Monthly Message from Councilwoman Gilmore
The District 11 Council Office is kicking off Montbello's 50th Anniversary this month with a district-wide, community Day of Beauty on Saturday, May 21st.
Bring a blanket and join us for a FREE picnic lunch provided by Lena Bar-B-Que and District 11 between 12:00 - 2:00pm at the Parkfield Amphitheater - 15555 East 53rd Ave Denver 80239.Lunch will include a choice of chicken or pork sandwich, chips, pickle and water.
During the celebratory picnic lunch, we will be joined by Mayor Michael B. Hancock at 12:30pm! We will also have the award-winning Montbello High School Drumline and cheerleaders performing, as well as a small farmer's market, LED light bulb giveaway and much more.
Check out more details for the May 21st Day of Beauty below!
As always customer service and communication is at the forefront of our priorities, so please do not hesitate to call, text, or email us with any concern or suggestion!
Hope to see you there,
District 11 Day of Beauty Event
Kickoff Celebration to Montbello's 50th Anniversary
Event: Saturday, May 21st @ 9:00am - 2:00pm
Details: District 11 Council Office will be hosting a Day of Beauty with two stewardship tree planting projects at Montbello Central Park and Green Valley Ranch East Park. There will be a celebratory picnic lunch provided, entertainment, gardening, composting demonstrations and much more!
Day of Beauty sponsors: Denver Parks & Recreation, Denver Solid Waste, Xcel Energy, Oakwood Homes, Denver Water, Village Homes, Southwest Airlines and community organizations: Athletics & Beyond, Environmental Learning for Kids, Far Northeast Neighbors, Montbello 2020, FAVA, Omar D. Blair Charter, Montbello Falcons Football Team, KIPP Montbello.
Park Tree Planting and Clean Up
When: Saturday, May 21, 2016
9:00am - 12:00pm
Breakfast provided
Where: Two Locations:
Montbello Central Park
Between Andrews Dr and Crown Blvd
Denver 80239
GVR East Park
Between 45th Ave & Jebel St
Denver 80249
***Register to be a VOLUNTEER
Contact Tina Myers at tina.myers@denvergov.org or 303-698-4904 or visit denvergov.org/VolunteerDPR
***Are you an organization, nonprofit or program? Volunteer 10 people to help us reach our goal of over 100 volunteers!
Email melissa.sotelo@denvergov.org with your 10 volunteers today and become a Day of Beauty partner!
Large Item Pick Up
When: Saturday, May 21, 2016
9:00am - 2:00pm
Where: Two Locations:
Montbello High School - Parking Lot
5000 Crown Blvd, Denver CO 80239
Evie Dennis Campus - Parking Lot
4800 Telluride St, Denver CO 80249
Details: Get rid of any bulky items you no longer want at these locations! Click here for trash items that are not accepted.
Celebratory Community Lunch and Entertainment
When: Saturday, May 21, 2016
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Lunch Provided
Where: Parkfield Lake Park Amphitheater
15555 E 53rd Ave, Denver CO 80239
Details: Bring a blanket and join us for a FREE picnic lunch. Stop by and see Mayor Michael B. Hancock, the Montbello High School Drumline, cheerleaders, JROTC, interactive mural, gardening/composting demonstrations and much more!
Highlighting Our Community
Take the Train to the Plane for Easy Access to the World!
The Train has arrived! More than two decades ago, visionaries planned for a new Denver airport with rail service that would connect the airport to the heart of downtown Denver. On April 22, that dream became a reality with the opening of the Regional Transportation District’s (RTD) University of Colorado A Line. The A Line includes a total of eight stations along the route, connecting millions of travelers each year with communities along the I-70 corridor and with future developments both on and off airport property. Passengers can also connect with the rest of the RTD rail network, along with local and regional buses, at the Union Station hub.
The Denver Airport station, which is the eastern end-of-line station for the A Line, is located at the airport’s new transit center, underneath the new Westin Denver International Airport hotel and conference center. Passengers stepping off the train need to walk only a short distance to an escalator, elevator or stairs that lead directly to the south entrance of the Jeppesen Terminal and the security checkpoints. No other airport in the United States can offer this incredibly short distance from the train to the plane. Once at the airport, you can connect to 175 destinations including 20 cities in eight international countries.
