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TUESDAY APRIL 3 Southmoor Visioning Follow-up Meeting Thomas Jefferson High School (3950 S Holly St) 530 pm Check in amp Pizza 6 - 730 pm Presentation amp visit stations
Join us to review ideas for a community vision and discuss strategies moving forward
Reminder this is not a redevelopment plan (such as proposals to eliminate parking) or arezoning Rather the visioning process is an opportunity for neighbors to share whatfeatures theyrsquod like to see and get ahead of any changes that may happen in the future
WEDNESDAY APRIL 4 Coffee Donuts amp Voting featuring Director of Elections Amber McReynolds Eisenhower Rec Center (4300 E Dartmouth Ave)10 am - noon Join Denvers Director of Elections AmberMcReynolds to learn about election security andreform being an Election Judge how to trace yourballot and more Part of the new Coffee Talk series(formerly the Senior Series)
9HEALTH FAIR Ask medical questions and get free and reduced-cost healthscreenings (blood skin stress management hearing amp vision) onSunday April 15 7 am ndash noon at Temple Sinai (3509 S GlencoeSt) For more information or to register visit 9healthfairorg
TUESDAY APRIL 17 2018 Good Neighbor amp Neighborhood Watch 530 - 630 pm at District 3 Police Station (RSVP Required) Join your District 4 office and our Denver Police Community Resource Officers tolearn how to improve safety in your community RSVP to tatecarpenterdenvergovorg
We will discuss the tiered Good Neighbor program and Neighborhood Watch as possibleneighborhood solutions to improve safety Customize your plan to your uniqueneighborhood
Wersquoll also introduce the Pups on Patrol programModeled off the National Dog Walker Watch programPups on Patrol encourages neighbors to assist lawenforcement as extra eyes and ears while out walkingtheir dog This introduction training will provide anoverview of the program Future training dates with yourdog will be available at a later date through District 3Police
FRIDAY AM OFFICE HOURS Have an issueyou would like todiscuss Want to meetyour councilwomanMake an appointment(between 9-10) or stopby (between 10-11) foroffice hours in ourdistrict office (3540 SPoplar St Suite 100) Contact 720-337-4444 or tatecarpenterdenvergovorg to make anappointment Note April 13 Office Hours is CANCELLED
NO-DRIVE FRIDAY CHALLENGE To challenge the car-centric attitude of SE Denver the District 4 team is ditchingtheir cars on Fridays opting for alternative transportation like biking walking and transitAre you up for the challenge Ditch your car on Fridays and share your NoDriveFridaycommute on our social media pages Twitter KendraBlackD4 Facebook DenverCityCouncilwomanKendraBlack
HIGH LINE CANAL OPEN HOUSE Drop in to explore what the High Line CanalConservancy has found in the existing conditionsanalysis give input on signage design and providedirection on potential projects amp priorities
Tues April 10 430-730 pm at Goodson RecCenter (6315 S University)Thurs April 26 430-730 pm at Aurora Public Library (14949 E Alameda Pkwy)
DRIVE 25 YARD SIGNS STILL AVAILABLE Signs are going quick Pick up a Drive 25 sign at our office (3540S Poplar St Suite 100) and remind drivers to slow down in yourneighborhood Signs can only be placed on your private property not inthe public right-of-way
SAVE THE DATE August 18 2018 for South by Southeast
EARTH DAY ndash APRIL 22 Our District 4 team will be picking up trash againthis year along Hampden at I-25 BE A GOODNEIGHBOR in your own community invite yourneighbors and create your own Earth Day projectNeed inspiration Check out these communityprojects Send your Earth Day storiesphotos totatecarpenterdenvergovorg
EARTH DAY AT THE CAPITOL Join the Sierra Club on April 21 at the Colorado StateCapitol at 9 am for an Earth Day celebration featuring yogalive music an opening ceremony by Four Winds NativeAmerican Council and guest speakers including Olympic goldmedalist and coach Justin Reiter Tay Anderson and ColoradoState Representative Joseph Salazar The day will alsoinclude a beer garden childrens zone vendors and localmerchandise and more
EARTH DAY TREE SALE - APRIL 21 Numerous varieties of affordable trees are available for purchase at the annualDenver Digs Trees Fruit and Yard Tree Sale The Park Peoplersquos program is the onlyinitiative offering trees for planting both in the public right-of-wayand on private property making it is easy for homeowners to dotheir part to cultivate and support the city forest
When Saturday April 21 noon - 2 pmWhere City Park Greenhouse (2500 E 23rd Ave) andSloanrsquos Lake Park (5055 W 17th Ave) Cost $45 - $65 per tree
According to Earth Day Network after 40 years since its founding more than 1billion people participate in Earth Day activities making it the largest secular
civic event in the world
SAMUELS ELEMENTARY WINS ANOTHER GRANT Big congratulations to Samuels Elementary and Pallas Quist for the $73766 grant fromGreat Outdoors Colorado (GoCo) to build a nature-themed playground
The school will create a place for students to climb play and connect with nature by building atrailhead and path with native grass plants and wildflowers The project also includes possibleeducational signage birdhouses and an in-ground compass rose design
This project will see the vision of Project Citizen which began in 2015 for fifth-grade students atSamuels to fruition A previous GoCo grant helped the school build a community garden in 2016and the latest grant will bring the final piece of Project Citizen to life Samuels hopes to become aleader within Denver Public Schools for embracing outdoor learning as a critical part of studentsrsquoeducation and lives
Samuels is still working to raise more funds so that all of thespecialty STEM features desired can also be incorporated If youdlike to support the school please send donations to Samuels PTA(3985 S Vincennes Ct Denver CO 80237) with Lot B in the memoline
U-HILLS PLAZA SUMMEREVENTS We are so excited toannounce the line-up of new and funevents happening this summer at
UHP All events are free and open to the public Save thedates
Farmers Market (Colorado produce handmade artisan products grass-fed meat) Saturdays 8 am-noon June 30-Sept 1Concert Series Thur 712 630-830 pm Margarita Brothers (Jimmy Buffet and Beach Boys cover band) Thur 719 630-830 pm Bad Candy (Classic Rock) Fri 726 630-830 pm Tasty Ruckus (Classic Rock and Pop)Grilling Series Sat 526 11 am-2 pm Beef Tri Tips Thur 614 530-730 Pork Luau Sat 630 11am-2pm Chicken Wing Skills
A vintage car show a fall festival and a holiday celebration are planned for this fall Visituhplazacom or httpswwwfacebookcomuniversityhillsplaza
NEW RESTAURANTS IN DISTRICT 4
Originally a food truck Mr Haorsquos Grill recently moved intotheir brick-and-mortar location near Kennedy Golf Course (inthe former Taqueria El Trompito at 10021 E Hampden) MrHao serves up authentic Chinese food specializing in streetstyle BBQ skewers Recommendation Get the spicy chickenskewers The former Jim amp Nicks BBQ at Hampden and I-25 will become Southside SocialHouse a bar-restaurant featuring American comfort food The new restaurant will openlater this year The former Safeway at Happy Canyon will become a central market with indoor andoutdoor seating Tonys Meat Market wine amp liquor store central bar flower shop a pizzaplace and The Egg and I The market is expected to open this summer Sushi-Rama the conveyor belt sushi restaurant is now open at their second location at thetrendy Belleview Station
BIBLE PARK SOUTH BRIDGE NOW OPEN The south bridge officially re-opened to the public on March 21The new 12-foot bridge will better suit the needs as a regional trailconnector A contractor has been selected for the work on the east and westbridges but we dont have a timeline yet Check denvergovorgdistrict4or the FAQs for updates
Hutchinson HillsWillow Point Garage Sale Stop by the 6th annual CommunityGarage Sale April 27-39 8-2 Location and more information are provided with
your RSVP to KellyTierneyPorchlightgroupcom
WOMENS HISTORY MUSEUM The Center for Colorado Womenrsquos History at Byers-Evans House Museum is the first statemuseum focused on the past present and future achievements of Colorado women HistoricallyColoradoan women have led the fight for expanded rights and advancements For exampleColorado was the first to elect women to the state legislature in 1894 and the first state to
enfranchise women ndash 25 years before all American womenwon the right to vote The Center officially opened on March21 in honor of Womenrsquos History Month More info here
DENVER ART MUSEUM
Celebrate Diacutea del Nintildeo on April 29 with free generaladmission family-friendly programming live music anddancesVisitors also can see Degas A Passion for Perfection on
