Community Announcements
Selfie, The Exhibition
Art Gym Denver is opening SELFIE, an exhibition exploring the idea of self-portraiture in the era of selfies. Exhibiting artists come from diverse backgrounds and are exploring self-portraiture in unique ways and media: photography, print, video installation, sculpture and mixed media. Part of the exhibition will be interactive, inviting visitors to create their own self-portrait and become part of the exhibition by posting their own selfies with #ArtGymSelfie.
The exhibition runs from Feb. 18 to March 26, at the Art Gym Gallery at 1460 Leyden St. All events are free and open to the public. Visit www.ArtGymDenver.com for more information
Free Trees and Green Thumbs
The Park People and Denver Parks and Recreation are encouraging Denver’s green thumbs and nature lovers to become part of the City’s Community Forester crew. Through a series of workshops, volunteers receive the knowledge and skills training they need to become leaders in urban forestry. Registration is open through March 10, and classes begin Saturday, March 12. Visit www.TheParkPeople.org to register. Also, applications for free and low-cost trees through The Park People’s Denver Digs Trees program are due Feb. 15. For more info and to apply, visit www.TheParkPeople.org, or call 303-722-6262.
Just Between Friends March 3-6
Just Between Friends started in Park Hill 10 years ago, in a small church. The organization now serves 5000+ families across Metro Denver and holds events twice a year at the Stock Show Complex at 4655 Humboldt St. The next event is a Kids’ Gear and Clothing Sale from March 3-6. 500-plus families will sell high quality kids’ items for newborn-preteen. Over 90,000 items at 50-90 percent below retail. Find brand-name and boutique clothing, toys, baby equipment, books, maternity and more. Parking is free. Details, including hours and admission prices, at www.denver.jbfsale.com
Cocktails For Father Woody
Cocktails for a Cause will host an event on Feb. 9 in support of Father Woody’s Haven of Hope, a day shelter serving the homeless and indigent in the Denver metro area. Their mission is to provide food, shelter, clothing, counseling, rehabilitation and hygienic services to the homeless. The event is from 5:30 to 10 p.m. at the Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum in Lowry and is designed to bring together philanthropic women for drinks and appetizers. In addition to a $10 attendance fee, all event attendees are asked to bring suggested items found on at the group’s website, at cocktailsforacauseco.org.
For more info contact Rene Harding at rharding2@gmail.com.
Architectural Salvage To Close
Architectural Salvage, Inc., supplier of antique building parts, is closing after serving both the Denver area and much of the West for almost 29 years. Betsy and Roger Johnson plan to retire after a liquidation sale in February. The store is at 6400 E. Stapleton Drive South, on the southwest corner of Monaco and the I-70 frontage road. The Johnsons have helped historically restore many houses. “When is the last time the house police showed up at your door?” was Betsy Johnson’s common refrain. “Put in what you like and what fits with the rest of your décor. Don’t worry about the rules. There really aren’t any!” The Johnsons extend thanks to the community for longtime friendships, and retire with hopes that Park Hill neighbors keep up the tradition of seeing the value in restoring older homes, rather than tearing them down.
Celebration To Honor Bruce Sattler
Longtime Civil Rights Advocate Died Dec. 2
A celebration of life for longtime Park Hill resident Bruce Sattler is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 6 at Park Hill UCC at 2600 Leyden St. The celebration begins at 2 p.m., with a reception to follow.
Sattler died Dec. 2 of complications following surgery for pancreatic cancer. He was predeceased by the love of his life and partner for 42 years, Martha Sattler, who died last June 7.
Sattler was an attorney with Holland & Hart, and the firm of Faegre & Benson. With a passion for civil rights, he was a leader in the American Civil Liberties Union of Colorado for 45 years. He held many positions at the ACLU, including serving on the National board of directors and the Colorado board of directors.
“With his brilliant legal mind and sharp wit, Bruce provided wisdom, stability, and often levity through times of strength and times of uncertainty, and he continued to serve on the ACLU of Colorado board to his last day,” said ACLU Executive Director Nathan Woodliff-Stanley.
“Bruce was the quintessential civil libertarian,” said fellow ACLU board member Dan Recht. “He was a brilliant employment lawyer with a passion for civil liberties issues. He had an amazing breadth of knowledge regarding civil liberties issues. He was always the voice of reason in board discussions. And, well, he was just a damn good guy.”
In 1978, Sattler helped found the Colorado Lawyer’s Committee. He served on the board of directors of Colorado Legal Services, which provides low-income and vulnerable persons access to legal assistance, for more than 35 years. He also served on the board of Denver-based Free Speech TV, and was a long-time supporter of the Family Star Montessori Center.
Sattler is survived by his sister Marylee Caldwell (husband Jim), and his niece, Tracy. He also left behind his dog Harry S. – one in a long line of dogs named in honor of civil rights and civil liberties heroes and principles.