Winston Downs Community Association

Parks Legacy Fund 5-Year Plan Open Houses!
2023-09-26 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Denver)
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, 2023-08-22 17:00 - 19:30, 2023-07-25 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

Free Days Denver Museum of Nature & Science
2023-08-16 17:30 - 21:00
Free days and nights at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science: Visit the Denver Museum of Nature & Science for free Tuesday, August 16 (night). You can purchase tickets here. 2001 Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80205 Evening 530p-9p

Free Days Denver Botanic Gardens
2023-08-15 09:00 - 19:00
Free days at the Denver Botanic Gardens: Visit the Denver Botanic Gardens on , Wednesday July 5 and Tuesday, August 15 for free. Click here to get tickets.
Address: 1007 York St, Denver, CO 80206 open 9am

Discussion: How can Denver avoid becoming the next San Francisco in terms of Homelessness
2023-08-15 08:00 - 09:00 | Via Zoom, Denver
HOMELESSNESS: How can Denver avoid becoming the next San Francisco?
Metro Denver’s homeless population has been growing in the last few years, jumping by 32% in 2023. Tom Wolf, a nationally renowned recovery advocate who once roamed the streets of San Francisco as a homeless person, argues that his city’s policies have failed – but that the governments of metro Denver can still avoid those mistakes.
So, what are his solutions? Join The Denver Gazette in a conversation with Mr. Wolf – it’s free to attend. Send in your questions in advance.
Tune in. It’s free to attend. Zoom registration required

Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023
8-9 a.m. MST
Zoom Meeting

Register for Zoom

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.

Mayor Johnston Town Hall re Homelessness Plan- GWHS
2023-08-08 15:30 - 17:30 | George Washington High School, Monaco at E. Expo, Denver, CO
Council District 5 in the Hilltop, Washington Virginia Vale, Windsor, and Surrounding Neighborhoods
This Wednesday, August 9th with doors opening at 3:30PM, Town Hall starting at 4:00PM.
Location – George Washington High School 655 S Monaco St Pkwy, Denver, CO 80224

Free Days Denver Art Museum
2023-08-08 08:00 - 17:00 | Denver Art Museum, 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy,, Denver, 80204, United States
Kids get free admission everyday to the Denver Art Museum: All visitors ages 18 and under receive free general admission to the Denver Art Museum every single day! The program extends free general admission to school field trips and other youth group visits, too. The program also helps support a transportation fund for school bus trips and enables the museum to offer $5 youth pricing for all ticketed exhibitions. Learn more about the program at here.
Free days at the Denver Art Museum: Visit the Denver Art Museum Tuesday, August 8 to enjoy free general admission. Free Day tickets may be reserved in advance here or at the front desk upon entry.

Sunday Social - Out Front
2023-08-06 17:30 - 19:30
Marcus & Heather Oginsky will host
See ENews and event signage placed a few days before for address

Mayor Johnston Homelessness Town Hall - Montclair Rec Ctr
2023-08-05 09:30 - 11:00 | Montclair Rec Center, 729 Ulster Way, Denver, CO, 80230, United States
Town Hall in District 5 set for this Saturday at the Montclair Recreational Center at 9:30AM

Homeless Town Hall
2023-08-03 17:30 - 20:00 | Catholic Parish, 2200 S Harrison St, Denver, CO, 80210
Please join Mayor Johnston and members of City Council for this series of homelessness town halls, where you can learn more about our plans to bring 1000 unsheltered individuals indoors by the end of the year, give your feedback, and learn how you can get involved. Additional Meetings in District 6 will be announced soon!
WHO: Mayor Mike Johnston and Councilmember Paul Kashmann (District 6)
WHERE: Most Precious Blood Catholic Parish
2200 S Harrison St. I Denver, CO 80210
WHEN: Thursday, August 3rd at 6:00PM (Doors open at 5:30PM)
For more info: denvergov.org/house1000
If you need a sign language interpreter or CART services, please contact DeafHHservices@denvergov.org or calling (720) 913-8487 at least a three (3) business days’ notice. It is your right to request oral or written Language Assistance Services in your primary language if needed. Please contact languageaccessprogram@denvergov.org and these services will be provided to you free of charge. For other disability accommodations, please contact the event sponsor at tran.wills@denvergov.org.

Free days Denver Art Museum
2023-07-30 08:00 - 17:00 | Denver Art Museum, 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy,, Denver, 80204, United States
Kids get free admission everyday to the Denver Art Museum: All visitors ages 18 and under receive free general admission to the Denver Art Museum every single day! The program extends free general admission to school field trips and other youth group visits, too. The program also helps support a transportation fund for school bus trips and enables the museum to offer $5 youth pricing for all ticketed exhibitions. Learn more about the program at here.
Free days at the Denver Art Museum: Visit the Denver Art Museum ; Sunday, July 30; and Tuesday, August 8 to enjoy free general admission. Free Day tickets may be reserved in advance here or at the front desk upon entry.

Community Crime Strategy Meeting with Chief Thomas & Commander Aragon
2023-07-27 18:00 - 21:30 | Newman Center at DU, 2344 ILIFF AVE, Denver, CO
THURSDAY, JULY 27TH AT 6:00PM AT DU NEWMAN CENTER 2344 ILIFF AVE – –
Interactive and informative meeting to enhance safety plans in southeast Denver. Philosophy: We can’t public safety without PUBLIC participation.
Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend. This meeting includes Winston Downs into the area discussed.
Free parking in Newman Center garage .

Neighborhood Wide Yard Sale
2023-07-23
Saturday July 22 and Sunday July 23
830am to 230pm
All residents may participate. WDCA will publicize via social media

Winston Downs Neighborhood Wide Yard Sale
2023-07-22

Friday out Front Social
2023-07-21 17:30 - 19:30 | Hoskins Home
Hosted by Jan & Paul Hoskins. See door hanger and eNews for location

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

FREE DAYS - Denver Art Museum
2023-07-11 08:00 - 17:00 | Denver Art Museum, 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy,, Denver, 80204, United States
Kids get free admission everyday to the Denver Art Museum: All visitors ages 18 and under receive free general admission to the Denver Art Museum every single day! The program extends free general admission to school field trips and other youth group visits, too. The program also helps support a transportation fund for school bus trips and enables the museum to offer $5 youth pricing for all ticketed exhibitions. Learn more about the program at here.
Free days at the Denver Art Museum: Visit the Denver Art Museum Tuesday, July 11; Sunday, July 30; and Tuesday, August 8 to enjoy free general admission. Free Day tickets may be reserved in advance here or at the front desk upon entry.

Free Days at Botanic Gardens
2023-07-05 09:00 - 19:00

Bike to Work Day
2023-06-28
Bike to Work Day is Wednesday June 28th
o Encouragement campaign to get folks out on their bikes
o Bike anywhere day for those who telecommute, don’t work Wednesdays
o Encourage residents to ride, pledge to ride and can win prizes, gives indication of
potential for bike commuters
o Host Bike to Work Day station, register here https://biketoworkday.co/organizer
