Winston Downs Community Association

"Community Cloth" Exhibit
2023-11-07 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Denver) | McNichols Civic Center
“Community Cloth” Exhibit Tour and Curator Discussion – Nov. 7, noon – Join Shanna Shelby, curator of exhibitions for Denver Arts & Venues, from 12 noon-1 p.m. on Nov. 7 for a special Denver Arts Week lunchtime tour and discussion of “Community Cloth,” on display at McNichols Civic Center Building Sept. 15-Dec. 17, 2023. This event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP.
McNichols Building – 144 W Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80202

November Coffee Time with a Cop
2023-11-01 10:00 - 12:00
3 Coffee With a Cop events in November:
November 1st from 10 am to noon at Nixon’s Coffee House 695 E Lousiana Ave
November 8th from 8:30 am to 10 am at Target in Lowry 93 N Quebec St.
November 14th from 9 am to 11 am at Starbucks in Lowry Town Center 200 Quebec St.

Halloween Carnival at Veterans Park
2023-10-29 13:00 - 15:00

Lowry Halloween Carnival - Canceled Due to Weather
2023-10-28 08:00 - 17:00

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

Neighborhood Watch Action & Awareness Training
2023-10-24 18:00 - 19:00 | District 3 Police, 1625 S University Blvd, Denver, CO, United States
Neighborhood Watch Action and Awareness Training – Tuesday, October 24th from 6 pm to 7 pm at the District 3 Station. DPD’s – District 3 Neighborhood Watch program offers a partnership between officers and the community members they serve. Officers promote neighborhood connectivity by encouraging neighbors to get to know one another, reporting suspicious behavior to the police, 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.
Parking is free and handicap parking and access available.

Montclair Rec Center Fall Event
2023-10-20 16:00 - 20:00 | Montclair Rec Center, 729 Ulster Way, Denver, CO, 80230, United States
Montclair Recreation Center, Andrew Latson, Andrew.Latson@denvergov.org
Annual Fall Open House will be at the Montclair Recreation Center on Friday, October 20th from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
o There will be carnival games

Woven Together Textile Exhibit
2023-10-18 08:00 - 2023-12-24 17:00
Woven Together McNichols Building, First Floor, Nov. 5-Dec. 24 and Buell Theatre Lobby, Oct. 18-Dec. 24. DAV presents textile artists of all types through “Woven Together,” a dual exhibition at McNichols Building and Buell Theatre. “Woven Together” celebrates the art forms of sewing such as knitting, quilting, embroidery and cross-stitch.

McNichols Building -144 W Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80202
Buell Theater -1350 Curtis Street, Denver, CO 80202

WDCA Board Meeting & Special Presentation VIA ZOOM
2023-10-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Via Zoom, Denver
The WDCA Board meeting for October 17 will be held as a meeting via Zoom at 7pm – see your eNews for Zoom entry
There will be a special presentation by the current property owners about the vacant land at Dakota and Alaska regarding plans for that development. They plan to build a synagogue there.

Lowry United Neighbors Hosting the 3 At Large DPS Candidates
2023-10-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Eisenhower Chapel, 293 Roslyn St, Denver, CO
Tuesday, October 17
7:00PM to 8:30 PM at Eisenhower Chapel
Lowry United Neighbors/LUN is hosting the three at-large candidates–Paul Ballenger, Kwame Spearman, and John Youngquist–who are vying for the one open Denver Public Schools at-large position. Join us for what promises to be a lively discussion and have your questions answered. Topics to be addressed are school safety, education competence, hiring and keeping great teachers, the role of soft money in campaigns and more. The forum will be moderated by Lowry Neighbor, Todd Neff.
Election Day is November 7.

Denver Arts Cultural Runway Series
2023-10-14 17:00 - 21:30
Denver Arts & Venues Cultural Runway Series: Community – Oct. 14, 5 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. runway, celebrating the cultural heritage that is conveyed through traditional textile work and featuring fabrics, textiles and clothing from Africa, Guatemala, Afghanistan, Iran and Turkey. In addition to traditional garments, local designers featured on the runway submitted designs and were selected by a panel of judges, winning a $500 stipend. At the show, the audience will vote for their favorite looks, and the top designers in four categories will each be awarded an additional $1,000.
Tickets start at $10 and are on sale now at AXS.com.
Event at McNichols Building

DA Citizens Academy
2023-10-14
Denver DA’s Office is now accepting applications for our annual Citizens Academy to be held Saturday, October 14th. The Citizens Academy provides ongoing practical information about the criminal justice system for individuals who live or work in the City and County of Denver. The agenda will include the life of a case, overviews of our special units, victim services, and our diversion and restorative justice programs.
Read more about the Citizens Academy and apply on-line, here.

