Winston Downs Community Association

Denver Green School Farm Stand
2021-10-06 15:30 - 17:00 (America/Denver)
Denver Green School Community Farm Stand:
Wednesdays from 3.30-5.30pm, August 11th to October 27th
corner of the DGS parking lot at 6700 E. Virginia Ave. Denver 80224

Virtual Crime Prevention Strategies from the Outside-Requires RSVP for Access
2021-09-30 18:00 - 20:00
Thursday, September 30 – Virtual Crime Prevention Strategies From The Outside In is new, interactive presentation taught by our Community Resource Officers to help you and your neighbors strategize on how to best prevent crimes of opportunity and build a safer area immediately surrounding your home. This is the first time a virtual presentation of this kind has been taught to our Neighborhood Watch Communities. Though similar to our in-person “Walk a Block” meetings with our Community Resource Officers, this event is virtual. This program is intended to compliment and add to our robust Neighborhood Watch Action and Awareness Training and will discuss ideas about fencing, lighting, landscaping and more! While the content of this presentation is vast, it’s been condensed into a 1-hour presentation.
Here is the information to access this virtual conference:
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If you do not have Teams click on the provided link to be directed via your internet browser to this Teams virtual meeting. If you have Teams/Microsoft 365 please remember to “sign out” of your personal Teams account before you click on the link to participate.

To register for Crime Prevention Strategies From The Outside In, please RSVP to D3NeighborhoodWatch@denvergov.org. Once registered you will receive the link to connect to this live, interactive presentation.

Special Meeting of Board Only
2021-09-29 19:00 - 20:30 | TBA, TBA
This meeting is held privately. Board planning for this term and to determine officers of the board.
No public topics discussed.

Mayor Hancock's D5 Cabinet in the Community- VIRTUAL
2021-09-28 18:00 - 20:00
Mayor Hancock’s D5 Cabinet in the Community is
Tuesday, September 28 at 6:00pm

Join Mayor Michael B. Hancock, CW Sawyer and other City leaders to discuss important community topics and plans unique to District 5.

Sign language interpreters will be provided. Click here to request real-time Captioning via CART. For other public accommodation requests/concerns related to a disability, please click here to send an email. Spanish, Burmese and Amharic language interpreters will be available.

Click here to join the Cabinet in the Community Event

Sunday "out front" Neighborhood Gathering
2021-08-29 17:00 - 19:00 | TBA, TBA
PLEASE SEE STREET SIGNS FOR ADDRESS.
We cannot post for security reasons

Winston Downs Neighborhood-wide Garage Sale!!
2021-08-22 08:30 - 14:30
Elective participation. WDCA will advertise via social media, eBlasts, website and yard signage

WDCA ANNUAL MEETING August 17, 2021
2021-08-17 19:00 - 21:00 | BMH-BJ Synagogue, 560 S Monaco Pkwy - entry in back, Denver, CO, United States
WDCA Annual Meeting of Members & Board Election
Tuesday August 17, 2021
Open to all Winston Downs residents. Only members may vote and run for board positions. If you are interested in running for the Board, please contact us at info@winstondowns.org
To be held at BMH-BJ Synagogue, 560 S Monaco Pkwy
Please enter at back entrance. Parking also available at back of building near entrance.

Sunday "out front" Social Neighborhood Gathering
2021-07-25 17:00 - 19:00 | TBA, TBA

