Winston Downs Community Association

Winston Downs Neighborhood Wide Garage Sale-Two days!
2025-08-16 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Denver)
Winston Downs Neighborhoodwide Garage Sale – Two Days!
We are located just east of George Washington High School
Street boundaries: Alameda, Monaco, Quebec, E. Walsh Place (Enter via E. Exposition)
Saturday August 16 from 9am to 2pm
Sunday August 17 from 9am to 2pm

Residents of Winston Downs- save the date for our every-other-year neighborhood wide garage sale event Saturday August 16 and Sunday August 17
Gather items you want to sell.
We’ll get the traffic to come!

You manage your own garage sale from your home. We suggest items be out by 830a at the latest. You set the prices, collect and keep revenues from sales of your items.
Winston Downs Community Association supports the effort by doing the promotion to get potential buyers into to the neighborhood. Our promotions will be included into Dist 5 newsletter, social media and visible signage on major streets surrounding Winston Downs. You may participate both days or just one day- your choice.

Winston Downs Neighborhoodwide Garage Sale
2025-08-17 09:00 - 14:00
Winston Downs Neighborhoodwide Garage Sale – Two Days!

We are located just east of George Washington High School
Street boundaries: Alameda, Monaco, Quebec, E. Walsh Place (Enter via E. Exposition)
Saturday August 16 from 9am to 2pm
Sunday August 17 from 9am to 2pm

Denver Sustainable Food Policy Council Monthly Meeting
2025-08-19 09:00 - 11:00 | Via Zoom, Denver
Join us for the Denver Sustainable Food Policy Council monthly meeting.

Tuesday, August 19, 2025
9 a.m.-11 a.m.
Location: ZOOM
All meetings are open to the public and include Spanish language interpretation.

Register Here when meeting is held online, no need to register for in-person meetings. In person meeting locations will be posted on Slack and the SFPC Google calendar one week in advance.
All past meeting materials can be found on our website, or our Slack channel. Please join us on the new SFPC Slack for news, updates, and announcements.
Questions or comments? Send us an email: denversfpc@gmail.com

August 2025 WDCA Board Meeting
2025-08-19 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.

Coffee with a Cop
2025-08-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Nixon Coffee House, 695 E Louisiana, Denver, CO
Wednesday, August 20th 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)

Small Business Certification: From Application to Opportunity
2025-08-21 09:30 - 12:30 | Blair Caldwell Branch Library, 2401 Welton Street, Denver, CO
In Person: Small Business Certification: From Application to Opportunity
Thursday, August 21 | 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library
Register today and learn more.
Sponsored by Denver Economic Development & Opportunity

August Bonus Summer Neighborhood Social - Sunday
2025-08-24 17:00 - 19:00
August BONUS Summer Social
Every month in summer through early fall, various homeowners volunteer to host neighborhood gatherings in driveways or back yards. The purpose is to get to know your neighbors. . Because May was so rainy, we have a bonus social in August.
WDCA believes neighbors working together and looking out for one another improves the unity and safety of the neighborhood
All residents, including children, are invited. Please no pets! Bring your own beverages and snacks. Hosts generally have water to serve. You are welcome to bring sharable snacks too!
For privacy purposes, we post the calendar date and time but not name and address of the event hosts. We send out eNews blasts with that information to local Winston Downs Neighbors. If you are not on our eNews list, please send your request to be added to info@winstondowns.org Please include your name and street address to be verified.

FREE Self Defense Class Sep 6 at Cook Park RSVP
2025-09-06 10:00 - 14:00 | Cook Park, 7100 Cherry Creek S Dr, Denver, CO, United States

Cheers to the Homeless Pets at Denver Animal Shelter this Oktoberfest
2025-09-06 16:00 - 18:00 | Denver Animal Shelter, 1241 W. Bayaud Ave., Denver, CO
Denver Animal Shelter (DAS) invites you to celebrate Oktoberfest with its Paws & Pints Shelter Showcase next month.
Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of brews, barks and behind-the-scenes peeks at how we help animals in need. Learn how to support our mission and raise a glass to making tails wag!
🍻 When: Saturday, Sept. 6, 4-7 p.m.
🐾 Where: Denver Animal Shelter, 1241 W. Bayaud Ave.
🎟️ Tickets: $45, available now
Your ticket includes two adult beverages, a custom pint glass, Oktoberfest-inspired food, festive entertainment and a shelter tour. Please note, this event is 21+.
Kick off the fall season while supporting a great cuddly cause. Don’t forget your lederhosen!

