Community Announcements
Annual MLK, Jr. Marade Jan. 18
On Monday, Jan. 18 join tens of thousands friends and activists to celebrate civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. at the largest MLK Jr. Marade (march and parade) in the United States. Participants gather at 9 a.m. at the statue of MLK, Jr. in City Park just west of Park Hill, and then march up Colfax Avenue to Civic Center Park across from the state Capitol.
Discussion With DA Candidates
On Monday, Jan. 18 following the MLK, Jr. Marade, a coalition that has been focused on the power of the Denver District Attorney’s office is sponsoring a community discussion and forum. All four candidates who are running to replace controversial DA Mitch Morrissey — who is term limited from office in November — are expected to participate. The discussion will be at The Trinity Methodist Church at 18th and Broadway, from 1 to 4 p.m. Everyone is welcome to this free event. Volunteers are also needed the day of to pass out fliers and to assist with other logistical matters. Contact Alex Landau with questions or to volunteer, at alexanderlandau89@gmail.com
Get The Latest On The I-70 Widening Plan
This month the Colorado Department of Transportation is scheduled to publish its final Environmental Impact Statement and report on the proposed I-70 widening project just north of Park Hill. As of press time, CDOT is planning to hold meetings on Jan. 15 in Aurora, Commerce City and Swansea to discuss the project. The organization in opposition of the project, Unite North Metro Denver, has scheduled a meeting and update on the proposed widening in Park Hill on Tuesday, Jan. 26, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, at 22nd Ave. and Dexter Street. Everybody is welcome.
Clifford Says It’s Time To Pick A Preschool
Now is the time to select your child’s preschool for the coming school year. Denver families can find and compare quality preschool options for their child, learn about the tuition support available to their family, and talk with preschool programs in the Denver area during the Preschool Showcase presented by the Denver Preschool Program (DPP). The program is funded by Denver’s dedicated preschool sales tax that makes quality preschool possible for every 4-year-old living in the City of Denver. Tuition support helps ALL Denver families—regardless of income or neighborhood—pay for high quality preschool. Families can choose from more than 250 preschools in the Denver area, all rated for quality. The free event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 9, at two Denver locations: Green Valley Ranch Recreation Center, 4890 Argonne Way; and The Studios at Overland Crossing, 2205 S Delaware St. In addition to the preschool programs, the Preschool Showcase will feature: free refreshment, activities and entertainment, Spanish translators, and photo ops with Clifford and Curious George. Email ellen@dpp.org or call 303.595.4DPP (4377). For more information, visit www.dpp.org/showcase.
Get Ready For The Ash Borer Battle
The snow may be flying today, but The Park People are preparing for the upcoming planting season. Unfortunately, Emerald Ash Borer has been detected in Boulder. While the pest has not yet been spotted in Denver, it is likely to be discovered soon, which will impact our urban forest. The Park People aim to lessen the negative impact of tree loss by planting 20 percent more trees in 2016. They group is offering free and low cost trees through the Denver Digs Trees program. Applications are available at www.theparkpeople.org, or by calling 303-722-6262. The deadline to apply is February 15.