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Connecting Neighborhoods amp Activating our Community
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COUNCIL DISTRICT 43540 S Poplar St Ste 100Denver CO 802377203374444
kendrablackdenvergovorgkathygiledenvergovorgtatecarpenterdenvergovorglizzukowskidenvergovorg
IN THIS ISSUE
RESOURCESDENVER POLICE DEPTDISTRICT 31625 S University BlvdDenver CO 80210Emergency 911NonshyEmergency7209132000Police District 37209131300Crime StoppersAnonymous7209137867 (STOP)Gang Hotline 7209131339Report Graffiti 311 or72091313113distdenvergovorg
CITY SERVICES Denver has introduced anew mobileshyfriendly websitePocketgovcom to reportproblems and access city
services The website
Dear Southeast Denver Neighbors
It has been a year since I was sworn in as yourrepresentative on Denver City Council Keeping to mycampaign promises my focus has been and willcontinue to be advocating for southeast Denver We arein the middle of the budgeting process and I amproposing more money be allocated for paving andparks maintenance Irsquom fighting to protect ourneighborhoods and improve major corridors whileensuring that neighbors have a voice in planningdecisions
Join me this fall to learn how Denver is changing andshare your ideas at our interactive town hall Using yourvision we will develop a work plan to implement ourideas in the followshyup workshop
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU
Town Hall amp VisioningSept 20 6 shy 730 pm ORSept 24 1230 shy 2 pm at TJHS (3950 S Holly St)
Followshyup Workshop Oct 25 6 shy 730 pm OROct 29 1230 shy 2 pm at TJ
Also please fill out the visioning surveyhttpswwwsurveymonkeycomrCPW9RTB If youprefer a paper survey one will be mailed in our annualnewsletter Look for it in your mailbox in July
Feel free to contact me with your questions commentsor concerns
Save the Dates
services The websiteallows you to checkrecycling and largeshyitempickshyup dates find propertyvalues sign up for streetsweeping reminders andask questions You mayalso call 311 for cityservices
THINK YOUVE BEENSCAMMED If you suspect youve beenscammed or exploited callthe District Attorneys Fraud Hot Line to report it 720shy913shy9179
COMMUNITYHamden Heights Library7208650185Ross University Library7208650955Eisenhower Rec Center7208650730Kennedy Golf Course7208650720Wellshire Golf Course3037571352
STAY CONNECTEDLegislative Sessionof Denver City CouncilMeetsairs Mondays at 530pm
Neighborhood ampPlanningCommitteeMeets bishyweeklyairson Wednesdays at 1030am
Safety and WellshyBeingCommitteeMeets bishyweeklyairs onTuesday at 130 pm
Technology andGovernanceCommitteeMeets bishyweeklyairs onTuesday at 130 pm
Business DevelopmentCommitteeMeets bishyweeklyairs onTuesdays at 1030 am
Finance and ServicesCommitteeMeets bishyweeklyairs onTuesday at 1030 am
Business DevelopmentCommitteeMeets bishyweeklyairs onTuesdays at 1030 am
Finance and ServicesCommitteeMeets bishyweeklyairs onTuesday at 1030 am
Senior Office Hours July 13 930 am shy 1230 pm
District Office 3540 S Poplar Street Suite 100
Diane Young from the Denver Commission on Agingwill be available to answer your questions on
transportation options home modifications servicesbenefits of Medicare and much more Please call theoffice 720shy337shy4444 or eshymail Kathygiledenvergovorg
to set up an appointment time
Senior Series 4 Housing amp FinanceJuly 27 1shy3 pm
Eisenhower Rec Center 4300 E Dartmouth Ave
Join us for our 4th Senior Series meeting when expertswill discuss housing resources and finance supportTopics include downsizing home sharing reversemortgages tax credits and much more Learn aboutsenior independent and assisted livingshyhousing in our
community
Denver Days Picnic amp JazzAugust 3 7shy830 pmEisenhower Park Pavilion
Bring a summer picnic enjoy asnack and the smooth sounds ofthe Denver Municipal BrassBand and meet your neighbors inthis celebration of southeastDenver Please donate newsocksunderwear or schoolsupplies to Clothes to Kids and Be the LoveFoundation Donrsquot miss this fun event
High Line Canal Conservancy Community MeetingsParticipate in the open houses to shape the Canalrsquosfuture in the 2nd chapter of the series Learn more at
highlinecanalorgcommunity
bullJuly 20 11 amshy 130 pmExpo Rec Center (10955 EExposition Ave Aurora)
bullJuly 20 4shy8 pm EloiseMay Library (1471 S ParkerRd Denver)
bullJuly 21 4shy8 pmEisenhower Rec Center(4300 E Dartmouth Ave) Councilwoman Black at Bike to Work Day
NEW EDITOR OF DENVER POST Lee Ann Colacioppo hasbeen named editor at The DenverPost becoming the first woman tothe hold the position in thenewspaperrsquos 124 year historyColacioppo has covered variousroles in her 17shyyear tenure includingthe Pulitzer Prizeshywinning AuroraTheater shooting coverage Lee Ann
grew up in southeast Denver and attended TJ with Kendra
ACADEMY OF LIFELONG LEARNING It is never too late in life to learn something new Checkout all the interesting classes offered at the Academy forLifelong Learningrsquos this fall HERE A free event to previewclasses will be held on August 24 10 am shy 130 pm at theirnew location the Calvary Baptist Church (6500 E GirardAve) For more information or to register visitAcademyLLorg
FARMERS MARKET AT BELLEVIEW STATION Enjoy a variety of streetfood booths and trucks localproduce locally craftedbeverages with music andentertainment for all ages atFOODIES the new outdoormarket at the Belleview StationFOODIES Thursday markets areopen 1130 am shy 530 pm (June23 shy Oct 27) and Sunday marketsstart at 10 amshy 4 pm (June 23 shy Oct 27) For more infowwwfoodiesoutdoormarketscom
Denver is 10 on AAArsquos Top Ten SummerTravel Destinations
Affordable Housing MeetingJuly 21 6shy8 pm at North High School
Join the Mayor and City Councilmembers for a followshyupdiscussion on affordable housing policy and longshyterm fundingproposals resources and services For more info contactRodolfoRodriguezDenverGovorg or (720) 337shy7731
SENIOR SERIES 4 HOUSING AND FINANCE We have had four successful Senior Series programs in2016 These programs are interactive workshops designed toeducate and provide solutions and information for our retiredand active constituents Please join us for our next program
Senior Series 4 Housing amp FinanceJuly 27 1shy3 pm Eisenhower Rec Center
4300 E Dartmouth Ave
Looking forward to 2017 please share your input on topicsyou feel would be relevant to being an active retired memberof our community In addition we would like to host at leasttwo social events luncheon with a speaker or Happy Hour ata local restaurant a play or music concert Please let usknow what would be fun for you Send your ideas toKathygiledenvergovorg
RED ROCKS TO ADD PARK LAND On June 16 Parks amp Rec announced it will add 98 acresto the existing 640 acres that make up Red Rocks Park andAmphitheater Parks will look at creating trail connectionswith the surrounding properties The City has not added anysubstantial park acreage to the Mountain Parks system since1960 when 85 acres was added to Newton Park
EISENHOWER REC CENTER Teens ages 13shy17 years will have the opportunity toparticipate in Weight Room Training at Eisenhower RecCenter The 4shyweek certification program instills educationdiscipline and safe practices for fitness room equipment Thecost is $30 and begins August 5 Register online wwwdenvergovorg or at Eisenhower Questions Please call303shy937shy4600 or email TommyKaraffadenvergovorg
KENNEDY GOLF COURSE
bull 27shyHole Regulation Coursebull 9shyHole Par 3 Coursebull Putt Putt Coursebull Lighted Driving Rangebull Pro Shop with Snack Barbull Tavern Restaurant
Proposed changes to outdoor public events rules andregulations within Denver parks are available for publicinspection Input is welcomed at the public hearing
Wednesday August 10 530 pm Wellington Webb Municipal Building 201 W Colfax Ave Room 4F6
JASON KLIMCZAK WINS COACH OF THE YEAR Congratulations to TJ lacrosse coach Jason Klimczakwho not only won the 4A Metro Conference Coach of the Yearbut also the DPS Coach of the Year Go Spartans
PRESCHOOL TUITION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE Worried about thecost of preschool tuitionthis fall The DenverPreschool Programmakes preschoolpossible for all Denverfamilies with a 4shyyearshyoldthrough tuition assistance
and access to more than 250 high quality preschool programsmdashregardless of income or neighborhood Tuition assistance isprovided on a sliding scale For more information visitwwwdpporgNOW or call 303shy595shy4DPP
TJ STUDENTS RECEIVE SCHOLARSHIP The Optimist Club of Monaco South awarded the RobertSullivan scholarship to 6 graduating seniors The scholarshipis named for the late Robert Sullivan who was active in hisservice to the community and a fervent TJ booster Way to goseniors The 2016 SullivanScholarship winnersBlaise Hokkanen MahdiRamadan MohammadRamadan Franz TorresGabriella Harrison andEvan Anderson
DIA set a new April record of 438 millionpassengers
RUSH CREEK WIND PROJECT
