Happy Earth Day April 22 2017 Did you know the District 4 Council office has madesignificant sustainability improvements to our work space andour community Read more about what we are doing tobecome the first Denver City Council office to beingCertifiably Green a distinction awarded to businesses andorganizations that have taken steps to become more energyefficient and environmentally aware (District 4 office picking up trash on Ishy25Hampden ramps)

REMINDER UPCOMING COMMUNITY MEETINGS

The Facts about Group Homes in Your Neighborhood Wed Apr 19 6shy7 pm

Samuels School (3985 S Vincennes Ct)

Learn the facts on local state amp federal lawon group homes at the informational townhall There will be a brief presentation anda City attorney and Zoning Administrator willbe available for questions Check in 530pm

Tamarac Bike Lanes amp Bible Park Bridge Update Wed May 3 530shy630 pm TJHS (3950 S Holly St)

Denver bicycle planners will present theirplans to improve Goldsmith Gulchconnections (north and south of Hampden)Parks amp Rec and Public Works will give anupdate on bridge closures at Bible Park

Dont ForgetSENIOR SERIES 2017

Transportation Options amp Driving Safely Fri April 28 10 amshynoon

Eisenhower Rec Center (4300 E Dartmouth Ave)

Back by popular demand our most popular 2016 topictransportation is backAAA Colorado will present on the effects aging has ondriving and offer tips for safer driving techniquesAlternative options for getting around without a car (LyftUber light rail taxi etc)

Coming up Senior Series First Ladies of Jazz Tribute with

Denverrsquos First Lady ML Lee Friday June 14 noonshy 4 pm

Meet at Eisenhower Rec Center

This is a special Senior Series program to hear some of the best jazz in the metroarea Transportation will be provided to the Lone Tree Arts Center from Eisenhower Rec CenterTickets are $18 to cover transportation and entertainment costs and must be reserved 3 weeksprior to the event Please contact kathygiledenvergovorg or 720shy337shy4444 to reserve yourspot

Celebrate Earth Day In anticipation for Earth Day and to be goodstewards of our planet the District 4 Council office has beengreening our workspace We met with representatives fromthe Certifiably Green Denver office part of the Department ofEnvironmental Health to conduct an audit of our currentpractices and to make recommendations for more sustainablealternatives We are working to be the first City Council Officerecognized for being Certifiably Green Here is a list of simplechanges we made to increase energy efficiency and conservewater electricity and resources

Adding a compost binReplacing old light bulbs with CFLs and LEDsTransferring all electronic office equipment to power strips that can easily be switched offduring nights and weekendsSetting printer and copier defaults to doubleshysidedPurchasing 100 recycled content paper with at least 30 postshyconsumer contentSigning up for the Lease for Efficiency ChallengeProviding recommendations to the property manager and owner for upgrades we cannotimplement individually such as

Become an Energy Star partnerReplace all Tshy12 light tubes with Tshy8s (Xcel Energy offers great rebates forreplacing Tshy12s Tshy8s use 40 less energy than Tshy12s and Tshy12s are no longermanufactured making the cost more expensive to replace)Install lowshyflow aerators on faucetsRetrofit toilets with 16 gallons per flush (GPF) or less tanks

Here is the big onehellipOur South by Southeast

Here is the big onehellipOur South by SoutheastFestival will be a Certifiably Green Event From thefood we serve to the trash we generate we aregoing to be making sustainable choices so ourevent can be 100 FUN with 0 GUILT We will seeyou there on August 19

Denver Green Events

Denverrsquos Electronics Recycling Collection EventshySat April 15 Metech Recycling (500 W 53rd Place)Registration is required httpsapril15shyecycleeventbritecom Denverrsquos Annual Earth Day Fairshy Fri April 21 10amshy2 pm Skyline Park (1601 Arapahoe St) Visitdenvergovorgdeh for more info Great Colfax Cleanupshy Sat April 22 (Earth Day) 9shy1130 am and Sat May 13 9shy1130 amRegister denvergovorgkeepdenverbeautiful RiverSweepsshy Fri April 22 8 am shy 12 pm at Fishback Park (818 Water St) Registernatureorg Denverrsquos Mulch Giveaway and Compost Saleshy Sat May 6 8 amshy 2 pm HavanaNursery (10450 Smith Rd

CHERRY CREEK 3 FEATURED FOR WATER CONSERVATION EFFORTS One of our southeast HOAs Cherry Creek 3 Town homeshas been recognized as a leader in the state for waterconservation efforts Featured in the Colorado Water ConservationBoards latest video HOA President Don Ireland explains theoverhauling of the complexs landscaping to include more nativeplantings and xeriscaping and installing new plumbing fixtures toconserve water The changes and cooperation of residents effortshave helped Cherry Creek 3 cut its annual water bill by 15 milliongallons Cherry Creek 3 has received numerous and recognitionfor their efforts including

The Environmental Leadership Program award from Gov Hickenlooper Cherry Creek 3 isthe first HOA in state history to receive the award Named a Habitat Hero in the Colorado WaterWise 2015 Conservation Award First HOA instate history to receive the award Plant Select has named Cherry Creek 3 to serve as a demonstration garden The HOAhas installed more than 80 Plant Selectshyrecommended species throughout the complexThe array of plants and shrubs are lowshywater and tolerant of unpredictable weather

The video by Colorado Water Conservation Board features Cherry Creek 3 as aleader in water conservation through landscaping changes and the installation of

sustainable fixtures

DOORS OPEN DENVERshy April 29shy30 Join the annual event that provides opportunities for residentsto explore our citys architecturally unique and historic spacesthrough selfshyguided or expertshyguided tours There are 68 site tours thisyear including an expert guided tour of the Holocaust Memorial at BabiYar Park View the complete list at doorsopendenvercom

GOLF TOURNAMENT FUNDRAISERshy May 20 The 4th Annual All For One Golf Tournament will take place on Saturday May 20 atWellshire Golf Course All proceed benefits our neighborhood schools It is $95 to participate andincludes the green fees cart lunch and prizes To sign up visit wwwallforonegolforg

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