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An Update from Comcast - Basic-Only Cable Service Going Digital in October
Do you have Basic Cable service? Get ready for a change. In 2010 Comcast made the transition from analog to digital transmission on all services but Basic Cable. Because all TVs have a built-in analogue receiver but not a digital receiver, Basic Cable subscribers could still receive limited analogue programming whereas Expanded Cable subscribers had to install digital receiver boxes (DTAs) to receive service. Soon that will change. Starting in September, Comcast will transition Basic Cable services to digital which means that Basic subscribers will have to install a DTA box. Comcast will provide 3 boxes per household at no cost. Look for a notification letter and more information in the mail. If you have further questions about the upcoming transition, call 720-913-8888. |
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Sign up for the Autumnal Equinox Bike Ride!
Where: South High Parking Lot
When: September 23rd, 6PM
There is no better way to experience the change of seasons than on a bike. Bring your friends and family and join Councilman Nevitt for the "Autumnal Equinox Ride." It's a great way to celebrate the beginning of fall and check out the new bike lanes on Emerson and Washington. If you can't make this one, keep in mind that Bike Denver offers a community ride at every change of the season on the Winter and Summer Solstice and the Vernal and Autumnal Equinox.
Please register for the ride here: Yes, I want to register for the ride right now! |
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Denver Library Commission Needs You!
Do you care about the future of Denver's Library system? The Library Commission is looking for new board members to help make important decisions about library policies, operations, budgets, and administration of grants. Members serve four year terms and meetings are held monthly on the third Thursday of each month, beginning at 3:30pm. For more information, please contact Anthony Aragon, Director of Boards and Commissions, at 720-865-9032. |
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Washington Park Improvements - Final Public Meetings
Denver Parks & Rec hosted several public meetings this summer to gather feedback on the first phase of projects to implement the recently adopted Washington Park Master Plan. The final public meetings will be used to show the revised concept for southeast park access improvements located at Louisiana Avenue & Franklin Street and Louisiana Avenue & Gilpin Street and to discuss proposed improvements in the "diagonal area" -- located adjacent to the diagonal road on the south side of the Meadow and north of Grasmere Lake.
Southeast park access improvements discussion
Tuesday, September 13, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
St. John's Church, 700 S. Franklin St.
Diagonal improvements discussion
Tuesday, September 20, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
St. John's Church, 700 S. Franklin St.
For more information contact: Nicole.Stahly@denvergov.org. |
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Recycle More and Learn Something New
Looking for something new to do? Denver Recycles offers three great opportunities to recycle more, learn something new, and even help your community be more green:
- Attend a "Learn to Compost" class and start your own backyard composting pile. Register now at www.dug.org/compost .
- Join the Denver Recycles Action Network (DRAN) and exercise your volunteer muscles. You'll gain the knowledge you need to be an effective advocate for Denver Recycles and you'll meet other committed recyclers in Denver with whom you can share your ideas and experiences. Space is still available in the October 22, 2011 DRAN training class. Sign up online at Denver Recycles or call 720-865-6810.
- Check out the Denver Recycles online "Recycling Directory" to find local drop-off options for recycling various materials not taken in the purple carts. The "Recycling Directory" contains listings of where you can recycle scrap metal, car batteries, motor oil, cell phones, toner cartridges, sneakers, clothing, construction material, tires, mattresses and more. Click here to visit the "Recycling Directory."
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Pet Vaccination and Clinics in the Parks - Last Call
It's not too late to get your pet vaccinated and licensed -- but the clock is ticking. The Denver Animal Shelter and Animal Care & Control will offer one more clinic in Denver parks:
September 25, Thomas Park, 26th Avenue & Roslyn Street, 11am to 1pm
Take advantage of these great bargains: $35 for rabies/distemper combo & 1 year pet license; $15 for 1-year license (new/renew); $40 for 3-year license; and $25 for Microchips. Click here for more information or call 311.
If you can't make it, Denver Animal Care & Control also offers pet vaccination and license clinics weekly at the brand new Denver Animal Shelter (1241 W. Bayaud Avenue) on Wednesdays (dogs) from 2:30 to 4:45 pm and Thursdays (cats) from 3:30 to 4:30 pm. No reservations are necessary. Remember: Denver law requires all cats and dogs over 6 months to be licensed and vaccinated. Licenses can be obtained or renewed online. |
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Take the Transit Alliance "Ten Toes" Express Challenge and Win
Pledge to use your ten toes to get around town for three weeks. Walk and/or ride your bike to connect with public transit for work and play. The more you participate, the better chance you have of winning valuable prizes. The program runs until October.
Three easy steps to pledge your ten toes:
- Fill out the pledge form. All first time registrants will receive a goody bag and a "Ten Toe" tote bag and pedometer!
- Walk and/or ride your bike to connect with transit during your 3-week pledge period.