RUSH CREEK WIND PROJECT Xcel Energy is seeking to build a $1 billion wind farmthat would supply 600 megawatts of clean renewable energyor the equivalent to powering 325000 homes If the PUCapproves the Project construction would begin in late 2017becoming the largest wind project in the state
RECYCLE YOUR APPLIANCES Solid Waste Management offers FREE recyclingservice of large appliances Appliances accepted includerefrigerators hot water heaters freezers furnaces airconditioners dishwashers washers amp dryers microwaveovens stovesovens To recycle your appliance
1 Make an appointment by visitingDenverGovorgDenverRecycles or 1shy800shy479shy4159
2 Put your recycled appliance on the street for collection
Remember if your appliance is still in good working conditionconsider giving it a second life by donating it to a thrift store
EMERALD ASH BORER DISCOVERED IN LONGMONT The destructive evasiveEAB has been detected inLongmont representing the firstappearance in the state outside ofBoulder The detection causedforestry to expedite theirmanagement plan of the insect thatthreatens the destruction of ashtrees Denver has taken aproactive approach by launching
the Be a Smart Ash campaign encouraging property ownersto plant new trees before losing established ones to EAB Youmay be eligible for a free tree Visit httpbeasmartashorgwhatshycanshyishydoapplyshyforshyashytree to learn more
JULY CAB MEETING District 3 Police will host a special CAB meeting on howto protect your identity and advice on how to avoid becomingvictim to fraud Guest speakers include Ralph Barocas fromRBC Wealth Financial and Maro Casparian from the DenverDistrict Attorneyrsquos Office The July CAB meeting for bothSector 1 and Sector 2 is Monday July 11 at 6 pm at District3 Police Station (1625 S University) The meeting on July 12is cancelled
Everyone is susceptible to scammers and fraudsters Followthese tips to reduce your exposure
Keep an inventory of all jewelryShred identifying information such as old checkbooksand preshyauthorized credit card applicationsChoose caregivers with caution Request a backgroundcheckProtect your incoming and outgoing mail Check yourunsecured mailbox dailyRequest a free credit report twice a year Visitwwwannualcreditreportcom
DENVER POLICE APP The Denver Police News app is the newest communityoutreach effort that delivers timely info on breaking newsevents major road closures traffic crashes wantedsuspects crime alerts social media content and more
Citizens are encouraged to download the app by searching for
Citizens are encouraged to download the app by searching forDenver Police News
Denver had a record of 164 million visitorswho spent $5 billion in 2015 Thatrsquos 1
million more visitors than the previous yearand it set a new tourism record for the 10th
year in a row
MIYABI JUNIOR EXPRESSshy7400 E Hampden Ave Looking for a quick freshbudgetshyfriendly lunch spot Thedistrict 4 office was impressedwith the Japanese quickshyservehibachi restaurant MiyabiJunior Express The staff isextremely friendly and the foodis freshly prepared to order Trytheir delicious teriyaki orhibachi chicken served withbrown rice and steamedvegetables
PEBBLES PERSIAN BAKERYshy2160 S Holly St
Just south of Evans westopped by Pebbles and sampledsome of their delicious pastriesPebbles specializes in whole wheatsour dough bread that is baked onactual pebbles
Whether you are entertaining guests or looking for a newactivity wersquove listed some fun activities to try this summer
DENVER FIRE SUMMER CAMPS Interested in what a firefighter career would be like TheDFD day camps provide middle school students theopportunity to participate in hands on emergency skills andsimulate fire and rescue situations while having fun There isno fee to attend Contact Capt Greg Pixley at 303‐503‐7490or gregpixleydenvergovorg to register Dates July 19shy21 ndash girls and boys July 26shy28 ndash girls onlyTimes 9 amshy 1 pmLocation Rocky Mountain Fire Academy (5440 Roslyn Bldg F)
MILE HIGH BIKE TOUR Explore the best of Denver by bike Mile High Bike Tourprovides personalized tours through the riverside bike pathsand protected bike lanes Visit and learn more about ourpublic art important government buildings beautiful parks
public art important government buildings beautiful parksdistinct architecture and professional sports arenas whileexploring our trail system and beautiful neighborhoods Toursare 10 miles in distance and cost $50 per person Call 303shy801shy1766 or visit milehighbiketourscom to book
SUMMER EVENTS AT THE AIRPORT Last month DIAlaunched ldquoEvents at DENrdquoan ongoing series offamilyshyfriendly fun andentertainment on the openshyair plaza betweenJeppesen Terminal andthe Westin Hotel In Junethey kicked off the serieswith a Denvershythemedputtshyputt course Checkout what else is plannedhttpwwwflydenvercomenjoy_relaxeventsden
FREE ACTIVITIES WITH MY DENVER CARD The MY Denver Card which works as a recreationcenter membership and library card is available at no cost toany Denver resident ages 5shy18 Our rec centers offer a widevariety of activities from painting to soccer to drumming andmore plus free meals and snacks Visithttpsapmactivecommunitiescomdenver to register online
CHERRY CREEK MARINA The Cherry Creek State Park is 4200 acres of openspace with a marina and beach Check out the special eventsand concerts happening all summer long at the marina Formore info httpthemarinaatcherrycreekcom
bull Throw downshyTuesdays ndash Free Wakeboard eventsbull Live at The Lakeshy Wednesdays ndash summer concert seriesbull Rocky Mountain LuaushyThursdays ndash Free Stand UpPaddle Board events
OUTDOOR ART EXHIBIT AT THE COMMONS The Wings of the Cityexhibit is an urban artistic projectthat includes nine largeshyscalebronze sculptures created byinternationally known artist JorgeMarin The exhibit will be ondisplay from June 10 ndashSeptember 30 2016 at CommonsPark and is part of Denverrsquos plan
to activate downtown parks The Outdoor Downtown
HEAD START BOARD SEEKS MEMBERS Passionate about Denverrsquos Early Childhood EducationEfforts The Great Kids Head Start Policy Council is seekingcommunity representatives to serve on the board To learnmore please visit wwwdenvergovorgheadstart or contactAlmartinezdenvergovorg or at 720shy913shy0888
GODENVER APP
GODENVER APP The free GoDenver app allows you toplan your trip using all available public andprivate types of mobility The app providespublic transit options in real time and allowsusers to compare transit options to decidethe best route Download GoDenver
CALENDAR
Copyright copy 2016 Councilwoman Kendra Black All rights reserved
Want to change how you receive these emailsYou can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list
services The websiteallows you to checkrecycling and largeshyitempickshyup dates find propertyvalues sign up for streetsweeping reminders andask questions You mayalso call 311 for cityservices
THINK YOUVE BEENSCAMMED If you suspect youve beenscammed or exploited callthe District Attorneys Fraud Hot Line to report it 720shy913shy9179
COMMUNITYHamden Heights Library7208650185Ross University Library7208650955Eisenhower Rec Center7208650730Kennedy Golf Course7208650720Wellshire Golf Course3037571352
STAY CONNECTEDLegislative Sessionof Denver City CouncilMeetsairs Mondays at 530pm
Neighborhood ampPlanningCommitteeMeets bishyweeklyairson Wednesdays at 1030am
Safety and WellshyBeingCommitteeMeets bishyweeklyairs onTuesday at 130 pm
Technology andGovernanceCommitteeMeets bishyweeklyairs onTuesday at 130 pm
Business DevelopmentCommitteeMeets bishyweeklyairs onTuesdays at 1030 am
Finance and ServicesCommitteeMeets bishyweeklyairs onTuesday at 1030 am
Business DevelopmentCommitteeMeets bishyweeklyairs onTuesdays at 1030 am
Finance and ServicesCommitteeMeets bishyweeklyairs onTuesday at 1030 am
Senior Office Hours July 13 930 am shy 1230 pm
District Office 3540 S Poplar Street Suite 100
Diane Young from the Denver Commission on Agingwill be available to answer your questions on
transportation options home modifications servicesbenefits of Medicare and much more Please call theoffice 720shy337shy4444 or eshymail Kathygiledenvergovorg
to set up an appointment time
Senior Series 4 Housing amp FinanceJuly 27 1shy3 pm
Eisenhower Rec Center 4300 E Dartmouth Ave
Join us for our 4th Senior Series meeting when expertswill discuss housing resources and finance supportTopics include downsizing home sharing reversemortgages tax credits and much more Learn aboutsenior independent and assisted livingshyhousing in our
community
Denver Days Picnic amp JazzAugust 3 7shy830 pmEisenhower Park Pavilion
Bring a summer picnic enjoy asnack and the smooth sounds ofthe Denver Municipal BrassBand and meet your neighbors inthis celebration of southeastDenver Please donate newsocksunderwear or schoolsupplies to Clothes to Kids and Be the LoveFoundation Donrsquot miss this fun event
High Line Canal Conservancy Community MeetingsParticipate in the open houses to shape the Canalrsquosfuture in the 2nd chapter of the series Learn more at
highlinecanalorgcommunity
bullJuly 20 11 amshy 130 pmExpo Rec Center (10955 EExposition Ave Aurora)