view at its only American stop through May 20 Showcasingmore than 100 artworks by the prolific French artist theexhibition explores such recurring themes in his career as astrong interest in opera and dance a passion for horses anda lifelong fascination with the nudeStampede Animals in Art brings together more than 300objects to explore the presence of animals in art throughoutcenturies and cultures On April 6 at 4 pm visitors can join aspecial Conversation with Curator Stampede Animals in Art
NEIGHBORHOOD TOOLKIT The Neighborhood Planning Initiative (NPI) is ourPlanning Departmentrsquos long-term commitment to ensure everycorner of the city has an area plan Broken down in phasesthe plan is to reach all neighborhoods in the next 10-14 yearsUnfortunately our part of town will not get started in NPI until2019 As the initiative makes its way through the cityneighborhoods can get a head start with the toolkit Moreinfo here
Let us know if your neighborhood is interested in discussing the toolkit by contactingtatecarpenterdenvergovorg
STREET SWEEPING BEGINS TUES APRIL 3 Street sweeping season occurs from April to NovemberCongested areas like downtown have monthly scheduled streetsweeping indicated by the red and white posted signs All ofDistrict 4 is in a non-posted area Residents should check thismap to determine when their street sweeping is scheduled Forquestions call 3-1-1
(Click the picture to enlarge the map)
Want a reminder about your street sweeping day
Residents can sign up for street sweeping reminders through pocketgov After creating asimple user profile residents can receive both email and text notificationsRequest ldquoNo Parkingrdquo sticker reminders for your calendar by calling Denverrsquos customerservice line at 3-1-1
THINGS IN THE BIKE LANE CAMPAIGN To raise awareness about safety issues BicycleColorado and BikeDenver are calling on the community to collectphotos and information about the many things that block bikelanes whether thatrsquos snow and ice cars delivery trucks or evena port-a-potty at wwwthingsinbikelanesdenvercom Problemspots will be revealed with the goal of helping the public andparking enforcement better understand monitor and address theissues
The Things in the Bike Lane campaign seeks to create afavorable climate for people who bike or who want to bike byencouraging people to use bike lanes for the purpose they are designedmdashas unobstructed trafficlanes meant for bicycles
OPEN HOUSE CITY PARK MASTER PLAN UPDATE You are invited to attend the next (and final) Open House for the City Park Master PlanUpdate with Design Guidelines Join Parks amp Recreation and Historic Denver at this public open
house to review and provide feedback on draft master planrecommendations and priorities For more information and to see whathas been developed so far click here or visitwwwdenvergovorgparkprojects
WHEN Thursday April 19 | Stop by anytime between 5-7 pm WHERE East High School Cafeteria | 1600 City Park Esplanade
The survey shared after the last public meeting is still open httpswwwsurveymonkeycomrJ3QT9Z2
PLANNING BOARD SEEKING CANDIDATES The Denver Planning Board is seeking candidates with backgrounds in real estate andeconomic development The 11-member board reviews and makes recommendations to theMayor and City Council on rezoning requests plans certain district design standards andguidelines view planes and other land use rules and regulations Interested applicants should submit an online application HERE and send their resume tobarryburchdenvergovorg by close of business April 16 If you have questions please contactBarry Burch at 720-865-9128
Denverrsquos residential sweeping program promotes a clean and healthyenvironment by removing dirt leaves and debris from the streets Last yearcrews collected more than 62000 cubic yards of pollutants - thatrsquos enough to
fill Coors Field with a pile of dirt and debris stacked almost 12 feet high
INTRODUCING COFFEE TALKS Southeast Denvers Coffee Talks connects friends and neighborsfor conversation learning listening and fun Join other curious mindsright here in southeast Denver to engage with community membersexperts resources and your Council District 4 team All meetings are held from 1030 am - noon at Eisenhower Rec Center(4300 E Dartmouth) unless noted otherwise
Wed April 4 - Coffee Donuts amp Voting - How to vote fromyour living room A discussion about the election process inDenver and how to make your vote count Led by AmberMcReynolds Director of Elections 10 am ndash noon EisenhowerRec Center Wed May 2 - Coffee Talks - Not Your Grandmas Library - Cool things you didnt knowyou could get with your library card information about tech classes help with your mobiledevices and how to borrow ebooks and audio books on a mobile device and more 130 pm - 3 pm Ross-University Hills Library Wed June 6 - Coffee Talks Cannabis Conversations - Learn about this legal industryand options available to you Discussion led by Councilwoman Kendra Black Dr DorothyldquoDotrdquo Colagiovanni and Tiffany Goldman owner of The Health Center Wed Sept 5 - Coffee Talks Fraud and Scams - How to protect yourself from frauds andscams Led by Maro Casparian from the District Attorneys office Wed Oct 10 - Coffee Talks Modern Death - What you are dying to know about end oflife planning Discussion led by Dr George Ho Wed Dec 5 - Holiday Lunch and Entertainment - 1130 - 1 pm at Wellshire EventCenter RSVP required
Note different time andor location For more information on Coffee Talks and seniorprogramming contact kathygiledenvergovorg
COMPUTER BASICS SERIES AT ROSS U-HILLS LIBRARY Want to build your technology skills but donrsquot know where to start Join the Ross U-HillsLibrary (4310 E Amherst) for a FREE class every Tuesday from 1030-noon Call 720-865-0955to learn more
April 3 Microsoft Excel Basics Excel spreadsheets allow you to easily store organizeand manipulate data Learn the basics of Excel bycreating a basic budget spreadsheet and making Exceldo all the math for youApril 10 Social Media Basics Learn what social media and social networks are andget to know some of the most popular and useful sitesincluding Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Yelp andMeetUpcomApril 17 Protecting Your Privacy Online Learn about tools you can use to limit whats shared about you online Find out howbrowser plug-ins proxies and the Tor browser can help keep your information privateApril 24 Viruses and Malware Basics Learn about malware threats how to tell if a computer is infected and how to install anduse a high quality free antivirus program
TECH CLASSES BY ACADEMY OF LIFELONG LEARNING Classes are taught by District 4 resident and owner of OnsiteConsulting Scott Henke Membership to the Academy is notrequired for these classes
April 5 Tech Tips Troubleshooting your Computer - free April 12 Tech Tips iPhones for Beginners - $10 feeApril 19 Tech Tips Android for Beginners - $10 fee
More info at academyllorg or 303-770-0786
HAMILTON LIVES ndash ACADEMY OF LIFELONG LEARNING Enjoy a spontaneous and un-scripted presentation byone of the countrys premier Hamilton historical interpretersand scholars Hal Bidlack who will entertain and answerquestions as General Hamilton himself
April 24 Calvary Baptist Church (6500 E Girard Ave)Performance time 11-12Cost $25
With another record-setting year of 614 million passengers in 2017 DIA is nowthe 5th busiest airport in the US
CALENDAR
COUNCIL DISTRICT 4
3540 S Poplar St Ste 100
Denver CO 80237
7203374444
kendrablackdenvergovorg kathygiledenvergovorg
tatecarpenterdenvergovorg lizzukowskidenvergovorg
Copyright copy 2018 Councilwoman Kendra Black All rights reserved
Want to change how you receive these emails You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list
Wersquoll also introduce the Pups on Patrol programModeled off the National Dog Walker Watch programPups on Patrol encourages neighbors to assist lawenforcement as extra eyes and ears while out walkingtheir dog This introduction training will provide anoverview of the program Future training dates with yourdog will be available at a later date through District 3Police
FRIDAY AM OFFICE HOURS Have an issueyou would like todiscuss Want to meetyour councilwomanMake an appointment(between 9-10) or stopby (between 10-11) foroffice hours in ourdistrict office (3540 SPoplar St Suite 100) Contact 720-337-4444 or tatecarpenterdenvergovorg to make anappointment Note April 13 Office Hours is CANCELLED
NO-DRIVE FRIDAY CHALLENGE To challenge the car-centric attitude of SE Denver the District 4 team is ditchingtheir cars on Fridays opting for alternative transportation like biking walking and transitAre you up for the challenge Ditch your car on Fridays and share your NoDriveFridaycommute on our social media pages Twitter KendraBlackD4 Facebook DenverCityCouncilwomanKendraBlack
