Winston Downs Community Association

Coffee with a Cop
2025-01-08 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | Nixon’s Cafe, 695 E Louisiana, Denver, CO
Wednesday, January 8th from 10am to noon – Coffee with the Cops @ Nixon’s Coffee House 695 W Louisiana Ave.

District 3 Police Community Meeting - All Welcome
2025-01-08 18:00 - 19:30 | District 3 Police, 1625 S University Blvd, Denver, CO, United States
Wednesday, January 8th at 6 PM Community Meeting with Commander Bell (CAB) at District 3 Station 1625 S University Blvd. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate! Hosted by Commander Bell 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.
Free parking and HC access on site.

The Burton Mystery Series
2025-01-09 08:30 - 16:00 | Ruby Hill Park, 1200 W Florida Ave, Denver
When: Feb. 8, 8:30 AM -4:00 PM
Where: Ruby Hill Park, 1200 W Florida Ave, Denver
The Burton Mystery Series is back and heading your way with banked slalom events around the world. Celebrating community and progression for all ages and abilities, the Burton Mystery Series features product giveaways, athlete demos, and BBQ/après hangouts. An open mind is all you need.

Eugene Field Branch Library Activities
2025-01-11 11:00 - 17:00
Eugene Field Branch Library
810 S University Blvd, Denver, CO 80209

January Happenings: Book Buzz, Tech Programs & New Storytime Schedule
We are very excited to once again offer a Winter Book Buzz to our community on Saturday, 1/11, at 11a.m.! In under one hour – in our cozy community room with snacks, tea, and coffee – you will hear from our advisory experts who will help you pick your next read! (Psst… you’ll walk away with a free book too!). This is a part of our Winter of Reading challenge, a chance for adults to find your next favorite book, explore the library’s offerings, and connect with other readers around Denver. Pick up a game board at any library location to begin the program. Winter of Reading runs all of January and February.
We’ll also be offering fun, engaging tech workshops where you will learn how to access the library’s collection of online videos, books, magazines, and music streaming services. On Thursday, 1/23, at 2p.m, you can learn how to borrow ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and videos at our 50+ Tech: Meet Libby! Getting Started With eBooks & More program. On Friday, 2/24, at 11a.m., you can learn how to build your own Book Soundtrack playlist on a streaming service called Freegal Music+.
Parents and caregivers, please note that in 2025, we’ll have a new storytime schedule! We have updated our offerings to address the needs of all ages within our community. On Tuesdays, we will offer All Ages Storytime at 10:30am, and we will continue to offer Baby Storytime on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Toddler Storytime will move to Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Arts & Crafts for Kids, Lego(R) Club, and Tween Hangout will continue with the same weekly or monthly schedules. All of these programs will begin the week of January 13, 2025. We look forward to seeing you! *The library will be closed Wednesday, January 1 for New Year’s Day, Monday, January 20 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

February Preview: Family Yoga, Emergency Kits and Self-Expression through Collage!
Connect with your little one through Family Yoga on Monday 2/3 at 10:30a.m.. Learn skills to cultivate mindful practices at home. Ideal for ages 1-6 with an adult. Remember spots are limited and will available on a first-come, first-served basis. Yoga mats are provided; due to limited space, please do not bring your own. Participants of the hour-long Make a Kit class will learn what emergency supplies are and how to create a supply cache that will sustain you through an emergency regardless of your income level. This program occurs on Thursday, 2/13 at 2p.m. and is taught by an expert from Denver’s Office of Emergency Management.
At this first Create & Relate of 2025, you’ll explore the art of collage and take home a finished piece. All materials provided, including snacks, coffee & music! Join us on Friday, 2/28 at 11a.m. Tweens! Don’t forget to come down on Monday, February 10th and join us for a low-key hangout to grab a snack, play a game or do an activity. Ideal for tweens ages 8-13.

Coffee with the Cops
2025-01-11 13:00 - 15:00
Tuesday, February 11th from 1 PM to 3 PM Coffee with the Cops at Starbucks 5074 E Hampden Ave
Between Forest & Fairfax on south side of Hampden – Happy Canyon Rd

Jan 2025 WDCA Board Meeting
2025-01-21 19:00 - 20:30 | Via Zoom, Denver
Monthly WDCA Board Meeting held via Zoom
Open to all Winston Downs residents
If you are not currently signed up for e-notices, please send name, address and email. We accept neighborhood addresses only.

