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Bike Lovers Apply Today!! The Mayor's Bicycle Advisory Committee Needs YOU!
Do you want to make Denver a more bike friendly city? Serve on the Mayor's Bicycle Advisory Committee (MBAC) and become an advisor to the Mayor and a liaison to the community. Reply with your letter of interest, application, and resume to Anthony Aragon at Anthony.Aragon@Denvergov.org by December 15. You will hear back by January 15. The letter should include a bit about the following:
How often do you ride a bike? Why?
Are you already a member of any bicycle organizations? Which ones?
Do you use public transportation? Combine it with bike trips?
Do you have 5 hours per month to attend monthly MBAC meetings and periodic working committee meetings? Volunteer for "homework" as needed?
Rank your interest in the following committees: policy, infrastructure, education.
What experience/skills will you bring to the work of the MBAC?
What would you like to accomplish during your term of service? |
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Support Denver Bike Sharing Two Ways
If you don't have the time to serve on the MBAC but would like to support cycling in Denver, participate in "Colorado Gives Day" on December 6th and give a donation to Denver Bike Sharing. The goal is to raise $10,000 and increase Denver Bike Share's donor base by 250 people.
To be part of the action, log on to www.GivingFirst.org on December 6th, use the search bar on the left side of the page to find "Denver Bike Sharing," and click to make your tax deductible deduction.
Want to be even more generous? Denver B-Cycle goes into hibernation for the winter season from December 9, 2011 to March 12, 2012. Help it wake up to a thriving spring season by purchasing Denver B-Cycle gift certificates for your friends and family. They make fantastic stocking stuffers AND they come with benefits! Just show your B-Cycle card and get great discounts at participating businesses around town. Click here for more information and a complete list of participating businesses. |
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Denver Parks & Rec Winter Park Ski Programs for Kids
December may be too cold to bike but it's a perfect time to ski. If you have kids between the ages of 7 and 17, take advantage of the "Learn to Ski & Ride" program. Weekday ski and snowboard trips to Winter Park include lessons, lift tickets, equipment rental, ski clothing, and transportation - all for 30 bucks! Groups are organized by age and ability. Click here for more information or call 303-937-4600 to register. |
| Denver Public Schools South-East Regional Expo - Dec 3rd
Want to learn more about Denver Public Schools (DPS) new enrollment process "SchoolChoice" and discover what the great schools in your neighborhood have to offer? Attend DPS's Regional School Expo.
Where: Merrill Middle School, 1551 S. Monroe St.
When: December 3rd
Time: 10am -10:30am - "SchoolChoice" presentation.
10:30am to noon - Visit school booths & ask questions
The event will highlight elementary, middle, and high schools in south-east Denver and explain the new system for choosing one. To give you a preview: the "SchoolChoice" process makes school selection easier by moving to a single, unified enrolment and application system that covers traditional schools, magnet, innovation, and charter schools alike. Find out more at
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RNOs - Have You Renewed Your Registration?
The clock is ticking for all existing Registered Neighborhood Organizations (RNOs) to re-register, and for previously unregistered groups to join the list. The deadline is January 31st. Please click here for details and the registration form or call Julius Zsako, 720-865-2969. |
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Seasonal Tree Tips
We don't need to warn you that chainsaws are dangerous. A little common sense goes a long way. But we would like to remind you to take care when dealing with broken branches in the winter. Here are a few safety tips:
- Inspect the area around your tree to ensure there are no overhead power lines
- Look for broken/hanging branches and cracks or fractures within major limbs
- Visit Trees Are Good for tree pruning advice or call a licensed arborist
- If you do hire someone, make sure they are licensed through Denver Forestry (click on the website or call 720-913-0651 for a list of licensed contractors.)
- Call Xcel Energy at 800-895-1999 to report power outages and/or other electrical emergencies
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Denver "TreeCycle" - January 3rd - January 13th And for your "indoor" trees, mark your calendar for January and plan to participate in Denver Recycles "TreeCycle" program -- turn your Christmas tree into valuable mulch. Even better, you can pick up your mulch for FREE in the spring. Plus, participating in the program helps the City save money on disposal fees and space in the landfill.
Dumpster service: Place your tree 4 feet away from the dumpster on Monday, January 3rd or Monday, January 9th.
Barrel and manual service: Place your tree out on your normal trash day between January 3rd and 13th.
Call 3-1-1 after April 1st for more information on the "TreeCycle Mulch Giveaway." |
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Sanderson Gulch Drainage Improvements
Don't be surprised if you see a large mound of dirt piled up between Vallejo and Tejon near Sanderson Gulch. The Urban Drainage and Flood Control District and City of Denver are preparing for a drainage improvement project that will replace the existing drop structure on Sanderson Gulch with three new drop structures complete with grading work and re-vegetation. Construction will begin in February 2012 and requires the dirt to raise the channel grade. True, this is very early notice, but 1500 cubic yards of soil is sure to stir up some curiosity and a few calls. If you still have questions, contact the District's construction manager, Michael Sarmento, at 303-455-6277. |
Take the Denver Energy Challenge: Reduce Your Energy Costs by 15%!
