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​Learn about Residential Zoning & Building Codes

2/26/2019

 
Join Denver’s code experts on Tuesday, March 26 at 6 pm at Decker Public Library (1501 S. Logan St.) for a presentation on residential building and zoning codes. Discussion topics: the basics of pulling permits, hiring contractors or doing-it-yourself, and codes to consider when planning for common home projects, from fences to remodels to building a backyard cottage (an “accessory dwelling unit” or ADU). More info HERE. 

Fall is here and so is Denver’s LeafDrop

9/26/2018

 
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Three weekday drop-off sites will be open this year through December 7 
The leaves changing colors are a pretty sight, but when they fall, make sure they don’t end up in the trash! Give those leaves a second life through Denver’s LeafDrop program, which will turn those fallen leaves into compost. Starting Monday, October 1, three free weekday drop-off sites will be open to Denver residents through Friday, December 7. The leaves collected through this program will be turned into a high-quality compost, which will be made available for residents to purchase in May. Learn more here!
 
Weekday Drop-Off Sites
Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 2:00pm
  • Cherry Creek Transfer Station – 7301 E. Jewell Ave. (Quebec Street & Cherry Creek Dr. South)
  • Havana Nursery – 10450 Smith Rd. (Just south of I-70 on Havana St.)
  • South Platte – 678 S. Jason St. (Enter on W. Exposition Ave.)
Please note, all leaves dropped-off at Havana Nursery and South Platte must be in bags (paper bags are preferred) and dropped-off during hours of operation, otherwise it is considered illegal dumping.
 
Another way to be environmentally friendly, break the plastic bag habit and use paper bags when raking fallen leaves instead – paper bags can also be composted! Denver Recycles, Denver Parks & Recreation’s Be A Smart Ash program, and Ace Hardware are teaming up to give away 50,000 paper leaf bags this year! Beginning Monday, Denver residents can print or download a coupon for a free 5-pack of paper leaf bags at www.denvergov.org/leafdrop. The coupon can be redeemed at participating Denver area Ace Hardware stores.
 
Help us manage the LeafDrop program by following these guidelines:
  • Bring your leaves in paper leaf bags, if possible.
  • Drop-off sites and free Ace Hardware paper bag offer is for Denver residents only.
  • Jack-O-Lanterns and pumpkins will be accepted for composting at drop-off sites.
  • Make sure leaves do not contain branches or other materials.
  • Never rake or blow leaves into the street, as they can clog storm sewers and street sweepers.
 
Weekend LeafDrop sites will be coming soon in November! More details on dates and locations can be found at www.denvergov.org/leafdrop.

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Academies to Work - Free Training Opportunities

9/25/2018

 
The Workforce Development & Community Initiatives at Denver Housing Authority will be offering free training opportunities through our Academies to Work program. You do not have to be a DHA resident, there is childcare and transportation assistance available for those who are eligible.  After completion of programs, if a job is attained there may be some temporary transportation assistance available as well.​

Light Industrial Construction Academy
Two Sessions: October 10th – 17th & October 31st – November 8th
Participants will receive upon completion: Forklift Certification, OSHA 10 Certification, & Flagger Certification

Health Pre-Professional Occupations Academy
October 29th – November 16th 10:00am – 2:00pm
Participants will receive upon completion: CPR/First Aid Certification, Bloodborne Pathogens Certification, & ADA Certification
 
Administrative Professional/Customer Service Academy
October 29th – November 16th 9:30am – 1:30pm
Participants will receive upon completion:

Retail Management Academy
November 26th – December 14th 9:30am – 1:30pm
Participants will receive upon completion: National Retail Federation (NRF) Certification

Certified Medical Administrative Assistant Academy
November 26th – December 21st 10:00am – 2:30pm
Participants will receive upon completion: National Career Health Association Certification, which is NCCA Accredited Program.

College View Recreation Center Community Meeting #2

9/25/2018

 
Join Denver Parks & Recreation for a second public meeting to discuss future uses of the College View Recreation Center.

If you missed the first meeting and want to get an update, please email Laura.Morales@denvergov.org.
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Wednesday, October 24, 2018
6:00pm - 7:30pm
College View Recreation Center
2525 S. Decatur St. Denver 80219

• Spanish language interpretation will be provided.
• Sign language interpretation (CART) provided upon request with three business days' notice: email SignLanguageServices@denvergov.org.
• For other public accommodation requests, please email DisabilityAccess@denvergov.org

For more information, contact Laura Morales, Community Relations Specialist
720-913-0633 | Laura.Morales@denvergov.org

Independence Day at Wash Park Boathouse

7/2/2018

 
Remember that Fireworks are illegal in Denver (even sparklers!) but there are lots of ways to have fun this 4th of July. Check out Wash Park the Independence Day Celebration at Wash Park Boathouse!