Community Meeting with DPD District 3 Commander Bell
2025-02-05 18:00 - 20:00 | District 3 Police, 1625 S University Blvd, Denver, CO, United States
Wednesday, February 5th, at 6 PM Community Meeting with Commander Bell (CAB) at District 3 Station 1625 S University Blvd. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate! Hosted by Commander Bell and our DPD District 3 Law Enforcement Leadership (CAB). Our guest speaker will be Sgt. Jeremy Cain from DPD’s Strategic Investigations Unit which supports DPD’s FLOCK camera systems. Learn about crime stats and trends that affect our local neighborhoods. Questions and comments can be asked at the end of this meeting. CAB dates for 2025 are as follows: Feb. 5th, March 5th, April 2nd, May 7th, June 4th, No July or August date, Sept. 10th, Oct 8th, Nov. 5th, and Dec 3rd.

Feb 2025 WDCA Board Meeting
2025-02-18 19:00 - 20:30 | Via Zoom, Denver
Monthly WDCA Board Meeting held via Zoom. Open to all Winston Downs residents
If you are not currently signed up for e-notices, please send name, address and email. We accept neighborhood addresses only.

Coffee with the Cops
2025-02-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Nixon’s Cafe, 695 E Louisiana, Denver, CO
Wednesday, February 19th from 10 AM to Noon Coffee with the Cops @ Nixon’s Coffee House 695 W Louisiana Ave. (Our monthly reoccurring Coffee with the Cops event has been moved to the 3rd Wednesday of every month)

Neighborhood Watch Action and Awareness Training
2025-02-19 18:00 - 19:00 | District 3 Police, 1625 S University Blvd, Denver, CO, United States
Wednesday, February 19th from 6 PM to 7 PM – Neighborhood Watch Action and Awareness Training at DPD District 3 Station 1625 S University Blvd. 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. Please RSVP.

Denver Rec Center Registration Calendar
2025-02-25 08:00 - 17:00
Mark Your Calendar
Recreation registration dates for the year are set! Starting at noon on the following dates, register in person or online at denvergov.org.org/recreation.
Feb 25 | May 6 | July 22 | Nov 5

Virtual DenverREADY: Senior Preparedness (March 2025)
2025-02-25 08:00 - 17:00
Learn essential tips and strategies tailored for seniors to help them stay safe and ready in emergencies. Join us to build confidence and preparedness for any situation! Wednesday March 12 6:00pm to 7:00pm. FREE

Register

Free Day at Denver Art Museum
2025-03-11 10:00 - 20:00 | Denver Art Museum / DAM, 100 W. 14th Avenue Parkway,, Denver, CO
Free Day at the DAM
Tuesday, March 11, 10am – 8pm

Explore the Denver Art Museum for free on Tuesday, March 11, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Visit dozens of exhibitions and galleries, including the brand-new Lunar Phases: Korean Moon Jars, Sustained! The Persistent Genius of Indigenous Art, Dawoud Bey: Street Portraits, and The Life and Art of Tokio Ueyama. And unleash your own creativity in the Wild Studio, Creative Hub and other hands-on spaces throughout the museum.

Free Days at the DAM are made possible by Your 6 Front Range Toyota Stores and the voters who support the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD). What else can you experience on a Free Day? Learn more about what’s included with a general admission ticket here!

Virtual Panel by Senators Bennet & Hickenlooper re Terminated Federal Workers in Colorado
2025-03-11 17:30 - 20:30 | Via Zoom, Denver
Are you a current or terminated federal worker in Colorado? Join me and Senator Bennet, Representative Pettersen, and federal employee rights experts for a virtual panel next Tuesday, March 11th at 5:30pm MT. Register HERE.

Denver Animal Shelter Invites Community to Celebrate St. Pittie's Day
2025-03-12 08:00 - 2025-03-15 17:00 | Denver Animal Shelter, 1241 W. Bayaud Ave., Denver, CO
It’s nearly time to raise the woof and join the tail-wagging fun at Denver Animal Shelter’s (DAS) St. Pittie’s Day Pub Crawl! Head to the shelter at 1241 W. Bayaud Ave. to fetch a $25 St. Pittie’s Day 2025 T-shirt. Then, wear it on Saturday, March 15 to more than a dozen participating bars and restaurants for access to exclusive food and drink discounts!
Learn more about which businesses have partnered with the shelter to help us paw-ty like sham-rock stars! And the fun doesn’t end there. During all of March, enjoy $17 adoption fees on pit bulls and pit bull mixes over 6 months old. How lucky ! Find your next best friend on the DAS website.