bullJuly 20 4shy8 pm EloiseMay Library (1471 S ParkerRd Denver)
bullJuly 21 4shy8 pmEisenhower Rec Center(4300 E Dartmouth Ave) Councilwoman Black at Bike to Work Day
NEW EDITOR OF DENVER POST Lee Ann Colacioppo hasbeen named editor at The DenverPost becoming the first woman tothe hold the position in thenewspaperrsquos 124 year historyColacioppo has covered variousroles in her 17shyyear tenure includingthe Pulitzer Prizeshywinning AuroraTheater shooting coverage Lee Ann
grew up in southeast Denver and attended TJ with Kendra
ACADEMY OF LIFELONG LEARNING It is never too late in life to learn something new Checkout all the interesting classes offered at the Academy forLifelong Learningrsquos this fall HERE A free event to previewclasses will be held on August 24 10 am shy 130 pm at theirnew location the Calvary Baptist Church (6500 E GirardAve) For more information or to register visitAcademyLLorg
FARMERS MARKET AT BELLEVIEW STATION Enjoy a variety of streetfood booths and trucks localproduce locally craftedbeverages with music andentertainment for all ages atFOODIES the new outdoormarket at the Belleview StationFOODIES Thursday markets areopen 1130 am shy 530 pm (June23 shy Oct 27) and Sunday marketsstart at 10 amshy 4 pm (June 23 shy Oct 27) For more infowwwfoodiesoutdoormarketscom
Denver is 10 on AAArsquos Top Ten SummerTravel Destinations
Affordable Housing MeetingJuly 21 6shy8 pm at North High School
Join the Mayor and City Councilmembers for a followshyupdiscussion on affordable housing policy and longshyterm fundingproposals resources and services For more info contactRodolfoRodriguezDenverGovorg or (720) 337shy7731
SENIOR SERIES 4 HOUSING AND FINANCE We have had four successful Senior Series programs in2016 These programs are interactive workshops designed toeducate and provide solutions and information for our retiredand active constituents Please join us for our next program
Senior Series 4 Housing amp FinanceJuly 27 1shy3 pm Eisenhower Rec Center
4300 E Dartmouth Ave
Looking forward to 2017 please share your input on topicsyou feel would be relevant to being an active retired memberof our community In addition we would like to host at leasttwo social events luncheon with a speaker or Happy Hour ata local restaurant a play or music concert Please let usknow what would be fun for you Send your ideas toKathygiledenvergovorg
RED ROCKS TO ADD PARK LAND On June 16 Parks amp Rec announced it will add 98 acresto the existing 640 acres that make up Red Rocks Park andAmphitheater Parks will look at creating trail connectionswith the surrounding properties The City has not added anysubstantial park acreage to the Mountain Parks system since1960 when 85 acres was added to Newton Park
EISENHOWER REC CENTER Teens ages 13shy17 years will have the opportunity toparticipate in Weight Room Training at Eisenhower RecCenter The 4shyweek certification program instills educationdiscipline and safe practices for fitness room equipment Thecost is $30 and begins August 5 Register online wwwdenvergovorg or at Eisenhower Questions Please call303shy937shy4600 or email TommyKaraffadenvergovorg
KENNEDY GOLF COURSE
bull 27shyHole Regulation Coursebull 9shyHole Par 3 Coursebull Putt Putt Coursebull Lighted Driving Rangebull Pro Shop with Snack Barbull Tavern Restaurant
Proposed changes to outdoor public events rules andregulations within Denver parks are available for publicinspection Input is welcomed at the public hearing
Wednesday August 10 530 pm Wellington Webb Municipal Building 201 W Colfax Ave Room 4F6
JASON KLIMCZAK WINS COACH OF THE YEAR Congratulations to TJ lacrosse coach Jason Klimczakwho not only won the 4A Metro Conference Coach of the Yearbut also the DPS Coach of the Year Go Spartans
PRESCHOOL TUITION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE Worried about thecost of preschool tuitionthis fall The DenverPreschool Programmakes preschoolpossible for all Denverfamilies with a 4shyyearshyoldthrough tuition assistance
and access to more than 250 high quality preschool programsmdashregardless of income or neighborhood Tuition assistance isprovided on a sliding scale For more information visitwwwdpporgNOW or call 303shy595shy4DPP
TJ STUDENTS RECEIVE SCHOLARSHIP The Optimist Club of Monaco South awarded the RobertSullivan scholarship to 6 graduating seniors The scholarshipis named for the late Robert Sullivan who was active in hisservice to the community and a fervent TJ booster Way to goseniors The 2016 SullivanScholarship winnersBlaise Hokkanen MahdiRamadan MohammadRamadan Franz TorresGabriella Harrison andEvan Anderson
DIA set a new April record of 438 millionpassengers
RUSH CREEK WIND PROJECT
RUSH CREEK WIND PROJECT Xcel Energy is seeking to build a $1 billion wind farmthat would supply 600 megawatts of clean renewable energyor the equivalent to powering 325000 homes If the PUCapproves the Project construction would begin in late 2017becoming the largest wind project in the state
RECYCLE YOUR APPLIANCES Solid Waste Management offers FREE recyclingservice of large appliances Appliances accepted includerefrigerators hot water heaters freezers furnaces airconditioners dishwashers washers amp dryers microwaveovens stovesovens To recycle your appliance
1 Make an appointment by visitingDenverGovorgDenverRecycles or 1shy800shy479shy4159
2 Put your recycled appliance on the street for collection
Remember if your appliance is still in good working conditionconsider giving it a second life by donating it to a thrift store
EMERALD ASH BORER DISCOVERED IN LONGMONT The destructive evasiveEAB has been detected inLongmont representing the firstappearance in the state outside ofBoulder The detection causedforestry to expedite theirmanagement plan of the insect thatthreatens the destruction of ashtrees Denver has taken aproactive approach by launching
the Be a Smart Ash campaign encouraging property ownersto plant new trees before losing established ones to EAB Youmay be eligible for a free tree Visit httpbeasmartashorgwhatshycanshyishydoapplyshyforshyashytree to learn more
JULY CAB MEETING District 3 Police will host a special CAB meeting on howto protect your identity and advice on how to avoid becomingvictim to fraud Guest speakers include Ralph Barocas fromRBC Wealth Financial and Maro Casparian from the DenverDistrict Attorneyrsquos Office The July CAB meeting for bothSector 1 and Sector 2 is Monday July 11 at 6 pm at District3 Police Station (1625 S University) The meeting on July 12is cancelled
Everyone is susceptible to scammers and fraudsters Followthese tips to reduce your exposure
Keep an inventory of all jewelryShred identifying information such as old checkbooksand preshyauthorized credit card applicationsChoose caregivers with caution Request a backgroundcheckProtect your incoming and outgoing mail Check yourunsecured mailbox dailyRequest a free credit report twice a year Visitwwwannualcreditreportcom
DENVER POLICE APP The Denver Police News app is the newest communityoutreach effort that delivers timely info on breaking newsevents major road closures traffic crashes wantedsuspects crime alerts social media content and more
Citizens are encouraged to download the app by searching for
Citizens are encouraged to download the app by searching forDenver Police News
Denver had a record of 164 million visitorswho spent $5 billion in 2015 Thatrsquos 1
million more visitors than the previous yearand it set a new tourism record for the 10th
year in a row
MIYABI JUNIOR EXPRESSshy7400 E Hampden Ave Looking for a quick freshbudgetshyfriendly lunch spot Thedistrict 4 office was impressedwith the Japanese quickshyservehibachi restaurant MiyabiJunior Express The staff isextremely friendly and the foodis freshly prepared to order Trytheir delicious teriyaki orhibachi chicken served withbrown rice and steamedvegetables
PEBBLES PERSIAN BAKERYshy2160 S Holly St
Just south of Evans westopped by Pebbles and sampledsome of their delicious pastriesPebbles specializes in whole wheatsour dough bread that is baked onactual pebbles
Whether you are entertaining guests or looking for a newactivity wersquove listed some fun activities to try this summer
DENVER FIRE SUMMER CAMPS Interested in what a firefighter career would be like TheDFD day camps provide middle school students theopportunity to participate in hands on emergency skills andsimulate fire and rescue situations while having fun There isno fee to attend Contact Capt Greg Pixley at 303‐503‐7490or gregpixleydenvergovorg to register Dates July 19shy21 ndash girls and boys July 26shy28 ndash girls onlyTimes 9 amshy 1 pmLocation Rocky Mountain Fire Academy (5440 Roslyn Bldg F)
MILE HIGH BIKE TOUR Explore the best of Denver by bike Mile High Bike Tourprovides personalized tours through the riverside bike pathsand protected bike lanes Visit and learn more about ourpublic art important government buildings beautiful parks
public art important government buildings beautiful parksdistinct architecture and professional sports arenas whileexploring our trail system and beautiful neighborhoods Toursare 10 miles in distance and cost $50 per person Call 303shy801shy1766 or visit milehighbiketourscom to book
