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Leah Rounds & Jessica Dominguez
WeCAN Co-Presidents
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October 8 General Meeting
WeCAN meets the second Tuesday of every month (January-May, August-November), 6:00-7:00pm in the Main Hall of the Confluence Ministries Building at 1400 Quitman St. Here is a glimpse at this month's General Meeting.
6:00pm: Denver Police District 1 Community Resource Officer Rob Gibbs and the Northwest Denver Public Safety Resource Center begins our meetings by sharing recent crime statistics, crime prevention tips, and is available to answer all your questions and concerns.
6:10: Help WeCAN prepare for the West Area Plan! The West Area Plan is currently creating a vision for the neighborhoods of Barnum, Barnum West, Sun Valley, Valverde, Villa Park and West Colfax.
- Eugene Howard, Denver Senior City Planner will provide background
- Megan Yonke, WeCAN Vice President will provide a de-brief of the West Area Plan kick-off meeting from October 5th
- How can WeCAN get involved in the West Area Plan? Come be a part of the WeCAN Steering Committee!
7:00: Adjourn
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West Colfax Clean-up Day is October 5!
Extreme Community Makeover (ECM) is once again coming to West Colfax and WeCAN will have a crew to help beautify our neighborhood and the Lakewood Gulch.
Saturday, October 5, 2019
9:00am - 2:00pm, Lunch is provided
Meet at 1400 Quitman St., Confluence Ministries building
Children of all ages are welcome to come with an adult willing to work with and supervise them.
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Fall Family Fun Run
WeCAN is teaming up with Little Man Ice Cream Factory for a Fall Family Fun Run!
 
When: Wednesday, October 30
Time: 6:00 PM
Where: Little Man Ice Cream Factory, 441 W. Colfax Ave.
What: Run 1 mile in Sloan's Lake Park, earn a BOGO ice cream coupon! The whole family is invited
All participants are invited to wear their Halloween costumes for our spooky fun run followed by candy corn ice cream at the Little Man Factory!
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WeCAN Running Club, Mondays, 6:30pm at Seedstock Brewery
The WeCAN Running Club has been going strong for 3 years now! Come out to run, jog or walk with your West Colfax neighbors every Monday!
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West Area Plan Public Kickoff - Saturday, October 5
You're invited to the West Area Plan Kickoff!
Come tell us about your community and be a part of creating a vision for the neighborhoods of Barnum, Barnum West, Sun Valley, Valverde, Villa Park and West Colfax. We look forward to seeing you there!
9:30-11:30 a.m., Saturday, October 5
Newlon Elementary, 361 Vrain Street, Denver, CO
Food, childcare and Spanish interpretation will be provided.
Accessibility: If you need a sign language interpreter or CART Services, contact SignLanguageServices@denvergov.org at least three business days ahead of the meeting you'd like to attend. For other public accommodation requests/concerns related to a disability, please contact DisabilityAccess@denvergov.org.
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PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE: Sloan’s Lake Park South Playground Update
The south playground and picnic facilities at Sloan’s Lake Park (off 17th Ave.) are set to be redesigned and constructed using Capital Improvement Project (CIP) dollars. Improvements to the adjacent parking and landscape may also be included, along with accessibility upgrades.
Take the Sloan's Lake South Playground Survey,
open through October 17
Join us for the first public open house to discuss your ideas on how to improve the playground!
WHEN: Thursday, Oct. 24 | 5:00-7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Lake Middle School | 1820 Lowell Blvd. Denver, CO 80204
Visit denvergov.org/ParkProjects for more information, or email the Project Manager: Jennifer.Olson@denvergov.org.
A sign language interpreter or CART will be provided upon request. Three (3) business days’ notice is requested. Contact signlanguageservices@denvergov.org.
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West Area Plan: Tell us about your neighborhood!
This summer, West Denver residents will get the chance to begin creating a long-term, community-driven vision for Barnum, Barnum West, Sun Valley, Valverde, Villa Park and West Colfax. Take this survey to share your voice and help guide the planning process.
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City of Denver Annual
Commuter Survey
How do you get to work? @CityofDenver wants to know how to improve and expand your travel options. Take the new annual commuter survey http://bit.ly/DenverCommutes
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Learn to Backyard Compost
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