Senator Hickenlooper Town Hall
2025-03-12 17:00 | Via Zoom, Denver
[Note: This is presented for your information only and is not intended as a political position}
Topic of public Town Hall with Senator Hickenlooper
Join us for a virtual town hall on Wednesday, March 12th at 5 p.m. MT.
It’s easy to hop on and listen – you can join the town hall on our website at hickenlooper.senate.gov/live, on our YouTube channel, our Facebook, or on our Twitter/X account (I still call it Twitter).
And you can submit your questions ahead of time here, or during the event through the same form or on our YouTube chat.
Send in your question!
We’ll be getting back to in-person town halls in the coming weeks – and I for one can’t wait. One of the best parts of this job is being on the ground to hear from you about the issues affecting you and your families. Last year we held town halls in Alamosa, Pueblo, Eagle, Cortez, and more. So stay tuned for announcements soon.
Looking forward to chatting with you on Wednesday!
Are you a current or terminated federal worker in Colorado? Join me and Senator Bennet, Representative Pettersen, and federal employee rights experts for a virtual panel next Tuesday, March 11th at 5:30pm MT. Register HERE.
Be sure to follow us on Twitter/X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Contact our office at any time and from anywhere to share your opinion or get help with a federal agency via our website HERE.

March 2025 Board Meeting
2025-03-18 08:00 - 17:00 | Via Zoom, Denver

Invitation to community conversation hosted by the Mayor’s Office in partnership with City Councilmembers Diana Romero-Campbell, Amanda Sawyer, and Paul Kashmann, to discuss the 2025 Vibrant Denver GO Bond
2025-03-18 17:00 - 19:00 | Most Precious Blood Catholic Church, 2200 S. Harrison St, Denver, CO
My name is Sterling Simms, I serve as Mayor Mike Johnston’s Senior Outreach Manager for Council Districts 4, 5, and 6 in the Mayor’s Office of Community Outreach.
We are excited to invite you to a community conversation hosted by the Mayor’s Office in partnership with City Councilmembers Diana Romero-Campbell, Amanda Sawyer, and Paul Kashmann, to discuss the 2025 Vibrant Denver GO Bond, a proposed bond initiative that aims to make transformative investments in our city! This is a great opportunity for you to learn more about the bond proposal, ask questions, and share your thoughts on potential bond projects and areas of investment in the district with representatives from the Mayor’s Office and City Council. Your input is invaluable as we shape investments that impact our neighborhoods and the future of our city. We ask that you RSVP at the link below as seating is limited. We also encourage all residents to take the Vibrant Denver GO Bond Survey linked below to submit your ideas for neighborhood bond projects.
Vibrant Denver GO Bond Community Conversation Information:
Date: Tuesday, March 18th from 5:15 PM – 6:45 PM
Location: Most Precious Blood Catholic Church 2200 S. Harrison St., Denver, CO 80210
RSVP HERE: https://tinyurl.com/VibrantDenverBond
THE VIBRANT DENVER GO BOND SURVEY: https://tinyurl.com/VibrantDenverBondSurvey
Language interpretation is also available for those in need, please send any request for language interpretation to Sterling.Simms@denvergov.org. Attached is a flyer with details and a QR code to RSVP, please feel free to invite other neighbors and partners within the District 4, 5, and 6 community, we would love for them to join as well! As always, if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me at this email or my personal cell (720) 737-4787.
Thank you all so much, I hope to see you on the 18th!
It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact Sterling Simms Sterling.Simms@denvergov.org with three business days’ notice.
”Es su derecho adquirir interpretación y traducción de información en su lenguaje natal, interpretación de lenguaje de señas, subtítulos en tiempo real a través de CART, o acomodaciones relacionadas a alguna discapacidad. Para solicitar cualquier de estos servicios sin costo alguno para usted, contacte a Sterling Simms Sterling.Simms@denvergov.org con tres (3) días de anticipación.