Wednesday, July 4th, 2018 11am - 1pm
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Bring your picnic lunch • Kids Bike Parade begins at 11:45
• FREE Decorations • FREE Face Painting • FREE Ice Cream!
Child getting her face painted as a cat
Red, White and blue popsicles

Community Invited to 10th Annual Grill & Chill Safe Summer Kickoff

5/21/2018

 
​The SouthWest Denver Coalition in collaboration with Denver Parks and Recreation, the Gang Reduction Initiative of Denver (GRID), Denver Public Safety Youth Programs, and District 4 Police Department to host the 10th Annual Grill & Chill Safe Summer Kickoff at Garfield Park Lake on Saturday, June 2, 2018 from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, rain or shine.

The Safe Summer Kickoff is a FREE, family-friendly event where attendees can learn about community and government support services while they enjoy food, live entertainment, prize giveaways and a variety of activities. The event is also an opportunity to connect youth with alternative activities during the summer to keep them busy and safe. 

During the event Denver Parks will be hosting a FREE fishing day stocking the lake with fish and giving youth fishing poles while they last.  There will be fishing poles available for adults to borrow or bring your own. We will have volunteers providing information and to assist with fishing.  Denver Parks will be promoting outdoor activities for the summer. 
50 private and public community organizations will participate in this year’s Safe Summer Kickoff Resource Fair to provide information on family, youth and children services, community policing, health and wellness options, and upcoming neighborhood social activities. Bilingual staff will be available during the event, and announcements will be made in English and Spanish. 
Festivities at the Safe Summer Kickoff will include free face painting, games, activities, and music. Members of the Department of Public Safety, including the Fire Departments will also attend the Kickoff.

The purpose of the 10th Annual Grill & Chill Safe Summer Kickoff is to build community cohesion while promoting a healthy and safe summer for Denver’s residents. Garfield Lake Park located at 1200 S. Newton St. Denver 80219.

Denver Arts & Venues partners with OMG BookFest to bring books to children, connecting children with authors

5/16/2018

 
Denver Arts & Venues is pleased to announce a partnership with OMG (Oh Middle Grade!) BookFest, bringing its second festival, OMG Colorado, May 17-19 to Denver.

OMG is a celebration of books aimed at the early to middle grade reader (ages 7-12), bringing popular and award-winning authors to underserved communities for an exciting interactive experience of games, activities, and reading. This year OMG is thrilled to partner with Tattered Cover Book Store and Denver Arts & Venues to help get its message and books to children across the region.
“We are proud and excited to have students enjoy a day of books, fun, and reading at Castro Elementary,” noted Brooke Dilling, Community Program Specialist, Denver Arts & Venues. “Our agency is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and OMG BookFest supports these values.” 

Conceived by authors Sarah Mlynowski, Adele Griffin, Julia DeVillers, and Michael Buckley, and joined by Christina Soontornvat, OMG is a traveling circus of books. It moves from city to city offering kids a chance to meet new and favorite authors in an engaging, high-energy, and interactive environment.                                                                                         

On May 18, 16 authors will come together for OMG Colorado and visit with 1,000 students at Castro Elementary, a Title I School in Denver. Kids will experience a variety of breakout sessions, each led by a diverse group of authors and with a unique theme, such as magical creatures, detective stories, and superheroes. In addition, every child who attends will go home with an autographed book. The goal of the program is to foster a love of reading long after the day is over.

“Castro Elementary is an incredibly special school,” said Christina Soontornvat, author and Board Member of OMG BookFest. “When you walk in the doors, right away you get the sense that this community values reading and learning. The school staff has done so much to foster a love of books in their kids. We are absolutely honored that they are hosting our festival this year!”

OMG BookFest will culminate with “The Author Circus,” a public event that also marks the launch of the Colorado Children’s Book Festival at Tattered Cover at 2526 East Colfax Avenue on May 19, from 1 to 3 pm. Readers will experience themed activities and a book signing with all of the OMG authors, as well as local favorite Newbery Medalist Avi and additional local authors. This event is free, but attendees must register here.