SUMMER EVENTS AT THE AIRPORT Last month DIAlaunched ldquoEvents at DENrdquoan ongoing series offamilyshyfriendly fun andentertainment on the openshyair plaza betweenJeppesen Terminal andthe Westin Hotel In Junethey kicked off the serieswith a Denvershythemedputtshyputt course Checkout what else is plannedhttpwwwflydenvercomenjoy_relaxeventsden
FREE ACTIVITIES WITH MY DENVER CARD The MY Denver Card which works as a recreationcenter membership and library card is available at no cost toany Denver resident ages 5shy18 Our rec centers offer a widevariety of activities from painting to soccer to drumming andmore plus free meals and snacks Visithttpsapmactivecommunitiescomdenver to register online
CHERRY CREEK MARINA The Cherry Creek State Park is 4200 acres of openspace with a marina and beach Check out the special eventsand concerts happening all summer long at the marina Formore info httpthemarinaatcherrycreekcom
bull Throw downshyTuesdays ndash Free Wakeboard eventsbull Live at The Lakeshy Wednesdays ndash summer concert seriesbull Rocky Mountain LuaushyThursdays ndash Free Stand UpPaddle Board events
OUTDOOR ART EXHIBIT AT THE COMMONS The Wings of the Cityexhibit is an urban artistic projectthat includes nine largeshyscalebronze sculptures created byinternationally known artist JorgeMarin The exhibit will be ondisplay from June 10 ndashSeptember 30 2016 at CommonsPark and is part of Denverrsquos plan
to activate downtown parks The Outdoor Downtown
HEAD START BOARD SEEKS MEMBERS Passionate about Denverrsquos Early Childhood EducationEfforts The Great Kids Head Start Policy Council is seekingcommunity representatives to serve on the board To learnmore please visit wwwdenvergovorgheadstart or contactAlmartinezdenvergovorg or at 720shy913shy0888
GODENVER APP
GODENVER APP The free GoDenver app allows you toplan your trip using all available public andprivate types of mobility The app providespublic transit options in real time and allowsusers to compare transit options to decidethe best route Download GoDenver
CALENDAR
Copyright copy 2016 Councilwoman Kendra Black All rights reserved
Want to change how you receive these emailsYou can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list
NEW EDITOR OF DENVER POST Lee Ann Colacioppo hasbeen named editor at The DenverPost becoming the first woman tothe hold the position in thenewspaperrsquos 124 year historyColacioppo has covered variousroles in her 17shyyear tenure includingthe Pulitzer Prizeshywinning AuroraTheater shooting coverage Lee Ann
grew up in southeast Denver and attended TJ with Kendra
ACADEMY OF LIFELONG LEARNING It is never too late in life to learn something new Checkout all the interesting classes offered at the Academy forLifelong Learningrsquos this fall HERE A free event to previewclasses will be held on August 24 10 am shy 130 pm at theirnew location the Calvary Baptist Church (6500 E GirardAve) For more information or to register visitAcademyLLorg
FARMERS MARKET AT BELLEVIEW STATION Enjoy a variety of streetfood booths and trucks localproduce locally craftedbeverages with music andentertainment for all ages atFOODIES the new outdoormarket at the Belleview StationFOODIES Thursday markets areopen 1130 am shy 530 pm (June23 shy Oct 27) and Sunday marketsstart at 10 amshy 4 pm (June 23 shy Oct 27) For more infowwwfoodiesoutdoormarketscom
Denver is 10 on AAArsquos Top Ten SummerTravel Destinations
Affordable Housing MeetingJuly 21 6shy8 pm at North High School
Join the Mayor and City Councilmembers for a followshyupdiscussion on affordable housing policy and longshyterm fundingproposals resources and services For more info contactRodolfoRodriguezDenverGovorg or (720) 337shy7731
SENIOR SERIES 4 HOUSING AND FINANCE We have had four successful Senior Series programs in2016 These programs are interactive workshops designed toeducate and provide solutions and information for our retiredand active constituents Please join us for our next program
Senior Series 4 Housing amp FinanceJuly 27 1shy3 pm Eisenhower Rec Center
4300 E Dartmouth Ave
Looking forward to 2017 please share your input on topicsyou feel would be relevant to being an active retired memberof our community In addition we would like to host at leasttwo social events luncheon with a speaker or Happy Hour ata local restaurant a play or music concert Please let usknow what would be fun for you Send your ideas toKathygiledenvergovorg
RED ROCKS TO ADD PARK LAND On June 16 Parks amp Rec announced it will add 98 acresto the existing 640 acres that make up Red Rocks Park andAmphitheater Parks will look at creating trail connectionswith the surrounding properties The City has not added anysubstantial park acreage to the Mountain Parks system since1960 when 85 acres was added to Newton Park
EISENHOWER REC CENTER Teens ages 13shy17 years will have the opportunity toparticipate in Weight Room Training at Eisenhower RecCenter The 4shyweek certification program instills educationdiscipline and safe practices for fitness room equipment Thecost is $30 and begins August 5 Register online wwwdenvergovorg or at Eisenhower Questions Please call303shy937shy4600 or email TommyKaraffadenvergovorg
KENNEDY GOLF COURSE
bull 27shyHole Regulation Coursebull 9shyHole Par 3 Coursebull Putt Putt Coursebull Lighted Driving Rangebull Pro Shop with Snack Barbull Tavern Restaurant
Proposed changes to outdoor public events rules andregulations within Denver parks are available for publicinspection Input is welcomed at the public hearing
Wednesday August 10 530 pm Wellington Webb Municipal Building 201 W Colfax Ave Room 4F6
JASON KLIMCZAK WINS COACH OF THE YEAR Congratulations to TJ lacrosse coach Jason Klimczakwho not only won the 4A Metro Conference Coach of the Yearbut also the DPS Coach of the Year Go Spartans
PRESCHOOL TUITION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE Worried about thecost of preschool tuitionthis fall The DenverPreschool Programmakes preschoolpossible for all Denverfamilies with a 4shyyearshyoldthrough tuition assistance
and access to more than 250 high quality preschool programsmdashregardless of income or neighborhood Tuition assistance isprovided on a sliding scale For more information visitwwwdpporgNOW or call 303shy595shy4DPP
TJ STUDENTS RECEIVE SCHOLARSHIP The Optimist Club of Monaco South awarded the RobertSullivan scholarship to 6 graduating seniors The scholarshipis named for the late Robert Sullivan who was active in hisservice to the community and a fervent TJ booster Way to goseniors The 2016 SullivanScholarship winnersBlaise Hokkanen MahdiRamadan MohammadRamadan Franz TorresGabriella Harrison andEvan Anderson
DIA set a new April record of 438 millionpassengers
RUSH CREEK WIND PROJECT
RUSH CREEK WIND PROJECT Xcel Energy is seeking to build a $1 billion wind farmthat would supply 600 megawatts of clean renewable energyor the equivalent to powering 325000 homes If the PUCapproves the Project construction would begin in late 2017becoming the largest wind project in the state
RECYCLE YOUR APPLIANCES Solid Waste Management offers FREE recyclingservice of large appliances Appliances accepted includerefrigerators hot water heaters freezers furnaces airconditioners dishwashers washers amp dryers microwaveovens stovesovens To recycle your appliance
1 Make an appointment by visitingDenverGovorgDenverRecycles or 1shy800shy479shy4159
2 Put your recycled appliance on the street for collection
Remember if your appliance is still in good working conditionconsider giving it a second life by donating it to a thrift store
EMERALD ASH BORER DISCOVERED IN LONGMONT The destructive evasiveEAB has been detected inLongmont representing the firstappearance in the state outside ofBoulder The detection causedforestry to expedite theirmanagement plan of the insect thatthreatens the destruction of ashtrees Denver has taken aproactive approach by launching
the Be a Smart Ash campaign encouraging property ownersto plant new trees before losing established ones to EAB Youmay be eligible for a free tree Visit httpbeasmartashorgwhatshycanshyishydoapplyshyforshyashytree to learn more
JULY CAB MEETING District 3 Police will host a special CAB meeting on howto protect your identity and advice on how to avoid becomingvictim to fraud Guest speakers include Ralph Barocas fromRBC Wealth Financial and Maro Casparian from the DenverDistrict Attorneyrsquos Office The July CAB meeting for bothSector 1 and Sector 2 is Monday July 11 at 6 pm at District3 Police Station (1625 S University) The meeting on July 12is cancelled
Everyone is susceptible to scammers and fraudsters Followthese tips to reduce your exposure
Keep an inventory of all jewelryShred identifying information such as old checkbooksand preshyauthorized credit card applicationsChoose caregivers with caution Request a backgroundcheckProtect your incoming and outgoing mail Check yourunsecured mailbox dailyRequest a free credit report twice a year Visitwwwannualcreditreportcom