HIGH LINE CANAL OPEN HOUSE Drop in to explore what the High Line CanalConservancy has found in the existing conditionsanalysis give input on signage design and providedirection on potential projects amp priorities
Tues April 10 430-730 pm at Goodson RecCenter (6315 S University)Thurs April 26 430-730 pm at Aurora Public Library (14949 E Alameda Pkwy)
DRIVE 25 YARD SIGNS STILL AVAILABLE Signs are going quick Pick up a Drive 25 sign at our office (3540S Poplar St Suite 100) and remind drivers to slow down in yourneighborhood Signs can only be placed on your private property not inthe public right-of-way
SAVE THE DATE August 18 2018 for South by Southeast
EARTH DAY ndash APRIL 22 Our District 4 team will be picking up trash againthis year along Hampden at I-25 BE A GOODNEIGHBOR in your own community invite yourneighbors and create your own Earth Day projectNeed inspiration Check out these communityprojects Send your Earth Day storiesphotos totatecarpenterdenvergovorg
EARTH DAY AT THE CAPITOL Join the Sierra Club on April 21 at the Colorado StateCapitol at 9 am for an Earth Day celebration featuring yogalive music an opening ceremony by Four Winds NativeAmerican Council and guest speakers including Olympic goldmedalist and coach Justin Reiter Tay Anderson and ColoradoState Representative Joseph Salazar The day will alsoinclude a beer garden childrens zone vendors and localmerchandise and more
EARTH DAY TREE SALE - APRIL 21 Numerous varieties of affordable trees are available for purchase at the annualDenver Digs Trees Fruit and Yard Tree Sale The Park Peoplersquos program is the onlyinitiative offering trees for planting both in the public right-of-wayand on private property making it is easy for homeowners to dotheir part to cultivate and support the city forest
When Saturday April 21 noon - 2 pmWhere City Park Greenhouse (2500 E 23rd Ave) andSloanrsquos Lake Park (5055 W 17th Ave) Cost $45 - $65 per tree
According to Earth Day Network after 40 years since its founding more than 1billion people participate in Earth Day activities making it the largest secular
civic event in the world
SAMUELS ELEMENTARY WINS ANOTHER GRANT Big congratulations to Samuels Elementary and Pallas Quist for the $73766 grant fromGreat Outdoors Colorado (GoCo) to build a nature-themed playground
The school will create a place for students to climb play and connect with nature by building atrailhead and path with native grass plants and wildflowers The project also includes possibleeducational signage birdhouses and an in-ground compass rose design
This project will see the vision of Project Citizen which began in 2015 for fifth-grade students atSamuels to fruition A previous GoCo grant helped the school build a community garden in 2016and the latest grant will bring the final piece of Project Citizen to life Samuels hopes to become aleader within Denver Public Schools for embracing outdoor learning as a critical part of studentsrsquoeducation and lives
Samuels is still working to raise more funds so that all of thespecialty STEM features desired can also be incorporated If youdlike to support the school please send donations to Samuels PTA(3985 S Vincennes Ct Denver CO 80237) with Lot B in the memoline
U-HILLS PLAZA SUMMEREVENTS We are so excited toannounce the line-up of new and funevents happening this summer at
UHP All events are free and open to the public Save thedates
Farmers Market (Colorado produce handmade artisan products grass-fed meat) Saturdays 8 am-noon June 30-Sept 1Concert Series Thur 712 630-830 pm Margarita Brothers (Jimmy Buffet and Beach Boys cover band) Thur 719 630-830 pm Bad Candy (Classic Rock) Fri 726 630-830 pm Tasty Ruckus (Classic Rock and Pop)Grilling Series Sat 526 11 am-2 pm Beef Tri Tips Thur 614 530-730 Pork Luau Sat 630 11am-2pm Chicken Wing Skills
A vintage car show a fall festival and a holiday celebration are planned for this fall Visituhplazacom or httpswwwfacebookcomuniversityhillsplaza
NEW RESTAURANTS IN DISTRICT 4
Originally a food truck Mr Haorsquos Grill recently moved intotheir brick-and-mortar location near Kennedy Golf Course (inthe former Taqueria El Trompito at 10021 E Hampden) MrHao serves up authentic Chinese food specializing in streetstyle BBQ skewers Recommendation Get the spicy chickenskewers The former Jim amp Nicks BBQ at Hampden and I-25 will become Southside SocialHouse a bar-restaurant featuring American comfort food The new restaurant will openlater this year The former Safeway at Happy Canyon will become a central market with indoor andoutdoor seating Tonys Meat Market wine amp liquor store central bar flower shop a pizzaplace and The Egg and I The market is expected to open this summer Sushi-Rama the conveyor belt sushi restaurant is now open at their second location at thetrendy Belleview Station
BIBLE PARK SOUTH BRIDGE NOW OPEN The south bridge officially re-opened to the public on March 21The new 12-foot bridge will better suit the needs as a regional trailconnector A contractor has been selected for the work on the east and westbridges but we dont have a timeline yet Check denvergovorgdistrict4or the FAQs for updates
Hutchinson HillsWillow Point Garage Sale Stop by the 6th annual CommunityGarage Sale April 27-39 8-2 Location and more information are provided with
your RSVP to KellyTierneyPorchlightgroupcom
WOMENS HISTORY MUSEUM The Center for Colorado Womenrsquos History at Byers-Evans House Museum is the first statemuseum focused on the past present and future achievements of Colorado women HistoricallyColoradoan women have led the fight for expanded rights and advancements For exampleColorado was the first to elect women to the state legislature in 1894 and the first state to
enfranchise women ndash 25 years before all American womenwon the right to vote The Center officially opened on March21 in honor of Womenrsquos History Month More info here
DENVER ART MUSEUM
Celebrate Diacutea del Nintildeo on April 29 with free generaladmission family-friendly programming live music anddancesVisitors also can see Degas A Passion for Perfection on
view at its only American stop through May 20 Showcasingmore than 100 artworks by the prolific French artist theexhibition explores such recurring themes in his career as astrong interest in opera and dance a passion for horses anda lifelong fascination with the nudeStampede Animals in Art brings together more than 300objects to explore the presence of animals in art throughoutcenturies and cultures On April 6 at 4 pm visitors can join aspecial Conversation with Curator Stampede Animals in Art
NEIGHBORHOOD TOOLKIT The Neighborhood Planning Initiative (NPI) is ourPlanning Departmentrsquos long-term commitment to ensure everycorner of the city has an area plan Broken down in phasesthe plan is to reach all neighborhoods in the next 10-14 yearsUnfortunately our part of town will not get started in NPI until2019 As the initiative makes its way through the cityneighborhoods can get a head start with the toolkit Moreinfo here
Let us know if your neighborhood is interested in discussing the toolkit by contactingtatecarpenterdenvergovorg
STREET SWEEPING BEGINS TUES APRIL 3 Street sweeping season occurs from April to NovemberCongested areas like downtown have monthly scheduled streetsweeping indicated by the red and white posted signs All ofDistrict 4 is in a non-posted area Residents should check thismap to determine when their street sweeping is scheduled Forquestions call 3-1-1
(Click the picture to enlarge the map)
Want a reminder about your street sweeping day
Residents can sign up for street sweeping reminders through pocketgov After creating asimple user profile residents can receive both email and text notificationsRequest ldquoNo Parkingrdquo sticker reminders for your calendar by calling Denverrsquos customerservice line at 3-1-1
THINGS IN THE BIKE LANE CAMPAIGN To raise awareness about safety issues BicycleColorado and BikeDenver are calling on the community to collectphotos and information about the many things that block bikelanes whether thatrsquos snow and ice cars delivery trucks or evena port-a-potty at wwwthingsinbikelanesdenvercom Problemspots will be revealed with the goal of helping the public andparking enforcement better understand monitor and address theissues
The Things in the Bike Lane campaign seeks to create afavorable climate for people who bike or who want to bike byencouraging people to use bike lanes for the purpose they are designedmdashas unobstructed trafficlanes meant for bicycles
OPEN HOUSE CITY PARK MASTER PLAN UPDATE You are invited to attend the next (and final) Open House for the City Park Master PlanUpdate with Design Guidelines Join Parks amp Recreation and Historic Denver at this public open
house to review and provide feedback on draft master planrecommendations and priorities For more information and to see whathas been developed so far click here or visitwwwdenvergovorgparkprojects