Participating authors in OMG Colorado include:
  • David Bowles, recipient of the Pura Belpré Honor  (The Smoking Mirror)
  • Michael Buckley, New York Times bestselling author  (The Sisters Grimm series, NERDS series)
  • Julia DeVillers, whose book was adapted into a hit Disney movie (Read It and Weep)
  • Angela Dominguez, recipient of the Pura Belpré Illustration Honor Award (Stella Diaz Has Something to Say)
  • Stuart Gibbs, New York Times bestselling author (Spy School series, Moon Base Alpha series)
  • Adele Griffin, a two-time National Book Award nominee (The Oodlethunks series)
  • Dean Hale, New York Times bestselling author (Princess in Black series)
  • Shannon Hale, Newbery Honor Award recipient and New York Times bestselling author (Real Friends)
  • Varian Johnson, founder of The Brown Bookshelf (The Parker Inheritance)
  • Erin Entrada Kelly, 2018 Newbery Medalist (Hello, Universe)
  • Brandon Mull, #1 New York Times bestselling author (Fablehaven series)
  • Sarah Mlynowski, New York Times bestselling author (Whatever After, Upside-Down Magic series)
  • Lauren Myracle, New York Times bestselling author (Upside-Down Magic, Wishing Day series)
  • Courtney Sheinmel, nationally acclaimed author (The Kindness Club series)
  • Ronald Smith, Coretta Scott King Award winner (Black Panther: The Young Prince, Hoodoo)
  • Christina Soontornvat, STEM educator and author (The Changelings)

“We are so excited about partnering with OMG BookFest as we launch our Colorado Children’s Book Festival! We both have the same ultimate goal of getting kids to read in a fun, experience-based environment. Colorado is at the beginning of a literary renaissance, so the timing couldn't be better. We are honored that OMG chose Denver as their next stop to help us kick this off!” said Kristen Gilligan, new owner of Tattered Cover Book Store and school and community outreach enthusiast.

For more information on the OMG BookFest mission visit: https://omgbookfest.org

Celebrate Denver’s local bird populations on World Migratory Bird Day!

4/2/2018

 
When: Thursday, May 17 | 10a.m. – 2p.m.

Where: Washington Park | Franklin & Mississippi
2018 marks the 100th anniversary of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, the most powerful and important bird-protection law ever passed. We’re celebrating this milestone during World Migratory Bird Day which also brings attention to one of the most spectacular events in the Americas-- bird migration! Join Denver Parks & Recreation, Audubon Society of Greater Denver, Bird Conservancy of the Rockies, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Washington Park on May 17! We’ll have fun, educational activities for all ages including crafts, nature walks, games & more!

Learn more at MigratoryBirdAct.org, and share the Facebook event with your friends and neighbors!

Climate Resiliency Walking Series in Denver

3/14/2018

 
The Denver Department of Public Health & Environment (DDPHE) and Walk2Connect invite residents to participate in the Climate Reality Walking Series in Denver, a free, four-part series about how the City and its partners are working to improve environmental resiliency in a changing climate.
 
Each walk will feature a different climate change theme and will explore a different part of the city being uniquely affected. Walks average two to three miles in distance and will cover a variety of walking surfaces. Participants should prepare for inclement weather by wearing appropriate footwear and outerwear — and should bring water and a snack. Walks are open to residents of all ages and abilities. Spanish translation is available upon request.
 
  • March 15, 10 a.m. — Denver and Its Water: How Denver Water is Staying Afloat in a Changing Climate
    • With a shallow snow pack and less precipitation, climate change is already impacting Denver’s water resources. Featured speaker Steve Snyder, executive communications manager at Denver Water, will discuss how snow pack becomes drinking water.
  • April 5, 10 a.m. — The Green Roofs Initiative: How Rooftop Gardens Impact Denver’s Temperatures
    • In November 2017, Denver residents passed the Green Roof Initiative. This walk will lead participants on a tour of several existing green roofs and explain why this initiative could impact climate resiliency and the urban heat island effect in Denver. Andy Creath, founder of Green Roofs of Colorado and technical advisor and spokesperson for the Denver Green Roof Initiative, will be the featured speaker.
  •  April 26, 10 a.m. — Denver’s Urban Forest: Surviving Climate Change
    • Trees are an extremely valuable urban resource, providing attractive landscapes and much-needed shade, improving water and air quality, and more. During this walk, participants will learn how Denver’s urban forests are a vital tool to climate resiliency. Stay tuned for more details.
  •  May 9, 10 a.m. — Gardening in Denver’s New Weather with Denver Urban Gardens
    • This walk will visit two gardens managed by Denver Urban Gardens to explore how both produce and backyard livestock can be cultivated to adapt to a changing climate. Shannon Spurlock, director of external relations for Denver Urban Gardens, will be the featured speaker.
 