Exciting Community News!
District 11 Council Office has been working hard to create alternative solutions to increase food access in the community. And we have some exciting news...
UNFI Distribution will be donating 1500 pounds of produce to the No Cost Grocery Program through Denver Food Rescue to feed families identified in these locations: KIPP Montbello/ Collegiate Prep Academy at the Rachel B. Noel campus, Maxwell Elementary, and the Villages at Gateway (Albrook) Apartments located in District 8. The program will start May 5th, and continue every Thursday.
District 11 Council office would like to thank the efforts of Environmental Health, the Denver Food Rescue, and the Office of Economic Development. Through our collaborative efforts, we were able to make this happen.
Did you miss the Food Visioning meeting but want to add additional ideas, comments, or recommendations? Please send them to DenverFoodPlan@denvergov.org.
Community Meeting with Mayor Hancock
When: Tuesday, May 17th @ 6:00pm
Where: McGlone Elementary
4500 Crown Blvd, Denver 80239
Details: Join Montbello Organizing Committee for a follow-up meeting with Mayor Michael Hancock on the progress of bringing a full service grocery store into the Montbello community and steps to address the community's food desert status. Bring your ideas and let your voice be heard!
May Office Hours
Join Councilwoman Gilmore to discuss community concerns, questions and visions. See below for this month of District 11 Office Hours.
Upcoming May Office Hours
Green Valley Ranch
When: Saturday, May 28th @ 10:00-12:00pm
Where: GVR Branch Library
4856 Andes Ct, Denver 80249
Montbello
When: Thursday, May 26th @ 10:00-12:00pm
Where: District 11 Council Office
Arie P Taylor Building
4685 Peoria St, Suite 215, Denver 80239
May Community Events
Montbello 50th Anniversary
When: Wednesday, May 4th @ 6:00pm
Where: United Church of Montbello
4897 Crown Blvd, Denver CO 80239
Details: Join us for another exciting meeting of the Montbello 50th Anniversary Planning Committee. Help us plan this historical celebration! Your ideas and vision are appreciated.
High Line Canal Community Meeting
When: Thursday, May 12th @ 6:00pm
Where: GVR Recreation Center
4890 Argonne Way, Denver CO 80249
Details: Learn more about the new High Line Canal Conservancy and its leadership to preserve, protect and enhance all 71 miles of this magnificent greenway.
The event will include a brief presentation on the organization and their upcoming public outreach and visioning process, a preview of the Conservancy’s video, One Community One Canal, and a question and answer session.
Visit this website to learn more: www.highlinecanal.org
May Community Organization Meetings
Northern Corridor Coalition
When: Tuesday, May 3rd @ 6:30pm
Where: Montbello Public Library
12955 Albrook Dr Denver CO 80239
Montbello 50th Anniversary Planning Meeting
When: Wednesday, May 4th @ 6:00pm
Where: United Church of Montbello
4897 Crown Blvd, Denver CO 80239
Montbello Organizing Committee Meetings
Transportation Taskforce Meeting
When: TBD Contact Mayra
Retail and Economic Development Taskforce Meeting
When: Monday, May 2nd @ 6:00pm
***All Meeting will be held at:
Where: United Church of Montbello
4897 Crown Blvd, Denver CO 80239
Far Northeast Neighbors Community Meeting
When: Wednesday, May 11th @ 6:00pm
Where: Montbello Rec Center
15555 E 53rd Ave, Denver CO 80239
GVR Master HOA Board Meeting
When: Monday, May 16th @ 6:00pm
Where: GVR Metropolitan District Office
18650 E 45th Ave, Denver CO 80249
Green Valley Ranch Metro Board Meeting
When: Wednesday, May 18th @ 6:30pm
Where: GVR Metropolitan District Office
18650 E 45th Ave, Denver CO 80249
Denver District 5 Police Community Meeting
When: Thursday, May 19th @ 6:00pm
Where: Community Hub at Northfield
8230 E Northfield Blvd Suite 1350 Denver CO 80238
Denver Facts - Did You Know?
