Winston Downs Community Association

Neighborhood Groups in Denver and open forum on what neighborhoods want from City
2025-10-15 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | Cook Park, 7100 Cherry Creek S Dr, Denver, CO, United States
Dear Denver Residents,
Council Members Gonzales-Gutierrez and Kashmann are hosting series of in-person facilitated conversation about neighborhoods and neighborhood groups in Denver and want to hear from you to make real policy changes to how the city interacts with our communities. ALL ARE WELCOME, no experience or expertise necessary. Food will be provided, and childcare will be provided upon request. Below are details for the upcoming events across Denver.
Please RSVP using this link: https://linktr.ee/yourcityyourvoice (RSVP open for Sept 10 and 20)
Southeast Denver: INCLUDES WINSTON DOWNS
Date: Wednesday, October 15th
Time: 6-8pm
Location: Cook Park Rec Center (7100 Cherry Creek S Dr)
Light dinner and drinks will be provided!
In need of interpretation or ADA accommodations? Make a note on the registration form within a 3 days’ notice to request oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations.
Questions? Comments? Reply to this email and we will get back to you!
TAKE OUR SURVEY!

Speaker at Governor's Residence
2025-10-21 10:30 - 12:00 | Governors Residence, 400 E 8th Ave,, Denver, CO
Over the course of the next sixteen months, First Gentleman Marlon Reis is hosting a monthly speaker series at the Governor’s Mansion. Subject matter experts will present on the issue, with time for audience Q&A afterwards.

WHEN: Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 10:30AM – 12PM
WHERE: The Governor’s Residence at the Boettecher Mansion, 400 E 8th Ave, Denver, CO
ABOUT: Please join First Gentleman Marlon Reis and Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera for an engaging discussion on the prairie dog ecosystem in Colorado. The event will feature a panel of experts, moderated by Lindsey Sterling Krank at Humane World for Animals.
Please stay tuned for this event’s RSVP form.

October 2025 WDCA Board Meeting
2025-10-21 19:00 - 20:30 | Via Zoom, Denver
Board meetings are via Zoom and open to WD residents. Notices go out via eNews. If you are not currently on eNews, please send your request to be added to info@winstondowns.org. Please include your name and street address for verification.

Boo at the Zoo
2025-10-23 16:30 - 21:00
TICKETS REQUIRED
See pricing details below.
Get Tickets
October 24–26
4:30-9:00 p.m.
Sensory-Friendly Night:
October 31
4:30-9:00 p.m.
• Nine candy stations
• Cryptid creatures and costumed characters
• Animal Ambassadors
• Festive photo ops
• Seasonal snacks
• Bring your own trick-or-treat bag, and decorate at our bag + cryptid guidebook decorating station!
• Optional $5 “Lil’ Boo Bag” with treats for kids two and under

BOO at the ZOO
2025-10-24 16:30 - 21:00 | Denver Zoo

Hauntings at the Hanger (Lowry)
2025-10-25 10:00 - 14:00
Hauntings in the Hangar at Wings Over the Rockies, Saturday, October 25, 10:00-2:00. Come in costume for trick or treating, scavenger hunts, and all kinds of fun activities! Purchase tickets here.

Trunk or Treat (Lowry)
2025-10-26 15:30 - 17:30

Boo at the Zoo Halloween
2025-10-26 16:30 - 21:00

Park Hill Park Opening - Open to Public
2025-10-28 15:30 - 18:00 | Park Hill Park, 4141 E. 35th Ave, Denver, CO

Community Conversation with Al Gardner-In person or via Zoom
2025-10-29 17:30 - 19:00
Community Conversation with Al Gardner
Wednesday, October 29, 2025 | 5:30 – 7:00 PM
Join Al Gardner, Denver’s Department of Public Safety nominee, for a meaningful community conversation on public safety, neighborhood priorities, and collaboration across our city.
Moderated by Gloria Neal, this event invites residents to share perspectives, ask questions, and help shape a safer, stronger Denver.
Spanish interpretation, light bites, and refreshments will be provided.
RSVP today: Community Conversation Registration
Space is limited—reserve your spot early!
Can’t join in person? Join via Zoom
Meeting ID: 619 207 4556 | Passcode: [REDACTED]