For more information about DDPHE, visit www.denvergov.org/PublicHealthandEnvironment or follow them on www.twitter.com/DDPHE.

Buffalo Bill Birthday and Bison Auction

2/16/2018

 
Check out these two unique opportunities to get up to Denver's Mountain Parks!
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Buffalo Bill Museum Birthday Celebration
​On Sunday, February 25, the Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave will offer FREE admission to celebrate the western legend’s 172nd birthday. Guests are invited to sing “Happy Birthday” and enjoy free cake and ice cream, photo-opportunities with Buffalo Bill re-enactors, and children’s activities. For more information call 303-526-0744 or visit www.buffalobill.org.

When: February 25, 2018, 12pm – 4pm
Where: Lookout Mountain Park, 987 1/2 Lookout Mountain Road, Golden, CO 80401

Annual Bison Auction
Please join us for the annual Bison Auction on March 2, 2018. If you haven’t yet been to this event, it is a great reason to get up to our beautiful Mountain Parks. Please let me know if you have any questions about this event, and if you are planning to attend.

When: Friday, March 2, 2018, 12:00 PM 
Where: Genesee Park Bison Ranch, 26771 Genesee Lane, Golden, CO 80401

Buffalo Bill Cody
Bison

Denver Parks and Recreation SPRING 2018 Activity Guide: Online Now!

2/13/2018

 
The Spring 2018 Activity Guide is now online! Browse activities now and add to your wish list— registration opens TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27 at noon!

Denver Parks and Recreation offers a variety of programming such as special events, field trips, workshops, games, sports leagues and more! Our 28 recreation centers offer these activities in different specialties including:
  • Active Older Adults
  • Adaptive Recreation
  • Aquatics
  • Arts & Culture
  • Fitness & Wellness
  • Outdoor Recreation
  • Out-of-School and Afterschool
  • Adult Sports
  • Youth Sports

Spring registration opens TUESDAY, FEB. 27 @ noon! Visit: https://www.bluetoad.com/view/denver-parks-recreation/denver-recreation/spring-2018-activity-guide. Please let me know if you have any questions.

After Incarceration, 100 Men to Receive Suits and Employment Opportunities at Denver Inner City Parish Event

1/31/2018

 
Denver Inner City Parish (DICP), a human services nonprofit, announced today that it will be hosting 100 men with criminal records at the Suits for Success event, which will be held at College View Community Center in southwest Denver on Friday, February 9. Participants, primarily from area halfway houses, will meet with felon-friendly employers, shop for professional clothing, workshop their resumes, and practice interviewing.

Suits for Success is the brainchild of DICP’s Leo Alirez, the Director of College View Community Center. Once a gang member, Alirez now holds a degree in addictions from Metropolitan State University and an honorary doctorate from the Colorado Urban Institute; additionally, he has clocked over a decade working in partnership with Colorado’s criminal justice system and helping those with records reintegrate into society.

Alirez offered: “We hosted two Suits for Success events in 2017 and the response was phenomenal – we are excited to be bringing it back in 2018. When you look good, you feel good, and for many of the men who come to this, their confidence has been broken down from a lack of employment opportunities. Their records keep them from getting jobs, and this often leads them back to the criminal behavior that landed them in jail in the first place. We work with them to build their confidence and then connect them with employers who share our belief in second chances. We help build skills and connect them with resources they need to find and maintain gainful employment; many will even leave with interviews lined up.”

The College View neighborhood where Suits for Success will be held is one of the city’s low-opportunity areas, with nearly 45% of people living in poverty­­1 and only 48% of adults holding a high school diploma2.  At Suits for Success, Denver Inner City Parish creates opportunity and provides resources, tools, and skills-building workshops that bring men with criminal backgrounds into view of their potential.

Those wishing to participate in or contribute to Suits for Success should contact Jackie Gallegos at (303)350-5565. To make a tax-deductible monetary donation visit www.dicp.org/donate or mail directly to Denver Inner City Parish: 1212 Mariposa Street, Denver, CO 80204, Attn: Development.