WHEN Thursday April 19 | Stop by anytime between 5-7 pm WHERE East High School Cafeteria | 1600 City Park Esplanade
The survey shared after the last public meeting is still open httpswwwsurveymonkeycomrJ3QT9Z2
PLANNING BOARD SEEKING CANDIDATES The Denver Planning Board is seeking candidates with backgrounds in real estate andeconomic development The 11-member board reviews and makes recommendations to theMayor and City Council on rezoning requests plans certain district design standards andguidelines view planes and other land use rules and regulations Interested applicants should submit an online application HERE and send their resume tobarryburchdenvergovorg by close of business April 16 If you have questions please contactBarry Burch at 720-865-9128
Denverrsquos residential sweeping program promotes a clean and healthyenvironment by removing dirt leaves and debris from the streets Last yearcrews collected more than 62000 cubic yards of pollutants - thatrsquos enough to
fill Coors Field with a pile of dirt and debris stacked almost 12 feet high
INTRODUCING COFFEE TALKS Southeast Denvers Coffee Talks connects friends and neighborsfor conversation learning listening and fun Join other curious mindsright here in southeast Denver to engage with community membersexperts resources and your Council District 4 team All meetings are held from 1030 am - noon at Eisenhower Rec Center(4300 E Dartmouth) unless noted otherwise
Wed April 4 - Coffee Donuts amp Voting - How to vote fromyour living room A discussion about the election process inDenver and how to make your vote count Led by AmberMcReynolds Director of Elections 10 am ndash noon EisenhowerRec Center Wed May 2 - Coffee Talks - Not Your Grandmas Library - Cool things you didnt knowyou could get with your library card information about tech classes help with your mobiledevices and how to borrow ebooks and audio books on a mobile device and more 130 pm - 3 pm Ross-University Hills Library Wed June 6 - Coffee Talks Cannabis Conversations - Learn about this legal industryand options available to you Discussion led by Councilwoman Kendra Black Dr DorothyldquoDotrdquo Colagiovanni and Tiffany Goldman owner of The Health Center Wed Sept 5 - Coffee Talks Fraud and Scams - How to protect yourself from frauds andscams Led by Maro Casparian from the District Attorneys office Wed Oct 10 - Coffee Talks Modern Death - What you are dying to know about end oflife planning Discussion led by Dr George Ho Wed Dec 5 - Holiday Lunch and Entertainment - 1130 - 1 pm at Wellshire EventCenter RSVP required
Note different time andor location For more information on Coffee Talks and seniorprogramming contact kathygiledenvergovorg
COMPUTER BASICS SERIES AT ROSS U-HILLS LIBRARY Want to build your technology skills but donrsquot know where to start Join the Ross U-HillsLibrary (4310 E Amherst) for a FREE class every Tuesday from 1030-noon Call 720-865-0955to learn more
April 3 Microsoft Excel Basics Excel spreadsheets allow you to easily store organizeand manipulate data Learn the basics of Excel bycreating a basic budget spreadsheet and making Exceldo all the math for youApril 10 Social Media Basics Learn what social media and social networks are andget to know some of the most popular and useful sitesincluding Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Yelp andMeetUpcomApril 17 Protecting Your Privacy Online Learn about tools you can use to limit whats shared about you online Find out howbrowser plug-ins proxies and the Tor browser can help keep your information privateApril 24 Viruses and Malware Basics Learn about malware threats how to tell if a computer is infected and how to install anduse a high quality free antivirus program
TECH CLASSES BY ACADEMY OF LIFELONG LEARNING Classes are taught by District 4 resident and owner of OnsiteConsulting Scott Henke Membership to the Academy is notrequired for these classes
April 5 Tech Tips Troubleshooting your Computer - free April 12 Tech Tips iPhones for Beginners - $10 feeApril 19 Tech Tips Android for Beginners - $10 fee
More info at academyllorg or 303-770-0786
HAMILTON LIVES ndash ACADEMY OF LIFELONG LEARNING Enjoy a spontaneous and un-scripted presentation byone of the countrys premier Hamilton historical interpretersand scholars Hal Bidlack who will entertain and answerquestions as General Hamilton himself
April 24 Calvary Baptist Church (6500 E Girard Ave)Performance time 11-12Cost $25
With another record-setting year of 614 million passengers in 2017 DIA is nowthe 5th busiest airport in the US
CALENDAR
COUNCIL DISTRICT 4
3540 S Poplar St Ste 100
Denver CO 80237
7203374444
kendrablackdenvergovorg kathygiledenvergovorg
tatecarpenterdenvergovorg lizzukowskidenvergovorg
Copyright copy 2018 Councilwoman Kendra Black All rights reserved
Want to change how you receive these emails You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list
EARTH DAY ndash APRIL 22 Our District 4 team will be picking up trash againthis year along Hampden at I-25 BE A GOODNEIGHBOR in your own community invite yourneighbors and create your own Earth Day projectNeed inspiration Check out these communityprojects Send your Earth Day storiesphotos totatecarpenterdenvergovorg
EARTH DAY AT THE CAPITOL Join the Sierra Club on April 21 at the Colorado StateCapitol at 9 am for an Earth Day celebration featuring yogalive music an opening ceremony by Four Winds NativeAmerican Council and guest speakers including Olympic goldmedalist and coach Justin Reiter Tay Anderson and ColoradoState Representative Joseph Salazar The day will alsoinclude a beer garden childrens zone vendors and localmerchandise and more
EARTH DAY TREE SALE - APRIL 21 Numerous varieties of affordable trees are available for purchase at the annualDenver Digs Trees Fruit and Yard Tree Sale The Park Peoplersquos program is the onlyinitiative offering trees for planting both in the public right-of-wayand on private property making it is easy for homeowners to dotheir part to cultivate and support the city forest
When Saturday April 21 noon - 2 pmWhere City Park Greenhouse (2500 E 23rd Ave) andSloanrsquos Lake Park (5055 W 17th Ave) Cost $45 - $65 per tree
According to Earth Day Network after 40 years since its founding more than 1billion people participate in Earth Day activities making it the largest secular
civic event in the world
SAMUELS ELEMENTARY WINS ANOTHER GRANT Big congratulations to Samuels Elementary and Pallas Quist for the $73766 grant fromGreat Outdoors Colorado (GoCo) to build a nature-themed playground
The school will create a place for students to climb play and connect with nature by building atrailhead and path with native grass plants and wildflowers The project also includes possibleeducational signage birdhouses and an in-ground compass rose design
This project will see the vision of Project Citizen which began in 2015 for fifth-grade students atSamuels to fruition A previous GoCo grant helped the school build a community garden in 2016and the latest grant will bring the final piece of Project Citizen to life Samuels hopes to become aleader within Denver Public Schools for embracing outdoor learning as a critical part of studentsrsquoeducation and lives
Samuels is still working to raise more funds so that all of thespecialty STEM features desired can also be incorporated If youdlike to support the school please send donations to Samuels PTA(3985 S Vincennes Ct Denver CO 80237) with Lot B in the memoline
U-HILLS PLAZA SUMMEREVENTS We are so excited toannounce the line-up of new and funevents happening this summer at
UHP All events are free and open to the public Save thedates
Farmers Market (Colorado produce handmade artisan products grass-fed meat) Saturdays 8 am-noon June 30-Sept 1Concert Series Thur 712 630-830 pm Margarita Brothers (Jimmy Buffet and Beach Boys cover band) Thur 719 630-830 pm Bad Candy (Classic Rock) Fri 726 630-830 pm Tasty Ruckus (Classic Rock and Pop)Grilling Series Sat 526 11 am-2 pm Beef Tri Tips Thur 614 530-730 Pork Luau Sat 630 11am-2pm Chicken Wing Skills
A vintage car show a fall festival and a holiday celebration are planned for this fall Visituhplazacom or httpswwwfacebookcomuniversityhillsplaza
NEW RESTAURANTS IN DISTRICT 4
Originally a food truck Mr Haorsquos Grill recently moved intotheir brick-and-mortar location near Kennedy Golf Course (inthe former Taqueria El Trompito at 10021 E Hampden) MrHao serves up authentic Chinese food specializing in streetstyle BBQ skewers Recommendation Get the spicy chickenskewers The former Jim amp Nicks BBQ at Hampden and I-25 will become Southside SocialHouse a bar-restaurant featuring American comfort food The new restaurant will openlater this year The former Safeway at Happy Canyon will become a central market with indoor andoutdoor seating Tonys Meat Market wine amp liquor store central bar flower shop a pizzaplace and The Egg and I The market is expected to open this summer Sushi-Rama the conveyor belt sushi restaurant is now open at their second location at thetrendy Belleview Station
