Neighborhood Life – August 2016

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by Haines Eason If you’re a gardener, you know this time of year is when the produce begins piling up, and sometimes, it’s hard to deal with.

“No one can eat everything they grow,” says David Collins, a community gardener on Denver’s north side.

Collins has a 10-by-15 foot plot at Venture Prep High School school, and he plans to donate a significant amount of what he grows to Fresh Food Connect (freshfoodconnect.org), an app-driven vegetable donation program connecting gardeners with surplus to folks in real need of fresh produce.

Fresh Food Connect is the brainchild of Wendy Hawthorne, executive director of Groundwork Denver, Turner Wyatt, executive director or Denver Food Rescue and Rebecca Andruska, director of development and communications for Denver Urban Gardens.

Their idea was so simple, efficient and needed, this past July, Fresh Food Connect was awarded a $100,000 grant from Impact100 Metro Denver (impact100metrodenver.org).

Impact100 Metro Denver is a women’s philanthropic organization which, according to their website, seeks to “increase participation among women in local philanthropy, raise awareness of the unmet needs of nonprofits in Metro Denver, inspire members to become more involved with local charities and make a substantial and lasting impact on the long-term sustainability of our nonprofit community.”

Fresh Food Connect’s premise is simple: gardeners usually have more produce on hand than they can eat, and large

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Black Art Festival, which showcases African Americans in art and culture. Photo by Jeff Hersch tracts of North Denver have been classified as a food desert. Why not create a way to seamlessly share excess produce before it spoils?

It all comes down to an app, and thanks to that app, Fresh Food Connect is a seamless system of notification, supply and pickup.

First, gardeners living in the 80205 zip code who are interested in participating sign up at freshfoodconnect. org. Vegetable pickups are Thursdays, and two days beforehand, gardeners in the program receive a notification that a pickup day is approaching. If the participating gardeners have produce to share, they leave it on their front porch.

That Thursday, Fresh Food Connect’s cyclist donation gath-

In this month’s “Neighborhood Life City Council” we interview Councilman Albus Brooks. Councilman Brooks would normally write his own column, but he is recovering from a fight against a rare form of cancer called Chondrosarcoma. It has been an up-and-down time for Councilman Brooks: in between his battle with cancer and the recent loss of his father, he was elected City Council President.

In this interview, Councilman Brooks speaks on topics ranging from micro units to homelessness to City Park drainage.

This interview was conducted July 15.

Haines Eason: Councilman Brooks, thank you for taking the time to speak with me. I am glad you are back on your feet, and I know it goes without saying everyone in your constituency is glad you're on the mend.

I'm going to walk through some citywide issues that I know you'll be very familiar with, but before we begin, is there anything you want your supporters to know in regards to your health?

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Initially developed by Code for Denver (codefordenver. org), the app was subsequently improved upon by global design firm thoughtbot (thoughtbot.com).

As for which organization manages which part of the program’s operations, Hawthorne says there’s a memorandum of understanding in place which ensures the three nonprofits involved are equal partners. Groundwork Denver is supplying the behind-the-scenes manpower (institutional support), Denver Food Rescue brings its corps of cyclist food gatherers to the table, and Denver Urban Gardens continued on page 7

Councilman Albus Brooks: I'm doing good, my expectancy ... my health recovery is actually going a little faster than initially thought. I've been trying to take it easy, recovering from the sarcoma surgery.

The reason why I went public with it is I felt this is a great chance to educate folks on cancer. One in eight of us has it. Chondrosarcoma is a rare form of it, and in general, it's important we get regular checkups with an indiscriminate disease. It doesn't matter how healthy you are or anything. So, it was important I come public about it.

HE: You're an extremely athletic person, from all outward appearances you're in great health. How big of a shock was this to you?

AB: It was a huge shock. A huge shock. And a big blow to our family, to be completely honest. We saw it as something that we were excited to overcome, and just a challenge in our life that was just going to bring us closer together. continued on page 12

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by Linda Katchen, Ph.D. The Summer Solstice was six weeks ago and the days are getting shorter. Stores are packed with parents and students hoping to start the new school year on the right foot with new supplies and clothes.

Although some children are grumbling about the loss of freedom and the need to get up early, others, as well as many parents, are excited to have the structure of school back in their lives.

Now is the time for community members to donate school supplies for students who may not be able to afford their own. There are many organizations that collect items for students, so consider buying an extra package of paper, a box of pencils and pens, maybe even a notebook or two and donating them to a neighborhood school.

