WeCAN: RSVP for the October 11 Climate Action Focus Group

In This Issue: RSVP for the October 11 Climate Action Focus Group; Waste Warrior Wednesdays; Running Club; WeCAN Volunteer Opportunities

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The West Colfax Association of Neighbors(WeCAN) is the Registered Neighborhood Organization (RNO) for the neighbors who live or own property in the West Colfax neighborhood.

WeCAN meets the second Tuesday of every month (January-May & September-November, 6:00pm, in the main hall of the Confluence Ministries building, 1400 Quitman Street.
www.wecandenver.org

Bringing Neighbors Together to Build Community

WeCAN General Meeting:
Climate Action Focus Group for Adult Residents of West Colfax

RSVP REQUIRED

Date: Tuesday, October 11, 2022

Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Location: Confluence Ministries building, 1400 Quitman St.

The West Colfax Association of Neighbors (WeCAN) and Denver's Office of Climate Action, Sustainability, and Resiliency (CASR) invites adults (ages 21+) who live in the West Colfax neighborhood (Federal Blvd. to Sheridan Blvd. & 10th Ave. to 19th Ave.) to learn about climate issues and SHARE YOUR VOICE on where Denver should focus funds for future climate projects.

Refreshments, translation and childcare will be provided. Please RVSP to secure your $50 gift card (King Soopers, Walmart, Amazon and Target gift cards) for participation.

AGENDA

6:00 PM: WeCAN Introductions and Announcements

6:10 PM: Jorge Figueroa, Community Partnerships Administrator Office of Climate Action, Sustainability, and Resiliency - Climate Action Rapid Assessment West Colfax Resident Focus Group

8:00 PM: Adjourn

West Colfax Waste Warrior Wednesdays

Thank you to our volunteers who came out in Septmber to help beautify our little piece of West Colfax! This month there are two more opportunities to come out and participate. Contact Irene@ireneglazer with any questions.

Waste Warrior Wednesday @Seedstock
Date: October 19
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Location: Seedstock Brewery, 3610 W. Colfax Ave.

WeCAN Running Club Every Monday at Seedstock Brewery

Date: Every Monday!
Time: 6:30 PM start time
Location: Start and end at Seedstock Brewery, 3610 W. Colfax Ave.

Join your West Colfax neighbors every Monday evening for a go-at-your-own-pace lap around Sloan's Lake, then return to Seedstock Brewery for BOGO beers!

Reach out to our Running Club coordinator, Steve@wecandenver.org with any questions. 16 runs with us earns you a 16 oz. pint glass!

As West Colfax continues to grow, so does WeCAN. We need neighbors to volunteer their time, skills and passion to the WeCAN organization.

Current Volunteer Opportunities

OCTOBER 2022
VOLUME 13 ISSUE 10.1

WeCAN General Meeting: Climate Action Focus Group

October 11, 2022
6:00 - 8:00 PM

In Person: 1400 Quitman St.

RSVP REQUIRED

AGENDA

6:00 PM: WeCAN Introduction and Announcements

6:10 PM: Jorge Figueroa, Community Partnerships Administrator Office of Climate Action, Sustainability, and Resiliency - Climate Action Rapid Assessment West Colfax Resident Focus Group

8:00 PM: Adjourn

West Colfax
Neighborhood
Events Calendar

October 2022

11 WeCAN General Meeting, Climate Action Focus Group, 1400 Quitman St., 6:00 PM

17 Denver Police District 1 Citizen Advisory Group meeting, 1311 W. 46th Ave. Denver, CO 80211, 6:00 PM

19 Weed, Wine & Dine, West Colfax Community Urban Garden Garden, Vrain Street & West Wells Place, 5:00 PM

19 Waste Warrior Wednesdays, Seedstock Brewery 3610 W. Colfax Ave., 5:30 PM

19 WeCAN Board of Directors meeting, 1400 Quitman St., 7:00 PM

28 Lake Fright Night, Lake Middle School, 1820 Lowell Blvd., 5:00 PM

Find a complete calendar of West Colfax events at our Events Calendar.

Know of an event happening in West Colfax? Please share your events with us at info@wecandenver.org and we’ll add them to the WeCAN calendar.

Find WeCAN

online at
www.wecandenver.org

Email us at
info@wecandenver.org

Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter
@wecandenver

Leave us a message or text
303-578-6263

Send us a note
1400 Quitman St.
Denver, CO 80204

Support us at
wecandenver.org/donate-now/

Useful City Contacts

Police Non-Emergency:
720-913-2000

Denver Recycle, Compost & Trash: 720-865-6900

Call 3-1-1 or use pocketgov.org for:

Graffiti Removal
Non-Emergency & Info
Parking Management
Neighborhood Inspection Services
Noise Violations
Animal Control
Permits & Licenses

Denver Police Department District 1 Community Resource Officer
Robert Gibbs
720-913-0461
robert.gibbs@denvergov.org

Neighbor disputes
Public nuisances
Zoning issues
Fraud and crime prevention
Other neighborhood concerns

Denver Police Department District 1 Homeless Outreach Officer
Edward O’Connell
720-913-0560
edward.oconnell@denvergov.org

Camping, abandoned camps
RVs parked for extended times

West Colfax Elected Representatives:

Denver City Council District 1 Councilwoman Amanda Sandoval
720-337-7701
districtone@denvergov.org

Denver City Council District 3 Councilwoman Jamie Torres
720-337-3333
Jamie.Torres@denvergov.org

Find your City Council district here

Colorado House District 4 Representative
Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez
303-866-2954
serena.gonzales-gutierrez.house@state.co.us

WeCAN 2022 Leadership

Board of Directors:

Shantelle Mulliniks, Co-President

OPEN, Co-President

Tony Frey, Vice President

Cindy Gallard, Treasurer

Alicia Steen, Secretary

Jude Del Hierro, At-Large

Heidi Newhart, At-Large

Jonathan Pira, At-Large

Leah Rounds, At-Large

John Varsames, At-Large

WeCAN Committee Chairs:

Jude Del Hierro, Safety

Tony Frey, Business Partnerships

Irene Glazer, Waste Warrior Wednesdays and Tree Planting Day coordinator

Shantelle Mulliniks, Affordable Housing

Heidi Newhart, Mobility

Jonathan Pira, Land Use

Leah Rounds, Community Partnerships & Communications

Steve Rounds, Running Club coordinator

Alicia Steen, Clean-up Day coordinator

Contact info @WeCANDenver.org to learn more about joining a WeCAN Committee or Leadership.

The West Colfax Association of Neighbors (WeCAN) acts as community stewards to connect neighbors with information, resources, and one another in the West Colfax neighborhood. WeCAN brings awareness and a voice to issues facing our historic but fast-changing community, develops and leads award-winning sustainability and community-building projects, and works to enhance our neighborhood while preserving the unique character and diversity of West Colfax.