BIBLE PARK SOUTH BRIDGE NOW OPEN The south bridge officially re-opened to the public on March 21The new 12-foot bridge will better suit the needs as a regional trailconnector A contractor has been selected for the work on the east and westbridges but we dont have a timeline yet Check denvergovorgdistrict4or the FAQs for updates
Hutchinson HillsWillow Point Garage Sale Stop by the 6th annual CommunityGarage Sale April 27-39 8-2 Location and more information are provided with
your RSVP to KellyTierneyPorchlightgroupcom
WOMENS HISTORY MUSEUM The Center for Colorado Womenrsquos History at Byers-Evans House Museum is the first statemuseum focused on the past present and future achievements of Colorado women HistoricallyColoradoan women have led the fight for expanded rights and advancements For exampleColorado was the first to elect women to the state legislature in 1894 and the first state to
enfranchise women ndash 25 years before all American womenwon the right to vote The Center officially opened on March21 in honor of Womenrsquos History Month More info here
DENVER ART MUSEUM
Celebrate Diacutea del Nintildeo on April 29 with free generaladmission family-friendly programming live music anddancesVisitors also can see Degas A Passion for Perfection on
view at its only American stop through May 20 Showcasingmore than 100 artworks by the prolific French artist theexhibition explores such recurring themes in his career as astrong interest in opera and dance a passion for horses anda lifelong fascination with the nudeStampede Animals in Art brings together more than 300objects to explore the presence of animals in art throughoutcenturies and cultures On April 6 at 4 pm visitors can join aspecial Conversation with Curator Stampede Animals in Art
NEIGHBORHOOD TOOLKIT The Neighborhood Planning Initiative (NPI) is ourPlanning Departmentrsquos long-term commitment to ensure everycorner of the city has an area plan Broken down in phasesthe plan is to reach all neighborhoods in the next 10-14 yearsUnfortunately our part of town will not get started in NPI until2019 As the initiative makes its way through the cityneighborhoods can get a head start with the toolkit Moreinfo here
Let us know if your neighborhood is interested in discussing the toolkit by contactingtatecarpenterdenvergovorg
STREET SWEEPING BEGINS TUES APRIL 3 Street sweeping season occurs from April to NovemberCongested areas like downtown have monthly scheduled streetsweeping indicated by the red and white posted signs All ofDistrict 4 is in a non-posted area Residents should check thismap to determine when their street sweeping is scheduled Forquestions call 3-1-1
(Click the picture to enlarge the map)
Want a reminder about your street sweeping day
Residents can sign up for street sweeping reminders through pocketgov After creating asimple user profile residents can receive both email and text notificationsRequest ldquoNo Parkingrdquo sticker reminders for your calendar by calling Denverrsquos customerservice line at 3-1-1
THINGS IN THE BIKE LANE CAMPAIGN To raise awareness about safety issues BicycleColorado and BikeDenver are calling on the community to collectphotos and information about the many things that block bikelanes whether thatrsquos snow and ice cars delivery trucks or evena port-a-potty at wwwthingsinbikelanesdenvercom Problemspots will be revealed with the goal of helping the public andparking enforcement better understand monitor and address theissues
The Things in the Bike Lane campaign seeks to create afavorable climate for people who bike or who want to bike byencouraging people to use bike lanes for the purpose they are designedmdashas unobstructed trafficlanes meant for bicycles
OPEN HOUSE CITY PARK MASTER PLAN UPDATE You are invited to attend the next (and final) Open House for the City Park Master PlanUpdate with Design Guidelines Join Parks amp Recreation and Historic Denver at this public open
house to review and provide feedback on draft master planrecommendations and priorities For more information and to see whathas been developed so far click here or visitwwwdenvergovorgparkprojects
WHEN Thursday April 19 | Stop by anytime between 5-7 pm WHERE East High School Cafeteria | 1600 City Park Esplanade
The survey shared after the last public meeting is still open httpswwwsurveymonkeycomrJ3QT9Z2
PLANNING BOARD SEEKING CANDIDATES The Denver Planning Board is seeking candidates with backgrounds in real estate andeconomic development The 11-member board reviews and makes recommendations to theMayor and City Council on rezoning requests plans certain district design standards andguidelines view planes and other land use rules and regulations Interested applicants should submit an online application HERE and send their resume tobarryburchdenvergovorg by close of business April 16 If you have questions please contactBarry Burch at 720-865-9128
Denverrsquos residential sweeping program promotes a clean and healthyenvironment by removing dirt leaves and debris from the streets Last yearcrews collected more than 62000 cubic yards of pollutants - thatrsquos enough to
fill Coors Field with a pile of dirt and debris stacked almost 12 feet high
INTRODUCING COFFEE TALKS Southeast Denvers Coffee Talks connects friends and neighborsfor conversation learning listening and fun Join other curious mindsright here in southeast Denver to engage with community membersexperts resources and your Council District 4 team All meetings are held from 1030 am - noon at Eisenhower Rec Center(4300 E Dartmouth) unless noted otherwise
Wed April 4 - Coffee Donuts amp Voting - How to vote fromyour living room A discussion about the election process inDenver and how to make your vote count Led by AmberMcReynolds Director of Elections 10 am ndash noon EisenhowerRec Center Wed May 2 - Coffee Talks - Not Your Grandmas Library - Cool things you didnt knowyou could get with your library card information about tech classes help with your mobiledevices and how to borrow ebooks and audio books on a mobile device and more 130 pm - 3 pm Ross-University Hills Library Wed June 6 - Coffee Talks Cannabis Conversations - Learn about this legal industryand options available to you Discussion led by Councilwoman Kendra Black Dr DorothyldquoDotrdquo Colagiovanni and Tiffany Goldman owner of The Health Center Wed Sept 5 - Coffee Talks Fraud and Scams - How to protect yourself from frauds andscams Led by Maro Casparian from the District Attorneys office Wed Oct 10 - Coffee Talks Modern Death - What you are dying to know about end oflife planning Discussion led by Dr George Ho Wed Dec 5 - Holiday Lunch and Entertainment - 1130 - 1 pm at Wellshire EventCenter RSVP required
Note different time andor location For more information on Coffee Talks and seniorprogramming contact kathygiledenvergovorg
COMPUTER BASICS SERIES AT ROSS U-HILLS LIBRARY Want to build your technology skills but donrsquot know where to start Join the Ross U-HillsLibrary (4310 E Amherst) for a FREE class every Tuesday from 1030-noon Call 720-865-0955to learn more
April 3 Microsoft Excel Basics Excel spreadsheets allow you to easily store organizeand manipulate data Learn the basics of Excel bycreating a basic budget spreadsheet and making Exceldo all the math for youApril 10 Social Media Basics Learn what social media and social networks are andget to know some of the most popular and useful sitesincluding Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Yelp andMeetUpcomApril 17 Protecting Your Privacy Online Learn about tools you can use to limit whats shared about you online Find out howbrowser plug-ins proxies and the Tor browser can help keep your information privateApril 24 Viruses and Malware Basics Learn about malware threats how to tell if a computer is infected and how to install anduse a high quality free antivirus program
TECH CLASSES BY ACADEMY OF LIFELONG LEARNING Classes are taught by District 4 resident and owner of OnsiteConsulting Scott Henke Membership to the Academy is notrequired for these classes
April 5 Tech Tips Troubleshooting your Computer - free April 12 Tech Tips iPhones for Beginners - $10 feeApril 19 Tech Tips Android for Beginners - $10 fee
More info at academyllorg or 303-770-0786
HAMILTON LIVES ndash ACADEMY OF LIFELONG LEARNING Enjoy a spontaneous and un-scripted presentation byone of the countrys premier Hamilton historical interpretersand scholars Hal Bidlack who will entertain and answerquestions as General Hamilton himself
