WeCAN Receives the 'Keep Denver Beautiful' Community Service Award
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
The West Colfax Association of Neighbors (WeCAN) was honored to receive the Keep Denver Beautiful Community Service Award in May of 2018. Thank you to all of our Board of Directors, Committee Members, and many Volunteers; WeCAN wouldn't run without you!
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Leah Rounds & Dave Justice
WeCAN Co-Presidents
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WeCAN on Summer Break June & July
Follow Us All Summer Long
Did you know WeCAN is run on 100% volunteer power? That being said, we're ready for a summer break! WeCAN will not be holding General Meetings in June or July. We'll return August 14.
In the mean time, you can keep up with everything going on in West Colfax all summer long on our events calendar and on Facebook @WeCANDenver.
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West Colfax Clean-up Day Success;
Thank You Volunteers!
A huge THANK YOU to all our neighbors that came out of our annual spring West Colfax Clean-up Day! It may have been a bit wet, but we got alleys cleaned, Nettie Moore Park cleaned up, helped with two exterior home projects, and cleaned up the Cheltenham Elementary garden! Way to go neighbors!
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WeCAN Running Club, Mondays, 6:30pm
@Seedstock Brewery
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Over the Clover Design Demonstration - June 3rd
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Family Farm Fiesta - June 9th at
Mountair Park Community Farm
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National Get Outdoors Day - June 9th at Sloan's Lake Park
The annual National Get Outdoors Day encourages healthy, active outdoor fun at sites across the nation. Get Outdoors Colorado is Saturday, June 9, 10:00am-3:00pm on the north shore of Sloan's Lake Park. This is a fun and FREE interactive event for everyone in the family; fish, bike, jump, garden, climb, paint, build, paddle, learn, dance, jump, eat, explore, and play!
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Celebrate Rodolfo "Corky" Gonzales's Birthday at the Library, June 16th
Our West Colfax Library is named after Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzales (1928 - 2005), a Denver Native and nationally recognized leader in the civil rights movement who advocated for the education, economic and political equality of the Latino community in Denver.
Join the Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzales library for a guided tour of the library, an exhibit, and a special guest's presentation. Light refreshments will be provided. Kid friendly.
Facebook Event link:
https://www.facebook.com/events/445269672575537/
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Re-Imagine Play at Paco Sanchez Park Ribbon Cutting & Groundbreaking, June 18
You’re invited! Please join Mayor Michael B. Hancock for the Grand Opening Ceremony of Phase I and the Groundbreaking Celebration of Phase II of Re-Imagine Play at Paco Sanchez Park!
WHEN: Monday, June 18 at 10:00AM
WHERE: Paco Sanchez Park, 1290 N. Knox Court
Re-Imagine Play is an innovative concept that goes beyond the traditional playground. It is intended to be a multi-generational activity and play area that gives park uses of all ages the opportunity to remain active and enjoy a healthy lifestyle.
Parking is available along W. Howard Place and W. Avondale Dr. No RSVP needed – stop by for the fun!
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Conversations in the Community with
Councilman Rafael Espinoza
City Council District 1 Representative, Rafael Espinoza, hosts several Conversations in the Community every month. This is an opportunity to chat and ask questions of one of the West Colfax Representatives. Here is the schedule for June.
Friday, June 1st: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Common Grounds Coffeehouse, 2139 W 44th Ave.
Friday, June 15th: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Zook’s Coffee and Ice Cream, 3156 W 38th Ave.
Wednesday, June 20th: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Bookbar, 4280 Tennyson St.
Friday, June 29th: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Huckleberry, 4301 Pecos St.
For any last-minute schedule changes please check: facebook.com/CD1Rafael/
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DPD District 1 Free September
Women's Self-Defense Class
Classes fill up FAST, RSVP TODAY to reserve a spot for the September 29 class. Contact Robert.Gibbs@denvergov.org
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West Colfax in the News
There's always something happening in West Colfax; here are a few recent headlines.
Big Plans Unfold for Sister Restaurants Cultura and El Chingon, Eater Denver, May 29, 2018.
As the last assisted-living residents leave, Denver’s Golden Manor set for conversion to condominiums, Denverite, May 24, 2018.
Denver’s marijuana tax money being used to fund local projects, Fox31 Denver, May 20, 2018.
Shuttered assisted-living facility plans conversion to condos, BusinessDen, May 14, 2018.
Denver Luxury Condo Project Lands $83M, Multi-Housing News, May 11, 2018.
Denver Neighborhoods With the Most Marijuana Dispensaries: Baker, Five Points, Elyria Swansea, Westword, May 9, 2018.
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