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A PUBLICATION OF JEFFERSON PARK UNITED NEIGHBORS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION SERVING OUR NEIGHBORHOOD
JEFFERSON PARK NEWSJPUN.ORG JUNE 2017
JPUN GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING Tuesday, June 13, 6:30-8 p.m.No July MeetingRiverside Church2401 Alcott St. | Rear [email protected] are welcome
JPUN BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Sunday, June 11, 3:00 p.m.2602 W 24th Ave Unit 1
LAND-USE COMMITTEE MEETING Thursday, June 1, 6:30-8 p.m.Thursday, July 6, 6:30-8 p.m.Riverside Church2401 Alcott St. | Rear ChapelAll are welcome
MAKE A TAX DEDUCTIBLE GIFT TO SUPPORT JPUNAs a non-profit 501(c)3organization, your JPUN contribution is tax deductible. Send your contribution to: 2001 Eliot St. Denver, CO 80211
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YOUR VOTE IS NEEDED to show both the Mayor and City Council that our neighborhood wants improvements on Federal Boulevard.
Denver Public Library Denver’s Flagship Central Library (13th & Broadway) has been in the news recently. Exposes have uncov-ered fights, assaults and drug use in and around the library. Library staff balance
the ability to provide resources to those who want to improve their education and skills to find job and police those who use it for illicit activities. Renee Fewell, Central Library Administrator will address this
pressing topic along with the tremendous amenities the library offers. Everything from technology classes, recording studios, starting a non-profit and 3D printing will be discussed.
Bike Lane Extensions on 23rd Ave. Brittany Price from Public Works Transportation & Mobility Department will present a design draft of a striping proj-ect that extends the bike lane from Grove to Eliot on 23rd Avenue.
JPUN GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Please join us June 13, for our next JPUN General Membership Meeting. Hot topics for discussion are listed below. All are welcome.
Vote on more Businesses on Federal! After recent rezoning and remodeling of commercial space at 25th and Eliot, residents now have a chance to support a streetscape and pedes-trian mobility project tied in with the 2017 Denver GO Bond. Improving pedestri-an access to our business district will increase the sustainability of those businesses and encourage commercial improvements along Federal.
Marshall Vanderburg, President of Federal Boulevard Partnership, will present schematic designs of what Federal Boulevard could become in the near future.
FEDERAL BOULEVARDBUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
APRIL 2017
25th and Federal
1. BOULEVARD• Enhance street trees and tree lawn• Add parkway ligh�ng at both sides• Repair concrete sidewalks• Dene ROW edge with fence or wall• Add monuments at entry points• Waynding
23rd and Federal
Parkway
25th and Eliot
2. MULTIMODAL INTERSECTIONS• Improve traffic signals• Add specialty paving at corners• Add planters or seatwalls at corners• Add parkway ligh�ng• Add bike corral, benches, receptacles
4. MINOR INTERSECTIONS• Add planters at corners• Add parkway ligh�ng• Add special paving at crosswalk
DISTRICT ZONES | IMPROVEMENTS
3. NEIGHBORHOOD CORE• Add pedestrian ligh�ng• Add specialty paving• Enhance amenity zones with benches and planters• Add bike corral• Add iconic monument• Pop-up pocket park
FEDERAL BOULEVARDBUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
APRIL 2017
25th and Federal
1. BOULEVARD• Enhance street trees and tree lawn• Add parkway ligh�ng at both sides• Repair concrete sidewalks• Dene ROW edge with fence or wall• Add monuments at entry points• Waynding
23rd and Federal
Parkway
25th and Eliot
2. MULTIMODAL INTERSECTIONS• Improve traffic signals• Add specialty paving at corners• Add planters or seatwalls at corners• Add parkway ligh�ng• Add bike corral, benches, receptacles
4. MINOR INTERSECTIONS• Add planters at corners• Add parkway ligh�ng• Add special paving at crosswalk
DISTRICT ZONES | IMPROVEMENTS
3. NEIGHBORHOOD CORE• Add pedestrian ligh�ng• Add specialty paving• Enhance amenity zones with benches and planters• Add bike corral• Add iconic monument• Pop-up pocket park
MINOR INTERSECTIONS• Add planters at corners• Add parkway lighting• Add special paving at crosswalk
MULTIMODAL INTERSECTIONS• Improve traffic signals• Add specialty paving corners• Add planters or seatwalls at corners• Add parkway lighting• Add bike corral, benches, receptacles
JOIN US TUESDAY, JUNE 13, 6:30PM, RIVERSIDE CHURCH
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WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOUEmail any stories, comments or ideas to our Editor at:[email protected]
JPUNBOARD
2017 JPUN BOARD MEMBERSMichael Guiietz
(President)
Brian Aggeler
Donn Aggeler
Jenette Alie
Justin Archuletta
Kim Collie
Kym Foster
Jill Folwell
Justin Potter
Matt Ruhland
Scott Shea
COMMUNITY
PET OF THE MONTH
THE “KOBY” ASHI MARU
Pet’s name: The “Koby” Ashi Maru
Breed: Aussie Shepard
Age: On June 4th, he turned 5
Favorite food/treat: Wellness Whitefish & Sweet Potato/Sweet Potato Dog Chews
How did you meet your owners? Adopted him at Dumb Friends League when he was 9 months old
How long have you lived in Jeff Park? 8 months
Who is your celebrity doppleganger? Timothy from The Famous Five
What is your favorite thing to play with? Elk Antler Bone
Describe your most successful mischievousness. After my dad goes to bed, I figured out a way to get out of my kennel by unzipping the doggy door and crawling in bed with him while he is sleeping.