DENVER POLICE APP The Denver Police News app is the newest communityoutreach effort that delivers timely info on breaking newsevents major road closures traffic crashes wantedsuspects crime alerts social media content and more
Citizens are encouraged to download the app by searching for
Citizens are encouraged to download the app by searching forDenver Police News
Denver had a record of 164 million visitorswho spent $5 billion in 2015 Thatrsquos 1
million more visitors than the previous yearand it set a new tourism record for the 10th
year in a row
MIYABI JUNIOR EXPRESSshy7400 E Hampden Ave Looking for a quick freshbudgetshyfriendly lunch spot Thedistrict 4 office was impressedwith the Japanese quickshyservehibachi restaurant MiyabiJunior Express The staff isextremely friendly and the foodis freshly prepared to order Trytheir delicious teriyaki orhibachi chicken served withbrown rice and steamedvegetables
PEBBLES PERSIAN BAKERYshy2160 S Holly St
Just south of Evans westopped by Pebbles and sampledsome of their delicious pastriesPebbles specializes in whole wheatsour dough bread that is baked onactual pebbles
Whether you are entertaining guests or looking for a newactivity wersquove listed some fun activities to try this summer
DENVER FIRE SUMMER CAMPS Interested in what a firefighter career would be like TheDFD day camps provide middle school students theopportunity to participate in hands on emergency skills andsimulate fire and rescue situations while having fun There isno fee to attend Contact Capt Greg Pixley at 303‐503‐7490or gregpixleydenvergovorg to register Dates July 19shy21 ndash girls and boys July 26shy28 ndash girls onlyTimes 9 amshy 1 pmLocation Rocky Mountain Fire Academy (5440 Roslyn Bldg F)
MILE HIGH BIKE TOUR Explore the best of Denver by bike Mile High Bike Tourprovides personalized tours through the riverside bike pathsand protected bike lanes Visit and learn more about ourpublic art important government buildings beautiful parks
public art important government buildings beautiful parksdistinct architecture and professional sports arenas whileexploring our trail system and beautiful neighborhoods Toursare 10 miles in distance and cost $50 per person Call 303shy801shy1766 or visit milehighbiketourscom to book
SUMMER EVENTS AT THE AIRPORT Last month DIAlaunched ldquoEvents at DENrdquoan ongoing series offamilyshyfriendly fun andentertainment on the openshyair plaza betweenJeppesen Terminal andthe Westin Hotel In Junethey kicked off the serieswith a Denvershythemedputtshyputt course Checkout what else is plannedhttpwwwflydenvercomenjoy_relaxeventsden
FREE ACTIVITIES WITH MY DENVER CARD The MY Denver Card which works as a recreationcenter membership and library card is available at no cost toany Denver resident ages 5shy18 Our rec centers offer a widevariety of activities from painting to soccer to drumming andmore plus free meals and snacks Visithttpsapmactivecommunitiescomdenver to register online
CHERRY CREEK MARINA The Cherry Creek State Park is 4200 acres of openspace with a marina and beach Check out the special eventsand concerts happening all summer long at the marina Formore info httpthemarinaatcherrycreekcom
bull Throw downshyTuesdays ndash Free Wakeboard eventsbull Live at The Lakeshy Wednesdays ndash summer concert seriesbull Rocky Mountain LuaushyThursdays ndash Free Stand UpPaddle Board events
OUTDOOR ART EXHIBIT AT THE COMMONS The Wings of the Cityexhibit is an urban artistic projectthat includes nine largeshyscalebronze sculptures created byinternationally known artist JorgeMarin The exhibit will be ondisplay from June 10 ndashSeptember 30 2016 at CommonsPark and is part of Denverrsquos plan
to activate downtown parks The Outdoor Downtown
HEAD START BOARD SEEKS MEMBERS Passionate about Denverrsquos Early Childhood EducationEfforts The Great Kids Head Start Policy Council is seekingcommunity representatives to serve on the board To learnmore please visit wwwdenvergovorgheadstart or contactAlmartinezdenvergovorg or at 720shy913shy0888
GODENVER APP
GODENVER APP The free GoDenver app allows you toplan your trip using all available public andprivate types of mobility The app providespublic transit options in real time and allowsusers to compare transit options to decidethe best route Download GoDenver
CALENDAR
Copyright copy 2016 Councilwoman Kendra Black All rights reserved
Want to change how you receive these emailsYou can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list
SENIOR SERIES 4 HOUSING AND FINANCE We have had four successful Senior Series programs in2016 These programs are interactive workshops designed toeducate and provide solutions and information for our retiredand active constituents Please join us for our next program
Senior Series 4 Housing amp FinanceJuly 27 1shy3 pm Eisenhower Rec Center
4300 E Dartmouth Ave
Looking forward to 2017 please share your input on topicsyou feel would be relevant to being an active retired memberof our community In addition we would like to host at leasttwo social events luncheon with a speaker or Happy Hour ata local restaurant a play or music concert Please let usknow what would be fun for you Send your ideas toKathygiledenvergovorg
RED ROCKS TO ADD PARK LAND On June 16 Parks amp Rec announced it will add 98 acresto the existing 640 acres that make up Red Rocks Park andAmphitheater Parks will look at creating trail connectionswith the surrounding properties The City has not added anysubstantial park acreage to the Mountain Parks system since1960 when 85 acres was added to Newton Park
EISENHOWER REC CENTER Teens ages 13shy17 years will have the opportunity toparticipate in Weight Room Training at Eisenhower RecCenter The 4shyweek certification program instills educationdiscipline and safe practices for fitness room equipment Thecost is $30 and begins August 5 Register online wwwdenvergovorg or at Eisenhower Questions Please call303shy937shy4600 or email TommyKaraffadenvergovorg
KENNEDY GOLF COURSE
bull 27shyHole Regulation Coursebull 9shyHole Par 3 Coursebull Putt Putt Coursebull Lighted Driving Rangebull Pro Shop with Snack Barbull Tavern Restaurant
Proposed changes to outdoor public events rules andregulations within Denver parks are available for publicinspection Input is welcomed at the public hearing
Wednesday August 10 530 pm Wellington Webb Municipal Building 201 W Colfax Ave Room 4F6
JASON KLIMCZAK WINS COACH OF THE YEAR Congratulations to TJ lacrosse coach Jason Klimczakwho not only won the 4A Metro Conference Coach of the Yearbut also the DPS Coach of the Year Go Spartans
PRESCHOOL TUITION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE Worried about thecost of preschool tuitionthis fall The DenverPreschool Programmakes preschoolpossible for all Denverfamilies with a 4shyyearshyoldthrough tuition assistance
and access to more than 250 high quality preschool programsmdashregardless of income or neighborhood Tuition assistance isprovided on a sliding scale For more information visitwwwdpporgNOW or call 303shy595shy4DPP
TJ STUDENTS RECEIVE SCHOLARSHIP The Optimist Club of Monaco South awarded the RobertSullivan scholarship to 6 graduating seniors The scholarshipis named for the late Robert Sullivan who was active in hisservice to the community and a fervent TJ booster Way to goseniors The 2016 SullivanScholarship winnersBlaise Hokkanen MahdiRamadan MohammadRamadan Franz TorresGabriella Harrison andEvan Anderson
DIA set a new April record of 438 millionpassengers
RUSH CREEK WIND PROJECT
RUSH CREEK WIND PROJECT Xcel Energy is seeking to build a $1 billion wind farmthat would supply 600 megawatts of clean renewable energyor the equivalent to powering 325000 homes If the PUCapproves the Project construction would begin in late 2017becoming the largest wind project in the state
RECYCLE YOUR APPLIANCES Solid Waste Management offers FREE recyclingservice of large appliances Appliances accepted includerefrigerators hot water heaters freezers furnaces airconditioners dishwashers washers amp dryers microwaveovens stovesovens To recycle your appliance
1 Make an appointment by visitingDenverGovorgDenverRecycles or 1shy800shy479shy4159
2 Put your recycled appliance on the street for collection
Remember if your appliance is still in good working conditionconsider giving it a second life by donating it to a thrift store
EMERALD ASH BORER DISCOVERED IN LONGMONT The destructive evasiveEAB has been detected inLongmont representing the firstappearance in the state outside ofBoulder The detection causedforestry to expedite theirmanagement plan of the insect thatthreatens the destruction of ashtrees Denver has taken aproactive approach by launching
the Be a Smart Ash campaign encouraging property ownersto plant new trees before losing established ones to EAB Youmay be eligible for a free tree Visit httpbeasmartashorgwhatshycanshyishydoapplyshyforshyashytree to learn more