See below for vaccine clinic hour changes

Denver Animal Shelter Adjusts Vaccine Clinic Hours to Expand Adoption Opportunities

Denver Animal Shelter (DAS) is adjusting its weekend schedule to find more pets loving homes. Beginning Tuesday, July 1, 2025, vaccine clinics move from Saturdays and Sundays to Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Why the change? To give early birds a chance to adopt! We’re adding new adoption-only hours from 9–11 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, giving prospective pet parents four extra hours each weekend to meet their new best friend.
All other services, including surrendering pets, picking up lost animals, owner euthanasia requests, permitting, and licensing, will still operate from 11 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.
New Denver Animal Shelter Business Hours
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 11 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. – All services
Tuesday/Thursday: 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Vaccine clinic only; 12:30 – 6:30 p.m. – All services
Saturday/ Sunday: 9-11 a.m. – Adoptions only; 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. – All services

District 3 Community Meeting
2025-09-10 08:00 - 17:00 | District 3 Police, 1625 S University Blvd, Denver, CO, United States
September 10th – 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: , Sept. 10th, Oct 8th, Nov. 5th, and Dec 3rd.

Webinar: Nuts & Bolts of Starting a Business in the City and County of Denver
2025-09-10 10:00 - 11:00
Webinar: Nuts & Bolts of Starting a Business in the City and County of Denver
Wednesday, September 10 | 10 -10:45 a.m. | Virtual
Register today and learn more
Sponsored by Denver Economic & Development Opportunity/DEDO

September Neighborhood Social - Friday
2025-09-12 17:30 - 19:00
September Neighborhood Social
Every month in summer through early fall, various homeowners volunteer to host neighborhood gatherings in driveways or back yards. The purpose is to get to know your neighbors.
WDCA believes neighbors working together and looking out for one another improves the unity and safety of the neighborhood.
All residents, including children, are invited. Bring your own beverages and snacks. Hosts generally have water to serve. You are welcome to bring sharable snacks too!
For privacy purposes, we post the calendar date and time but not name and address of the event hosts. We send out eNews blasts with that information to local Winston Downs Neighbors. If you are not on our eNews list, please send your request to be added to info@winstondowns.org Please include your name and street address to be verified.

DPR will provide updates on the future Park Hill Park - Open House
2025-09-13 10:00 - 13:00
Denver Parks & Recreation (DPR) is hosting an Open House on Saturday, Sept. 13th at the Hiawatha Davis Jr. Rec Center, 3334 Holly Street, Denver, 80207, from 10am – 1pm.
DPR will provide updates on the future Park Hill Park, and your participation is especially important in shaping its future. This is a family-friendly event featuring free food, childcare, interpretation services, and the chance to hear from Mayor Johnston, Councilmember Lewis, and Councilmember Watson.
At the Open House, you’ll also be able to learn about the Park Hill Park Vision Plan and the Park Hill Community Action Plan, which cover topics including:

Future park amenities
Affordable housing strategies
Mobility and transportation improvements
Food access initiatives
Tree planting and green space expansion
Small business opportunities in our neighborhood

We hope to see you at the Open House!

September WDCA Board Meeting 2025
2025-09-16 19:00 - 20:30 | Via Zoom, Denver

Webinar: Coffee and Conversations – Small Business Support
2025-09-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Webinar: Coffee and Conversations – Small Business Support
Thursday, September 25 | 10 -10:45 a.m. | Virtual
Register today and learn more
Sponsored by DEDO/Denver Economic Development & Opportunity

District 5 Fall Clean Up Day
2025-09-28 08:30 - 17:00 | Montclair Rec Center, 729 Ulster Way, Denver, CO, 80230, United States
Our 2025 Fall Community Clean-Up Day is this month! We need your help to keep our cherished parks and neighborhoods beautiful. Participants can choose to do one or both of the following volunteer activities:

Re-painting bus stop benches: Help clean and put a fresh coat of paint on bus stop benches in District 5.
Parks and open space clean-up: Spruce up half of city-owned parks and open spaces in District 5.