Construction & Advanced Mfg. Job Fair
2021-07-24 10:00 - 14:00
SHHRP (Society of Hispanic Human Resource Professionals) in partnership with Denver Staffing Services is hosting a Construction & Advanced Manufacturing Job Fair including IT (Information Technology)
Date: Saturday, July 24, 2021, 10am-2pm
Location: Denver Elks Lodge #17, 2475 West 26th Avenue, Denver 80211
Covid 19 Precautions: The job fair will be held in the parking lot of the Denver Elks and will comply with all pandemic regulations.
The goal is to bring together construction, advanced manufacturing, and IT industries to promote employment and apprentice opportunities. The job fair is free to job seekers who wish to explore these industries and identify new employment opportunities. SHHRP, Denver Staffing Services and its sponsors believe in and live DEI (diversity, equity, inclusion). The job fair is being hosted on a Saturday to allow for participation of employers and job seekers who otherwise might not be able to participate.
Inquiries about sponsorship contact: LeRoy Romero, mobile 720.840.8117 office 720.855.0570 email: jobs@shhrp.net or Cindy Hamilton, mobile 720.295.3850 email: cindy@denverstaffingservices.com
Jobseekers may register by email: jobs@shhrp.net or text JobFair to 720.840.8127
Flier attached for your use in distribution or posting.

Neighborhood Watch Training DPD & Block Communicator Orientation
2021-07-21 08:00 - 2021-07-22 17:00 | Via Zoom, Denver
Wednesday, July 21st at 6pm virtual Neighborhood Watch Action and Awareness Training. Denver Police District 3’s Neighborhood Watch program encourages a partnership between Officers and the Residents they serve. Officers promote Neighborhood Connectivity by encouraging Neighbors to get to know one another, and teaching residents how to effectively observe and report suspicious behavior. This program creates 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. To RSVP for this presentation please email D3NeighborhoodWatch@denvergov.org

Thursday, July 22nd at 6pm virtual Block Communicator Orientation Becoming a Block Communicator or point of contact for your community is simple and takes minimal time. This presentation is for those who have already participated in Neighborhood Watch Action and Awareness Presentation. This orientation will cover the first steps in becoming the Neighborhood Watch point of contact for your block. We will share ideas on how you can introduce yourself and Neighborhood Watch to your neighbors and ideas to communicate Neighborhood Watch information with your neighbors. Learn how to research crime stats in your area, search for sex offenders in your neighborhood, and request traffic monitoring/enforcement. To RSVP for this presentation please email D3NeighborhoodWatch@denvergov.org

WDCA July 2020 Board Meeting
2021-07-20 19:00 - 20:30 | Via Zoom, Denver
All Residents are welcome to attend. Until Covid restrictions lift for public gatherings, we meet by Zoom. If you receive our news updates, you will receive invitation to attend. If you would like to add your email to our updates list, please send request to info@winstondowns.org

Near SE Area Plan Meeting
2021-07-20 18:00 - 20:00 | TBA, TBA
Ready to work with your neighbors to create a long-term vision for the neighborhoods of the Near Southeast Area? A virtual community kick off will launch the planning process.
Virtual Community Kickoff
6 p.m., Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Zoom link will be provided soon
Additional opportunities to learn about the planning process and share your voice, including an online survey and in-person events, will also be taking place throughout the rest of the summer.

Members of the steering committee for the Near Southeast Area Plan were selected from the more than 100 community members who submitted the interest form. The group is intended to be a cross-section of the neighborhoods that make up the planning area, including residents, local business owners and property owners. In bringing the group together, the planning team consulted with City Council Offices for Districts 4, 5 and 6, considered the area’s demographics, and sought out a diversity of interests, experiences and areas of expertise as well as voices from traditionally under-represented communities.
Steering committee members will help guide the planning process, support public engagement efforts and help create consensus at key points in the process. Meetings will be open to the public, and meeting materials will be available online after the fact.

Read about committee members
See steering committee meeting information

ABOUT THE NEAR SE PLAN
The Near Southeast Planning Area is made up of the neighborhoods of Washington Virginia Vale, Virginia Village, Indian Creek, Goldsmith and the area of University Hills north of Yale Avenue. It includes a variety of housing types, significant commercial corridors including Colorado Boulevard and Leetsdale Drive, and amenities like sections of the Cherry Creek Greenway and the Highline Canal. Several major redevelopment projects in the area have highlighted the need to work with the community to update outdated neighborhood plans or provide planning guidance in areas where no neighborhood plan exists. As part of the Neighborhood Planning Initiative, this project provides an opportunity to create a long-term vision for these neighborhoods that furthers citywide goals and priorities while addressing local neighborhood needs.

