Community Announcements
Art In The Alley Alert
Have you installed or contributed to an interesting bit of art in an alley in northeast Denver, or do you know someone who has done so? If so, let us know and we’ll make sure the work is considered in the 2014 Park Hill Alley Art Contest.
Prizes donated by local merchants and institutions will be presented to winners. This year, for the first time, amateur and professional alley art will be honored.
Art eligible for review by our highly-esteemed and sophisticated judging committee, can include natural art, such as gardens; or person-made art such as paintings, sculptures or other types of installations behind residences; or art in public or quasi-public spaces. The art and/or garden has to be clearly visible from the alley. You don’t need to contact us to be eligible (we’re already driving up and down alleys), but it will assure that your masterpiece is “appraised.”
The following elements may boost your entry’s chances for fame: Originality; Humor; Creative/Surprising Use of Materials; Color; Irony; Hidden Meaning; Weirdness; Collaboration with other alley neighbors; Improvement of an Otherwise Shabby Location (bus stops, abandoned lots, etc.); Nifty Integration of natural and man-made stuff.
The judging committee will be looking at alley art through September and winners will be profiled in the November issue of the Greater Park Hill News. To let us know about your alley art (or someone else’s), contact Jack and Pam Farrar at 303-388-5204 or denverfarrar@comcast.net.
Cary Kennedy to Deliver Snapshot of the City
On Wednesday, Sept. 17, the League of Women Voters of Denver is sponsoring a presentation by Denver Deputy Mayor and Chief Financial Officer Cary Kennedy. Kennedy will deliver a snapshot of the city budget and the highlights of Mayor Michael B. Hancock’s recent State of the City address at 5:45 p.m. The public is invited to the meeting, in the Fellowship Hall at Montview Presbyterian Church, 1980 Dahlia St. There is no cost to attend. The League of Women Voters of Denver encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government and influences public policy through education and advocacy.
Learn Where Your Candidates Stand On The Issues
Denver Decides, the Inter-Neighborhood Cooperation (INC), Historic Denver, and Denver Channel 8 will sponsor a candidate forum with State House District 8 candidates Beth McCann and Jeffery Washington. The forum is Tuesday, Sept. 30, at 6:30 p.m.
at Montview Presbyterian Church, 1980 Dahlia St. You can attend in person, view it on Denver Channel 8, or stream it online from the Denver Channel 8 website. There will also be a forum in October to cover the pros and cons of upcoming ballot initiatives and some of the congressional races. If you don’t know your districts, you can look them up under Voter Information at lwvdenver.org.
Hancock to Hold Town Hall Meeting At Manual
Mayor Michael Hancock will hold a Cabinet in the Community Town Hall meeting on Saturday, Sept. 6 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Manual High School, 1700 E. 28th Ave. The mayor’s goal is to listen and communicate with residents, share his vision, and give an update on his priorities. In addition to the town hall, the Mayor plans to meet with community members at 8:30 a.m. to discuss the Denver Sheriff reform efforts. The town hall is free and open to the public.
The Tour de Fat: Bikes, Beer, Community
Celebrate the radness of the mighty bicycle and a simple, honest way of living at City Park on Saturday, Sept. 6 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public. In addition to Denver, the Tour de Fat is in 11 other U.S. cities, and embraces bikes, beer and community. Among the day’s festivities: Fashion! (Best Costumes of the Tour de Fat); The Slow Ride Race; Car for Bike Trade; 1,000 Person Dance Contest – winner receives a New Belgium cruiser bike. For more, check out newbelgium.com/events/tour-de-fat/denver.aspx.
Calling All Classic Cars
If you have a classic car from the 1940s into the 1970s, come show it off as part of the Park Hill Street Fest on Sunday, Sept. 28. Contact Lyle Hansen at 303-399-1733 or stop by at 1632 Pontiac St. for more info.
Santa Claus Is Looking For Books
Two local nonprofits, the Denver Santa Claus Shop and Friends of Food For Thought, have teamed together to help local, at-risk children have a merrier Christmas. Both charities will be collecting new and gently used children’s books at this year’s Park Hill Street Fair on Sunday, Sept. 28 at Montview and Forest Parkway. Books can be dropped off at booth 77, and will be given to needy children at this year’s Denver Santa Claus Shop in December. At the Sept. 28 Street Fair, Santa will be at their booth greeting both kids and adults and taking “Santa Selfies” with anyone with a camera. For more information go to FFFT.org. or denversantaclausshop.org/.
