1. WWPNA 2008 Home Tour!! 9/6

2. WWPNA Sept. Board Meeting 9/2

3. Future of Recreation Centers

4. New rules and regulations on street trees

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1. WWPNA 2008 HOME TOUR!! 8/6
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The West Washington Park Home Tour 2008: West Side Stories is set for Saturday, September 6 from 10 am to 4 pm. The tour will feature seven homes in the 400-500 blocks of South Sherman to South Downing Streets.

In conjunction with the event, WWPNA will also hold a silent auction featuring over 30 items.

$12 advance tickets are available online at wwpna.org and at the Washington Street Community Center, 809 South Washington. Tickets are $15 the day of the tour and are available at each featured home. Proceeds benefit WWPNA, Washington Street Community Center and Lincoln Elementary School.

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2. WWPNA Sept. Board Meeting Agenda 9/2
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Starts at 6:30 at the Washington Street Community Center, 809 S. Washington

1) Reps for Wash Park Boat House

2) Update on Denver Design District / Open Space vote

3) Zoning - Motions concerning the following BOA appeals:

1101 S. Ogden – Denial of a permit to erect a 2 story addition with setback and bulk plane issues
363 S. Corona – Denial of a permit to erect a second story addition with setback and bulk plane issues

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1. WWPNA 2008 Home Tour!! - Saturday, 9/6

2. The Future of Recreation Centers

3. Benefit for Byers School Friday, - Friday 8/22

4. Broadway Copy Shop during the DNC

5. Zoning Committee Agenda Tuesady, - Tuesday 8/26

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1. WWPNA 2008 HOME TOUR!! - Saturday, 9/6
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The West Washington Park Home Tour 2008: West Side Stories is set for Saturday, September 6 from 10 am to 4 pm. The tour will feature seven homes in the 400-500 blocks of South Sherman to South Downing Streets.
In conjunction with the event, WWPNA will also hold a silent auction featuring over 30 items.

$12 advance tickets are available online at wwpna.org and at the Washington Street Community Center, 809 South Washington. Tickets are $15 the day of the tour and are available at each featured home. Proceeds benefit WWPNA, Washington Street Community Center and Lincoln Elementary School.

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2. The Future of Denver Recreation Centers may be in your hands
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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

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