JULY CAB MEETING District 3 Police will host a special CAB meeting on howto protect your identity and advice on how to avoid becomingvictim to fraud Guest speakers include Ralph Barocas fromRBC Wealth Financial and Maro Casparian from the DenverDistrict Attorneyrsquos Office The July CAB meeting for bothSector 1 and Sector 2 is Monday July 11 at 6 pm at District3 Police Station (1625 S University) The meeting on July 12is cancelled
Everyone is susceptible to scammers and fraudsters Followthese tips to reduce your exposure
Keep an inventory of all jewelryShred identifying information such as old checkbooksand preshyauthorized credit card applicationsChoose caregivers with caution Request a backgroundcheckProtect your incoming and outgoing mail Check yourunsecured mailbox dailyRequest a free credit report twice a year Visitwwwannualcreditreportcom
DENVER POLICE APP The Denver Police News app is the newest communityoutreach effort that delivers timely info on breaking newsevents major road closures traffic crashes wantedsuspects crime alerts social media content and more
Citizens are encouraged to download the app by searching for
Citizens are encouraged to download the app by searching forDenver Police News
Denver had a record of 164 million visitorswho spent $5 billion in 2015 Thatrsquos 1
million more visitors than the previous yearand it set a new tourism record for the 10th
year in a row
MIYABI JUNIOR EXPRESSshy7400 E Hampden Ave Looking for a quick freshbudgetshyfriendly lunch spot Thedistrict 4 office was impressedwith the Japanese quickshyservehibachi restaurant MiyabiJunior Express The staff isextremely friendly and the foodis freshly prepared to order Trytheir delicious teriyaki orhibachi chicken served withbrown rice and steamedvegetables
PEBBLES PERSIAN BAKERYshy2160 S Holly St
Just south of Evans westopped by Pebbles and sampledsome of their delicious pastriesPebbles specializes in whole wheatsour dough bread that is baked onactual pebbles
Whether you are entertaining guests or looking for a newactivity wersquove listed some fun activities to try this summer
DENVER FIRE SUMMER CAMPS Interested in what a firefighter career would be like TheDFD day camps provide middle school students theopportunity to participate in hands on emergency skills andsimulate fire and rescue situations while having fun There isno fee to attend Contact Capt Greg Pixley at 303‐503‐7490or gregpixleydenvergovorg to register Dates July 19shy21 ndash girls and boys July 26shy28 ndash girls onlyTimes 9 amshy 1 pmLocation Rocky Mountain Fire Academy (5440 Roslyn Bldg F)
MILE HIGH BIKE TOUR Explore the best of Denver by bike Mile High Bike Tourprovides personalized tours through the riverside bike pathsand protected bike lanes Visit and learn more about ourpublic art important government buildings beautiful parks
public art important government buildings beautiful parksdistinct architecture and professional sports arenas whileexploring our trail system and beautiful neighborhoods Toursare 10 miles in distance and cost $50 per person Call 303shy801shy1766 or visit milehighbiketourscom to book
SUMMER EVENTS AT THE AIRPORT Last month DIAlaunched ldquoEvents at DENrdquoan ongoing series offamilyshyfriendly fun andentertainment on the openshyair plaza betweenJeppesen Terminal andthe Westin Hotel In Junethey kicked off the serieswith a Denvershythemedputtshyputt course Checkout what else is plannedhttpwwwflydenvercomenjoy_relaxeventsden
FREE ACTIVITIES WITH MY DENVER CARD The MY Denver Card which works as a recreationcenter membership and library card is available at no cost toany Denver resident ages 5shy18 Our rec centers offer a widevariety of activities from painting to soccer to drumming andmore plus free meals and snacks Visithttpsapmactivecommunitiescomdenver to register online
CHERRY CREEK MARINA The Cherry Creek State Park is 4200 acres of openspace with a marina and beach Check out the special eventsand concerts happening all summer long at the marina Formore info httpthemarinaatcherrycreekcom
bull Throw downshyTuesdays ndash Free Wakeboard eventsbull Live at The Lakeshy Wednesdays ndash summer concert seriesbull Rocky Mountain LuaushyThursdays ndash Free Stand UpPaddle Board events
OUTDOOR ART EXHIBIT AT THE COMMONS The Wings of the Cityexhibit is an urban artistic projectthat includes nine largeshyscalebronze sculptures created byinternationally known artist JorgeMarin The exhibit will be ondisplay from June 10 ndashSeptember 30 2016 at CommonsPark and is part of Denverrsquos plan
to activate downtown parks The Outdoor Downtown
HEAD START BOARD SEEKS MEMBERS Passionate about Denverrsquos Early Childhood EducationEfforts The Great Kids Head Start Policy Council is seekingcommunity representatives to serve on the board To learnmore please visit wwwdenvergovorgheadstart or contactAlmartinezdenvergovorg or at 720shy913shy0888
GODENVER APP
GODENVER APP The free GoDenver app allows you toplan your trip using all available public andprivate types of mobility The app providespublic transit options in real time and allowsusers to compare transit options to decidethe best route Download GoDenver
CALENDAR
Copyright copy 2016 Councilwoman Kendra Black All rights reserved
Want to change how you receive these emailsYou can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list
bull 27shyHole Regulation Coursebull 9shyHole Par 3 Coursebull Putt Putt Coursebull Lighted Driving Rangebull Pro Shop with Snack Barbull Tavern Restaurant
Proposed changes to outdoor public events rules andregulations within Denver parks are available for publicinspection Input is welcomed at the public hearing
Wednesday August 10 530 pm Wellington Webb Municipal Building 201 W Colfax Ave Room 4F6
JASON KLIMCZAK WINS COACH OF THE YEAR Congratulations to TJ lacrosse coach Jason Klimczakwho not only won the 4A Metro Conference Coach of the Yearbut also the DPS Coach of the Year Go Spartans
PRESCHOOL TUITION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE Worried about thecost of preschool tuitionthis fall The DenverPreschool Programmakes preschoolpossible for all Denverfamilies with a 4shyyearshyoldthrough tuition assistance
and access to more than 250 high quality preschool programsmdashregardless of income or neighborhood Tuition assistance isprovided on a sliding scale For more information visitwwwdpporgNOW or call 303shy595shy4DPP
TJ STUDENTS RECEIVE SCHOLARSHIP The Optimist Club of Monaco South awarded the RobertSullivan scholarship to 6 graduating seniors The scholarshipis named for the late Robert Sullivan who was active in hisservice to the community and a fervent TJ booster Way to goseniors The 2016 SullivanScholarship winnersBlaise Hokkanen MahdiRamadan MohammadRamadan Franz TorresGabriella Harrison andEvan Anderson
DIA set a new April record of 438 millionpassengers
RUSH CREEK WIND PROJECT
RUSH CREEK WIND PROJECT Xcel Energy is seeking to build a $1 billion wind farmthat would supply 600 megawatts of clean renewable energyor the equivalent to powering 325000 homes If the PUCapproves the Project construction would begin in late 2017becoming the largest wind project in the state
RECYCLE YOUR APPLIANCES Solid Waste Management offers FREE recyclingservice of large appliances Appliances accepted includerefrigerators hot water heaters freezers furnaces airconditioners dishwashers washers amp dryers microwaveovens stovesovens To recycle your appliance
1 Make an appointment by visitingDenverGovorgDenverRecycles or 1shy800shy479shy4159
2 Put your recycled appliance on the street for collection
Remember if your appliance is still in good working conditionconsider giving it a second life by donating it to a thrift store
EMERALD ASH BORER DISCOVERED IN LONGMONT The destructive evasiveEAB has been detected inLongmont representing the firstappearance in the state outside ofBoulder The detection causedforestry to expedite theirmanagement plan of the insect thatthreatens the destruction of ashtrees Denver has taken aproactive approach by launching
the Be a Smart Ash campaign encouraging property ownersto plant new trees before losing established ones to EAB Youmay be eligible for a free tree Visit httpbeasmartashorgwhatshycanshyishydoapplyshyforshyashytree to learn more
JULY CAB MEETING District 3 Police will host a special CAB meeting on howto protect your identity and advice on how to avoid becomingvictim to fraud Guest speakers include Ralph Barocas fromRBC Wealth Financial and Maro Casparian from the DenverDistrict Attorneyrsquos Office The July CAB meeting for bothSector 1 and Sector 2 is Monday July 11 at 6 pm at District3 Police Station (1625 S University) The meeting on July 12is cancelled
Everyone is susceptible to scammers and fraudsters Followthese tips to reduce your exposure
Keep an inventory of all jewelryShred identifying information such as old checkbooksand preshyauthorized credit card applicationsChoose caregivers with caution Request a backgroundcheckProtect your incoming and outgoing mail Check yourunsecured mailbox dailyRequest a free credit report twice a year Visitwwwannualcreditreportcom
