The U.S. Census Bureau is ramping up its national recruiting efforts to hire up to 500,000 temporary, part-time census takers for the 2020 Census in communities across the country.
The positions offer competitive pay, flexible hours, paid training, and weekly paychecks. For example, the hourly pay for Denver is around $20/hr. To determine the pay rate in a specific area, learn more about these positions, or apply for one of the temporary jobs, visit 2020census.gov/jobs.
What is the 2020 Census?
The 2020 Census is a count of every person living in the U.S. & the 5 U.S. territories, which will help inform how billions of dollars are distributed to states & communities every year for the next 10 years.
When does the 2020 Census begin?
You will receive an invitation by regular mail to fill out the 2020 Census online or by phone.
Why is the 2020 Census important?
The 2020 Census will inform decisions about funding for roads, transportation, education, it will determine how many congressional representatives each state gets, determines emergency services in our community for the next 10 years and beyond, and in health care, it will inform decisions about funding for critical insurance programs.
Want to learn more? Go to: https://2020census.gov/en/what-is-2020-census.html.
Parents, family and friends: It is important to talk to your children and ask them to share any information they may have about potential safety threats or incidents.
Research shows warning signs occur in more than 80% of violent incidents.
Colorado's Safe2Tell Colorado hotline at Safe2Tell.org or 1-877-542-7233 allows students, parents, educators and community members to report concerns anonymously.
The Department of Public Health & Environment (DDPHE) is offering free radon home test kits on a first-come, first-served basis.
DDPHE encourages residents to test their homes for radon, a cancer-causing and naturally-occurring gas.
You must pick up the free testing kit in person at the Denver Post Building. Call 311 to schedule an appointment.
For more information, go to: https://bit.ly/2RlziUx.
More Denver residents qualify for this program (even if you rent!) this year because Denver Human Services has expanded the Property Tax Relief Program.
If you’re 65 or older, have a disability, or are a homeowner with at least one dependent minor, see if you qualify by visiting DenverGov.org/PropertyTaxRelief.
Rather talk to a Denver Human Services team member? Give them a call at 720-944-4DHS (4347).
The City of Denver, through Denver Economic Development & Opportunity and Neighborhood Equity & Stabilization (NEST), has different housing programs and resources to help you. Visit their website for more information: https://bit.ly/2OolqHs.
Get Your Finances in Order
Denver Workforce Services and the Denver Economic Development and Opportunity office invites you, your friends, family and children to take the free financial literacy course Money Essentials Online. This four-unit course is designed for high school students and adults who may not have the tools to be successful at managing money.
Sign up at: DenverGov.org/Workforce, call 720-930-4063 or 720-930-4331, or visit the Denver Workforce Services office at Montbello (Arie P. Taylor Bldg., Suite 251, 4685 Peoria St., Denver, CO 80239).
Help Design the Plan for a
Community Outdoor Gear Library
Hosted by cityWILD, Environmental Learning for Kids, Go Wild Coalition, Groundwork Denver, Mile High Youth Corps and My Outdoor Colorado Cole Coalition, this event is open to everyone, community members and volunteers, who want to help design the plan for a community outdoor gear library.
When: Wednesday, Feb 26th, 2020 from 9am - 1pm
RSVP: http://bit.ly/gearlibrary
Where: The Rocky Mountain Arsenal, Assembly Room in Army/Shell Building 129 (directions or transportation arrangements will be provided once your attendance is confirmed).
How to Recycle like a Pro
Denver Recycles published their latest newsletter recently and it has useful information about what to recycle and how to start composting.
Click the image above to read the newsletter and learn more about what you can do to recycle better in 2020 and beyond.
Happenings at the
Denver Arts Museum
Free for Kids Program
Unforgettable art experiences are free for all children and teens every day at the Denver Art Museum thanks to the
Free for Kids program, which provides free general admission to youth 18 and under, including
school field trips and other youth group visits.
Kids Summer Camps are back for 2020!
Day camps that help ignite children’s inner artists are back at the Denver Art Museum. Registration for members begins at 10am on Feb 4th, and for non-members on Feb 11th.
Scholarships are available for Denver Art Museum summer camp classes. One full scholarship is offered per class or camp, and
scholarship applications are due Friday, April 3, 2020 at 5pm.
Art & About Tours
The Denver Art Museum invites visitors with early-stage Alzheimer’s or dementia and their care partners to experience, explore and connect with art during interactive and conversation-based
Art & About tours. Themes change monthly. The next Art & About Tour is on Thursday, February 13, 2020, 1 - 2:30pm.
Art & About tour attendance is free, but reservations are required by calling 720-913-0130.
February Office Hours
Join Councilwoman Gilmore to discuss community concerns, questions and visions.