Power of Aging: Luncheon & Celebration
2025-10-30 12:30 - 14:30 | New Hope Baptist Church, 3701 Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO, 80205
Power of Aging: Luncheon & Celebration
Thursday, October 30, 2025 | 12:30 – 2:30 PM
New Hope Baptist Church – 3701 Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80205
Join the Denver Mayor’s Office, Human Rights & Community Partnerships (HRCP), and the Denver Commission on Aging for the Power of Aging Luncheon & Celebration — honoring the voices, contributions, and resilience of Denver’s older adults.
Enjoy an afternoon of stories, connection, and community as we celebrate those who continue to shape our city with wisdom and heart.
A light lunch, refreshments, and Spanish interpretation will be provided.
RSVP today: Power of Aging Registration
Space is limited—reserve your spot early!

Friday, October 31: Ghost Walk, 7:00 pm–9:00 pm
2025-10-31 19:00 - 21:00 | State Capitol, 200 E Colfax Ave,, Denver,, CO, 80203, United States
Friday, October 31: Ghost Walk, 7:00 pm–9:00 pm

Discover tales about the haunting of the Capitol and vintage neighborhood mansions. The walk gathers at the statue of the Indian on the east lawn of the Capitol along Grant Street between Colfax and 14th avenues. The cost is $25.

ELECTION DAY
2025-11-04
Key deadlines for the 2025 election

Last recommended day to return ballots by mail: Monday, October 27, 2025.
Last day to register and receive a ballot by mail: Monday, October 27, 2025.
Election Day: Tuesday, November 4, 2025.
Final deadline for all ballots: All ballots, whether mailed or dropped off, must be received by the Denver Elections Division by 7 p.m. on Election Day, November 4, 2025. Postmarks do not count.

Ballot drop off box located at Cook Park, 7100 Cherry Creek So. Dr., Denver 80224 – Best access due to construction is from S. Quebec and you can exit going north via Monaco or return to Quebec traffic light.

District 3 Police Community Meeting
2025-11-05 18:00 - 19:30 | District 3 Police, 1625 S University Blvd, Denver, CO, United States
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). Remaining CAB dates for 2025 are as follows: Nov. 5th, and Dec 3rd.

Community Meeting with Commander Bell (CAB) at District 3 Station
2025-11-05 18:00 - 20:00 | District 3 Police, 1625 S University Blvd, Denver, CO, United States
Nov 5, 2025 – Community Meeting with Commander Bell (CAB) at District 3 Station 1625 S University Blvd. -6PM
Everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate! Hosted by Commander Bell and our DPD District 3 Law Enforcement Leadership (CAB). Special guest speakers will be from Denver Police Departments Denver Auto Theft Taskforce (DATT). Remaining CAB dates for 2025 are as follows: Dec 3rd.

The Jewish Cemeteries of Denver - Kavod on the Road Lecture
2025-11-06 11:00 - 12:00 | BMH-BJ Synagogue, 560 S Monaco Pkwy - entry in back, Denver, CO, United States
Thursday, November 6: The Jewish Cemeteries of Denver, 11:00 am–noon
This free talk will be at the BMH, 560 South Monaco Street Parkway. Park to the east of the building. Tell the person at the door that you are headed to the Kavod on the Road program. In passing, the lecture will discuss exactly what the BMH is and the lore of the part of southeast Denver in which it is located.

The Jewish Cemeteries of Denver,
2025-11-09 15:30 - 16:30
Sunday, November 9: The Jewish Cemeteries of Denver, 3:30 pm–4:30 pm
Capitol Hill once had a large Jewish population. It included synagogues, schools, and communal organizations. The only survivor is Feldman Mortuary at 1673 York Street, in a converted, expanded mansion at the southwest corner of 17th Avenue and York Street. This free talk will discuss who the Feldman family was and the evolution of Jewish Denver in looking at Denver Jewish Cemeteries.

