Winston Downs Community Association

One Water Day at Botanic Gardens
2024-06-21 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Denver)
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June 21: Dive into the future of water management!
Join us from 10 a.m. to noon on Friday, June 21 for the inaugural One Water Day at Denver Botanic Gardens! – FEE to attend
This event will bring together representatives from communities along the Front Range and across Colorado for an engaging discussion of one water planning, management, and collaboration strategies. Attendees will learn about the benefits of holistic “one water” management and inter-organizational collaboration from separate utilities implementing a one water philosophy.
This program is part of the Watershed (Shed) Summit ’24 at the Denver Botanic Gardens.

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Our dynamic keynote speakers will include…

Rebecca Mitchell (Becky)
Commissioner to the Upper Colorado River Commission

Sen. Cleave Simpson
Colorado State Senator

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One Water Day details

Date: Friday, June 21
Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Location: Denver Botanic GardensTickets to One Water Day may be purchased as an add-on to the Watershed Summit.Registration includes access to the Watershed Summit, happy hour, refreshments and entrance to Denver Botanic Gardens on June 21. Lunch is included for One Water Day registrants. Secure your spot now! Only 100 spots available for this exclusive event. Don’t miss out!

Let’s come together to shape a sustainable water future for our communities!

Registration

Pride in the City - Jun 28- Requires RSVP by 6/24
2024-06-24 08:00 - 17:00

Bike to Work Event (Denver Police Event)
2024-06-26 06:30 - 09:00

Summer Scamper - Highline Canal
2024-06-26 17:00 - 20:00 | James A Bible Park, 6802 E Yale Ave,, Denver, CO, 80224
FEE TO PARTICIPATE
Use code COUNTDOWN for $5 off registration through Friday, June 21!
Wednesday, June 26 | 5-8 p.m.
Summer Scamper 5K for All starts at 6:30 p.m.
James A. Bible Park, Denver, CO
Summer is in full swing and what better way to celebrate than by joining us for the High Line Canal Summer Scamper, 5K for All? With just 9 days left to register, now is the perfect time to secure your spot to run, walk or stroll with us. Plus, after the 5K, join us in the park at the Canal Summer Fest for an evening celebration for the whole family, including:

Live music
Food + drink
Vendor booths + giveaways
Beer garden hosted by Comrade Brewing
Kid Zone, including face painting and lawn games
Yoga

Whether you’re a seasoned runner looking for a time trial or you want to bring your whole family to enjoy time on the High Line Canal, this event is perfect for you. Not to mention, you’ll be supporting the High Line Canal Conservancy as we work to preserve and protect the Canal for generations to come.
We’ll see you out there!

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.

WDCA Board Meeting Jul 16 2024
2024-07-16 19:00 - 20:30 | Via Zoom, Denver
WDCA Board meeting is the third Tuesday of each month. Unless advised differently, board meetings are via Zoom. Residents who sign up for eNews will be invited. Residents must advise address and name for verification when signing up for eNews.

Board meeting is open to all residents.

Reel'n with Officers- Youth Fishing Event
2024-07-20 10:00 - 13:00 | Wash Park – Smith Lake, 701 S Franklin St, Denver, CO

Sunday Social- Neighbors Meeting Neighbors
2024-07-21 17:00 - 19:00
Please see distributed door hanger with list of hosting homes or eNews for more information
We do not publish address for resident security.

Wash Park Jubilee 125 years
2024-08-07 10:00 - 20:00 | Washington Park, S Downing St at E Louisiana Ave, Denver, CO
Celebrate Washington Park with a day full of free activities! Learn more.
When: August 7 | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Where: Washington Park
701 S Franklin St, 80209

National Aviation Day: Saturday, August 17th
2024-08-12 08:00 - 17:00 | wings over rockies museum, 7711 East Academy Boulevard, Denver, CO,, Denver
National Aviation Day: Saturday, August 17th
The museum will be celebrating National Aviation Day on Saturday, August 17. Learn about the history of flight and enjoy science demonstrations, open cockpits, small talks, activities for the kids, and more. If you have not been in to see the Snoopy and Red Baron exhibit yet this would be a great day to do so, and it’s a Pay as You Wish day.

Plastic Bag Swap Out
2024-08-19 15:00 - 18:00 | Sprouts Store, 2880 S Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO
Plastic Bag Swap continues!
Denver’s Office of Climate Action, Sustainability & Resiliency has two more swap dates.
Bring all your plastic bags that will get turned into park benches and other outdoor furniture and get a free reusable bag in exchange.
Aug. 19, 3-6 p.m., Sprouts – 2880 S. Colorado Blvd. and
Aug. 30, 4-7 p.m., Sprouts -4700 W. 38th Ave.

WDCA Board Meeting August 2024
2024-08-20 19:00 - 20:30
Via Zoom. All residents may attend. Please see eNews for Zoom links
WDCA Board meeting is the third Tuesday of each month. Unless advised differently, board meetings are via Zoom. Residents who sign up for eNews will be invited. Residents must advise address and name for verification when signing up for eNews. Board meeting is open to all residents.

