INC Community News May 23, 2012
EVENTS
May 26 KILOMETERS FOR C.O.P.S
During this Memorial Day weekend, the Denver Police Department will host the second annual KILOMETERS FOR C.O.P.S. event on Saturday May 26, 2012. Kilometers for C.O.P.S. is a 5K Run / Jog / Walk to benefit the nonprofit organization Concerns Of Police Survivors.
This exciting 5K race will take place at 9:00am on the Colorado State Patrol’s driving track on South Table Mountain in Golden, CO. Prizes will be awarded to the top male and female in each age group. Whether you wish to register to run or walk the race; show up to encourage runners; or donate funds to this effort, you can find details online at http://www.bearevents.org/k4c#!__k4c.; you will also find a schedule of events, directions to the driving track, and race rules at this site.
June 1 SUMMER OF READING KICK-OFF EVENT ON JUNE 1, 2012Denver Public Library is once again teaming up with Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park to launch the annual Summer of Reading program with a book drive, live entertainment, and special discounted park admission. Families will be able to sign-up for the Summer of Reading program on-site at Elitch Gardens on Friday, June 1 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Guests who bring a donation of a new children’s book to the Reading Rocket Bookmobile at the entrance to Elitch Gardens will receive $10 off Main Gate full price adult admission to enjoy a full day of rides and entertainment.
What: Summer of Reading Kick-Off at Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park
Date: Friday, June 1, 2012
Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. (Park is open until 9 p.m.)Location: Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park, 2000 Elitch Circle, Denver, CO 80204
Appropriate: All ages
Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. (Park is open until 9 p.m.)Location: Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park, 2000 Elitch Circle, Denver, CO 80204
Appropriate: All ages
June 1 COUNTY FAIR AT CITY PARK AND DISTRICT 8 ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Friday June 1, 2012,
6:00-9:00PM
Pavilion at City Park
Pavilion at City Park
Fun for the whole family, this event includes: The Denver Municipal Band, face painting, hat making, free ice cream and a chance to enjoy time with your neighbors in the most beautiful park in Denver! Sponsorships are still available. Please let us know if you're interested by emailing us.
Volunteers needed: we are looking for 15 to 20 volunteers to support our efforts at County Fair this year. We need help in setting up, cleaning up after the event, outreach to attendees, and a few other miscellaneous tasks. If you or someone you know would be willing to assist, please email us with your contact information, the time you would be available, and if you have any preference in your assignment.
Volunteers needed: we are looking for 15 to 20 volunteers to support our efforts at County Fair this year. We need help in setting up, cleaning up after the event, outreach to attendees, and a few other miscellaneous tasks. If you or someone you know would be willing to assist, please email us with your contact information, the time you would be available, and if you have any preference in your assignment.
June 2 ANNUAL PEOPLE’S FAIR
41st Annual CHUN Capitol Hill People’s Fair, produced by Capitol Hill United Neighborhoods, a registered Denver neighborhood organization.
The People’s Fair will be held on Saturday, June 2 from 10:00am-8:00pm, and Sunday, June 3 from 10:00am-7:00pm at Civic Center Park in Downtown Denver.
Today the People’s Fair is one of the largest two-day festivals in the country with over 250,000 fairgoers, and is one of Colorado’s longest-running outdoor urban festivals featuring handmade arts & crafts, food from local restaurants, kids activities, and live local entertainment. Special features of the People’s Fair include a wine pavilion adjacent to the jazz stage, the Mural Project (groups of Denver youth design and create murals that share a central theme during the Fair), a Passport Scavenger Hunt, and an ever-evolving Kids and Family Area with kids craft projects, a carnival, and much more. For more information, please visit: www.chundenver.org.
June 2 COMMUNITY FORUM- CONGRESSWOMAN DIANA DEGETTE
Congresswoman, Diana DeGette invites interested persons to attend a Community Forum for the Northeast Denver portion of the 1st Congressional District on
Saturday, June 2
1:00PM-2:00PM
Denver Public School Evie Dennis Campus, 4800 Telluride St. (Green Valley Ranch).