DPS School Board Debate - Televised or in Person
2023-10-12 19:00 - 20:30
Both districts 1 and 5 (Winston Downs is District 3), along with At-Large candidates will be in attendance at Regis University. You can watch televised forum at Regis University: https://www.regis.edu/signature-events/denver-debates

Regis University, 3333 Regis Boulevard, Denver, Colorado 80221-1099 – Claver Hall

To watch the entire debate online beginning at 7 p.m., Oct. 12 at cbscolorado.com/dpsdebate

Please pass this along to your networks! Ballots are arriving in mailboxes this week.

Denver Police Academy at Dist 3
2023-10-12 18:00 - 20:00 | District 3 Police, 1625 S University Blvd, Denver, CO, United States
Denver Police Community Academy at District 3 – Five Thursday evenings starting on October 12th(6pm to 8pm). Behind the scenes look into many of the Departments inside DPD. Free, but very limited space, must apply and pass background check before September 29th. Apply here

Proposed Homeless Shelter Meeting re 1380 S Birch St - In Person or Online
2023-10-11 17:00 - 18:00
Please join Mayor Johnston for a community information meeting where you can learn about this site-specific proposal to create new shelter options for persons experiencing homelessness. Denver’s zoning laws require a community information meeting for each site at which such shelter/housing options are proposed. There will be a presentation describing the proposed shelter options at 1380 S. Birch St., and opportunities for near-by residents and businesses to have their questions answered. More information about this community information meeting can be found here!
Join us in-person at Ellis Elementary School (1651 S Dahlia St) from 5-6pm this Wednesday, 10/11 to participate and ask questions. The meeting will be broadcast in real-time online at the link below:
Microsoft Teams meeting
Join on your computer, mobile app or room device
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Meeting ID: 242 952 166 967
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867521695@t.plcm.vc
Video Conference ID: 115 406 798 3
Alternate VTC instructions

Join us: Tribal Nations public reception
2023-10-08 13:00 - 15:00 | Denver Indian Center, 4407 Morrison Rd,, Denver, CO, 80222
Denver Community Planning and Development is excited to host representatives from Tribes with historical ties to the land now known as Denver October 6-8 to help inform Denver’s American Indian and Indigenous Peoples historic context study. The community is invited to join us for a public reception Sunday afternoon October 8. Enjoy food, a performance by the Colorado Intertribal Dancers, and hear from tribal leaders.
Sunday, October 8 | 1-3 p.m.
Denver Indian Center | 4407 Morrison Rd.
RSVP
Learn more about the American Indian/Indigenous Peoples Historic Context Study.

Parks & Rec 5 Year Plan Open House Presentations
2023-10-04 18:00 - 19:00
September and October.
Join Denver Parks and Recreation at a meeting to guide the department’s priorities!
DPR is creating the next 5-year plan for the Parks Legacy Fund, a voter approved 2018 ballot measure that implemented a .25% sales tax increase which benefits parks. For more information visit: bit.ly/legacy_5year
Open House 3-Final presentation
Wednesday, October 4th | 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Barnum Recreation Center, 360 Hooker St Denver, CO 80219

Senior Fraud Prevention Awareness Presentation
2023-10-04 14:00 - 15:30
Denver Police and the Denver City Attorney’s Office will be hosting a Senior Fraud Prevention Awareness Presentation – Wednesday, October 4th from 2:00 pm to 3:30pm at the American Legion 5400 E. Yale Ave.

Parks & Rec 5 Year Plan Open House Presentations
2023-09-28 17:30 - 18:30 | Cook Park, 7100 Cherry Creek S Dr, Denver, CO, United States
September and October.
Join Denver Parks and Recreation at a meeting to guide the department’s priorities!
DPR is creating the next 5-year plan for the Parks Legacy Fund, a voter approved 2018 ballot measure that implemented a .25% sales tax increase which benefits parks. For more information visit: bit.ly/legacy_5year

Open House 2
Thursday, September 28th | 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Cook Park Recreation Center, 7100 Cherry Creek S Dr Denver, CO 80224
Open House 3
Wednesday, October 4th | 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Barnum Recreation Center, 360 Hooker St Denver, CO 80219

Denver Police Explorer Program
2023-09-27 19:00 - 20:30
Denver Police Explorers Open House – Wednesday, September 27th at 7pm. For youth ages 15 to 20 years old.

Parks Legacy Fund 5-Year Plan Open Houses!
2023-09-26 18:00 - 19:00
September and October.
Join Denver Parks and Recreation at a meeting to guide the department’s priorities!
DPR is creating the next 5-year plan for the Parks Legacy Fund, a voter approved 2018 ballot measure that implemented a .25% sales tax increase which benefits parks. For more information visit: bit.ly/legacy_5year
Open House 1
Tuesday, September 26th | 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Swansea Recreation Center, 2650 E 49th Ave Denver, CO 80216
Open House 2
Thursday, September 28th | 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Cook Park Recreation Center, 7100 Cherry Creek S Dr Denver, CO 80224
Open House 3
Wednesday, October 4th | 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Barnum Recreation Center, 360 Hooker St Denver, CO 80219