DENVER POLICE APP The Denver Police News app is the newest communityoutreach effort that delivers timely info on breaking newsevents major road closures traffic crashes wantedsuspects crime alerts social media content and more
Citizens are encouraged to download the app by searching for
Citizens are encouraged to download the app by searching forDenver Police News
Denver had a record of 164 million visitorswho spent $5 billion in 2015 Thatrsquos 1
million more visitors than the previous yearand it set a new tourism record for the 10th
year in a row
MIYABI JUNIOR EXPRESSshy7400 E Hampden Ave Looking for a quick freshbudgetshyfriendly lunch spot Thedistrict 4 office was impressedwith the Japanese quickshyservehibachi restaurant MiyabiJunior Express The staff isextremely friendly and the foodis freshly prepared to order Trytheir delicious teriyaki orhibachi chicken served withbrown rice and steamedvegetables
PEBBLES PERSIAN BAKERYshy2160 S Holly St
Just south of Evans westopped by Pebbles and sampledsome of their delicious pastriesPebbles specializes in whole wheatsour dough bread that is baked onactual pebbles
Whether you are entertaining guests or looking for a newactivity wersquove listed some fun activities to try this summer
DENVER FIRE SUMMER CAMPS Interested in what a firefighter career would be like TheDFD day camps provide middle school students theopportunity to participate in hands on emergency skills andsimulate fire and rescue situations while having fun There isno fee to attend Contact Capt Greg Pixley at 303‐503‐7490or gregpixleydenvergovorg to register Dates July 19shy21 ndash girls and boys July 26shy28 ndash girls onlyTimes 9 amshy 1 pmLocation Rocky Mountain Fire Academy (5440 Roslyn Bldg F)
MILE HIGH BIKE TOUR Explore the best of Denver by bike Mile High Bike Tourprovides personalized tours through the riverside bike pathsand protected bike lanes Visit and learn more about ourpublic art important government buildings beautiful parks
public art important government buildings beautiful parksdistinct architecture and professional sports arenas whileexploring our trail system and beautiful neighborhoods Toursare 10 miles in distance and cost $50 per person Call 303shy801shy1766 or visit milehighbiketourscom to book
SUMMER EVENTS AT THE AIRPORT Last month DIAlaunched ldquoEvents at DENrdquoan ongoing series offamilyshyfriendly fun andentertainment on the openshyair plaza betweenJeppesen Terminal andthe Westin Hotel In Junethey kicked off the serieswith a Denvershythemedputtshyputt course Checkout what else is plannedhttpwwwflydenvercomenjoy_relaxeventsden
FREE ACTIVITIES WITH MY DENVER CARD The MY Denver Card which works as a recreationcenter membership and library card is available at no cost toany Denver resident ages 5shy18 Our rec centers offer a widevariety of activities from painting to soccer to drumming andmore plus free meals and snacks Visithttpsapmactivecommunitiescomdenver to register online
CHERRY CREEK MARINA The Cherry Creek State Park is 4200 acres of openspace with a marina and beach Check out the special eventsand concerts happening all summer long at the marina Formore info httpthemarinaatcherrycreekcom
bull Throw downshyTuesdays ndash Free Wakeboard eventsbull Live at The Lakeshy Wednesdays ndash summer concert seriesbull Rocky Mountain LuaushyThursdays ndash Free Stand UpPaddle Board events
OUTDOOR ART EXHIBIT AT THE COMMONS The Wings of the Cityexhibit is an urban artistic projectthat includes nine largeshyscalebronze sculptures created byinternationally known artist JorgeMarin The exhibit will be ondisplay from June 10 ndashSeptember 30 2016 at CommonsPark and is part of Denverrsquos plan
to activate downtown parks The Outdoor Downtown
HEAD START BOARD SEEKS MEMBERS Passionate about Denverrsquos Early Childhood EducationEfforts The Great Kids Head Start Policy Council is seekingcommunity representatives to serve on the board To learnmore please visit wwwdenvergovorgheadstart or contactAlmartinezdenvergovorg or at 720shy913shy0888
GODENVER APP
GODENVER APP The free GoDenver app allows you toplan your trip using all available public andprivate types of mobility The app providespublic transit options in real time and allowsusers to compare transit options to decidethe best route Download GoDenver
CALENDAR
Copyright copy 2016 Councilwoman Kendra Black All rights reserved
Want to change how you receive these emailsYou can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list
RUSH CREEK WIND PROJECT Xcel Energy is seeking to build a $1 billion wind farmthat would supply 600 megawatts of clean renewable energyor the equivalent to powering 325000 homes If the PUCapproves the Project construction would begin in late 2017becoming the largest wind project in the state
RECYCLE YOUR APPLIANCES Solid Waste Management offers FREE recyclingservice of large appliances Appliances accepted includerefrigerators hot water heaters freezers furnaces airconditioners dishwashers washers amp dryers microwaveovens stovesovens To recycle your appliance
1 Make an appointment by visitingDenverGovorgDenverRecycles or 1shy800shy479shy4159
2 Put your recycled appliance on the street for collection
Remember if your appliance is still in good working conditionconsider giving it a second life by donating it to a thrift store
EMERALD ASH BORER DISCOVERED IN LONGMONT The destructive evasiveEAB has been detected inLongmont representing the firstappearance in the state outside ofBoulder The detection causedforestry to expedite theirmanagement plan of the insect thatthreatens the destruction of ashtrees Denver has taken aproactive approach by launching
the Be a Smart Ash campaign encouraging property ownersto plant new trees before losing established ones to EAB Youmay be eligible for a free tree Visit httpbeasmartashorgwhatshycanshyishydoapplyshyforshyashytree to learn more
JULY CAB MEETING District 3 Police will host a special CAB meeting on howto protect your identity and advice on how to avoid becomingvictim to fraud Guest speakers include Ralph Barocas fromRBC Wealth Financial and Maro Casparian from the DenverDistrict Attorneyrsquos Office The July CAB meeting for bothSector 1 and Sector 2 is Monday July 11 at 6 pm at District3 Police Station (1625 S University) The meeting on July 12is cancelled
Everyone is susceptible to scammers and fraudsters Followthese tips to reduce your exposure
Keep an inventory of all jewelryShred identifying information such as old checkbooksand preshyauthorized credit card applicationsChoose caregivers with caution Request a backgroundcheckProtect your incoming and outgoing mail Check yourunsecured mailbox dailyRequest a free credit report twice a year Visitwwwannualcreditreportcom
DENVER POLICE APP The Denver Police News app is the newest communityoutreach effort that delivers timely info on breaking newsevents major road closures traffic crashes wantedsuspects crime alerts social media content and more
Citizens are encouraged to download the app by searching for
Citizens are encouraged to download the app by searching forDenver Police News
Denver had a record of 164 million visitorswho spent $5 billion in 2015 Thatrsquos 1
million more visitors than the previous yearand it set a new tourism record for the 10th
year in a row
MIYABI JUNIOR EXPRESSshy7400 E Hampden Ave Looking for a quick freshbudgetshyfriendly lunch spot Thedistrict 4 office was impressedwith the Japanese quickshyservehibachi restaurant MiyabiJunior Express The staff isextremely friendly and the foodis freshly prepared to order Trytheir delicious teriyaki orhibachi chicken served withbrown rice and steamedvegetables
PEBBLES PERSIAN BAKERYshy2160 S Holly St
Just south of Evans westopped by Pebbles and sampledsome of their delicious pastriesPebbles specializes in whole wheatsour dough bread that is baked onactual pebbles
Whether you are entertaining guests or looking for a newactivity wersquove listed some fun activities to try this summer
DENVER FIRE SUMMER CAMPS Interested in what a firefighter career would be like TheDFD day camps provide middle school students theopportunity to participate in hands on emergency skills andsimulate fire and rescue situations while having fun There isno fee to attend Contact Capt Greg Pixley at 303‐503‐7490or gregpixleydenvergovorg to register Dates July 19shy21 ndash girls and boys July 26shy28 ndash girls onlyTimes 9 amshy 1 pmLocation Rocky Mountain Fire Academy (5440 Roslyn Bldg F)
MILE HIGH BIKE TOUR Explore the best of Denver by bike Mile High Bike Tourprovides personalized tours through the riverside bike pathsand protected bike lanes Visit and learn more about ourpublic art important government buildings beautiful parks
public art important government buildings beautiful parksdistinct architecture and professional sports arenas whileexploring our trail system and beautiful neighborhoods Toursare 10 miles in distance and cost $50 per person Call 303shy801shy1766 or visit milehighbiketourscom to book
