NEWS & HAPPENINGS
A gaggle of Mrs. Ropers at Yaqui’s on Colfax. At right, a little witch at last year’s Fall Fest.
Romping With The Ropers
The vintage and antique shop, Park Hill Treasures, and other Colfax businesses are getting creative in efforts to offset the ongoing massive disruption from BRT road construction. On Sept. 6, a large group of Mrs. Roper impersonators in their finest caftans and sassiest accessories gathered at the store. From there they ventured out to Yaqui’s Tacos Tequila Mescal, La Finca Colombian and Mozart’s Lounge for drinks and appetizers. It was such a party that organizers plan to do it again, date TBD. Additional October events are planned at Park Hill Treasures, including a class to make scary dolls on Oct. 2 from 6-8 pm., and a reception for new vendors on Oct. 9 from 5-7:30 p.m.
All Are Welcome: Fall Fest Oct. 12
The annual Park Hill Fall Fest honors volunteers who bundle the Greater Park Hill News and the blockworkers who deliver it. The entire community is invited and welcome to enjoy free food, games, bubble machines, face painting, and plenty of camaraderie. The event is from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 12. at City of Axum Park, at the corner of Martin Luther King Boulevard and Birch Street. From 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. there will be a story circle where blockworkers are invited to share their (sometimes funny, sometimes hairy) newspaper delivery tales and get to know each other. The Fall Fest is sponsored by Greater Park Hill Community, Inc. Contact Maria Flora at mjflora@msn.com if you are interested in helping to offset some of the costs.
Wanted: Park Plan Feedback
More than 300 people showed up on Sept. 13 at Hiawatha Davis Recreation Center to check out the draft plans for the Park Hill Park. The city has contracted the design firm, Sasaki, to head up $1.5 million “community visioning process” for the future park, at the former Park Hill Golf Course, at Colorado Boulevard and 35th Avenue. Numerous park design elements were on display at the open house, including areas set aside for athletic fields and facilities, playgrounds and natural and open space areas. If you missed the open house, you can still weigh in with your opinion about the draft plan. Check out the designs and give your feedback at this link: tinyurl.com/ParkSurveyOct12. The survey closes Oct. 12.
Wanted: Action Plan Feedback
In tandem with the Park Hill Park plan, the city’s planning department has also launched a “Park Hill Action Plan.” This effort is designed to focus on “wins and actions” that can be considered for surrounding neighborhoods as the park is being designed and built. Among the categories: affordable housing, mitigating involuntary displacement, healthy food access, expanding the tree canopy and promoting small business. Check out tinyurl.com/PHActionFeedback for more. Φ