DA Community Academy
2025-03-29 10:30 - 16:00 | Blair Caldwell Branch Library, 2401 Welton Street, Denver, CO
Our next Community Academy is scheduled for Saturday, March 29th, 10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. and will be held at the Blair Caldwell Branch Library, 2401 Welton Street in Denver.
We will give you a thorough understanding of how we make charging decisions and an overview of ethics in prosecution. You will learn about many aspects of our office, including our cold case unit and our appellate process. You will get to interact with other interested members of our community over lunch and snacks – on us – and, we hope, become stronger advocates for our great city. Our fall and spring sessions offer different topics, You are welcome to attend both sessions.
Please join us. Register online here

Special Neighborhood Zoom Meeting
2025-04-01 19:00 - 20:00 | Via Zoom, Denver
Date: Tuesday, April 1-YEP, APRIL 1
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Topic: WDCA seeks ideas for our 50th year celebration
WDCA turned 50 this year! We’d like to hear your ideas for how to best honor this anniversary at our Annual Meeting April 22.
LOOK FOR A SPECIAL LINK SENT SEPARATELY.

Public events for Modernizing Parking Requirements project coming in April
2025-04-02 18:00 - 19:30 | Ratio Beerworks, 2020 S Cherokee, Denver, CO
Denver Community Planning and Development announced the Modernizing Parking Requirements project in December in an effort to:

Reduce city time reviewing development applications,
Promote the development of more housing, and
Give building projects the flexibility to build the number of parking spaces they deem necessary, based on market conditions.

Next month, the project team will begin public outreach to share more information on the zoning rules and regulations that may change and collect feedback from community members. We encourage you to join the in-person events listed below to hear from city planners and share your voice.
Wednesday, April 2: Broadway Corridor Parking Minimums Townhall
6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at Ratio Beerworks, 2030 S. Cherokee St., Denver
Tuesday, April 15: Virtual Townhall Time and login information will be shared soon on the project webpage.
Wednesday, April 16: Council District 6 “Academy in the Community”
5:30-7:30 p.m., Cook Park Recreation Center, 7100 Cherry Creek S. Dr., Denver
Additionally, city planners have completed a project background report that includes information on peer cities, state law, and Denver’s current regulations. Click here for more info.

Food Waste Prevention Week
2025-04-07 - 2025-04-13
April 7-13th for Food Waste Prevention Week. Last year, over 790 organizations from 49 states and 22 countries came together to champion sustainability and highlight the actions we’re all taking to reduce food waste.
The week will offer a fantastic lineup of activities, including social media challenges, community volunteer events, K-12 art contests, university engagements, a cooking challenge and presentations featuring local chefs and elected officials.
Visit www.FoodWastePreventionWeek.com to become a partner and find more information!

City Discussion re Vibrant Denver GO Bond
2025-04-08 16:30 - 18:30 | Rude Rec Center, 2855 W Holden Pl, Denver, CO
The City and County of Denver is excited to invite you, your friends and neighbors to a Citywide community conversation with Denver Mayor Mike Johnston in partnership with At-Large Denver City Councilmembers Sarah Parady and Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez to discuss the 2025 Vibrant Denver GO Bond, a proposed bond initiative that aims to make transformative investments in our city! Attached and below is the community conversation flyer(s) for this meeting. This is a great opportunity for you to learn more about the bond proposal, ask questions, and share your thoughts on potential bond projects in your district with representatives from the Mayor’s Office, City Council, and City Agency Officials.
Please Share:

Date: Tuesday, April 8th from 4:30PM – 6:30 PM; doors open at 4:00PM
Location: Rude Recreation Center: 2855 W Holden Pl, Denver, CO 80204 – Parking onsite HC accessible (Near 13th & Decatur)
At-Large Councilmembers Sarah Parady and Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez: Citywide
Live Stream on Zoom: Denvergov-org.zoom.us/my/vibrantdenver (Meeting ID: 619 207 4556 Passcode: [REDACTED]

Coffee with the Cops (District 3 Police) in Lowry
2025-04-10 11:00 - 12:00
Thursday April 10 from 11am to noon at Lowry’s Woodgrain Bagels located at 7559 E Academy Blvd. Same area as Wings over the Rockies.