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

Plastic Bag Recycle
2024-08-30 16:00 - 19:00 | Sprouts Store 2, 4700 W 38th Ave, Denver, CO
Plastic Bag Swap continues!
Denver’s Office of Climate Action, Sustainability & Resiliency has one more swap date.
Bring all your plastic bags that will get turned into park benches and other outdoor furniture and get a free reusable bag in exchange.
Aug. 30, 4-7 p.m., Sprouts -4700 W. 38th Ave.

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

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

Friday Neighborhood Social
2024-09-13 17:30 - 18:30

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

WDCA Board Meeting September
2024-09-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Via Zoom, Denver
Via Zoom. All residents may attend. Please see eNews for Zoom links WDCA Board meeting is the third Tuesday of each month. Unless advised differently, board meetings are via Zoom. Residents who sign up for eNews will be invited. Residents must advise address and name for verification when signing up for eNews.

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

Clean Up Day in Winston Downs
2024-10-06 09:00 - 12:00
Meet at Expo/Quebec. we have bags. Bring gloves

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.

City Wide Trail Clean Up
2024-10-12 08:00 - 10:00
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Citywide Trail Cleanup
Denver Parks and Recreation invites you to join the first annual citywide trail cleanup project. Volunteers are needed at 11 different locations across Denver to help with general trail cleanup tasks. Visit www.denvergov.org/trails and use the map to find cleanup locations. The first 100 volunteers to sign up will get a 30% off coupon for REI!
When: Saturday, October 12 | 8:00-10:00 a.m.
Where: 11 locations throughout Denver – Sign up!

WDCA Board Meeting
2024-10-15 19:00 - 20:30 | Via Zoom, Denver
Those who have signed up for email with name/address for verification will receive email for Zoom meeting link.

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

Housing and Homelessness Working Group
2024-10-23 12:00 - 14:00 | City & County Building, 1437 Bannock St, Denver, CO
Housing and Homelessness Working Group

Denver City Council has convened a Housing and Homelessness Working Group, which is meeting regularly for the foreseeable future to explore a variety of issues related to housing stability throughout the city. The Department of Housing Stability, along with partnering agencies, are regularly providing informational briefings at these meetings.

A printable flier is available here.
Upcoming meetings/topics:
Wednesday, Oct. 23, 12 p.m.
Affordable homeownership
Wednesday, Nov. 6, 12 p.m.
Expanding Housing Affordability, permitting/zoning
All meetings are open to the public and are held in the City Council Committee Room, City and County Bldg, room 391. Meetings are livestreamed on Denvergov.org and archived videos are available at Denvergov.org/citycouncil.

Día de los Muertos at Civic Center -
2024-10-26 11:00 - 19:00 | Civic Center, 101 W Colfax Ave, Denver, CO, 80202
Día de los Muertos Celebration Returns to Civic Center Park Oct. 26

Civic Center Conservancy announces that Día de los Muertos at Civic Center: Remembering our Ancestors through Art, presented by Denver Botanic Gardens, will take place on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024.Civic Center Conservancy is proud to announce that Día de los Muertos at Civic Center: Remembering our Ancestors through Art, presented by Denver Botanic Gardens, will take place at Civic Center Park on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. This event is free and open to the public who want to honor the memory of loved ones or learn more about this vibrant cultural tradition.
Denver7 is a proud partner of Día de los Muertos at Civic Center.
Following the vision of Artistic & Cultural Director Cal Duran and Val Najera Ponce, visitors can experience:
● Community Ofrendas: Beautifully decorated altars honoring deceased loved ones, adorned with marigolds, candles, photographs, and offerings of food and drink.

Civic Center Public Update & Conversation
2024-10-29 17:30 - 19:00 | Civic Center, 101 W Colfax Ave, Denver, CO, 80202
CIVIC CENTER NEXT 100

Public Update and Conversation October 29

Join us for a public update and conversation about the first implementation phases of the Civic Center Next 100 plan with Denver Parks & Recreation (DPR), the Civic Center Conservancy, and the Design Team. Please RSVP to attend, and download the meeting flier here.
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
5:30 – 7:00 PM
Former Denver Post Building Auditorium| 101 W Colfax, Denver, CO 80202

RSVP

Public Update and Conversation Civic Center Next 100
2024-10-29 17:30 - 19:00 | Civic Center, 101 W Colfax Ave, Denver, CO, 80202
CIVIC CENTER NEXT 100

Public Update and Conversation October 29

Join us for a public update and conversation about the first implementation phases of the Civic Center Next 100 plan with Denver Parks & Recreation (DPR), the Civic Center Conservancy, and the Design Team. Please RSVP to attend and download the meeting flier here.
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
5:30 – 7:00 PM
Former Denver Post Building Auditorium| 101 W Colfax, Denver, CO 80202

RSVP