Shine On, Harvest Moon
The Sunshine Food Project in Park Hill has its annual Harvest Festival on Saturday, Sept. 13. The family-friendly festival is free and runs 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., rain or shine, and includes a veggie mobile, garden and chicken coop tours, live music, food and beverages and vendors. Bring your extra organic garden produce to share, barter or donate to local food pantries. The festival is at The Garden Events Center, 3435 Albion St. Interested in more info or being a vendor? Contact info@sunshinefoodproject.org or 303-321-5231. For more info: SunshineFoodProject.org
Friendship Powwow & American Indian Cultural Celebration
One of the Denver Art Museum’s longest-running events, the 25th Annual Friendship Powwow and American Indian Cultural Celebration, will feature American Indian dancers, drum groups, working artists, hands-on activities, vendors and more. The Sept. 6 Friendship Powwow, at the DAM at 14th and Bannock downtown, is a celebration of the vitality of American Indian cultures. The Gourd Dance will begin at 10 a.m. with the powwow grand entry at noon. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. visitors can watch colorful dance competitions, participate with local artists in hands-on activities, and eat fry bread. Also check out the museum’s world-famous American Indian art collection. In addition, Native Arts Artist-in-Residence Jeffrey Gibson will be screening a trailer of his new video project, one becomes the other. All powwow activities and museum admission are free.
Cultural Event to Benefit Iraqi Student Project
Faces of Iraq, a benefit for the Iraqi Student Project (ISP), will be Saturday, Sept. 13 at 4700 W. 37th Ave. from 5 to 8 p.m. The evening includes a presentation by former Iraqi Olympian Emad Hussain, who is in the United States as a political refugee; Riyam Al-Karkokliy, who is attending Regis University on a student visa through the ISP program; and musicians and artists of the Middle East. The Iraqi Student Project began in 2007 as a grassroots, organization to prepare qualified young Iraqis for undergraduate study in colleges and universities in the United States. Tasty Middle Eastern mezze (aka tapas), wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages will be served. A tax-deductible donation of $25 is suggested. Tickets are available at the door or contact Jeanne McLaughlin-Powers at tomceltic51@msn.com.
Just Between Friends Kids’ Clothing Event
The annual Just Between Friends Kids’ Gear and Clothing Consignment event runs Sept. 25-28 this year, at the National Western Complex at 4655 Humboldt St. Voted Metro Denver’s Best Consignment sale for three years, the event includes 500-plus families selling high quality kids’ items for newborn-preteen. The event is Thursday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. with $4 admission; Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with $2 admission; and
Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with $2 admission. Parking is free. Visa, Mastercard and cash accepted. Details at denver.jbfsale.com
Upcoming Denver Tours With Phil Goodstein
Denver historian, author and Park Hill native Phil Goodstein offers numerous walking trips, traipsing through different parts of Denver. Here is a schedule of upcoming tours. Call Goodstein at 303-333-1095 for more info.
Sunday, Sept. 14: The Jews of Curtis Park, 11 a.m. to noon: This is a free lecture at RedLine, the south corner of 24th and Arapahoe streets, to mark Phil Goodstein’s new book, Curtis Park, Five Points, and Beyond: The Heart of Historic East Denver.
Thursday, September 18: Old East Denver, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. This is a free lecture at the Gardens at St. Elizabeth’s, at the northeast corner of West 32nd Avenue and Eliot Street. (Eliot is one block east of Federal Boulevard. St. Elizabeth’s is the highrise.) East Denver was once the land that is modern downtown. Within a few years, it referred to the sterling Victorian area around the city’s first park, Curtis Park.
Meditation Service & World Peace Candle Lighting
Join Silent Unity – an international, trans-denominational 24/7 prayer ministry — on Sept. 11 for the 21st annual Unity World Day of Prayer. The theme of the 24-hour prayer event is, “We are the Light of the World: Let Your Light Shine.” The vigil begins on Wednesday, September 10 and continue through Thursday, Sept, 11. At 7 p.m. that night, Unity on the Avenue, at 4670 East 17th Ave., will hold a mediation service and candle lighting ceremony. People of all faiths are invited to join. Details at unityontheavenue.org.
Tribute to Black Women Luncheon Oct. 4
The 35th annual Colorado Black Women for Political Action’s Luncheon is Saturday, Oct. 4 at Renaissance Denver Hotel, 3801 Quebec St. This year’s theme is “Securing Our Future.” The keynote speaker this year is Delores Pressley, author of “Oh, Yes You Can,” “Clean Out the Closet of Your Life” and “Believe in the Power of You.” Pressley is founder of the “Born Successful Institute.” Six women and one youth will be honored for their achievements in the community in the categories of: arts, business, community service, education, politics, legends and youth. Tickets are $65. For more information visit www.cbwpa.org, call 303-388-4983 or email faye@cbwpa.org.