About Denver Inner City Parish
Denver Inner City Parish is a grassroots, community-focused human services nonprofit that has been “welcoming and empowering people in need through support, determination, and community” since 1960. It offers a wide variety of services across three Denver locations that focus on 1) Hunger relief and Nutrition, 2) Youth Education and Development, 3) Individual Empowerment, and 4) Community Enrichment.
Leo shaking hands at the Suits for Success Event

Denver Sheriff Department - Community Forum

1/31/2018

 
Please accept this invitation to attend a Community Forum hosted by the Denver Sheriff Department (DSD) on Thursday, February 8, 2018, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Hiawatha Davis Jr. Recreation Center located at 3334 Holly Street, Denver CO 80207.

The Sheriff Department wants to begin a community discussion around our mission to serve and protect our diverse community, share our strategic plan and provide updates on reform efforts. 

In addition to the Sheriff and Command Staff, several front-line deputy sheriffs will be on hand to provide insight into the tough jobs they perform, having to handle difficult populations and situations day to day with professionalism. 

Members of the Sheriff Advisory Board (SAB) will be in attendance as well.  The SAB was created in 2017 to serve as a formal community engagement mechanism to promote collaboration with the DSD regarding matters that span service delivery to individuals incarcerated in DSD custody, their families, the community at-large and service providers.  The primary goals of the SAB are to promote advisement and set priority areas of focus to the Sheriff and the Department.

Key to this effort is to hear directly from members of the community in a conversation to know how else we can serve you and address concerns you may have concerning jail and detention center operations as they relate to family and loved ones in our care. Also, your comments concerning our future direction are welcomed as well.

We believe developing and engaging in greater communication opportunities can help aid in more understanding and clarity of roles between DSD and those we serve.  Please join us for the start of these critical conversations.   

Holiday Toy Giveaway

12/21/2017

 
The SouthWest Denver Coalition will be hosting a Holiday Toy Giveaway this Saturday, December 23, 2017 10:00am - 12:00pm at the College View Community Center 2525 S. Denver 80219.
 
We apologies for the very short notice but this was a last minute donation we just received from Toys for Tots. We want to give SWDC partner agency's a chance to sign their clients up. We have reserved 30 slots for children to be signed up for gifts, no more than two nominations per agency. Please be aware the gifts we received are for ages infant to maybe 10 years old. Unfortunately, we did not receive gifts for older children.
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For our nominations we are trying to serve within the SWDC boundaries, which are Hampden Ave. to Colfax Ave. and Sheridan Blvd. to Platte Dr. (zip codes: 80204, 80219, 80223, & 80236).
 
Please submit your nominations by tomorrow, Thursday, December 21st by 6:00pm at the link below. Once we confirm your nomination request has been received, if you can help us notify the parent(s) of your nominated child/children. Please let them know we will also try to contact them about Saturday, December 23rd pick- up.
 
If you have a child/children you would like to nominate, please go to the link below.
 
https://goo.gl/forms/ZCp3FSdqxzWrE54D2
 
P.S. we are also in need of help wrapping gifts tomorrow Thursday, December 21st 5:00pm at College View Community Center 2525 S. Decatur St. Denver 80219. If your free please stop by.
 
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me via email or at (720) 675-8313.
 
Thank you, 
 
Kasandra Ornelas 
Executive Director
SouthWest Denver Coalition
Office: 720-675-8313 
Email: swdenvercoalition@gmail.com
Sponsored by: SouthWest Denver Coalition, Toys for Tots, & College View Community Center.

Denver Public Library offers free events for kids and families to make the season brighter

11/30/2017

 
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The Denver Public Library celebrates the season with free family-friendly events and programs throughout the month of December. From do-it-yourself holiday cards to live music to open houses and celebrations, the Denver Public Library has families covered with events throughout the city. For full details, visit the library’s website at denverlibrary.org. Click the read more button for some highlights.


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​Free Film Screening and Climate Conversation Event on 11/20

11/17/2017

 
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Denver Environmental Health and the Sierra Club Colorado Chapter are hosting Denver on Climate: Film, Food & Conversation on Nov. 20 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the McNichols Building, 3rd floor (144 W Colfax Ave). The free event will include a screening of the documentary “From the Ashes,” followed by an expert panel that will discuss the local impacts of climate change and actions being taken in Denver.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to provide public input on the city’s 80x50 Climate Goal Stakeholder Report, and to help shape Denver’s efforts to address climate change. Based on the Stakeholder Report and public input, Denver’s 2018 Climate Action Plan will be released in early 2018.