April 24 Calvary Baptist Church (6500 E Girard Ave)Performance time 11-12Cost $25
With another record-setting year of 614 million passengers in 2017 DIA is nowthe 5th busiest airport in the US
CALENDAR
COUNCIL DISTRICT 4
3540 S Poplar St Ste 100
Denver CO 80237
7203374444
kendrablackdenvergovorg kathygiledenvergovorg
tatecarpenterdenvergovorg lizzukowskidenvergovorg
Copyright copy 2018 Councilwoman Kendra Black All rights reserved
Want to change how you receive these emails You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list
Samuels is still working to raise more funds so that all of thespecialty STEM features desired can also be incorporated If youdlike to support the school please send donations to Samuels PTA(3985 S Vincennes Ct Denver CO 80237) with Lot B in the memoline
U-HILLS PLAZA SUMMEREVENTS We are so excited toannounce the line-up of new and funevents happening this summer at
UHP All events are free and open to the public Save thedates
Farmers Market (Colorado produce handmade artisan products grass-fed meat) Saturdays 8 am-noon June 30-Sept 1Concert Series Thur 712 630-830 pm Margarita Brothers (Jimmy Buffet and Beach Boys cover band) Thur 719 630-830 pm Bad Candy (Classic Rock) Fri 726 630-830 pm Tasty Ruckus (Classic Rock and Pop)Grilling Series Sat 526 11 am-2 pm Beef Tri Tips Thur 614 530-730 Pork Luau Sat 630 11am-2pm Chicken Wing Skills
A vintage car show a fall festival and a holiday celebration are planned for this fall Visituhplazacom or httpswwwfacebookcomuniversityhillsplaza
NEW RESTAURANTS IN DISTRICT 4
Originally a food truck Mr Haorsquos Grill recently moved intotheir brick-and-mortar location near Kennedy Golf Course (inthe former Taqueria El Trompito at 10021 E Hampden) MrHao serves up authentic Chinese food specializing in streetstyle BBQ skewers Recommendation Get the spicy chickenskewers The former Jim amp Nicks BBQ at Hampden and I-25 will become Southside SocialHouse a bar-restaurant featuring American comfort food The new restaurant will openlater this year The former Safeway at Happy Canyon will become a central market with indoor andoutdoor seating Tonys Meat Market wine amp liquor store central bar flower shop a pizzaplace and The Egg and I The market is expected to open this summer Sushi-Rama the conveyor belt sushi restaurant is now open at their second location at thetrendy Belleview Station
BIBLE PARK SOUTH BRIDGE NOW OPEN The south bridge officially re-opened to the public on March 21The new 12-foot bridge will better suit the needs as a regional trailconnector A contractor has been selected for the work on the east and westbridges but we dont have a timeline yet Check denvergovorgdistrict4or the FAQs for updates
Hutchinson HillsWillow Point Garage Sale Stop by the 6th annual CommunityGarage Sale April 27-39 8-2 Location and more information are provided with
your RSVP to KellyTierneyPorchlightgroupcom
WOMENS HISTORY MUSEUM The Center for Colorado Womenrsquos History at Byers-Evans House Museum is the first statemuseum focused on the past present and future achievements of Colorado women HistoricallyColoradoan women have led the fight for expanded rights and advancements For exampleColorado was the first to elect women to the state legislature in 1894 and the first state to
enfranchise women ndash 25 years before all American womenwon the right to vote The Center officially opened on March21 in honor of Womenrsquos History Month More info here
DENVER ART MUSEUM
Celebrate Diacutea del Nintildeo on April 29 with free generaladmission family-friendly programming live music anddancesVisitors also can see Degas A Passion for Perfection on
view at its only American stop through May 20 Showcasingmore than 100 artworks by the prolific French artist theexhibition explores such recurring themes in his career as astrong interest in opera and dance a passion for horses anda lifelong fascination with the nudeStampede Animals in Art brings together more than 300objects to explore the presence of animals in art throughoutcenturies and cultures On April 6 at 4 pm visitors can join aspecial Conversation with Curator Stampede Animals in Art
NEIGHBORHOOD TOOLKIT The Neighborhood Planning Initiative (NPI) is ourPlanning Departmentrsquos long-term commitment to ensure everycorner of the city has an area plan Broken down in phasesthe plan is to reach all neighborhoods in the next 10-14 yearsUnfortunately our part of town will not get started in NPI until2019 As the initiative makes its way through the cityneighborhoods can get a head start with the toolkit Moreinfo here
Let us know if your neighborhood is interested in discussing the toolkit by contactingtatecarpenterdenvergovorg
STREET SWEEPING BEGINS TUES APRIL 3 Street sweeping season occurs from April to NovemberCongested areas like downtown have monthly scheduled streetsweeping indicated by the red and white posted signs All ofDistrict 4 is in a non-posted area Residents should check thismap to determine when their street sweeping is scheduled Forquestions call 3-1-1
(Click the picture to enlarge the map)
Want a reminder about your street sweeping day
Residents can sign up for street sweeping reminders through pocketgov After creating asimple user profile residents can receive both email and text notificationsRequest ldquoNo Parkingrdquo sticker reminders for your calendar by calling Denverrsquos customerservice line at 3-1-1
THINGS IN THE BIKE LANE CAMPAIGN To raise awareness about safety issues BicycleColorado and BikeDenver are calling on the community to collectphotos and information about the many things that block bikelanes whether thatrsquos snow and ice cars delivery trucks or evena port-a-potty at wwwthingsinbikelanesdenvercom Problemspots will be revealed with the goal of helping the public andparking enforcement better understand monitor and address theissues
The Things in the Bike Lane campaign seeks to create afavorable climate for people who bike or who want to bike byencouraging people to use bike lanes for the purpose they are designedmdashas unobstructed trafficlanes meant for bicycles
OPEN HOUSE CITY PARK MASTER PLAN UPDATE You are invited to attend the next (and final) Open House for the City Park Master PlanUpdate with Design Guidelines Join Parks amp Recreation and Historic Denver at this public open
house to review and provide feedback on draft master planrecommendations and priorities For more information and to see whathas been developed so far click here or visitwwwdenvergovorgparkprojects
WHEN Thursday April 19 | Stop by anytime between 5-7 pm WHERE East High School Cafeteria | 1600 City Park Esplanade
The survey shared after the last public meeting is still open httpswwwsurveymonkeycomrJ3QT9Z2
PLANNING BOARD SEEKING CANDIDATES The Denver Planning Board is seeking candidates with backgrounds in real estate andeconomic development The 11-member board reviews and makes recommendations to theMayor and City Council on rezoning requests plans certain district design standards andguidelines view planes and other land use rules and regulations Interested applicants should submit an online application HERE and send their resume tobarryburchdenvergovorg by close of business April 16 If you have questions please contactBarry Burch at 720-865-9128
Denverrsquos residential sweeping program promotes a clean and healthyenvironment by removing dirt leaves and debris from the streets Last yearcrews collected more than 62000 cubic yards of pollutants - thatrsquos enough to
fill Coors Field with a pile of dirt and debris stacked almost 12 feet high
INTRODUCING COFFEE TALKS Southeast Denvers Coffee Talks connects friends and neighborsfor conversation learning listening and fun Join other curious mindsright here in southeast Denver to engage with community membersexperts resources and your Council District 4 team All meetings are held from 1030 am - noon at Eisenhower Rec Center(4300 E Dartmouth) unless noted otherwise
Wed April 4 - Coffee Donuts amp Voting - How to vote fromyour living room A discussion about the election process inDenver and how to make your vote count Led by AmberMcReynolds Director of Elections 10 am ndash noon EisenhowerRec Center Wed May 2 - Coffee Talks - Not Your Grandmas Library - Cool things you didnt knowyou could get with your library card information about tech classes help with your mobiledevices and how to borrow ebooks and audio books on a mobile device and more 130 pm - 3 pm Ross-University Hills Library Wed June 6 - Coffee Talks Cannabis Conversations - Learn about this legal industryand options available to you Discussion led by Councilwoman Kendra Black Dr DorothyldquoDotrdquo Colagiovanni and Tiffany Goldman owner of The Health Center Wed Sept 5 - Coffee Talks Fraud and Scams - How to protect yourself from frauds andscams Led by Maro Casparian from the District Attorneys office Wed Oct 10 - Coffee Talks Modern Death - What you are dying to know about end oflife planning Discussion led by Dr George Ho Wed Dec 5 - Holiday Lunch and Entertainment - 1130 - 1 pm at Wellshire EventCenter RSVP required