Have a Safe & Happy July 4th
2021-07-04
Remember safety for yourselves and your pets.
Phone Denver: 720-913-2059 to report illegal fireworks

JOB FAIR IN HOSPITALITY
2021-07-01 10:00 - 13:00
Where: Grand Hyatt Denver – 1750 Welton Street, Denver – This is an in-person event!
When: Thursday, July 1, 2021 – 10am-1:00pm (Veterans only from 10am-10:30am)
Parking: FREE limited parking at hotel
Jobseekers can expect:
• Sign on bonuses at most companies
• On the spot job offers
• On the spot interviews
• Prizes!
• Entry level positions
• Executive level positions
Job Seekers: Register here
Employers: If you are an employer interested in participating in this FREE event or want more information, please click the link below to reserve a table, space is limited! Registration closes on June 29th!
Register here

Sunday "Out Front" Social for Residents
2021-06-27 17:00 - 19:00
Winston Downs is kicking off summer gatherings on Sunday Jun 27 at 684 S Oneida Way.
Bring your own beverages and snacks – mix and mingle with your neighbors!

WDCA June 2020 Board Meeting
2021-06-21 19:00 - 20:30 | Via Zoom, Denver
All residents are welcome to attend. Meeting via Zoom until Covid restrictions open up for public gatherings Those on our email list will receive an invitation to attend via Zoom. If you are not currently receiving our news and updates, you may add in by contacting us at info@winstondowns.org

Winston Downs Neighborhood Social Event
2021-06-20 17:00 - 19:00
Our first summer social will be held on SUNDAY, JUNE 27 at 684 S. Oneida Way (Corner of S Oneida Wy and E Exposition Ave) hosted by Gail Wheeler and Kelly Baca! 5:00PM-7:00PM
Please bring your own beverages and snacks! Meet with neighbors you know and meet new neighbors!

Virtual Neighborhood Watch Training
2021-06-09 18:00 - 20:00
Virtual Neighborhood Watch Action and Awareness Training, Wednesday, June 9th, 2021 at 6 pm. Denver Police District 3’s Neighborhood Watch program encourages a partnership between Officers and the Residents they serve. Officers promote Neighborhood Connectivity by encouraging Neighbors to get to know one another, and teaching residents how to effectively observe and report suspicious behavior. This program creates 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. To RSVP to receive the link to participate in this training please email D3NeighborhoodWatch@denvergov.org

Virtual Community Meeting- District 3 Police
2021-06-01 18:00 - 20:00
Virtual Community Meeting on Tuesday, June 1st at 6 pm. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate. Hosted by Commander Kyle 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. Here is the link to participate:https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NmIzZWQ3ZGItYjllZC00YmFlLTljZDItYzM0OGE3ZDJhODlm%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2239c87ab3-6612-42c0-9620-a696d12df803%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22c1c48c6d-ace8-47a7-a21d-43f920f977f4%22%7d
If you do not have Teams click on the provided link to be directed via your internet browser to this Teams virtual meeting. If you have Teams/Microsoft 365 please remember to “sign out” of your personal Teams account before you click on the link to participate.

WDCA BOARD MEETING MAY 2020
2021-05-19 19:00 - 20:30 | Via Zoom, Denver
Winston Downs Community Association Board Meeting
All residents (renters and homeowners alike) are welcome to attend.
Membership is still a bargain at $15/per household per calendar year. CLICK HERE to join online or download a form.
Meeting will be held via Zoom due to continued Covid restrictions.

Free Mulch Giveaway
2021-05-01 08:00 - 14:00
Mulch Giveaway & Compost Sale

Saturday, May 1, 2021
8 AM to 2 PM (while supplies last)
This is still the same great event, but we’ve made a few changes this year. Please read the location information carefully and refer to FAQs for addition clarification!
**All attendees and employees are required to wear a face covering at event sites at all times.**
Locations:

Mulch GiveawayCompost Sale

FREE Dig-Your-Own Mulch (Remember to bring your own shovel!)