Cook Park Neighborhood Nights
2023-09-26 17:00 - 19:30
Cook Park Neighborhood Nights: Cook Park Neighborhood Nights are back! This event takes place every 4th Tuesday from May-September at the Cook Park parking lot located at 7100 Cherry Creek S. Drive. From 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. In partnership with Councilman Paul Kashmann’s Office and Hand to Mouth Events, the CPNA will host a community gathering and food truck rally at Cook Park. Each night will highlight Denver’s tastiest food vendors. For more info click here.
Address:

7100 Cherry Creek S Dr

DOTI DAY at Ruby Hill Park
2023-09-23 11:00 - 15:00

Join Northeast Denver Discovery Day
2023-09-23 11:00 - 14:00
Saturday, September 23
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library (2401 Welton St)
Learn about surprising and important discoveries made by the Discover Denver citywide building survey, and come ready to share your own knowledge. We invite you to bring old photographs, documents, and memories of Northeast Denver (or, other parts of the city!) to share with the project. The information you provide will help Discover Denver highlight the places that are important to the city’s residents and that make Northeast Denver special. Project staff and volunteers will be on site to scan documents and capture stories.
Discover Denver, a partnership between Historic Denver, Inc. and the City and County of Denver, is a building survey focused on identifying buildings throughout the city that are historically, architecturally, or culturally significant. Learn more at discoverdenver.co.

Denver Police Basketball Camp
2023-09-23 08:00 - 17:00
Denver Police Basketball Camp/Hoops For Safety at MSU – Saturday September 23rd – Free event for youth ages 9 to 13. Registration required, limited space.

Denver Green School Gardens Updates
2023-09-21 08:00 - 17:00
Chicken Coop Update!

Our wonderful intern, Maryann has finished painting the coop and Char has added a door! We now have two of our chickens living at DGS! Come check them out soon.

Field Update
Our signs are looking better than ever thanks to DGS students and community members who helped to translate and paint the signs! Come take a walk around the farm to see the beautiful artwork.

Farm Festival Potluck on September 6
On September 6th we will have a Fall Festival Potluck at Denver Green School Community Farm! We would like to invite CSA members, their families, DGS students, staff, families and community members to this event! If you would like to bring a dish please use this form to sign up! Please bring a bowl/plate, cup, and utensils to create less waste. We will have extras if anyone forgets to bring their own! We can’t wait to see you next week! Sign up for a dish!

Sprout City Farms Farm Stand Now OPEN!
Our farm stand at Denver Green School is now open! Normally we are located in front of the school near Virginia Street, but due to some changes in DGS dismissal, traffic patterns, and school hours changes we will now be located near the farm, on the blacktop. We will run 4-6pm every Wednesday until the end of October. We take all forms of payment including EBT and SNAP benefits. With your EBT card you get produce for 50% off thanks to Double Up Food Bucks. We also have community members selling baked goods, jams, art, and more! Come see us each Wednesday and bring a friend!

Food Access and Resources

DGS Food Pantry Update
The DGS Food Pantry will be closed during the month of August and will open Fridays starting September 8th. To find another food pantry near you please use the Pantry Locator from Food Bank of the Rockies.

Denver Farm Stands
Here is a list of local farm stands and markets you can find this summer in the Denver Metro area sorted by day of the week!

Denver Farmers Markets

Community Meeting with Commander Aragon (CAB)
2023-09-13 18:00 - 19:30 | District 3 Police, 1625 S University Blvd, Denver, CO, United States
Wednesday, September 13th at 6pm at the District 3 Station 1625 S. University Blvd. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate! Community Resource Officers are available at 5pm to answer your questions prior to the meeting. Hosted by Commander Aragon 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. (2023 CAB schedule attached)

Denver Police Crisis Negotiations – How It Works (1 minute video) https://fb.watch/mibqVA1S0Y/?mibextid=Nif5oz
Crime Map on Denvergov.org
https://www.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/17dcc405627742ad8f48988310b5a4d0 (see attached tutorial instructions)

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

Open House re Cherry Creek / Speer Blvd Vision Study
2023-09-06 16:30 - 18:30
On Wednesday, September 6, the City and County of Denver will be hosting a joint open house with the Auraria Higher Education Center for interested community members to learn more about the Cherry Creek and Speer Blvd. Vision Study, along with the 2023 Auraria Campus Master Plan project. Mark your calendars!
Joint Open House with Auraria Higher Education Center
Cherry Creek and Speer Boulevard Vision and Reconfiguration Feasibility Study & 2023 Auraria Campus Master Plan
4:30 – 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, September 6
CU Denver Building, 2nd Floor
1250 14th Street, Denver

Visit the project webpage for the latest updates

Winston Downs Block Party
2023-08-27 13:00 - 17:00
Winston Downs Community Association Sponsored Block Party for Winston Downs Residents
Sunday August 27
Details soon and firm times to be announced