Note different time andor location For more information on Coffee Talks and seniorprogramming contact kathygiledenvergovorg
COMPUTER BASICS SERIES AT ROSS U-HILLS LIBRARY Want to build your technology skills but donrsquot know where to start Join the Ross U-HillsLibrary (4310 E Amherst) for a FREE class every Tuesday from 1030-noon Call 720-865-0955to learn more
April 3 Microsoft Excel Basics Excel spreadsheets allow you to easily store organizeand manipulate data Learn the basics of Excel bycreating a basic budget spreadsheet and making Exceldo all the math for youApril 10 Social Media Basics Learn what social media and social networks are andget to know some of the most popular and useful sitesincluding Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Yelp andMeetUpcomApril 17 Protecting Your Privacy Online Learn about tools you can use to limit whats shared about you online Find out howbrowser plug-ins proxies and the Tor browser can help keep your information privateApril 24 Viruses and Malware Basics Learn about malware threats how to tell if a computer is infected and how to install anduse a high quality free antivirus program
TECH CLASSES BY ACADEMY OF LIFELONG LEARNING Classes are taught by District 4 resident and owner of OnsiteConsulting Scott Henke Membership to the Academy is notrequired for these classes
April 5 Tech Tips Troubleshooting your Computer - free April 12 Tech Tips iPhones for Beginners - $10 feeApril 19 Tech Tips Android for Beginners - $10 fee
More info at academyllorg or 303-770-0786
HAMILTON LIVES ndash ACADEMY OF LIFELONG LEARNING Enjoy a spontaneous and un-scripted presentation byone of the countrys premier Hamilton historical interpretersand scholars Hal Bidlack who will entertain and answerquestions as General Hamilton himself
April 24 Calvary Baptist Church (6500 E Girard Ave)Performance time 11-12Cost $25
With another record-setting year of 614 million passengers in 2017 DIA is nowthe 5th busiest airport in the US
CALENDAR
COUNCIL DISTRICT 4
3540 S Poplar St Ste 100
Denver CO 80237
7203374444
kendrablackdenvergovorg kathygiledenvergovorg
tatecarpenterdenvergovorg lizzukowskidenvergovorg
Copyright copy 2018 Councilwoman Kendra Black All rights reserved
Want to change how you receive these emails You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list
enfranchise women ndash 25 years before all American womenwon the right to vote The Center officially opened on March21 in honor of Womenrsquos History Month More info here
DENVER ART MUSEUM
Celebrate Diacutea del Nintildeo on April 29 with free generaladmission family-friendly programming live music anddancesVisitors also can see Degas A Passion for Perfection on
view at its only American stop through May 20 Showcasingmore than 100 artworks by the prolific French artist theexhibition explores such recurring themes in his career as astrong interest in opera and dance a passion for horses anda lifelong fascination with the nudeStampede Animals in Art brings together more than 300objects to explore the presence of animals in art throughoutcenturies and cultures On April 6 at 4 pm visitors can join aspecial Conversation with Curator Stampede Animals in Art
NEIGHBORHOOD TOOLKIT The Neighborhood Planning Initiative (NPI) is ourPlanning Departmentrsquos long-term commitment to ensure everycorner of the city has an area plan Broken down in phasesthe plan is to reach all neighborhoods in the next 10-14 yearsUnfortunately our part of town will not get started in NPI until2019 As the initiative makes its way through the cityneighborhoods can get a head start with the toolkit Moreinfo here
Let us know if your neighborhood is interested in discussing the toolkit by contactingtatecarpenterdenvergovorg
STREET SWEEPING BEGINS TUES APRIL 3 Street sweeping season occurs from April to NovemberCongested areas like downtown have monthly scheduled streetsweeping indicated by the red and white posted signs All ofDistrict 4 is in a non-posted area Residents should check thismap to determine when their street sweeping is scheduled Forquestions call 3-1-1
(Click the picture to enlarge the map)
Want a reminder about your street sweeping day
Residents can sign up for street sweeping reminders through pocketgov After creating asimple user profile residents can receive both email and text notificationsRequest ldquoNo Parkingrdquo sticker reminders for your calendar by calling Denverrsquos customerservice line at 3-1-1
THINGS IN THE BIKE LANE CAMPAIGN To raise awareness about safety issues BicycleColorado and BikeDenver are calling on the community to collectphotos and information about the many things that block bikelanes whether thatrsquos snow and ice cars delivery trucks or evena port-a-potty at wwwthingsinbikelanesdenvercom Problemspots will be revealed with the goal of helping the public andparking enforcement better understand monitor and address theissues
The Things in the Bike Lane campaign seeks to create afavorable climate for people who bike or who want to bike byencouraging people to use bike lanes for the purpose they are designedmdashas unobstructed trafficlanes meant for bicycles
OPEN HOUSE CITY PARK MASTER PLAN UPDATE You are invited to attend the next (and final) Open House for the City Park Master PlanUpdate with Design Guidelines Join Parks amp Recreation and Historic Denver at this public open
house to review and provide feedback on draft master planrecommendations and priorities For more information and to see whathas been developed so far click here or visitwwwdenvergovorgparkprojects
WHEN Thursday April 19 | Stop by anytime between 5-7 pm WHERE East High School Cafeteria | 1600 City Park Esplanade
The survey shared after the last public meeting is still open httpswwwsurveymonkeycomrJ3QT9Z2
PLANNING BOARD SEEKING CANDIDATES The Denver Planning Board is seeking candidates with backgrounds in real estate andeconomic development The 11-member board reviews and makes recommendations to theMayor and City Council on rezoning requests plans certain district design standards andguidelines view planes and other land use rules and regulations Interested applicants should submit an online application HERE and send their resume tobarryburchdenvergovorg by close of business April 16 If you have questions please contactBarry Burch at 720-865-9128
Denverrsquos residential sweeping program promotes a clean and healthyenvironment by removing dirt leaves and debris from the streets Last yearcrews collected more than 62000 cubic yards of pollutants - thatrsquos enough to
fill Coors Field with a pile of dirt and debris stacked almost 12 feet high
INTRODUCING COFFEE TALKS Southeast Denvers Coffee Talks connects friends and neighborsfor conversation learning listening and fun Join other curious mindsright here in southeast Denver to engage with community membersexperts resources and your Council District 4 team All meetings are held from 1030 am - noon at Eisenhower Rec Center(4300 E Dartmouth) unless noted otherwise
Wed April 4 - Coffee Donuts amp Voting - How to vote fromyour living room A discussion about the election process inDenver and how to make your vote count Led by AmberMcReynolds Director of Elections 10 am ndash noon EisenhowerRec Center Wed May 2 - Coffee Talks - Not Your Grandmas Library - Cool things you didnt knowyou could get with your library card information about tech classes help with your mobiledevices and how to borrow ebooks and audio books on a mobile device and more 130 pm - 3 pm Ross-University Hills Library Wed June 6 - Coffee Talks Cannabis Conversations - Learn about this legal industryand options available to you Discussion led by Councilwoman Kendra Black Dr DorothyldquoDotrdquo Colagiovanni and Tiffany Goldman owner of The Health Center Wed Sept 5 - Coffee Talks Fraud and Scams - How to protect yourself from frauds andscams Led by Maro Casparian from the District Attorneys office Wed Oct 10 - Coffee Talks Modern Death - What you are dying to know about end oflife planning Discussion led by Dr George Ho Wed Dec 5 - Holiday Lunch and Entertainment - 1130 - 1 pm at Wellshire EventCenter RSVP required
Note different time andor location For more information on Coffee Talks and seniorprogramming contact kathygiledenvergovorg
COMPUTER BASICS SERIES AT ROSS U-HILLS LIBRARY Want to build your technology skills but donrsquot know where to start Join the Ross U-HillsLibrary (4310 E Amherst) for a FREE class every Tuesday from 1030-noon Call 720-865-0955to learn more