Volunteer with Give5 & Mile High United Way!
2025-11-15 10:00 - 13:00 | Mile High United Way, 711 Park Ave, Denver, CO, 80205
LEND A HAND, MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Volunteer with Give5 & Mile High United Way!

When: Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 01:00 PM
Location: Mile High United Way, 711 Park Ave West, Denver, 80205, View Map

In Denver, community is what strengthens and sustains us. By committing just 5 hours a month with Give5, you’re not just volunteering—you’re helping build a more connected and resilient city. Each act of service fosters relationships, supports those in need, and enhances our collective well-being, ensuring every Denverite has the opportunity to thrive. When we give together, we create a culture of care that lifts everyone up.
Support Mile High United Way to help prepare for their Children’s Holiday Party!
Thanks to generous donations from individuals and community partners, Mile High United Way provides a toy store every year where parents can select new gifts for their children. Children will have the opportunity to meet Santa and engage in holiday-themed activities. At the end of the day, families will leave with great holiday memories, treasured homemade keepsakes and wrapped gifts. Help Mile High United Way reach our goal of serving 1,500 children this year!
Join us as we prepare crafts, gifts and decorations for the holiday party.
Interested in providing items for our families? Check out our Amazon Wishlist HERE. Learn more about GIVE5 HERE.

VOLUNTEER HERE

November 2025 WDCA Board Meeting
2025-11-18 19:00 - 20:30 | Via Zoom, Denver

Denver Museum of Nature & Science- Winter Night Lights
2025-11-20 16:00 - 2026-01-04 18:30 | Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO, 80205
Step into a magical winter night

Step into a whimsical winter wonderland where a dazzling holiday adventure comes alive. This is the Museum like you’ve never seen it before as a piece of the familiar turns into the fantastical through an immersive journey of light, sound and surprise.
Thursday, Nov. 20-Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026
First entry time 4:15 p.m. daily
21+ Nights: Dec. 4, Dec. 11, Dec. 18
*All Magical Winter Nights ticket sales are final. Tickets are non-refundable and cannot be rescheduled.

https://www.dmns.org/exhibitions/temporary-exhibitions/magical/

From Frederick Bonfils to Jewish Cemeteries
2025-11-25 18:00 - 19:00 | Tattered Cover, 2526 E Colfax Ave,, Denver, CO, 80206
Tuesday, November 25: From Frederick Bonfils to Jewish Cemeteries, 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
This will be a wide-ranging free talk at the Colfax Tattered Cover in the old Bonfils Theatre at the southwest corner of Colfax Avenue and Elizabeth Street. (Elizabeth Street is two blocks east of Josephine Street.) The event will both discuss the origins and evolution of Bonfils Theatre and tales of local cemeteries.

Community Meeting with Commander Bell (CAB) at District 3 Station
2025-12-03 18:00 - 20:00 | District 3 Police, 1625 S University Blvd, Denver, CO, United States
Wed Dec 3 – 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
Everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate! Hosted by Commander Bell and our DPD District 3 Law Enforcement Leadership (CAB). Special guest speakers will be from Denver Police Departments Denver Auto Theft Taskforce (DATT). Remaining CAB dates for 2025 are as follows: Dec 3rd.

Winter Clothes & Toy Drive & Communal Luncheon
2025-12-13 11:00 - 14:00 | Denver Indian Center, 4407 Morrison Rd,, Denver, CO, 80222
Winter Clothes & Toy Drive
We welcome donations of new toys, books, board games, socks, hats, gloves, or winter coats to support families this season.
You may also contribute online through our Amazon Wishlist:
Amazon Wishlist for Community Giving

Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Doors open at 10:30 AM)
Location: Denver Indian Center, 4407 Morrison Rd, Denver, CO 80219

Event Offerings

Light lunch provided.

Refreshments provided by Topo Chico

Distribution of winter gear, toys, and family gifts

Food boxes provided by We Don’t Waste

Community resource tables and support services

Parking & Transportation
Off-street parking is available nearby, though space may be limited. Please allow extra time to find a spot. To reduce congestion and support sustainability, we encourage ride share, carpooling, or public transit when possible.
We look forward to celebrating with you and sharing warmth, community, and connection this winter season.