NEWSLETTER DELIVERERS WANTED
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COMMUNITY
MUSIC@JEFFERSON PARK
SUNDAY, JUNE 25, 5:00-8:00 PMJoin friends, family, and neighbors for the 6th annual free summer concert series, Music@Jefferson Park!
Opening our 2017 series is North Denver’s very own The Highland Ramblers, voted Top 5 Best Bluegrass Bands in Colorado by Westword Magazine. Their acclaimed sound blends elements of bluegrass, Americana and roots for a very unique performance.
Bring a picnic basket or grab food from local restaurants Sartos, Sexy Pizza and Little Man Ice Cream.
3 QUICK QUESTIONS WITH ANDY CARLSON, GUITAR PLAYER
AND FOUNDING MEMBER OF HIGHLAND RAMBLERS
Does your band name coincide with a certain Denver location? ANDY: The band donned the name “Highland Ramblers” over 8 years ago when we started a weekly jam in a Highland’s basement. We had a list of probably 60 names, but we couldn’t come up with anything more appropriate.
How many of the band still reside in the area? ANDY: Out of the 5 band members, just 3, and they all live in Berkley.
How did you like playing Music@JP the first time (2015)? ANDY: It was a highlight of our summer. Finishing the show off stage acoustic in the middle of the park surrounded by neigh-bors and friends all together singing “I’ll Fly Away.” I may have had a tear in my eye.
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COMMUNITY
FIREWORKS!INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS AROUND THE CITY
Rapids vs Seattle Sounders
When: July 4, 7:00 pm; fireworks
following game Where: Dick’s
Sporting Goods Park
Rockies vs Cincinnati RedsWhen: July 3 & 4, 6:10 pm; fireworks
following game Where: Coors Field
Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park
When: July 4; fireworks at dusk
Where: Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park
Independence Eve Fireworks
When: July 3, 8:00 pm Where: Civic Center Park, Broadway and
Colfax
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COMMUNITY
Glendale Old-Timey Independence CelebrationWhen: July 1; celebration is
from 5:00-10:00 pm Where: Four Mile
Historic Park
Cherry CreekWhen: July 4; all
day celebration with fireworks at sundown Where: Cherry Creek
Country Club
Highlands RanchWhen: July 4, celebration
from 4:00-10 pm; fireworks following New Sensation
concert at 9:30pm Where: Highlands Heritage
Regional Park
Castle RockWhen: July 4, 9:30 pm; fireworks at sundown
Where: the Santa Fe Quarry butte above Red Hawk
Ridge Golf Course
Outlaws vs. Atlanta Blaze
When: July 4; fireworks following game
Where: Sports Authority Field at Mile High
“A” Sticker Permit Parking Restrictions
will be in effect
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2899 N. Speer Blvd #101 Denver, CO 80211
We have more listings in Jefferson Park
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BIKE REGISTRATION• Registered bikes receive a
special bike license plate!• Bike education and safety tips• Theft prevention tips• Bike ride with D-1 Bike Officers,
Free Little Man Ice Cream
DENVER POLICE DEPARTMENT DISTRICT
ONE STATION
BIKE DAY & RIDEJune 24, 2017 9:00am – 2:00pm
District One Station 1311 West 46th Avenue
DOUGYETMAN.COM
720.301.4293
DOUG YETMAN
COMMUNITY
STREET PARKING “A” PERMITSCars parked on streets in Jefferson Park are required to have an “A” sticker during designated stadium events. Without this sticker, your vehicle will be subject to a ticket or tow.
You can apply for a free permit in person at the Parking Cashier Office (201 W. Colfax Ave., Dept. 110, Denver, CO 80202) or online at www.denvergov.org/content/denvergov/en/home-page/permits.html. You will need to show utility bills, valid driver’s license and vehicle registration to apply.
The weather cooperated once again for JPUN’s 15th annual Clean Up Day. Many friendly neighbors joined us at the park, a sunny Saturday morning spent gathering for coffee and breakfast burritos to plan routes with fellow neighbors, then spreading into cleanup teams to tackle the trash. Loaded with tools provided by JPUN, the teams spread through Jeff Park to pick up around the neighborhood, followed by a lunch hosted by Sarto’s. The kids at the event enjoyed face painting and a piñata, and all of the neighbors had the opportunity to gather and enjoy the afternoon and strengthen our community ties.
Special thanks to all of our sponsors and supporters, particularly 2785 Speer for their long term support of this event and our neighborhood.
