Community Announcements
Daddy Bruce’s Legacy
Continuing the legacy of “Daddy” Bruce Randolph, the Denver Feed A Family Foundation (DFAF) will distribute Thanksgiving baskets to Denver-area families on Saturday, Nov. 17, beginning at 9 a.m. at the corner of Bruce Randolph and High Street. The deadline to register is Nov. 5. According to a new report released by the United States Department of Agriculture, one in 11 Coloradans struggles with hunger. The populations most affected by food insecurity in Colorado are seniors, families, children and veterans. DFAF hopes to feed more than 5,000 families during this event. For anyone looking to volunteer or sign up for meals, please register online at www.DenverFeedAFamily.org. For further information, contact Epworth United Methodist Church at 303-296-6287. (NOTE: Every year Greater Park Hill Community also sponsors a Thanksgiving Dinner giveaway. Check out page 16 for details.)
Denver Potters Winter Show
More than 40 local artists will be participating in this year’s Denver Potters Association Winter Show from Nov. 29 to Dec. 2. The show is at Sixth Avenue United Church, 3250 East Sixth Ave. (corner of 6th & Adams). There is no admission fee. In addition to one-of-a-kind functional and sculptural ceramics, the show and sale will feature jewelry, glass and wood creations. Hours are the following: Thursday, Nov. 29, 3 – 7 p.m.; Friday, Nov. 30 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 1 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 2 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, contact 303-377-5535 or www.denverpotters.com.
Handmade Gift Market
The second annual Park Hill Holiday Handmade Gift Market is Friday, Nov. 23 and Saturday, Nov. 24 at the Park Hill Masonic Lodge grounds, 4819 E Montview Blvd. The market is a Christmas/Holiday themed art & craft show that will showcase 50 artists from Colorado and beyond. All forms of original fine art and fine crafts will be shown, including painting, sculpture, metal, glass, printmaking/drawing, ceramics, mixed media, jewelry and more. The market will be open to the public on Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. For more info check out parkhillartfestival.com/holidaymarket.html
Songs For The Earth
Messiah Community Church at 1750 Colorado Blvd. will host a recital to benefit Eco-Justice Ministries on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 2 p.m. Erin Bell, Stephanie Hood and Matt Kingham will present Songs for the Earth. Eco-Justice Ministries provides theological and scientific insights that lead to changes in values and worldviews and trains church leaders in the qualities of transformational ministry. A $5 donation is suggested.
Garden and Alley Clean Up
Sign a pledge to get out and plant some seeds while cleaning up your alley on Nov. 3 (or at any time between now and then). Gather with your family and your neighbors to get outside and pick up trash, etc. Sign the pledge at greaterparkhill.org/events. Free seeds are available for pick up at the Greater Park Hill Community office at 2823 Fairfax St. Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Harvest Your Own Rainwater
On Saturday, Nov. 10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Park Hill Branch Library will host a session called Harvesting Your Own Rainwater. Learn about rain barrels and how to harvest your own rain to water your garden and landscape. Lower your water bill while helping the planet. To learn more, please visit facebook.com/events/2133854383541513/.
LWV Presents: Use Of Force
On Wednesday, Nov. 14 the League of Women Voters is hosting a forum to review and discuss police use of force policies in Denver. According to the Campaign Zero Use of Force Project, only nine of the 100 largest American cities’ police departments did not kill anyone in 2015 or 2016. Denver was not one of those nine. Police killed over 600 people in America in the first seven months of 2016, with black people three times more likely to be killed than white people. According to Campaign Zero, Denver ranked 28th highest in per-capita police shootings. In Denver, the Office of the Independent Monitor provides fair and objective oversight of the Denver Police and Sheriff Departments. During the briefing, Independent Monitor Nick Mitchell and Deputy Independent Monitor Suzanne Iantorno will talk about use-of-force issues and policies in Denver, including reforms undertaken by the Denver Sheriff Department. The meeting is at Montview Boulevard Presbyterian Church at 1980 Dahlia St. Refreshments and networking will be held at 5:30 p.m., followed by the presentation at 6 p.m. It is free and open to the public.
Helen Wolcott’s Holiday Show
It began in the 1970s during the thick of the court battle over school integration. “During all those hours in court, we realized that we were all artists of a different kind,” says Helen Wolcott. The artists/social justice warriors thus banded together for another purpose: promoting art and beauty during twice-yearly art shows at Wolcott’s Park Hill home. Now, 40 years later, as she has every spring and fall, Wolcott will open her home at 2309 Clermont St. on Saturday and Sunday Nov. 17 and 18 for a holiday art show and sale featuring new and returning artists and artisans who sell their creations. Wolcott specializes in jewelry (costume, silver and more). Also lined up for this year’s November show are Robin Wilton (Weaving) Anne Heine (Knitting), Cristina de Palma-Vega (Fabric and Paper Art), Carmen Curtis Basham (Pottery), Anita Kienker (Quilted Creations), Ann Lederer (Hand-Dyed Silk), Katy Charles (Mini Paintings and Photos), Alec Ellis (Woods) and David Claypool (Honey and Beeswax Products). Stop by from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days. Everybody is welcome. Bring a friend and toast the season with a glass of hot mulled wine or herbal tea.