Saturday, December 13, 2025
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
(Doors open at 10:30AM)
Denver Indian Center
4407 Morrison Rd, Denver, CO 80219
Space is limited; early RSVP is encouraged.

RSVP HERE

NO BOARD MEETING DECEMBER
2025-12-16
In honor of the multiple holidays during December, there is no formal WDCA Board Meeting this month.

FREE New Year's Eve Events
2025-12-29 08:00 - 17:00
NEW YEAR’S EVE EVENTS IN THE CITY
Drive safely. DPD will set up multiple checkpoints throughout the City to ensure safety.
Free Drone Show
Drone Show (7 p.m.): The final, 11-minute show of the season with 600 drones, best viewed from the Tivoli Quad at Auraria Campus or Sculpture Park. Paid parking available.
Mile High Tree Celebration
Admission is free!
WHEN: Dec. 31, 2025 -special show 9pm
WHERE: Tivoli Quad on Auraria Campus
Join in the celebration as the Mile High Tree will host a special ball drop-style countdown at 9 p.m.
Denver Downtown’s NYE Fireworks/Drone Show
1001 16th St.Denver, CO 80202
Time: 9:00pm early show and again at midnight.
The sky will once again sparkle over downtown at the close of 2025 with the New Year’s Eve Fireworks/Drone. The an 8-minute spectacular fireworks shows will occur at 9 p.m and midnight. The fireworks show can be seen near the Sheraton Hotel and near the middle of downtown near Curtis St.

Community Meeting with Commander Bell (CAB) at District 3 Police-Open to all
2026-01-06 18:00 - 19:30
January 7 2026, 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).
The following CAB dates are tentatively set for 2026*: February 4th, March 4th, April 1st, May 5th June 3rd, September 2nd, October 2nd November 4th and December 2nd *Occasionally due to circumstances outside our control CAB dates may need to be adjusted throughout the year. Please check back monthly to confirm CAB meetings.

January 2026 WDCA Board Meeting
2026-01-20 19:00 - 20:30
WDCA Board meetings are open to all WD residents. Meetings are held via Zoom.
If you would like to sign up for eNews, please visit our website. You MUST provide Last name, street address

View Final Vision for Park Hill Park (former Golf Course)
2026-01-22 17:30 - 19:30
View the Final Vision for the Park: January 22
Join us for an Open House at Smith Elementary School! Stop by anytime between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. to get updates on the Park Hill Park Framework process, including the final framework vision plan and next steps. All ages are welcome to join the discussion!

Thursday, January 22, 2026
5:30 – 7:30 PM stop by anytime
3590 Jasmine St. Denver, CO 80207

Do you have a memorial tree at the park?
If you were involved in planting a memorial tree at the park before the land was owned by the City, or know someone who was, please reach out to Denver Parks and Recreation to learn the latest on the status of the trees and ensure we can work together as the park is built out. Please email laura.morales@denvergov.org or add your information here.

Learn more about the Park Plan

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Open to all: Disparity Town Hall
2026-01-28 12:30 - 14:00 | Via Zoom, Denver
The City and County of Denver has completed its latest Disparity Study, which reviews equity in City contracting and helps guide the work of the Division of Small Business Opportunity (DSBO).
Keen Independent Research conducted the study on behalf of the City and County of Denver, and will present and discuss the study’s findings and recommendations for DSBO’s programs that support small, minority-owned, disadvantaged, and women-owned businesses.
What to Expect

Overview of the Disparity Study
Key findings on progress and remaining gaps
Keen Independent Research’s recommendations for DSBO programs
Q&A: Participants will have an opportunity to submit questions and comments

Townhall Details
Date: Wednesday, January 28
Time: 12:30 – 2 PM
Location: Virtual, Zoom (once registered, you’ll receive the Zoom link 24 hours before the meeting)

Register Today

Denver Water Community Meeting
2026-01-29 17:30 - 19:00