Denver INC Forum - Creating Neighborhood Benefits with Cannabis Businesses
2025-04-12 08:30 - 23:30 | Via Zoom, Denver
Denver Inter Neighborhood Cooperation
Date: 4/12/2025
Time: 8:50-11:00 am
Where: Online on Zoom

Program: Creating Neighborhood Benefits with Cannabis Businesses – OPEN TO ALL RESIDENTS IN DENVER
RSVP here
This Month’s Program Includes: Program begins about 915a
Erica Rogers, Policy Director & Abbey Soisson, Senior Policy Analyst, Excise and Licenses, City and County of Denver
Liz Zukowski, Director of Public Affairs, Native Roots
Daniel Pabon, Esq. Chief Policy and Regulatory Affairs Officer with the trade group Colorado Leads
The Scoop:
This month’s virtual community program will feature panelists from Denver’s EXL policy team, trade group Colorado Leads, and retailer NativeRoots. They will speak on the regulatory environment for permitting as well as anticipated updates, Good Neighborhood Agreements, and steps the cannabis industry is taking to incentivize active community partnerships. Replicate successful outcomes for your RNO by engaging in outreach to these cannabis businesses. Direct questions and comments to the panel and others.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Join us on Zoom to connect with community members citywide! Share your concerns, questions, and neighborhood updates.
Everyone is welcome—mark your calendars and join the conversation on April 12th!
RSVP here

Public events for Modernizing Parking Requirements project coming in April
2025-04-15 08:00 - 17:00
Denver Community Planning and Development announced the Modernizing Parking Requirements project in December in an effort to:

Reduce city time reviewing development applications,
Promote the development of more housing, and
Give building projects the flexibility to build the number of parking spaces they deem necessary, based on market conditions.

Next month, the project team will begin public outreach to share more information on the zoning rules and regulations that may change and collect feedback from community members. We encourage you to join the in-person events listed below to hear from city planners and share your voice.
Tuesday, April 15: Virtual Townhall Time and login information will be shared soon on the project webpage.
Wednesday, April 16: Council District 6 “Academy in the Community”
5:30-7:30 p.m., Cook Park Recreation Center, 7100 Cherry Creek S. Dr., Denver
Additionally, city planners have completed a project background report that includes information on peer cities, state law, and Denver’s current regulations. Click here for more info.

Public events for Modernizing Parking Requirements project coming in April
2025-04-16 17:30 - 19:30 | Cook Park, 7100 Cherry Creek S Dr, Denver, CO, United States
Denver Community Planning and Development announced the Modernizing Parking Requirements project in December in an effort to:

Reduce city time reviewing development applications,
Promote the development of more housing, and
Give building projects the flexibility to build the number of parking spaces they deem necessary, based on market conditions.

Next month, the project team will begin public outreach to share more information on the zoning rules and regulations that may change and collect feedback from community members. We encourage you to join the in-person events listed below to hear from city planners and share your voice.
Wednesday, April 16: Council District 6 “Academy in the Community”
5:30-7:30 p.m., Cook Park Recreation Center, 7100 Cherry Creek S. Dr., Denver
Additionally, city planners have completed a project background report that includes information on peer cities, state law, and Denver’s current regulations. Click here for more info.

Inter Neighborhood Cooperation's Deadline for Youth Awards $$$
2025-04-21
The Inter-Neighborhood Cooperation (INC) invites Denver-based youth groups (ages 14-19) to apply for grants supporting neighborhood civic and community projects. Five $500 grants and one $1000 grant will be awarded for projects occurring before September 15, 2025, with at least one grant reserved for a Neighborhood Equity & Stabilization (NEST) area. INC seeks youth-led initiatives that create lasting community impact.
These awards inspire 14- to 19-year-olds to take an active role in their communities, recognizing how their efforts can create positive, lasting change. By supporting youth engagement, INC is cultivating Denver’s future neighborhood leaders. Apply here
Please submit all nominations by April 21st!
WDCA is a proud member of DenverINC.

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

WDCA Clean Up Day Saturday April 26
2025-04-26 09:00 - 12:00
WDCA Clean Up Day Saturday April 26

Looking for volunteers to help with trash pick up starting on Quebec.
When- Saturday April 26th-9AM-12Noon
Meet at the corner of Quebec & E.Exposition.
Garbage bags will be provided.
Bring water & Garden/work gloves with you.
The weather should be Awesome!