Want to stay warm and reduce energy costs? Take the "Denver Energy Challenge" and find out how you can cut energy waste, save money, and increase the comfort of your home. Call 720-865-5520 or click here to sign up. An Energy Advisor will contact you to provide free advice and guidance about programs and services. Bonus: Very soon, the "Denver Energy Challenge" will offer rebates on eligible energy upgrades. These rebates will only be for "Denver Energy Challenge" participants, so sign up today! |
New e-Foreclosure Lookup on Clerk and Recorder Website
You can now view comprehensive foreclosure information online. The new "Denver e-Foreclsure Search" is easy to use and allows users to look up foreclosures by owner name, address, street, neighborhood, date range, auction date, lender amount owed, and other criteria. Search results can be sorted by any data column on the list. Want to see a map of the property? Learn more about its status? Review details and documents? Everything you need to know can be obtained by clicking on a specific property. The Denver Clerk and Recorder's Public Trustee database is updated daily and contains information about pending and past foreclosures dating back to 1986. |
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Denver Sells Surplus Property Online
Need a new car? How about a weight machine, wrist watch, or wicker couch? Denver sells everything from bicycles to bulldozers. Click here for more information on government surplus and confiscated property. |
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Make a New Year's Resolution to Volunteer at the Denver Animal Shelter
With more than twice the space of the old shelter, the new Denver Animal Shelter houses many more pets and offers many more opportunities to volunteer. They need your help with dog-walking, animal training and socialization, animal transportation, and special events. Volunteer information sessions are held twice a month at the Denver Animal Shelter, located 1241 W. Bayaud Avenue. For more information visit www.DenverAnimalShelter.org/volunteer. |
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Stay Safe! Sign-up for Denver 911 Emergency Cell Phone Notification Program
Sign up to have your cell phone included in the new Emergency Notification system used by Denver 911. The system has the capability to send thousands of messages in a very short time to residents impacted by a local emergency situation or natural disaster. To register your Voice over IP (VoIP), cellular, or wireless telephones, please complete the online registration form. Your number will be added to the regional emergency database to receive voice notifications when your address is impacted by a disaster or emergency. |
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Snow & Ice Removal
Public Works Street Maintenance Department is ready to go with a range of active plans to make the city safe and passable for everyone. Check out their website for information on snow removal routes, timelines, de-icing strategies, winter trash removal, and more.
But Public Works can't do it alone. Residents are required to clear their sidewalks within 24 hours. Businesses and apartment building owners are required to clear walkways and sidewalks within four hours after snow stops falling. If you notice that ice is building up in your street gutter and preventing proper drainage, call 3-1-1 to report it. Lastly, check in on elderly and/or disabled neighbors and lend a hand, or refer them to one of the following agencies:
Catholic Charities, Carrie Blacker, 303-742-0823 x 2046
VOA Handy Man Program, Amelia, 720-264-3331
Senior Resource Center, Ann, 303-235-6930 |
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Denver's Idling Restriction Ordinance
Idling cars create unnecessary air pollution and contribute to a large number of auto thefts. Denver's idling restriction ordinance makes it illegal to leave your car running for longer than five minutes at a time, even if you are sitting in it. Click here for a list of exceptions and more information. |
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Washington Park Running Trail Re-alignment Public Meeting
When: January 10, 2012, 6pm to 7:30pm
Where: Steele St. Elementary School Auditorium, 320 S. Marion Pkwy.
What: Presentation of preferred trail alternative for Washington Park running path
developed after community feedback at 11/16/11 meeting. |
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Denver Public Library Holiday Used Book Sale
The Denver Public Library will be holding a Holiday Used Book Sale December 8-10 at the Central Library, 14th Avenue and Broadway. The sale will feature over thirty thousand used books, CDs, and DVDs.all at bargain prices starting at just $1! Bring your own reusable bags and plan to fill them. All proceeds benefit the DPL.
Sale Schedule:
Thursday & Friday, December 8 & 9: 10 am to 5 pm
Saturday, December 10: 10 am to 4 pm
Prices:
Hardbacks: $3
Trade paperbacks: $2
DVDs: $2 |
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Old South Pearl Street Winterfest
Friday, December 2, 5 p.m.- 9 p.m.
Saturday, December 3, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Come check out the 1500 block of Old South Pearl Street for some holiday cheer. Draft horse and wagon rides, cool gifts, good food, live music, hot drinks, and a visit with Santa are sure to kick the season off right. |
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Platt Park Schools - New Parent Forum
McKinley-Thatcher Elementary, 1230 S. Grant St.
Back by popular demand, this forum focuses on key information you need to know about Denver Public Schools in and around Platt Park. It also provides a great opportunity to meet the principals of Asbury Elementary, McKinley-Thatcher Elementary, Grant Middle, and South High schools as well as other parents in the neighborhood. |
| Overland Park Neighborhood Association Winter Solstice Celebration - Dec 21
Join the self proclaimed "funky and feisty" OPNA group at Overland Pond Park on Wednesday, December 21st at 2pm. Celebrate the solstice with homemade baked goods, warm cider, hot chocolate, and coffee (provided by Greenhouse Coffee the new neighborhood coffee shop at Evans and Delaware). Bring the kids and show them what neighborhood involvement can do. All neighbors are welcome |
SWIC Holiday Open House, December 8
Join SWIC for a holiday potluck and white elephant gift exchange on Thursday, December 8, at 5 pm at 1000 South Lowell Boulevard. For more information call Jan Marie Belle at 303-934-2268. |
Ring in 2012 with FREE New Year's Eve Fireworks Downtown, December 31
Start off 2012 with a bang. Spend New Year's Eve watching fireworks light up the sky over the 16th Street Mall. Shows start at 9 pm and midnight. Click here for more information. |
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