July Announcements
Is East Colfax An International Hub?
The Fax Partnership is cooking up a plan to make the stretch of East Colfax between Monaco Parkway and Yosemite Street a special district. The Partnership — which works with businesses along that stretch of Colfax — initially envisioned the stretch would be designated an “International District.” The Partnership is now weighing instead calling it a “Cultural District,” or similar moniker.
The idea is to highlight and publicize the many independent businesses along the stretch — from restaurants to hair and beauty salons to grocers — that are owned and operated by recent immigrants and people of color.
The Fax Partnership has developed a very short survey to gauge neighborhood feedback on the name and mission statement for the project. Submit your feedback at surveymonkey.com/r/L9WVHP3.
Denver Days Is Back
During the pandemic most of us have seen plenty of the neighborhood. But when is the last time you hung out with your neighbors? How about making it the first week in August?
The city-sponsored Denver Days returns July 30-Aug. 7. Denver Days is designed to encourage neighborhoods to host block parties, picnics and service projects with the focus on small, organic gatherings. The event was launched by Mayor Michael B. Hancock 10 years ago. For groups who hold events and gatherings, Denver will waive your park picnic and block party permits, and will provide free barricades to ensure your street is closed safely.
Deadline to register your event is July 15. Check out denvergov.org/Community/Neighborhoods/Denver-Days for registration and other info.
Looking For A Few Great Homes
The 44th Annual Park Hill Home Tour & Street Fair will be Sunday, Sept. 25, back in full swing this year with in-person home tours as well as a daylong street fair.
Organizers are currently registering sponsors at various levels as well as vendor booths. Check out parkhillhometour.org for info and to sign up.
Home Tour scouts are still looking for a few more homes to feature on the tour. Note: There are no stringent requirements. Does your house have interesting, unique, beautiful, strange, quirky, lovely features? Bingo. Homes of any size, age, and style are featured on the tour. If you’d like to nominate your own home or the home of someone you know, please contact director@greaterparkhill.org.