April 3 Microsoft Excel Basics Excel spreadsheets allow you to easily store organizeand manipulate data Learn the basics of Excel bycreating a basic budget spreadsheet and making Exceldo all the math for youApril 10 Social Media Basics Learn what social media and social networks are andget to know some of the most popular and useful sitesincluding Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Yelp andMeetUpcomApril 17 Protecting Your Privacy Online Learn about tools you can use to limit whats shared about you online Find out howbrowser plug-ins proxies and the Tor browser can help keep your information privateApril 24 Viruses and Malware Basics Learn about malware threats how to tell if a computer is infected and how to install anduse a high quality free antivirus program
TECH CLASSES BY ACADEMY OF LIFELONG LEARNING Classes are taught by District 4 resident and owner of OnsiteConsulting Scott Henke Membership to the Academy is notrequired for these classes
April 5 Tech Tips Troubleshooting your Computer - free April 12 Tech Tips iPhones for Beginners - $10 feeApril 19 Tech Tips Android for Beginners - $10 fee
More info at academyllorg or 303-770-0786
HAMILTON LIVES ndash ACADEMY OF LIFELONG LEARNING Enjoy a spontaneous and un-scripted presentation byone of the countrys premier Hamilton historical interpretersand scholars Hal Bidlack who will entertain and answerquestions as General Hamilton himself
April 24 Calvary Baptist Church (6500 E Girard Ave)Performance time 11-12Cost $25
With another record-setting year of 614 million passengers in 2017 DIA is nowthe 5th busiest airport in the US
CALENDAR
COUNCIL DISTRICT 4
3540 S Poplar St Ste 100
Denver CO 80237
7203374444
kendrablackdenvergovorg kathygiledenvergovorg
tatecarpenterdenvergovorg lizzukowskidenvergovorg
Copyright copy 2018 Councilwoman Kendra Black All rights reserved
Want to change how you receive these emails You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list
house to review and provide feedback on draft master planrecommendations and priorities For more information and to see whathas been developed so far click here or visitwwwdenvergovorgparkprojects
WHEN Thursday April 19 | Stop by anytime between 5-7 pm WHERE East High School Cafeteria | 1600 City Park Esplanade
The survey shared after the last public meeting is still open httpswwwsurveymonkeycomrJ3QT9Z2
PLANNING BOARD SEEKING CANDIDATES The Denver Planning Board is seeking candidates with backgrounds in real estate andeconomic development The 11-member board reviews and makes recommendations to theMayor and City Council on rezoning requests plans certain district design standards andguidelines view planes and other land use rules and regulations Interested applicants should submit an online application HERE and send their resume tobarryburchdenvergovorg by close of business April 16 If you have questions please contactBarry Burch at 720-865-9128
Denverrsquos residential sweeping program promotes a clean and healthyenvironment by removing dirt leaves and debris from the streets Last yearcrews collected more than 62000 cubic yards of pollutants - thatrsquos enough to
fill Coors Field with a pile of dirt and debris stacked almost 12 feet high
INTRODUCING COFFEE TALKS Southeast Denvers Coffee Talks connects friends and neighborsfor conversation learning listening and fun Join other curious mindsright here in southeast Denver to engage with community membersexperts resources and your Council District 4 team All meetings are held from 1030 am - noon at Eisenhower Rec Center(4300 E Dartmouth) unless noted otherwise
Wed April 4 - Coffee Donuts amp Voting - How to vote fromyour living room A discussion about the election process inDenver and how to make your vote count Led by AmberMcReynolds Director of Elections 10 am ndash noon EisenhowerRec Center Wed May 2 - Coffee Talks - Not Your Grandmas Library - Cool things you didnt knowyou could get with your library card information about tech classes help with your mobiledevices and how to borrow ebooks and audio books on a mobile device and more 130 pm - 3 pm Ross-University Hills Library Wed June 6 - Coffee Talks Cannabis Conversations - Learn about this legal industryand options available to you Discussion led by Councilwoman Kendra Black Dr DorothyldquoDotrdquo Colagiovanni and Tiffany Goldman owner of The Health Center Wed Sept 5 - Coffee Talks Fraud and Scams - How to protect yourself from frauds andscams Led by Maro Casparian from the District Attorneys office Wed Oct 10 - Coffee Talks Modern Death - What you are dying to know about end oflife planning Discussion led by Dr George Ho Wed Dec 5 - Holiday Lunch and Entertainment - 1130 - 1 pm at Wellshire EventCenter RSVP required
Note different time andor location For more information on Coffee Talks and seniorprogramming contact kathygiledenvergovorg
COMPUTER BASICS SERIES AT ROSS U-HILLS LIBRARY Want to build your technology skills but donrsquot know where to start Join the Ross U-HillsLibrary (4310 E Amherst) for a FREE class every Tuesday from 1030-noon Call 720-865-0955to learn more
April 3 Microsoft Excel Basics Excel spreadsheets allow you to easily store organizeand manipulate data Learn the basics of Excel bycreating a basic budget spreadsheet and making Exceldo all the math for youApril 10 Social Media Basics Learn what social media and social networks are andget to know some of the most popular and useful sitesincluding Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Yelp andMeetUpcomApril 17 Protecting Your Privacy Online Learn about tools you can use to limit whats shared about you online Find out howbrowser plug-ins proxies and the Tor browser can help keep your information privateApril 24 Viruses and Malware Basics Learn about malware threats how to tell if a computer is infected and how to install anduse a high quality free antivirus program
TECH CLASSES BY ACADEMY OF LIFELONG LEARNING Classes are taught by District 4 resident and owner of OnsiteConsulting Scott Henke Membership to the Academy is notrequired for these classes
April 5 Tech Tips Troubleshooting your Computer - free April 12 Tech Tips iPhones for Beginners - $10 feeApril 19 Tech Tips Android for Beginners - $10 fee
More info at academyllorg or 303-770-0786
HAMILTON LIVES ndash ACADEMY OF LIFELONG LEARNING Enjoy a spontaneous and un-scripted presentation byone of the countrys premier Hamilton historical interpretersand scholars Hal Bidlack who will entertain and answerquestions as General Hamilton himself
April 24 Calvary Baptist Church (6500 E Girard Ave)Performance time 11-12Cost $25
With another record-setting year of 614 million passengers in 2017 DIA is nowthe 5th busiest airport in the US
CALENDAR
COUNCIL DISTRICT 4
3540 S Poplar St Ste 100
Denver CO 80237
7203374444
kendrablackdenvergovorg kathygiledenvergovorg
tatecarpenterdenvergovorg lizzukowskidenvergovorg
Copyright copy 2018 Councilwoman Kendra Black All rights reserved
Want to change how you receive these emails You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list
April 3 Microsoft Excel Basics Excel spreadsheets allow you to easily store organizeand manipulate data Learn the basics of Excel bycreating a basic budget spreadsheet and making Exceldo all the math for youApril 10 Social Media Basics Learn what social media and social networks are andget to know some of the most popular and useful sitesincluding Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Yelp andMeetUpcomApril 17 Protecting Your Privacy Online Learn about tools you can use to limit whats shared about you online Find out howbrowser plug-ins proxies and the Tor browser can help keep your information privateApril 24 Viruses and Malware Basics Learn about malware threats how to tell if a computer is infected and how to install anduse a high quality free antivirus program
TECH CLASSES BY ACADEMY OF LIFELONG LEARNING Classes are taught by District 4 resident and owner of OnsiteConsulting Scott Henke Membership to the Academy is notrequired for these classes
April 5 Tech Tips Troubleshooting your Computer - free April 12 Tech Tips iPhones for Beginners - $10 feeApril 19 Tech Tips Android for Beginners - $10 fee
More info at academyllorg or 303-770-0786
HAMILTON LIVES ndash ACADEMY OF LIFELONG LEARNING Enjoy a spontaneous and un-scripted presentation byone of the countrys premier Hamilton historical interpretersand scholars Hal Bidlack who will entertain and answerquestions as General Hamilton himself
April 24 Calvary Baptist Church (6500 E Girard Ave)Performance time 11-12Cost $25
With another record-setting year of 614 million passengers in 2017 DIA is nowthe 5th busiest airport in the US
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3540 S Poplar St Ste 100
Denver CO 80237
7203374444
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tatecarpenterdenvergovorg lizzukowskidenvergovorg
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