Purpose is to discuss current issues such as jobs, economy, Social Security, healthcare and voting rights. If interested, please RSVP to Tricia Stevens at degette.RSVP@mail.house.gove or 303.844.4988 by May 29. Please advise 1) name of the forum (North East) and 2) the top issue you are interested in discussing as well.
June 7 DPL USED BOOK SALE
The Denver Public Library’s Annual Used Book Sale will take place outdoors on the north lawn of Denver Central Library, 14th Ave. & Broadway, and features over 70,000 items -- including children's books, non-fiction and fiction books, along with CDs, DVDs and audio books -- all at bargain prices starting at under a $1. On Saturday, June 9, during the book sale, the Library will be hosting a special Family Fun Day presented by Mountain States Toyota with free activities and giveaways.
For more information about the Gigantic Used Book Sale, visit http://dplfriends.org/
Public Sale hours are as follows:
· Thursday, June 7, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
· Friday, June 8, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
· Saturday, June 9, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., from noon - 4 p.m., the Library will also be hosting a Family Fun Day activities presented by Mountain States Toyota.
· Sunday, June 10, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
June 7 CHERRY CREEK AREA PLANS TO BE ‘HEARD’ JUNE 6
The Planning Board draft of the Cherry Creek Area Plan is available for public review. Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding the plan draft on June 6th at 3:00 PM in the Webb Municipal Building, 4th floor. You may view the draft at: www.denvergov.org/cherrycreek. Thank you.
June 12 NAVIGATING THE 21ST CENTURY WITH FUTURIST GARRY GOLDEN
Tuesday, June 12, Navigating the 21st Century with Futurist Garry Golden, 6 p.m., at the Denver Central Library.
Join civic and business leaders from across Denver to see how demographic shifts, technological changes and other factors will dramatically change the ways we interact with each other, find information and learn throughout our lives.
· How do we learn to better anticipate and lead change based on where the world is headed?
· How do we think about and plan for a future shaped by transformational change?
The presentation is free, but RSVPs are required. Email hmiles@denverlibrary.org or call 720-865-2045 for more information or to reserve your spot.
June 20 OVERLAND PARK SUMMER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION & COOKOUT
The Overland Park Neighborhood Association Is having it's 3rd annual Summer Solstice Celebration and Cookout. June 20th, a Wednesday, 5 pm till dark. It's the longest day of the year and we'll be celebrating at The Overland Pond Park. Bring the kids. Fishing instruction and all gear will be provided..
From S. Santa Fe, go west on Florida ( Circle K and Aqua Golf ), to Overland Pond Park, on the right . Plenty of parking is available. Come see our little jewel of a park. The neighborhood volunteers have been working for several years, to bring it back to life and it's a beauty! All neighborhoods are welcome.
PUBLIC NOTICES
STAGE 1 DROUGHT
Denver Water Board of Commissioners has declared a Stage 1 drought in recognition of current watershed conditions, including very low stream flow and predictions of more dry weather. A Stage 1 drought involves voluntary measures to reduce water use. Water should always be used prudently, but heightened awareness will be needed this year. The goal of this drought declaration is to preserve reservoir storage going into 2013, in case next year’s snowpack is also below normal. In response to the Stage 1 drought declaration, Denver Water is asking its customers to reduce outdoor watering. Customers can do that by:
· Watering only two days a week, and using a day of rain to skip watering.
· Only watering the areas of your yard that are dry. For example, if shady areas look fine, only water the dry areas that get the most sun exposure.
· Watering early in the morning or in the evening to avoid evaporation.
· Adjusting sprinkler systems throughout the summer, starting with the use of less water this spring. Don’t just set your sprinkler system once and forget about it.
· Watering two minutes less.
LEASH LAWS STEPPED UP
Denver’s Animal Care & Control, Parks and Recreation, and Denver Police are teaming up to help ensure the safety of people and pets in city parks this summer. As part of this effort, the city will increase park patrols and enforcement of dog off-leash violations beginning June 1.
As part of the stepped up enforcement, residents are encouraged to report specific problem areas to animalcomments@denvergov.org, or by calling 311. Denver city ordinance requires dogs to be on a leash and under control of their owner at all times. The city’s leash laws are intended to protect the health and safety of both the people and pets that enjoy visiting Denver's many parks and open areas.
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