“From the Ashes” is a compassionate documentary presenting compelling stories from coal communities, and what is at stake for our economies, public health and climate. It features the voices and perspectives of environmentalists, coal miners, climate scientists, law makers, ranchers, elected officials and residents of coal communities.

The event is free, and those interested can RSVP at DenverOnClimate.eventbrite.com. 

For more information about Denver’s efforts to address climate change and to provide feedback on the 80x50 Climate Goal Stakeholder Report via survey, visit www.denvergov.org/80x50. 

November 15th, 2017

11/15/2017

 
Denver Parks & Recreation invites you to attend the latest series of open houses for the Game Plan. The Game Plan is Denveright’s community planning effort that creates a prioritized roadmap for adapting our parks system and recreational programming and amenities to meet the changing needs of our city over the next 20 years. Now is the time to review the preliminary action strategies and recommendations for draft plan.

Each meeting is identical, so we look forward to seeing you at the meeting most convenient for you.  Stop by any time between 5:00pm and 7:00pm to provide input! Learn more about the Gameplan and other Denveright planning efforts at www.denvergov.org/denveright.
DETAILS:
  • Tuesday, November 28, 2017 | 5:00pm-7:00pm
    • Barnum Recreation Center, 360 Hooker St.
    • Facebook event here.
  • Wednesday, November 29, 2017 | 5:00pm-7:00pm
    • Montbello Recreation Center, 15555 E. 35th Ave
    • Facebook event here.
  • Thursday, November 30, 2017 | 5:00pm-7:00pm
    • Cook Park Recreation Center, 7100 Cherry Creek South Dr.
    • Facebook event here.​
IMage of the Denveright Campaign with the same information as above.
Denver Parks & Recreation les invita a asistir a la última serie de reuniones sobre el “Game Plan”. El Game Plan es el esfuerzo de planificación comunitaria de Denveright que crea una hoja de ruta priorizada para adaptar nuestro sistema de parques y programación recreativa y servicios para satisfacer las necesidades cambiantes de nuestra ciudad en los próximos 20 años. Ahora es el momento de revisar las estrategias de acción preliminares y las recomendaciones para el plan.

Cada reunión es idéntica, por lo que esperamos verlo en la reunión más conveniente para usted. ¡Pasa en cualquier momento entre las 5:00 p.m. y las 7:00 p.m. para dar tu opinión! Obtenga más información sobre Game Plan y otros esfuerzos de planificación de Denveright en www.denvergov.org/denveright  

DETALLES:
  • Martes, 28 de noviembre de 2017 | 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
    • Barnum Recreation Center, 360 Hooker St.
    • Evento de Facebook aquí.
  • Miércoles, 29 de noviembre de 2017 | 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
    • Montbello Recreation Center, 15555 E. 35th Ave
    • Evento de Facebook aquí.
  • Jueves, 30 de noviembre de 2017 | 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
    • Centro de Recreación de Cook Park, 7100 Cherry Creek South Dr.
    • Evento de Facebook aquí.
IMage of the Denveright Campaign with the same information as above.

Free Women's Self-Defense Seminar

11/6/2017

 
Join Evolution Youth Services & Colorado Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in collaboration with the SouthWest Denver Coalition to host a FREE Women's Self-Defense Class for ages 14 and up. We will have a few instructors with 60+ years of experience. 
 
When: Saturday, November 11, 2017 
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Where: Colorado Brazilian Jiu Jitsu West 2595 West 8th Ave. Denver 80204
Attire: Comfortable clothing
 
Registration: To sign-up email Kasandra Ornelas at swdenvercoalition@gmail.com or click on the link below:
https://goo.gl/forms/wKpbh2xtTVDSbsxG2
Limited space available

November District 4 Commander's Meeting 9 a.m. November 8, 2017

11/6/2017

 
The next meeting will be held at 9 a.m. November 8, 2017 at the District 4 Commander's Meeting, 2100 South Clay Street.  All are welcome.

Denver Parks and Recreation Game Plan Open House Events | November 28- 30, 2017

11/2/2017

 
Denver Parks & Recreation invites you to attend the latest series of open houses for the Game Plan. The Game Plan is Denveright’s community planning effort that creates a prioritized roadmap for adapting our parks system and recreational programming and amenities to meet the changing needs of our city over the next 20 years. Now is the time to review the preliminary action strategies and recommendations for draft plan.