- Once your three weeks is up, pledge again!
Prize drawings each month! Grand Prize drawing in October! Questions? Visit http://tentoe.transitalliance.org or email cdawson@transitalliance.org. |
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Denver Tax Amnesty Program
The City and County of Denver has established a Tax Amnesty program for Sales, Use, and Occupational Privilege Taxes. This program allows taxpayers to pay any unreported back taxes while avoiding penalties and criminal prosecution. In addition, interest charges on delinquent taxes will be reduced by half. This program is only available from October 1, 2011 to December 30, 2011. Visit the Treasury Divisions website for more information. |
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Tips for 311
Live next to a barking dog? or a 10-foot towering weed? Wonder when the next large item pick up day is? Need help with a pothole? Have a question about your property tax? Denver 311 is equipped to assist you with all of the above and more. You can call them at 311, email them at 311@denvergov.org, find them online, and even tweet them at http://twitter.com/denver311!
With all of those ways to reach them, and handling over 600,000 inquires a year, it's not surprising that the 311 system sometimes get jammed up or responds more slowly than we'd like. 311 operators want to help you as efficiently as possible and have offered the following tips for using the system:
- 311's busiest days of the week are Mondays and Fridays and the busiest hours of day are 9:30 - 11:30am. For the shortest hold time, try calling outside of those time frames.
- You can enter a request and track its status online at www.DenverGov.org/311.
- Make sure to get a reference number so you can follow-up if necessary. The City receives numerous work requests, completing the requests takes time, and is often determined by factors unknown to the 311 operator. Once the 311 operator transfers the call to the correct department, it is that department's responsibility to complete the transaction and give accurate time frames.
- 311 needs exact addresses so they can send officers, inspectors, engineers, or other personal out to the right place. Have this information ready for the operator so they can forward it to the right agency immediately.
- 311 will ask every caller for their zip code. This allows them to report trending issues in specific neighborhoods and allocate resources appropriately.
- 311 only addresses municipal issues that pertain to the City & County of Denver and can be solved by Denver agencies and services. 311 operators will attempt to find contact information for Federal, State, and County issues but may refer you to 411 or the phone book if they are unable to find the information you need. In 2010, 311 took 21,833 calls for other jurisdictions.
- Click here for more Denver 311 tips.
- Click here to view the Denver 311 site.
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Rock'n'Roll Denver Marathon & Half Marathon - Sunday, October 9
Denver is, once again, ready to rock and run with the second Annual Rock'n'Roll Marathon & Half Marathon. The race is expected to draw over 15,000 runners and will feature live entertainment along every mile of the scenic course. Runners will start at Civic Center Park and run past many of Denver's major landmarks and parks including: the Denver Public Library, Denver Art Museum, Larimer Square, the Pepsi Center, Union Station, Coors Field, as well as City, Cheesman, and Washington Parks. For a complete course map and list of road closures click here. |
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Trestle Bike Skills Park Now Open!
Grab your helmet and bike and check out Denver's first Trestle Bike Skills Course. The FREE course is located at Barnum North Park (6th Avenue & Knox Court) and offers riders of all abilities the chance to test their skills on dirt jump tracks, wooden tracks, pump tracks, and more. Spectators can watch and enjoy a picnic at the nearby pavilion. To learn more, visit the Denver Parks & Rec website.
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Annual South Platte River Sweep
It's time for all hands on deck to help make Denver's South Platte River a little cleaner for the community. The annual South Platte River Sweep is happening once again as part of National Public Lands Day and the Ocean Conservancy's Inter-Coastal Clean-Up. This will be the 19th consecutive year for the collaborated 15 mile multi-jurisdictional cleanup. The event is open to individuals, companies, schools, clubs, and neighborhood groups. Rally your friends and co-workers and join in on the fun!
Annual South Platte River Sweep
September 24, 8am - noon
Confluence Park
Visit www.GreenWayFoundation.org for more information. |
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Sign Up for the Greater Good Academy and Make Your Business More Profitable & More Green
The Greater Good Academy is an 8-week business development program to train Denver low- and moderate-income entrepreneurs in how to use sustainable and "triple bottom line" business practices to become more profitable. The fall 2011 Academy takes place at the Mi Casa Resource Center (360 Acoma Street), on Monday evenings from 6pm to 9pm starting September 19.
The program emphasizes the importance of using environmental and social factors when running a business. By the end of the course, participants will complete a business plan that explains their company's mission, operations, marketing, and related growth strategies. Whether your company provides an eco-friendly product or service, or seeks to include social and environmental elements into its overall strategy, the Academy will provide you with a complete understanding of how to scale your business.
Sponsored by Denver's Office of Economic Development and the Colorado Enterprise Fund, tuition is only $125 for qualified entrepreneurs. For more information, call Richard Eidlin, 303-478-0131 or visit the Greater Good Academy. |
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