Thanks For Coming Out to our E-Bike Demo Day!
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
April's WeCAN Electric Bike Demo Day at Seedstock Brewery was a huge success! Thanks to all our neighbors who tried a FattE-Bike and came by to learn more about WeCAN.
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This event was part of WeCAN's sustainability efforts as a participant in the Sustainable Neighborhoods Program. If you're interested in learning more about what WeCAN does, propose a project or event, or join the Sustainability or Social Events Committees, contact us at info@wecandenver.org.
Kind Regards,
Leah Rounds & Dave Justice
WeCAN Co-Presidents
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Next WeCAN General Meeting
Tuesday, May 8, 6:00-7:00pm
6:00-6:10pm: Our Denver Police District 1 Community Resource Officer, Bob Anderson, always starts our meeting by sharing recent crime statistics for the area, crime prevention tips, and is available to answer all your questions and concerns regarding happenings in the neighborhood.
6:10-6:15pm: WeCAN MEMBER VOTE: The WeCAN Board of Directors has been volunteering their time to update the West Colfax Association of Neighbors Bylaws to be more inclusive by enabling online voting to get more input and participation from our members when important issues come up in West Colfax. We realize many residents and business owners are too busy to attend general meetings, but their input is nevertheless very important to us. Follow this link to see copies of the "old" bylaws and proposed "new" bylaws. We would appreciate any feedback our members can give, especially any glaring errors or specific points of contention. Email info@wecandenver.org. These Bylaws will be voted on at the May General Meeting.
6:15-6:30: Extreme Community Makeover, Executive Director Angela Bomgaars will share information about our clean-up day partner, Extreme Community Makeover. Come join your neighbors and volunteers for a spring clean-up project in the West Colfax neighborhood with Extreme Community Makeover! Projects will include exterior house projects, alley clean-ups, graffiti removal, and a park clean-up. The more helping hands available, the more we can accomplish. Meet at Confluence Ministries ( 1400 Quitman Street) at 9:00 am on Saturday, May 19. We hope to see you there!
6:30-6:45pm: The Golden Manor property at 4600 W. Colfax Ave. recently sold and is being redeveloped into 64 for-sale attainable-priced condominiums. Come see the plans for this building and ask your questions of the developer of the site on May 8.
6:45-6:55pm: At our April general meeting WeCAN shared information on a rezone request at 17th and Sheridan Blvd. There will be a brief update and information on forming a working group at our May 8th general meeting please plan to attend if this property is of interest to you.
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WeCAN Running Club, Mondays, 6:30pm
@Seedstock Brewery
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West Colfax Clean-Up Day May 19
WeCAN is bringing neighbors together this month for the Annual West Colfax Clean-up Day. The community will get together to do yard work and exterior home projects for neighbors in need, clean-up alleys and Nettie Moore Park, and maintenance at the Cheltenham Elementary Community Garden. We would love for you to join us on May 19th, 9:00am to help Clean-Up West Colfax. This is a family friendly event and pizza will be provided at lunch for all volunteers. Contact Diana to get involved! Diana@wecandenver.org or 303-550-9853.
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Denver Recycles' Annual Mulch Giveaway & Compost Sale - May 5
Denver Recycles’ Annual Mulch Giveaway & Compost Sale
provides a great opportunity for Denver residents to save money on landscaping and to keep recycled materials utilized locally. Denver residents may pick up free mulch and buy compost at a reduced price.
Dig your own mulch site is at Sloan's Lake (17th Ave. and Sheridan Blvd.), from 8:00am-2:00pm or while supplies last.
Reminders:
- Please bring your own pitchfork or shovel, and bags or containers for loading mulch.
- Bring a tarp to cover your truck or trailer.
- Due to limited quantities, Denver residents only.
- Commercial vehicles are prohibited from taking or selling the City’s mulch or compost.
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Conversations in the Community with
Councilman Rafael Espinoza
City Council District 1 Representative, Rafael Espinoza, hosts several Conversations in the Community every month. This is an opportunity to chat and ask questions of one of the West Colfax Representatives. Here is the schedule for May.
Friday, May 4th: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Common Grounds Coffeehouse, 2139 W 44th Ave.
Friday, May 11th: 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Cherry Bean, 4059 Tejon St.
Wednesday, May 16th: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Bookbar, 4280 Tennyson St.
Friday, May 25th: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Scheitler Recreation Center, 5031 W 46th
For any last-minute schedule changes please check: facebook.com/CD1Rafael/
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Earthlinks Mother's Day Sale May 11&12
Friday, May 11, 12:00-3:00pm &
Saturday, May 12, 9:00am-3:00pm
Shop for organically grown flowers, herb, and vegetable seedlings at Earthlinks, Inc., 2746 W. 16th Ave. Pick up beautiful flowers, veggies, herbs, and other plants for you garden, all grown by participants and volunteers of the EarthLinks Workshop Program.
Also view hand-crafted gifts made in the Workshop Program, including cards, candles, vases, skin care products, honey, bee boxes and much more.
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West Colfax in the News
There's always something happening in West Colfax; here are a few recent headlines.
Building Homes for the “Missing Middle” in Denver, Urbanland, April 16, 2018.
Highland Tavern regulars, neighbors hold vigil for slain local barkeep known for his intelligence, boisterous laugh, Denver Post, April 15, 2018.
Denver's Colfax bus gets priority at green lights, The Denver Channel, April 12, 2018.
Three suspects arrested in random Edgewater homicide near Sloan’s Lake, Denver Post, April 10, 2018.
Zocalo plans 16-story tower by Sloan’s Lake, Colorado Real Estate Journal, April 8, 2018.
Denver parks could allow full-strength beer as city seeks public input on raft of changes to alcohol policy, Denver Post, April 2, 2018.
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