Each meeting is identical, so we look forward to seeing you at the meeting most convenient for you.  Stop by any time between 5:00pm and 7:00pm to provide input! Learn more about the Gameplan and other Denveright planning efforts at www.denveright.com.

DETAILS:
  • Tuesday, November 28, 2017 | 5:00pm-7:00pm
    • Barnum Recreation Center, 360 Hooker St.
    • Facebook event here.
  • Wednesday, November 29, 2017 | 5:00pm-7:00pm
    • Montbello Recreation Center, 15555 E. 35th Ave
    • Facebook event here.
  • Thursday, November 30, 2017 | 5:00pm-7:00pm
    • Cook Park Recreation Center, 7100 Cherry Creek South Dr.
    • Facebook event here.

Public Input on Habitat Restoration Project along the South Platte River

10/30/2017

 
In partnership with the City and County of Denver, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Omaha District will hold an open house on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 to gather public input on preliminary alternatives currently being evaluated to restore degraded habitat along approximately 2.4 miles of the South Platte River from West Yale Avenue downstream (north) to West Mississippi Avenue in Denver. The meeting will run from 6:00 - 7:30 pm with a formal presentation starting at 6:30 pm. The time before and after the presentation will be an open house style where people will have the opportunity to speak with Corps and City officials about the project.

The meeting will be located at the Harvard Gulch Recreation Center, 550 E. Iliff Avenue in Denver. Information on the study can be viewed at:
http://www.nwo.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Planning/Planning-Projects/SPlatteValleyCO/.

Please feel free to pass this information along to anyone who might be interested in attending the public meeting.

Denver Police to Participate in National Prescription Take-Back Day this Saturday

10/26/2017

 
The Denver Police Department, in conjunction with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), will participate in the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day: Saturday, October 28, 2017, from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at Denver Police district stations and the Police Administration Building. This event takes place on the same day across the country. In Colorado, more than 100 locations will be accepting expired or left-over prescription and over-the-counter drugs from the public.
 
The goal of this event is to ensure the environmentally safe disposal of prescription medicines and to reduce the likelihood of drug misuse or abuse.  Please note that these sites cannot accept needles or sharps, mercury thermometers, oxygen containers, chemotherapy or radioactive substances, illicit drugs, or pressurized canisters. 
 
According to the DEA, partnering law enforcement agencies collected 900,386 pounds of unwanted medicines (the weight equivalent of 193 police patrol SUVs) during the most recent drug take-back day event in April of 2017.
 
Denver Police drop off locations:
Police District 1                                     1311 West 46th Avenue
Police District 2                                     3921 Holly Street
Police District 3                                     1625 South University Boulevard
Police District 4                                     2100 South Clay Street
Police District 5                                     4685 Peoria Street
Police District 6                                     1566 Washington Street
Police Administration Building    1331 Cherokee Street

Again, medications can be dropped off at DPD District Stations only on Saturday, October 28, 2016, from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.
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For additional information on the program or other drop off locations, please visit http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_disposal/takeback/index.html

Denver Parks and Rec Fall Activities!

10/17/2017

 
Denver Parks and Recreation Student/Teacher Art Show & Sale | Cook Park Rec Center 10/21 | 9am-3pm
Come stop by a fun showcase of artistic pottery, jewelry, watercolors, oil paintings, wearable items and more crafted by the students and instructors of Denver Parks & Recreation. Both youth and adults come together to show and sell their work at this one-day event. 

Along with some great door-prize giveaways, refreshments and lots of pottery and great handmade crafts, pick out a special and affordable gift crafted by a local artist (and beat the holiday rush)! This is a FREE family event. 

WHEN: Saturday, October 21, from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 
WHERE: Cook Park Recreation Center | 7100 Cherry Creek South Drive, Denver, 80224.

Denver Parks and Recreation Haunted House
Please join us for an event the entire family will enjoy! Thrill seekers looking for a scare will love a frightful tour through the Haunted Hotel. Not into being scared? Visit the Halloweentown Carnival and take a walk through our fun-filled Hotel Transylvania.
 