Fall Community Clean-Up Day will be held on Sunday, September 28, 2025 at 8:30 a.m.! Meet at the Montclair Recreation Center (729 Ulster Way) to grab supplies, breakfast, coffee or juice, and meet Councilwoman Sawyer. Sign-up at: bit.ly/FallCleanup2025.
The parks and open spaces being cleaned on September 28 are:

6th Ave Parkway (Colorado Blvd to Monaco Pkwy)
City of Ulaanbaatar Park (5th Ave between Rosalyn & Syracuse in Lowry)
Cranmer Park
Crescent Park
Crestmoor Park
Jacobs Park
James N Manley Park
Lowry Sports Park
Monaco Pkwy (E Colfax to 6th Ave)
Pulaski Park

The bus stops that will be re-painted on September 28 are:

1st Ave & University Blvd
E Bound – 11th Ave & Spruce Ct
E Bound – 11th Ave & Willow St
E Bound – 6th Ave & Lafayette St
E Bound – Colfax Ave & Bellaire St
E Bound – Colfax Ave & Cherry St
E Bound – Colfax Ave & Monaco Pkwy
N Bound – Colorado Blvd & 14th Ave
N Bound – Colorado Blvd & 6th Ave
S Bound – Monaco Pkwy & 6th Ave
W Bound – 1st Ave & University Blvd
W Bound – 6th Ave & Quebec St
W Bound – Mississippi Ave & S Oneida St
W Bound – Mississippi Ave & Valentia St
W Bound – Monaco Pkwy & 6th Ave

I hope to see you on September 28!

National Coffee with Cops Day
2025-10-01 10:00 - 12:00
October 1st from 10am to Noon National Coffee with Cops Day event at Woodgrain Bagel 7559 E Academy Blvd. – Lowry near Wings over the Rockies

Next Denver DA Community Academy
2025-10-04 10:00 - 15:30 | Blair Caldwell Branch Library, 2401 Welton Street, Denver, CO
Join Us for Our Next Denver DA Community Academy
Our next Community Academy is scheduled for Saturday, October 4th, 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. and will be held at the Blair Caldwell Branch Library, 2401 Welton Street in Denver.
Please join us as DA Walsh shares his vision and priorities for the Denver District Attorney’s Office. Additionally, you’ll hear from several other key members of the DA’s Office, who will explain what they do and why they do it, and provide a detailed look at some major cases that we have recently prosecuted. There will also be plenty of time throughout the day for questions from audience members. It is our hope that, at the end of the day, you’ll leave with a greater understanding of the criminal justice system and the many dedicated people who make it work.
Please join us. Register online here

16th Street Grand Opening October 4. 11am
2025-10-04 11:00 - 15:00
The Downtown Denver Partnership, the City and County of Denver and RTD are thrilled to invite you to the 16th Street Grand Opening on October 4, 2025, to celebrate the completion of the 16th Street revitalization project, exactly 43 years after its inaugural opening in 1982. We’d love to invite you to join us for a momentous day of community celebration beginning at 11 a.m. as we usher in a new era for 16th Street. Highlights include:

REI Scavenger Hunt throughout 16th Street
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with a Guerrilla Fanfare Brass Band Parade & Remarks
“Local Heroes” Music Lineup on the Main Stage with beloved Denver bands and DJs
16th Street Deals of the Day
16th Street Birthday Party with special treats and exclusive 16th Street merch

National Take Back Drugs Day
2025-10-06 10:00 - 14:00

Denver Police Dist 3 Halloween Carnival Oct 26 1p-3p
2025-10-08 08:00 - 17:00 | District 3 Police, 1625 S University Blvd, Denver, CO, United States

District 3 Police Community Meeting
2025-10-08 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: , Oct 8th, Nov. 5th, and Dec 3rd.

Community Meeting with Commander Bell (CAB) at District 3 Station
2025-10-08 18:00 - 20:00 | District 3 Police, 1625 S University Blvd, Denver, CO, United States
October 8th – 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: Nov. 5th, and Dec 3rd.

Coffee with a Cop-District 3
2025-10-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Nixon’s Cafe, 695 E Louisiana, Denver, CO
Wednesday, October 15th 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 Groups in Denver and open forum on what neighborhoods want from City
2025-10-15 18:00 - 20:00 | 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

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.