Happy National Small Business Week! Did you know the Office of Economic Development is hosting a series of learning events to promote small businesses?
Certifiably Green!
Wednesday, May 4, 9-10:30 a.m.
The Commons on Champa, 1245 Champa St.
Denver’s Department of Environmental Health will highlight Certifiably Green Denver, a program designed to help businesses find opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability while minimizing environmental liability through pollution prevention.
Introduction to QuickBooks Online
Wednesday, May 4, 6-7 p.m.
The Commons on Champa, 1245 Champa St.
Businesses can learn how to sharpen their finances with online accounting and bookkeeping solutions.
Small Business Financing
Thursday, May 5, 1:30-3 p.m.
The Commons on Champa, 1245 Champa St.
This lender’s panel discussion will feature various business financing options, including public and private institutions.
Meet Your Maker!
Friday, May 6, 3-6 p.m.
InkMonstr, 2721 W. Holden Pl.
To end the week, InkMonstr Graphic Design & Printing has invited local manufacturers of cool gear to showcase Denver’s active lifestyle industry.
For more information or to register for these events, visit www.coloradosmallbizweek.com or contact Carrie Singer at carrie.singer@denvergov.org. |
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Improve your child's literacy through simple daily activities!
Write– Have a child write letters to their favorite storybook characters. Parents can write letters back from the character.
Talk– Blowing bubbles helps build muscles in lips, cheeks and the jaw to help kids learn to talk more clearly.
Sing– Singing songs slows down language. Children can hear the sounds better and understand that words are made of syllables. Itsy-bitsy spider, 5 little monkeys or Twinkle twinkle little star are always a hit.
Play– Children are very imaginative. Give them a normal object like a ruler or a block and see what they imagine it to be. Maybe it will become an elephant trunk or the most mysterious treasure.
Read– It’s important to have books around everywhere. Have waterproof books for the tub and sturdy books in a toy box. All should be accessible for a child.
Looking for a storytime? See details below!
Montbello Library
12955 Albrook Dr
720-865-0200
All Ages Storytime
Thursdays and Fridays @ 10:30 a.m.
Green Valley Library
4856 N. Andes Ct.
720-865-0310
Preschool Storytime
Mondays, 10:30 a.m.
Baby Storytime
Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.
All Ages Storytime
Wednesdays, 7 p.m
Toddler Storytime
Fridays, 10:30 a.m.
Don't have time to read together?
Phone A Story!
Call 720-865-8500 for a story in English and Spanish!
Press:
1 for Spanish Preschool
2 for Bilingual Fun
3 for English Preschool
4 for Kinder to 5th grade in English
5 for Longer Stories in English
 Upcoming Resource Fairs
Montbello Organizing Committee
Spring Resource Fair
When: Thursday, May 5th @ 3:30 - 5:30pm
Where: Montbello Campus Cafeteria
5000 Crown Blvd, Denver CO 80239
Details: This is an opportunity for residents to connect with local partners and resources. Now that we know each other, let's begin to connect folks directly to local organizations. Every participant is encouraged to engage attendees through interactive booths. We have all gone to the standard resource fairs with rows of tables with paper handouts. This is our chance to show guests what our organizations are all about. We hope you will join!
*Tables and chairs will be provided, but space is limited. Please RSVP as soon as possible to secure your spot.
Are you a program, organization, nonprofit or agency and want to participate? Register HERE to secure your spot!
KIPP Resource Fair
When: Saturday, May 14th @ 10:00am - 2:00pm
Where: Rachel B Noel Middle School
5290 Kittredge St, Denver CO 80239
Details: Join KIPP and local residents together to learn about available community resources, meet neighbors and promote neighborhood businesses. This event will be a family-friendly environment that will also include games and activities for children of all ages.
Contact Brian Lightfoot for more information!
Hustle & Flow Resource Fair
When: Sunday, June 5th @ 8:00am - 4:00pm
Where: Montbello Rec Center
15555 53rd Ave, Denver CO 80239
Details: We are looking for organizations and agencies that work with young adults grades 1 - 21 years old. Agencies interested in setting up a booth can contact me and our Event Coordinator Ms. Bonnie Smith at bsmith@wrapnmat.com
Click here for more information!
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