Zoom, Denver
INTER-NEIGHBORHOOD COOPERATION INTER-ACTIVE ZOOM MEETING
TOPIC: DPS REDISTRICTING AND COVID IMPACT ON LEARNING
Saturday Jan. 14, 2023 Inter-Neighborhood Meeting hosted by INC Education Committee Meeting-open to any Denver resident
Where: Online (Zoom) – See below for registration to attend via Zoom
When: Saturday, January 14th, 9:00am – Topic begins around 915a
Topic: Education. Our students are our future, and we want to prioritize them starting 2023 and throughout the year. The best resource are the people themselves because the people will tell you what they need! DPS parents and students have the opportunity to tell DPS their genuine thoughts on the redistricting happening in DPS.
Saturday, January 14, INC meeting will be an open discussion about the present state of K-12 education in Denver, specifically as it relates to DPS.
Invitees and presenters will include DPS administrators, board members, teachers, parents, and students.
Several issues to discuss will be:
1) What are the implications of the recent DPS board re-districting?
2) What has 3 years of COVID done to our schools, teachers, parents, and students? What has it done to education? As we begin a second year of “normalcy”, major gaps in the system have become apparent.
The discussion will be moderated by Joanna Rosa-Saenz, a single mother of three DPS students, a representative of Harkness Heights neighborhood, delegate-at-large to the INC board, and the Chair of INC’s newly formed Education Committee.
Zoom Registration:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZctduGoqToqHNBH8K1QXORP9LgV0czmH3cB
Please note that Zoom registration will ask for your name, neighborhood name (WDCA) and whether or not you are a delegate. Please select NO for delegate question. We have two assigned delegates from our neighborhood.; however, ANY resident may attend these INC meetings.

WDCA Board Meeting Jan 2023
2023-01-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Via Zoom, Denver
Via Zoom from 7pm to 830pm unless otherwise noted.
Those who have signed up for eNews will be invited to attend. To sign up go to info@winstondowns.org and give last name, address and email
All residents may attend
Board members are elected in April and must be members of WDCA. January newsletter will be delivered with an application form to renew or join as a new member.

Neighborhood Watch Program
2023-01-19 18:00 - 20:00 | CO
The next in-person training is on January 19th at District 3 at 6:00 pm, 1625 S University Blvd, Denver, CO 80210.
Everyone should attend a session, especially families new to the neighborhood, and DPD has great ideas on how to keep your home safe. For
Neighborhood Watch signs: please contact info@winstondowns.org to advise address where you want sign delivered within the Winston Downs neighborhood.

Colorado Rapids Kick Off Community Day - Denver Police
2023-01-29 13:00 - 16:00 | The Eddy, 111 Havana St, Aurora, CO, 80110, United States
Sunday, January 29th from 1pm to 4pm the Denver Police Department and Colorado Rapids – Kick Off Community Day! a fun, free youth engagement experience

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

Public Meeting re ADU's in Denver
2023-02-01 17:00 - 19:00 | Montclair Rec Center, 729 Ulster Way, Denver, CO, 80230, United States
Denver plans to insert Auxiliary Dwelling Units/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.
Montclair Rec Center has open free parking and HC parking

Public meetings re ADU's in Denver
2023-02-02 15:30 - 18:00 | Virginia Village Library, 1500 S Dahlia St, Denver, CO, 80222
Denver plans to insert Auxiliary Dwelling Units/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.
Virginia Village Library has open free parking and HC parking- (Florida/Dahlia)

At Large City Council Debates
2023-02-06 18:30 - 20:30 | CO
Two Councilpersons-at-Large positions are in the running
Denver has two “at-large” councilpersons which are open for all Denver voters to decide. Both current position holders are now termed out (Robin Kneich & Debbie Ortega) You can stream the “at large” candidate debate on CBS Channel 4 Monday Feb 6, 630pm-830pm – Debate hosted by Regis University.
List of all running for City Council – includes “at large” candidates CLICK HERE
Three that we know of now

Travis Leiker – Capital Hill United Neighborhoods executive director and fund developer CU
Domick A. Diaz – Works for the city as the Contract Compliance Coordinator for the Office of Children’s Affairs
Jeff Walker – Served on the RTD board of directors, the Denver planning board and the Blueprint Denver task force, positions

ADU's Public Zoom Meeting
2023-02-07 17:00 - 19:00 | 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

Neighborhood Watch Action and Awareness Training - Tuesday, Feb, 7th
2023-02-07 18:00 - 19:30 | Montclair Rec Center, 729 Ulster Way, Denver, CO, 80230, United States
Neighborhood Watch Action and Awareness Training – Tuesday, Feb, 7th at 6pm at the Montclair Recreation Center 729 Ulster Way. – .
District 3’s Neighborhood Watch program offers a partnership between Officers and the Residents they serve. Officers promote Neighborhood Connectivity by encouraging Neighbors to get to know one another and by creating awareness through Implicit Bias education – reminding neighbors – it’s the person’s behavior, not the person to be mindful of when observing and reporting suspicious behavior to the Police.
Neighborhood Watch Training is one hour, one time to be certified

DISTRICT 5 DEBATES
2023-02-08 18:30 - 20:30 | CO
Wednesday, February 8th at 6:30 pm at Windsor Gardens (Clinton at Alameda) (Hosted by the Windsor Gardens Democratic Club