SPONSORS/DONATIONS:
2785 Speer: Title Sponsor; Sarto’s: Lunch; 2914 Coffee: Coffee; Santiago’s: Breakfast Burritos; Red T Homes: Provided a dumpster for the event; Sports Authority Field at Mile High: 2 volunteers and use of 4 wheeler; Brooke Bailey: Piñata; James Geddes and Phil Arroyo: provided and drove trucks for pick-up
JPUN COMMUNITY CLEAN UP
303.997.4001www.redThomes.com
Construction in Your Neighborhood
These beautiful units are spacious and feature large rooftop decks with panoramic views in an ideal location! Contact our office today to learn more about this newly released development.
Learn more at: www.JPOverlook.com
Jefferson Park Overlook
Twin 9s
Jefferson Park Townhomes at their finest! Call our office to schedule a tour and see the sweeping views offered from the roof deck of this 45 foot building with a unique
mezzanine level!Learn more at: www.Twin9s.com
Decatur 12
Want to live in the heart of Jefferson Park? Decatur 12 offers modern townhomes just a block from Jefferson Park Town Center.
Contact our sales team to schedule a hard hat tour today!
Learn more at: www.Decatur12.com
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BUSINESS
BIZ ON THE BOULEVARD
BY DOUG YETMANwww.bizontheblvd.com
The 2017 Jefferson Park Farm & Flea season kicked off on May 20th with the biggest market in their history. Close to eighty vendors took to 25th Ave and Eliot street selling seedlings, early Colorado grown produce, hand-crafted food, along with artisan goods like jewelry, dog-treats, and art. Urban homesteading was a big part of the market with baby goats and chickens on site as well as free giveaways of compost and hops rhizomes!
Be sure to attend the July 15th market, with amazing vendors, food trucks and great urban homesteading including information about keeping bees, planting a pollinator garden and harvesting rainwater!
For information about how to participate, contact Doug at [email protected]
Photos courtesy of Jefferson Park Flea & Farm
Don’t
Miss the
JULY 15th
Market
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WALK, BIKE OR BUS THERE FROM HERE
RIVERSIDE CHURCH UPCOMING EVENTSGALACTIC STARVEYORS DAY CAMP!
June 19-22, 9:00am-12:00pm
Located in Jefferson Park for those who have completed Kindergarten – 6th grade. Come have fun playing games, doing
crafts and making friends while “Discovering the God of the Universe!” Register online to reserve your spot today!
LITTLE EXPLORERS PRESCHOOL Starting in August, Riverside Church will introduce Little Explorers Preschool, Monday-Friday, 7:30am-5:30pm. The school will have a full-year round calendar with minimal out-of-school days to
cater and serve working families. For more information, contact (303) 433.8665 x221 or visit online to enroll or request a tour at
www.littleexplorersdenver.com
UPCOMING EVENTS
2401 Alcott Street | www.riversidedenver.com
SPORTS AUTHORITY FIELD AT MILE HIGH UPCOMING EVENTS
BUSKERFESTFriday June 23, 5:00-8:00pm & Saturday, June 24, 10:00am-8:00pm, Union Station | Cost: Free facebook.com/unionstationbuskerfestFeaturing an international lineup of artists, this extravaganza aspires to
cultivate a tradition of live street art and performance in the Mile-High City. Fire performers, musicians, face painters, hula-hoopers, jugglers and others will provide entertainment.
5TH ANNUAL COORS LIGHT SOUTH PLATTE RIVERFESTPRESENTED BY ELITCH GARDENSSaturday, June 24 & Sunday, June 25, starting at 10:00am Confluence Park and Little
Raven Street | Cost: Free | thegreenwayfoundation.org/south-platte-riverfest.html | This two day festival is Denver’s premier urban RiverFest. Activities will include stand up paddle board demos, a variety of riverside recreational activities, a kids zone, live music, beer, food vendors, water sport vendors, and more!
10TH ANNUAL NATIONAL GET OUTDOORS DAY June 10, 10:00am – 3:00pm | north shore of Sloan’s Lake | getoutdoorscolorado.org/ngod The event is free for kids and their families, and includes fishing classes for youth, paddling activities, live music, rock climbing, bike riding, and much more.
American Heart Association 5kSaturday, June 10
Road Closures will take place on Clay, Frontview Crescent and Bryant St from 8:30am-11:30am. Map can be found on JPUN.org
Broncos Block Party on the Lawn at Mile High
Sunday, July 2, 6:00pm, tickets $15 The Broncos and iHeartRadio
will host the first Broncos Block Party on the Lawn at Mile High
on the south side of the stadium. The event will feature Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness.
Outlaws vs. Boston CannonsSaturday, June 17, 7:30 PM
Outlaws vs. New York LizardsSaturday, June 24, 3:00 PMOutlaws vs. Atlanta Blaze*Tuesday, July 4, 7:00 PM;
fireworks to follow
2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup Group C doubleheader
*Thursday, July 13 6:00pmEl Salvador vs Curacao
followed by Mexico vs. Jamaica
* “A” Sticker Permit Parking Restrictions will be in effect