SUMMER EVENTS AT THE AIRPORT Last month DIAlaunched ldquoEvents at DENrdquoan ongoing series offamilyshyfriendly fun andentertainment on the openshyair plaza betweenJeppesen Terminal andthe Westin Hotel In Junethey kicked off the serieswith a Denvershythemedputtshyputt course Checkout what else is plannedhttpwwwflydenvercomenjoy_relaxeventsden
FREE ACTIVITIES WITH MY DENVER CARD The MY Denver Card which works as a recreationcenter membership and library card is available at no cost toany Denver resident ages 5shy18 Our rec centers offer a widevariety of activities from painting to soccer to drumming andmore plus free meals and snacks Visithttpsapmactivecommunitiescomdenver to register online
CHERRY CREEK MARINA The Cherry Creek State Park is 4200 acres of openspace with a marina and beach Check out the special eventsand concerts happening all summer long at the marina Formore info httpthemarinaatcherrycreekcom
bull Throw downshyTuesdays ndash Free Wakeboard eventsbull Live at The Lakeshy Wednesdays ndash summer concert seriesbull Rocky Mountain LuaushyThursdays ndash Free Stand UpPaddle Board events
OUTDOOR ART EXHIBIT AT THE COMMONS The Wings of the Cityexhibit is an urban artistic projectthat includes nine largeshyscalebronze sculptures created byinternationally known artist JorgeMarin The exhibit will be ondisplay from June 10 ndashSeptember 30 2016 at CommonsPark and is part of Denverrsquos plan
to activate downtown parks The Outdoor Downtown
HEAD START BOARD SEEKS MEMBERS Passionate about Denverrsquos Early Childhood EducationEfforts The Great Kids Head Start Policy Council is seekingcommunity representatives to serve on the board To learnmore please visit wwwdenvergovorgheadstart or contactAlmartinezdenvergovorg or at 720shy913shy0888
GODENVER APP
GODENVER APP The free GoDenver app allows you toplan your trip using all available public andprivate types of mobility The app providespublic transit options in real time and allowsusers to compare transit options to decidethe best route Download GoDenver
CALENDAR
Copyright copy 2016 Councilwoman Kendra Black All rights reserved
Want to change how you receive these emailsYou can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list
Citizens are encouraged to download the app by searching forDenver Police News
Denver had a record of 164 million visitorswho spent $5 billion in 2015 Thatrsquos 1
million more visitors than the previous yearand it set a new tourism record for the 10th
year in a row
MIYABI JUNIOR EXPRESSshy7400 E Hampden Ave Looking for a quick freshbudgetshyfriendly lunch spot Thedistrict 4 office was impressedwith the Japanese quickshyservehibachi restaurant MiyabiJunior Express The staff isextremely friendly and the foodis freshly prepared to order Trytheir delicious teriyaki orhibachi chicken served withbrown rice and steamedvegetables
PEBBLES PERSIAN BAKERYshy2160 S Holly St
Just south of Evans westopped by Pebbles and sampledsome of their delicious pastriesPebbles specializes in whole wheatsour dough bread that is baked onactual pebbles
Whether you are entertaining guests or looking for a newactivity wersquove listed some fun activities to try this summer
DENVER FIRE SUMMER CAMPS Interested in what a firefighter career would be like TheDFD day camps provide middle school students theopportunity to participate in hands on emergency skills andsimulate fire and rescue situations while having fun There isno fee to attend Contact Capt Greg Pixley at 303‐503‐7490or gregpixleydenvergovorg to register Dates July 19shy21 ndash girls and boys July 26shy28 ndash girls onlyTimes 9 amshy 1 pmLocation Rocky Mountain Fire Academy (5440 Roslyn Bldg F)
MILE HIGH BIKE TOUR Explore the best of Denver by bike Mile High Bike Tourprovides personalized tours through the riverside bike pathsand protected bike lanes Visit and learn more about ourpublic art important government buildings beautiful parks
public art important government buildings beautiful parksdistinct architecture and professional sports arenas whileexploring our trail system and beautiful neighborhoods Toursare 10 miles in distance and cost $50 per person Call 303shy801shy1766 or visit milehighbiketourscom to book
SUMMER EVENTS AT THE AIRPORT Last month DIAlaunched ldquoEvents at DENrdquoan ongoing series offamilyshyfriendly fun andentertainment on the openshyair plaza betweenJeppesen Terminal andthe Westin Hotel In Junethey kicked off the serieswith a Denvershythemedputtshyputt course Checkout what else is plannedhttpwwwflydenvercomenjoy_relaxeventsden
FREE ACTIVITIES WITH MY DENVER CARD The MY Denver Card which works as a recreationcenter membership and library card is available at no cost toany Denver resident ages 5shy18 Our rec centers offer a widevariety of activities from painting to soccer to drumming andmore plus free meals and snacks Visithttpsapmactivecommunitiescomdenver to register online
CHERRY CREEK MARINA The Cherry Creek State Park is 4200 acres of openspace with a marina and beach Check out the special eventsand concerts happening all summer long at the marina Formore info httpthemarinaatcherrycreekcom
bull Throw downshyTuesdays ndash Free Wakeboard eventsbull Live at The Lakeshy Wednesdays ndash summer concert seriesbull Rocky Mountain LuaushyThursdays ndash Free Stand UpPaddle Board events
OUTDOOR ART EXHIBIT AT THE COMMONS The Wings of the Cityexhibit is an urban artistic projectthat includes nine largeshyscalebronze sculptures created byinternationally known artist JorgeMarin The exhibit will be ondisplay from June 10 ndashSeptember 30 2016 at CommonsPark and is part of Denverrsquos plan
to activate downtown parks The Outdoor Downtown
HEAD START BOARD SEEKS MEMBERS Passionate about Denverrsquos Early Childhood EducationEfforts The Great Kids Head Start Policy Council is seekingcommunity representatives to serve on the board To learnmore please visit wwwdenvergovorgheadstart or contactAlmartinezdenvergovorg or at 720shy913shy0888
GODENVER APP
GODENVER APP The free GoDenver app allows you toplan your trip using all available public andprivate types of mobility The app providespublic transit options in real time and allowsusers to compare transit options to decidethe best route Download GoDenver
CALENDAR
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public art important government buildings beautiful parksdistinct architecture and professional sports arenas whileexploring our trail system and beautiful neighborhoods Toursare 10 miles in distance and cost $50 per person Call 303shy801shy1766 or visit milehighbiketourscom to book
SUMMER EVENTS AT THE AIRPORT Last month DIAlaunched ldquoEvents at DENrdquoan ongoing series offamilyshyfriendly fun andentertainment on the openshyair plaza betweenJeppesen Terminal andthe Westin Hotel In Junethey kicked off the serieswith a Denvershythemedputtshyputt course Checkout what else is plannedhttpwwwflydenvercomenjoy_relaxeventsden
FREE ACTIVITIES WITH MY DENVER CARD The MY Denver Card which works as a recreationcenter membership and library card is available at no cost toany Denver resident ages 5shy18 Our rec centers offer a widevariety of activities from painting to soccer to drumming andmore plus free meals and snacks Visithttpsapmactivecommunitiescomdenver to register online
CHERRY CREEK MARINA The Cherry Creek State Park is 4200 acres of openspace with a marina and beach Check out the special eventsand concerts happening all summer long at the marina Formore info httpthemarinaatcherrycreekcom
bull Throw downshyTuesdays ndash Free Wakeboard eventsbull Live at The Lakeshy Wednesdays ndash summer concert seriesbull Rocky Mountain LuaushyThursdays ndash Free Stand UpPaddle Board events
OUTDOOR ART EXHIBIT AT THE COMMONS The Wings of the Cityexhibit is an urban artistic projectthat includes nine largeshyscalebronze sculptures created byinternationally known artist JorgeMarin The exhibit will be ondisplay from June 10 ndashSeptember 30 2016 at CommonsPark and is part of Denverrsquos plan
to activate downtown parks The Outdoor Downtown
HEAD START BOARD SEEKS MEMBERS Passionate about Denverrsquos Early Childhood EducationEfforts The Great Kids Head Start Policy Council is seekingcommunity representatives to serve on the board To learnmore please visit wwwdenvergovorgheadstart or contactAlmartinezdenvergovorg or at 720shy913shy0888
GODENVER APP
GODENVER APP The free GoDenver app allows you toplan your trip using all available public andprivate types of mobility The app providespublic transit options in real time and allowsusers to compare transit options to decidethe best route Download GoDenver
CALENDAR
Copyright copy 2016 Councilwoman Kendra Black All rights reserved
Want to change how you receive these emailsYou can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list
GODENVER APP The free GoDenver app allows you toplan your trip using all available public andprivate types of mobility The app providespublic transit options in real time and allowsusers to compare transit options to decidethe best route Download GoDenver
CALENDAR
Copyright copy 2016 Councilwoman Kendra Black All rights reserved
Want to change how you receive these emailsYou can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list