12th Annual Lucky Mutt Strut
A 2 mile fun run/walk
Sunday July 20th, rain or shine, in Washington Park
Join us in raising money for MAXFUND, A non-profit organization that was established in 1988 to provide medical care for injured pets. The MAXFUND is a TRUE no-kill shelter, also providing low cost vaccinations, nursing home therapy programs, no adoption fees and neuter clinic for low income pets. We need you and your pet to walk or run this 2 mile race!
$25 advance, $30 day of, $25 "lazy dog" (sleep in and get a t-shirt and goodie bag)
Registration and more information online at maxfund.org

Washington Park Garden Tour
A Benefit for Diana Price-Fish Cancer Foundation
Saturday, June 14, 2008 9 am - 2 pm

Whimsical, peaceful, vibrant – gardens are a reflection of their owner’s personality. The renowned Washington Park Garden tour will once again provide the opportunity for attendees to experience ten new gardens with personality. This tour will provide the only opportunity this year to visit gardens in the Washington Park neighborhood. Created by community volunteers, the Washington Park Garden Tour will benefit the Diana Price-Fish Cancer Foundation. Tickets are $15.00 in advance and $20.00 the day of the tour and are available by calling 303-639-9110, at www.dpfcf.org or, at 903 S. Corona Street the day of the tour.

The ten gardens were chosen because they reflect their gardener’s personality and sense of design. These are super examples of gardens as living space and include examples of landscape, xeriscape, floral masterpieces, and hardscapes for areas that vary from shade to sunny. The tour will also include several gardens with prominent water features. This year we will feature a bonus garden with a botanical photography demonstration and exhibition by R. Chandler Photogaphy! And as always we will have a drawing for cool prizes!

The Ron Buss Team with Coldwell Banker and Coldwell Banker are the presenting sponsors of the tour.
Cody Dental, Martha Price, CFP with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc and Jim Sundheim, proprietor of Washington Park Electric are the major sponsors of the event.

All proceeds from the Washington Park Garden Tour will benefit the Diana Price-Fish Cancer Foundation. The Diana Price-Fish Cancer Foundation is a non-profit organization devoted to helping adult cancer patients enjoy life by providing access to social, cultural, and recreational activities. In 2008, the Foundation will arrange more than 5,000 activities for over 1,200 adults with cancer throughout Colorado.

Come hear the amazing Barbara Coloroso speak about her book, ‘The bully, the bullied, and the bystander: From Pre-School to High School – How Parents and Teachers Can Help Break the Cycle of Violence.’

Monday, May 12th 6PM
Auditorium, Steele Elementary School (near Alameda & Downing).
Admission FEE $10pp.

Checks to: Steele Elementary PTA, 320 S. Marion Pkwy. Denver, CO 80209

Please provide email address for e-confirmation

Ms. Coloroso is an internationally recognized speaker (http://www.kidsareworthit.com) on parenting, teaching, positive school climate, nonviolent conflict resolution and grieving. Her uniquely effective parenting strategies were developed over the course of her years of training in sociology, special education, philosophy, and theology.

Bullying – what it is and what it isn’t

* The ways and means of bullying
* The differences between teasing and taunting, flirting and sexual bullying
* The Bully – the differences and similarities between boys and girls; what to do if your child is a bully
* The Bullied – warning signs and steps you can take if your child is being bullied
* The Bystanders – how they aid and abet the bully and how they can become peacemakers
* Helping kids develop a code of compassion
* Caring Schools / Involved Communities

Child care $5 per child. RSVP SteeleAdvocacyCommittee@yahoo.com/

Suzanne (303) 765-1653.

The 16th annual Summer Art Market at the Art Students League of Denver is scheduled for June 14th & 15th . Summer Art Market 2008 will showcase the work of over 270 artists. The Market is held in front of the Art Students League of Denver, 200 Grant Street and is open from 10 AM to 5 PM both days. Summer Art Market has developed a unique reputation among buyers as a wonderful place to buy original fine art directly from the artists. This event gives artists of all levels of skill the opportunity to showcase their work and sell directly to the public.

For more information about the Summer Art Market, call (303) 778-6990 or visit the web site at www.ASLD.org