April ’25 Happenings
Quebec Street Needs Help
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston’s homeless resolution team and City Councilwoman Shontel Lewis are holding a community meeting to discuss the future of the Quebec Street corridor.
The Quebec Corridor Task Force is comprised of community leaders that has organized to identify challenges, suggest solutions and work to revitalize the area around North Quebec Street, particularly north of Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard. The community meeting is Thursday, April 3 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the MLK, Jr. Recreation Center at 3880 Newport St. Everyone is welcome.
$3,500 In Grants For Youth
A new civic engagement program will award five $500 grants and one $1,000 grant to Denver-based youth groups for work on neighborhood civic and community projects that drive positive change.
The 2025 Youth Civic Engagement Grant Program is sponsored by Denver’s Inter-Neighborhood Cooperation (INC), a consortium of neighborhood organizations. The grants are open to youth ages 14 to 19. Projects should be designed to benefit the youth involved and also have a meaningful impact on the surrounding community.
“This grant program is designed to nurture the next generation of neighborhood leaders and inspire them to build stronger, more connected communities,” says Keith Meyer, the president of INC.
Nominations must be submitted by April 21 to fund activities taking place before Sept. 15.
Check out tinyurl.com/
INC2025YouthGrant for more information. Applications may be submitted at this link: tinyurl.com/INC2025Youth.
Making Black Gold
Denver Urban Gardens (DUG) is hosting a free composting workshop on Saturday, April 12 at the Park Hill Community Garden at Park Hill Elementary School, 5050 E. 19th Ave.
The workshop begins at 11 a.m., rain or shine. Come learn about composting yard, garden and household waste and turning it all into what gardeners call “black gold” for soil health.
DUG master composters will be on site, and information about Denver’s green bin composting program will also be available. No need to register; just show up. Contact parkhillcommunitygarden@dug.org for more information.
Hunger For Breakfast
Montview Boulevard Presbyterian Church has hosted a Justice Breakfast on Palm Sundays for more than 40 years. This year, as the president and Congress are considering controversial cuts to programs that provide food stamps to families and funding for pregnant women, infants and children, organizers are spotlighting the topic of hunger.
Erik Hicks, the co-CEO of Metro Caring and Anya Rose, policy director of Hunger Free Colorado, will discuss How Hunger Stalks Colorado Families and What You Can Do to Help. The speakers will highlight the widespread food insecurity in Colorado and explain how their programs address those in need.
The Palm Sunday Justice Breakfast is Sunday, April 13, beginning at 9:15 a.m. at Montview Boulevard Presbyterian Church, 1980 Dahlia St. in Park Hill. The public is invited, and the event is free, though a donation will be requested. To learn more, visit montview.org.
Spring Concert At Montview
The annual Spring Concert at Montview Boulevard Presbyterian Church is set for Sunday, April 27. It features the church’s 80-voice Westminster choir, the Montview children’s and youth choirs, and the Montview Symphony Orchestra.
This year’s concert, Rooted In Light, includes pieces by two American composers: Appalachian Spring by Aaron Copland and Lux Aeterna (Everlasting Light) by Morton Lauridsen.
The performance is from 4 to 5:15 p.m. at the church, 1980 Dahlia St. It is free and open to the public.
Victorian Meets Steampunk
The Ars Nova Singers is bringing a unique musical experience to St. Thomas Episcopal Church on Saturday, April 5.
Science/Fantasy: An Imaginative Expedition Of Discovery And Invention is a fusion of the historical and the fantastical. Think Steampunk-inspired blended with Victorian aesthetics and futuristic elements, including flying and sailing ships, clockworks, and time machines. The costumed singers will guide the audience on a fanciful expedition, from Eric Whitacre to Philip Glass.
The show is at 5 p.m. at the church, 2201 Dexter St. Tickets are $30 for adults, and $10 for students. If you attend in costume you can receive a 2-for-1 discount. Park Hill residents can use the promo code SF25PH for an extra 10 percent off. Tickets are at arsnovasingers.org/production/science-fantasy/.
Huge Plant Sale May 3 & 4
Just in time for planting season, Messiah Community Church is holding its Park Hill Plant & Art Sale. The big sale is Saturday, May 3, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday, May 4. from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Plants include veggie starters, flowers, perennials and native grasses, including low-water options. The church has teamed up for the event with the Art Garage in Park Hill, and there will also be several tables of artwork, including pottery and paintings, for sale.
All of the profits will be donated to Greater Park Hill Community, Inc. for its food programs. Messiah Community Church is at 1750 Colorado Blvd., with plenty of parking in the lot accessible through the alley to the east. There is no entry fee; bring your water bottle for $1 off each plant purchased.
Park Hill Yard Sale is May 17
The 13th Annual Park Hill Yard Sale is Saturday, May 17, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The coordinated garage/yard sale includes dozens of Park Hillians who hold garage and yard sales all over the neighborhood.
If you’d like to participate, register at this link: greaterparkhill.org/events/yard-sale/. The map includes people living within the Greater Park Hill boundaries: East Colfax Avenue to Smith Road and Colorado Boulevard to Quebec Street.
Once you register, organizers will send you tips on drawing attention to and boosting your yard sale. Shoppers can check out the map at the link above and see where all the sales are happening. Shoppers are advised to bring their own bags and cash. Many sellers will also be accepting Venmo. The annual yard sale is sponsored by Park Hillian Blair Taylor.
Art Fest Returns In May
The 12th Annual Park Hill Art Festival is set for Saturday and Sunday, May 31 and June 1.
Founder and organizer Darren Skanson says that this spring’s juried fine art and fine craft show will showcase 100 professional artists from Colorado and beyond. The artists’ works range from paintings to fine jewelry, woodwork to sculptures, textiles to photography. Food trucks and gourmet vendors will also participate.
The Art Fest will be on the grounds of the Park Hill Masonic Lodge, on Montview Boulevard between Dahlia and Eudora streets, Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Entry is free. For more on the festival and participating artists check out parkhillartfestival.com.