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May 2013 • Online Edition
 

PROFILE ONLINE: Check out our brand new flipbook

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PUBLISHER: It’s about time to dust off the Bill of Rights

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PEOPLE: Aaron Ney – raising up community out of the dirt

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HOME TOURS: Tours from Wash Park to Park Hill 

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GOOD FOOD: Local markets bring farm fresh food to your table

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LETTERS: Wash Park crowds put pressure on neighborhoods

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Discuss global water sustainability, water poverty and gender equity with  the Humanists of Colorado, Sun., April 10, at First Universalist Church (Colvin Commons Community Room), 4101 E. Hampden Ave.

Deiadra Swartz presents this second talk in the Sustainability series. Potluck at 6p.m., presentation at 7. Public welcome. Info: Call Richard, 720-256-6161, or visit humanistsofcolorado.org.

Explore 20th-century South American politics as seen through Carolina de Robertis’ The Invisible Mountain at the Travel Lovers Book Club’s Mon., April 11, gathering, at Tattered Cover, 2526 E. Colfax Ave., 5:30-6:30p.m. Info: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Wild Bird Center owner Candice Stuart talks about birds in spring, nesting seasons and what they need most in this climate at the Wed., April 13, meeting of FANS (Friends and Neighbors of Washington Park), at Washington Park’s Dos Chappell Bath House, 600 S. Marion Pkwy., 6-7p.m. She’ll also share tips for enjoying FANS’ upcoming Washington Park Bird Walk, Sun., April 17 (See Odds, pg. 44). Open to the public, free.
        Info: FANSwashingtonpark.org.

Sen. Michael Bennet’s staff explains the Federal budget at the next meeting of NARFE Chapter #1119, Fri., April 15, at the Leyden-Chiles-Wickersham Post of the American Legion, 5400 E. Yale Ave. Optional lunch at 11a.m., program at noon. All current and retired Federal employees (and guests) are invited. NARFE Chapter #1119 are members of a national organization formed to champion the rights of retired and current Federal employees. Info: call Hank, 303-779-4268.

Patients and caregivers will meet separately to discuss issues & problems and share successes & failures they experience in dealing with Parkinson’s disease at the Tues., April 19, 10a.m. meeting of the Englewood Parkinson’s Support Group, on the 8th floor of Englewood Meridian Retirement Community, 3455 S. Corona St. Parkinson’s disease patients, caregivers and family are welcome. Info: 303-805-3590.

Financially Fit Females invites women who want to be financially savvy and take control of their financial futures to its monthly meetings at Alliance Française, 571 Galapago St. Author and DU professor Bob Melvin is guest speaker at the Thur., April 21, gathering. FFF provides education, support, encouragement and guest speakers. New members welcome; first meeting free. Info: 303-993-3939.

Denver Cherry Creek Rotary Club meets every Tuesday, 7a.m., for breakfast at the Inn at Cherry Creek, 233 Clayton Lane, to renew their commitment to “Service Above Self.” Hear Daniel Ritchie, CEO of the Denver Center for Performing Arts speak on The Education Disaster, Tues., April 5 – the talk will coincide with that morning’s “Membership Fair.” No breakfast charge for first-time guests.
        Info: Peter MacMillan, 303-321-5036; cherrycreekrotary.org.

Have a green thumb, or just want to develop one? Check out the just-formed Denver Garden Club, meeting the third Monday of the month (April 18), 7p.m., at the Colorado Federation of Garden Clubs, 1556 Emerson St. April’s topic is pruning. Visitors welcome, no obligation to join. Questions? Call Glenda Condon, 303-377-3580, or Ellen Connole, 303-320-5983.

A new Nar-Anon family group meets every Wednesday, noon, at Evanston United Methodist Church, 2122 S. Lafayette St. Nar-Anon is a free, self-help, 12-step, anonymous, confidential meeting for families and friends of addicts. Info: 303-871-7290.

Looking for a job? In a career transition? Come get expert career advice at Career Connect Coffee Club, meeting Tuesdays, 9a.m., at Stella’s Coffee Shop, 1476 S. Pearl St. Senior Career Consultant Kate Culligan, M.Ed., facilitates 90-minute networking meetings with topics such as Discovering The Hidden Job Market and Interviewing Skills That Connect. $5 materials/beverage. Info: call 303-832-8108 or visit manageyourcareertransition.com.

The George Washington Masonic Lodge is a brotherhood of men who come together for a common bond, meeting the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month (members only), 7p.m., at 15 E. Iowa Ave. For information or date of the next open house for the community, call Ray Curry, 303-777-9743.

Shaking in your shoes when you think about public speaking? Daybreak Toastmasters can work for you! Meets Fridays, 7-8:30a.m., in the State Administration Building, 1525 Sherman St., Rm B-70 – doors open 6:45a.m. Info: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 
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