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1945846472406042/

WHEN: Saturday, October 21, 2017 1:00PM-8:00PM 
Friday, October 27, 2017 4:00PM-8:00PM
Saturday, October 28, 2017 1:00PM-8:00PM 

WHERE: St. Charles Recreation Center, 3777 N Lafayette St, Denver, CO 80205
PRICE: Tickets are $5.00 and sold day of event

Animals of All Hallows Eve

10/11/2017

 
 Saturday, October 14, 2017 from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Johnson Habitat Park, 610 S. Jason Street, Denver CO, 80223

Join the Athmar Living Coalition for a walk along the South Platte River Trail to learn the myths and legends of the animals that live near the river and discover some of the creatures in the wild! We’ll return to the SPREE Center at Johnson Habitat Park for animal crafts and pizza. The evening will end with a bonfire and s’mores by the river! Kids of all ages are welcome – please bring a stroller for the little ones. The event is bilingual in Spanish and English, and interpretation in American Sign Language and other languages available upon request.

The event is free and registration is limited. The majority of the participants were nominated from the elementary schools in Athmar Park, but we left some spots open for our Active Living Coalition mailing list. RSVP today to reserve a spot for you and your family! 

If you don't have kids, but want to help out, please reply to APActiveLivingCoalition@gmail.com to volunteer. We need volunteers to help with sign in, distributing pizza and s'mores ingredients, helping with activities, interpreting in Spanish and getting feedback from parents for our Active Living Plan.

This event is organized by the Athmar Park Active Living Coalition, The Audubon Society of Greater Denver and the Greenway Foundation.

Register for the event here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/animals-of-all-hallows-eve-tickets-38080170816?aff=mcivte&utm_campaign=7d00287818-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_10_10&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Athmar+Park+Active+Living+Coalition&utm_term=0_ba7afd839c-7d00287818-449456193​

Denver Ready Emergency Preparedness Programs for October

10/10/2017

 
Denver Community Emergency Response Training (CERT)
Date/Times: Oct 17 and 18, 2017, 8:00am to 5:30pm both days
Location: Denver Police Dist. 3, 1625 South University, Denver CO
What would YOU do if an emergency/disaster hit close to home or work?
This emergency/disaster preparedness and response training will include how to plan for an emergency, and teach basic response skills such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and emergency/disaster medical operations. At the completion of this training, participants are encouraged to support emergency response agencies by taking a more active role in emergency preparedness projects in our community.
Register Now »
 
Denver Local Emergency Planning Committee Meeting (LEPC)
Date/Time:  October 17, 2017, 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Location:       COMMUNITY HUB at NORTHFIELD (Denver COP Shop), 8230 Northfield Blvd, Denver
We would like to invite you to attend the October meeting of the Denver Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC).  The Denver LEPC is a volunteer committee focused on understanding the hazards in our community and assessing our capabilities for dealing with these hazards. Our guest speaker will be from the EPA.
Please RSVP to DenverLEPC@Denvergov.org.
 
Denver CERT Emergency Communications Module
Date/Time: October 25 and 26, 2017, 6:30pm to 9:00pm
Location: To Be Announced 
Learn about:
  • The role of CERT in emergency communications
  • How to use a communications plan
  • Communications modes and technologies, including different phone and radio types
  • An overview of basic two-way radios and how to use them
  • How a CERT member participates in Net Operations?
  • Radio discipline techniques to encourage effective communication
  • How to use tactical call signs
  • How to make a call on a radio
  • Proper radio use techniques
You do not have to have a CERT Certificate to attend.
Register Now »
 
Denver Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) Full Scale Exercise
Date: October 28, 2017, 9:00am to 1:00pm
Location: Salvation Army Warehouse, 11701 East 33rd Ave., Aurora Colorado
Time: Registration begins:
8:45 am        CERT Responders
9:00 am        Role Players
9:00 am        Exercise Briefing Begins 
9:45 am        Exercise Starts
12:00 am      Exercise Ends
12:15 am      Hot-wash
1:00 pm        Check-out
1:00 pm        Pack-up
2:00 pm        Leave
Who we need:
  • Responder - All CERT Trained individuals (no matter where you live) may attend the exercise. (Don’t forget your bag or CERT hat if you have one.)
  • Role players – Bring a friend. We need about 25 role players. (What do role players do? They play the part of people who have been injured and need help.)
  • Moulage Artist – We will need at least 2 or 3.
  • Radio communicators – Check with the Denver ARES leadership (Dick Davies) if you would like to participate.
Assignments will be given the day of the exercise.
 
Please register: on line at www.denvergov.org/OEM and under “Volunteer organization” identify yourself as a Responder, Role Player or Moulage Artist. High School students will receive 6 hours of Community Service.
Register Now »
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