Upcoming Office Hours
Green Valley Ranch
When: Saturday, Feb 1st from 10:30am - 12pm
Where: GVR Rec Center
(4890 Argonne Way Denver, CO 80249)
Montbello
When: Thursday, Feb 13th from 10am - 12pm
Where: District 11 Council Office, Arie P. Taylor Building
(4685 Peoria St, Suite 215 Denver, CO 80239)
Safety Tips from DPD District 5
& Cards with the Commander
Cards with the Commander
When: Thursday, Feb 20th, 9:30 - 10:30 am
Where: Fairway Villas Club House
(20391 E 53rd Dr, Denver, CO 80249)
Take your car keys with you!
Over the past few weeks, officers on patrol in District 11 have reported an increase of unattended vehicles parked with the keys still in the ignition. DPD does not want you to become a victim of auto theft.
Protect your vehicle by:
1. Taking your keys out of your vehicle.
2. Always locking your vehicle.
3. Rolling up the windows.
4. Do not leave belongings in your vehicle.
5. Parking in well-lit areas.
6. Using a steering wheel lock.
Get free theft prevention license plate screws and a free club
Car and license plate theft continues to be an ongoing issue. DPD District 5 is giving away FREE clubs for your vehicle. But you must be a District 5 resident, bring your proof of vehicle registration and own one of the top 10 vehicles that are highly targeted for auto thefts from the list below:
1. Honda Accord 1992-1997
2. Ford F-250 1999-2006
3. Honda Civic 1996-2000
4. Chevrolet Silverado 2000-2006
5. Ford F-350 2002-2006
6. GMC Sierra 2000-2004
7. Dodge Ram 1997-2001 or 2019
8. Subaru Legacy 1996-1997
9. Honda CR-V 1997-2001
10. Ford F-150 1995-1997 / 2010-2019
If you own one of these vehicles, stop by the District 5 police station from 6am - 9pm located at 4685 Peoria Street, No. 121, Denver, CO 80239 to get a FREE Club and special theft prevention license plate screws. It is FREE and only takes a few minutes.
Below are more tips for keeping and securing your guns.
District 5 Neighborhood Watch Needs You!
What is the neighborhood watch?
- It is a volunteer program organized by concerned citizens to reduce crime in their community.
- It is one of the most effective and least costly ways to prevent crime.
- It helps form a partnership between the community and Denver Police department.
- Its main goal is for residents to gain a sense of ownership in making their community a safer place, since neighbors can build their community into a safer, friendlier and more caring place to live.
Who can be involved?
Everyone! The community, renters, homeowners, even dogs as Pups on Patrol.
What can you do?
- Know your neighbors and watch out for each other.
- Report suspicious behavior or activity.
- Share information.
- Be alert.
What NOT to do?
- Do not do vigilante work.
- No armed patrols.
- Do not put yourself in harm’s way or confront a suspect (be a good witness).
What is suspicious activity?
- An abandoned vehicle parked on your block.
- Persons carrying unwrapped packages down the street.
- Occupied vehicles parked in the neighborhood for an abnormal amount of time.
- Person going door to door in a residential area.
- Person walking around or peering into vehicles.
- Persons driving slowly through the neighborhood.
Want to join? Contact your Community Resource Officers Kiarra Jenkins at 720-913-1417 or Danae Baskall at 720-913-1405.
February Community Meetings
Montbello Organizing Committee Meetings
Transportation Taskforce Meeting
When: TBD Contact montbelloorganizing@gmail.com
Retail and Economic Development Taskforce Meeting
When: TBD Contact montbelloorganizing@gmail.com
Where: United Church of Montbello
Beautification Meeting
When: TBD Contact montbelloorganizing@gmail.com
Montbello 20/20 Meeting
When: Thursday, Feb 6th @ 6:00pm
Where: Montbello Rec Center
(15555 E 53rd Ave, Denver CO 80239)
Far Northeast Neighbors Community Meeting
When: Wednesday, Feb 12th @ 6:30pm
Where: Montbello Rec Center, Art Room
(15555 E 53rd Ave, Denver CO 80239)
Green Valley Ranch HOA Board Meeting
When: Monday, Feb 16th @ 6:00pm
Where: GVR Metro District Office
(18650 E 45th Ave, Denver CO 80249)
Green Valley Ranch Metro District Meeting
When: Wednesday, Feb 19th @ 6:30pm
Where: GVR Metropolitan District’s office
(18650 E 45th Ave, Denver, CO 80249)
RISE Meeting
When: Thursday, Feb 27th @ 5:00pm
Where: Montbello Rec Center
(15555 E 53rd Ave, Denver CO 80239)
District 11 Library Events
The library recently switched to an online Event Calendar and now, in one link, you can get all the events at your local library or libraries!
MONTBELLO
For all Montbello Library events click here.
GREEN VALLEY RANCH
For all the Green Valley Ranch Library events click here.
For more information about Denver Library Events please visit DenverLibrary.org.
