1. BBQ AND WWP NEIGHBORHOOD RESOURCE FAIR - 8/22

2. Washington Park Cares Focus Group

3. Fall Shade Tree Program - trees for private property - deadline 9/1

4. Aetna Park-to-Park 10 Miler - Monday 9/7

5. Denver's Old House Society Fall Old House Fair - 9/12

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1. BBQ AND WWP NEIGHBORHOOD RESOURCE FAIR - 8/22
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Join the Washington Street Community Center (WSCC) at their annual Community Barbecue on Saturday, August 22nd, 11am to 3pm, at 809 South Washington Street. A small donation of $5 will get you a bratwurst, hot dog, or burger, with chips, a drink and dessert. Also, check out the Neighborhood Resource Fair and learn about Registered Neighborhood Organizations, crime prevention, churches, elder care, nearby opportunities for music and art, and more. Visitors to the booths will receive a special card punched for drawings with great prizes from local businesses. Winners need not be present.

Funds raised will go to the Washington Street Community Center, serving the community over 40 years. For more information check www.wscc-denver.org or call 303-733-4643.

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2. Washington Park Cares Focus Group
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Washington Park Cares (WPC) is seeking participants for a focus group to discuss the issues and unmet needs of Washington Park residents over the ages of 55. Participation in the focus group is open to any age group. If you are interested, please contact Elizabeth Kelchner, Executive Director at 720-242-9032 or betsy@washingtonparkcares.org.

Washington Park Cares (WPC) is a nonprofit organization that enhances the lives of people 55 and over in the greater Washington Park area of Denver.

To learn more about Washington Park Cares and how you can get involved call (720) 381-2470 or see the following link:

www.washingtonparkcares.net.

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3. Fall Shade Tree Program - trees for private property - 9/1 deadline
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Each spring, Denver Digs Trees brings you low-cost and free street trees. This fall, we’re pleased to announce…

Fall Shade Trees for Your Yard!

These medium and large sized trees, strategically planted in your yard (on private property), will help you save money and fight global warming by providing valuable energy-saving shade for your home. Properly placed trees can lower a building’s air conditioning use by 30% – this means lower energy bills and less carbon released into the atmosphere! Shade trees also beautify your space, enhance property values (up to 10%!), reduce air pollution, buffer noise, and provide shelter for birds and other wildlife.

These trees are low-cost for Denver residents – only $25 each! (trees this size usually sell for more than $100)

Learn more and Download your Shade Tree Application:

http://www.theparkpeople.com/Fall_2009_Shade_Tree_Application_Web.pdf

To have an application mailed to you, call 303-722-6262 or email info@theparkpeople.org (include your mailing address and Subject Heading: “Request for Shade Tree Application”).

Application DEADLINE: Sept 1, availability is limited, apply today!

Tree Pick-up: Oct 3 (location TBA)

The Shade Tree Program is brought to you by The Park People and EnCana Oil & Gas (USA) Inc. We are grateful to the City of Denver for assistance in selecting trees suitable for Colorado’s climate and the urban environment.

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4. Aetna Park-to-Park 10 Miler - Monday 9/7
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This 10 mile course will start in City Park, wind its way to Cheesman Park, then to Alamo Placita Park, and finish with food and musical entertainment in Washington Park.

A group of volunteers will be distributing door 'knockers' to affected neighborhoods along the route to inform those individuals of the upcoming race.

The 2009 race course map is attached at www.parktopark10miler.com.

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5. Denver's Old House Society Fall Old House Fair - 9/12
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Time: September 12, 2009 from 9am to 4pm
Location: Lowry's Stanley British Primary School
Organized By: Denver's Old House Society

Event Description:
The autumn Old House Fair is scheduled for Saturday,September 12, on Denver’s Lowry Campus at the Stanley British Primary School, 350 Quebec Street, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $10 per person, payable at the door or at www.denversoldhousesociety.org.

The Fair offers 12 workshops on subjects pertinent to old-house owners, exhibits of numerous companies and organizations with products or services for homes build over 50 years ago, and tours of the school, which for many years was open only to Air Force officers and their families. Exhibitors have been requested to provide free 15-minute consultations.

Six energy efficiency workshops on topics relatable for old houses, called the green track, will be offered. The other six workshops will present information pertinent to old houses. Topics covered in the green track include:
• photovoltaic solar panels
• heating an old house and energy efficiency
• restoring and maintaining old windows
• effective use of water and conservation rebates
• caring for old trees
• sewers, plumbing and waste water

Subjects covered in the other track include:
• bricks, mortar and masonry
• architectural styles
• sensitive additions
• updating kitchens with the look of yesteryear
• saving wood floors
• stained and leaded glass windows

Food will be available for sale throughout the day. It will be provided by the school’s students and parents, who are raising money for a trip to London.

The Old House Fair is presented by Denver’s Old House Society, a nonprofit organization, dedicated to educating owners of old houses (50+ years) and helping them protect their neighborhoods. Sponsors for the event include: Applewood Plumbing, Heating and Electric, Denver Water, Lyons Historic Windows, Nostalgic Homes, Phoenix Window Restoration, Inc., and Van Camp’s Quality Floors. This project has been funded in part by a grant from the Peter Grant Endowment established by the Gates Family Foundation for Colorado of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

See more details and RSVP on My Old House Journal:
http://www.myoldhousejournal.com/events/event/show?id=2114602%3AEvent%3A17912&xgi=ht3Rtl7