Veterans Park (Iowa Ave. & Vine St.)
Bear Creek Park (South of Dartmouth Ave. on Raleigh St.)
Sloan’s Lake Park (Sheridan Blvd. & 17th Ave.)
Havana Nursery* (10450 Smith Rd.)

*Free loader service for mulch is available at Havana Nursery for trucks and trailers.

Neighborhood Watch Training DPD
2021-04-22 18:00 - 19:30
Virtual Video Conference
Presented by Denver Police-District 3
For a link to participate, RSVP to D3NeighborhoodWatch@denvergov.org

April 2021 Board Meeting 4-20
2021-04-20 19:00 - 20:30 | Via Zoom, Denver
Open to all WD Residents and held via Zoom until we have permission for in person gatherings.
If you are not currently receiving email invitations to attend, please send request to info@winstondown.org along with your street address.

Winston Downs Shredding Event
2021-04-18 10:00 - 13:00 | Denver Green School, 6700 E Virginia Ave, Denver, CO, 80224
Location: Denver Green School, 6700 E. Virginia Avenue

Neighborhood Watch Training - Online
2021-03-17 18:00 - 19:30 | Via Zoom, Denver
Virtual Neighborhood Watch Action and Awareness Training, Wednesday, March 17th, 2021 at 6 pm. DPD 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.
RSVP to D3NeighborhoodWatch@denvergov.org to receive how to participate
For questions or concerns please reach out to our DPD District 3 Community Resource Officers: Matthew.Grimsley@denvergov.org Mike.Borquez@denvergov.org Kate.Young@denvergov.org Antonio.Pacheco@denvergov.org
Thank you for caring about our neighbors and community!!

March 2021 Board Meeting
2021-03-16 19:00 - 20:30 | Via Zoom, Denver
Meetings are held via Zoom and Open to all WD residents.
If you are not currently receiving invitation by email to attend, please send your request to attend to info@winstondowns.org along with your street address.

Emergency Management Training Classes
2021-02-23 18:00 - 19:00
Come spend an hour getting to know the Denver Office of Emergency Management with our virtual Face to Face class on Tuesday the 23rd of February, 2021

We’ll over what Denver Office of Emergency Management does to get ready for emergencies, what some of the trainings and classes are that we offer, and what you can do to ready your household, and community.

Register Now!

WDCA Board Meeting Feb 2021
2021-02-16 19:00 - 20:30 | Via Zoom, Denver
Meeting open to WD residents. Registration to the meeting will be sent via email.

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!
2021-02-14

Chinese New Year of the Ox begins.
2021-02-12
On February 12, the Chinese New Year of the Ox begins.

In the Chinese Zodiac, the Ox is very hardworking and methodical. 2021 is going to be a year when work will get rewarded, and those zodiac signs who are lucky in terms of money this year will be the ones that will make a considerable effort. The Yin energy, specific to the Chinese zodiac sign of Ox, will be quite poignant. This is going to be a year when we will fully feel the weight of our responsibilities, a year when it is necessary to double our efforts to accomplish anything at all. The Yin energy, specific to the Chinese zodiac sign of Ox, will be quite poignant.

This is going to be a year when we will fully feel the weight of our responsibilities, a year when it is necessary to double our efforts to accomplish anything at all. Since this is a Metal year, for the second successive year, the color of 2021 is going to be white. Besides white, we have the lucky colors of the Ox: yellow and green, colors that, in Feng Shui, attract prosperity and success. To increase your luck, wear metal (gold & silver count!) accessories.

This year, no explosive or catastrophic events will occur, so it is a favorable year for economic recovery or consolidation, a year of long-term investments (especially for creating a reserve stock for the coming unproductive years). The Metal Ox year is also great for making order in the family life. After all, if the family life is peaceful, everything gets solved! Thus, 2021 is a year when all the problems get solved with discipline. A lot of discipline!

https://www.thechinesezodiac.org/chinese-horoscope-2021-year-of-the-metal-ox/