The Denver Board of Education approved a resolution supporting bond and mill proposals brought to them by a 75-member citizens committee. Committee members, including business owners, residents, parents, teachers and students, spent several months exploring the needs in DPS schools and listening to their fellow citizens before presenting their recommendation to the school board. Denver voters will be asked in November to provide increased bond funding to build and maintain schools and increase operating dollars to support classroom initiatives.

Some specifics in the proposals include social-emotional supports and enrichments for students, early literacy, focused investments in secondary schools and new capacity to meet growing needs in the northeast and the far northeast areas. If approved, the bond proposal would not likely increase the tax rate.

The mill levy override would be less than $10 a month in property tax increases for the median Denver home price ($329,000). Visit bond. dpsk12.org to learn more.

The first day of school for most Denver students is Monday, Aug. 22, 2016.

At Cole Arts and Science Academy (CASA), 3240 Humboldt St., the Cole Boys and Girls Club offers after-school enrichment programming at Cole Arts & Sciences Academy for kindergarten-fifth grade students. The programming includes science programs, homework assistance, sports, nutrition classes, character building, leadership development and much more. The programming hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 3:45p.m.-6:00p.m. and Wednesday, 2:15p.m.-6:00p.m.

Dinner is 6:00p.m.-6:30p.m.

Boys & Girls Club programming is designed to help low-income youth succeed. That’s why members consistently outperform their peers when it comes to school achievement, healthy choices and behaviors and civic engagement. In fact, the Boys & Girls Club model, based

on positive youth development and driven by high-impact, targeted programs, has received the highest possible effectiveness rating from the National Dropout Prevention Center.

Here are some important dates for CASA. Registration will take place in mid-August. Back to School Night is Wednesday, August 17, 2016. The first day of school is Thursday, August 18, 2016. For more information contact CASA at colecasa.org.

Columbine Elementary, 2540 E. 29th Ave., needs volunteers for the reading program. Volunteers will be assigned to read with students who are learning at one to two and a half grade levels below their actual grade level. No prior experience is required. Volunteers need to give one hour each week, Monday-Thursday, between the hours of 8:00a.m.3:00p.m. For more information: readingpartners.org.

Columbine and Barrett elementary schools are merging at Columbine for 2016-2017. The decision for the merger was made last school year based on the fact that both schools were maintaining enrollments that were smaller than the school could handle. Jason Krause, who has brought many academic and performance improvements to Columbine, will continue to be the principal.

Barrett students were offered first choice to go to Columbine although parents were able to pick the schools that they wanted for their children.

Pioneer Charter K-8 has closed and is now a University PREP (U-PREP), 3230 E. 38th Ave. A second University PREP campus is located at 2409 Arapahoe St. From their website: “University Prep is a tuition-free public charter school and is part of Denver Public Schools.

Our focus is on college the second a child walks through our doors.”

For U-PREP, online student verification begins Aug. 1, 2016.

Mandatory student registration will begin Monday, August 8, 2016, 10a.m.-6p.m. and will continue August 9, 10 and 11. Kindergarten starts Tuesday, August 16. All other grades begin school Wednesday, Aug. 17. Contact uprepschool.org for more information.

Online student verification will be available July 18-August 15 for Polaris Program at Ebert, 410 Park Ave. W. All information for current students must be verified with DPS very year. By completing this process online, parents avoid paper forms and decrease the time spent at the school and in line to register.

Account sign up and verification can be done at communications. dpsk12.org/parentportal.html.

Polaris students are featured on the NASA website in a video showing them using simple machines to build Matchbox Rovers. To watch the video, go to: dawn.jpl.nasa.gov/ discovery/Impact_Discovery/pages/ videos.html Montessori Academy of Colorado (MAC), 2500 Curtis St., will

be closed Monday-Friday, August 15-19, 2016. The first day of school for students is Monday, August 22, 2016.

Denver School of Science and Technology: Cole (DSST), Middle School, 1350 E. 33rd Ave., and DSST High School, 3240 Humboldt St., will begin school Thursday, August 18, 2016.

The National Alliance of Public Charter Schools inducted DSST CEO Bill Kurtz into the National Charter School Hall of Fame June 28, 2016.

As one of just three charter school leaders from across the country to receive this honor this year, Bill’s induction is a reminder that DSST is making waves in education nationally as well as at home. Congratulations, Bill and DSST students!

Along with five other finalists, Jeremy "Wick" Wickenheiser, Director of DSST E-Ship, took the stage at the Aspen Ideas Festival to pitch E-Ship on June 28, 2016.

Wick's pitch, "Entrepreneurship and an Innovation Economy Ready Workforce," proposes doing school differently. He asks, "What if we gave students the opportunity to work on solving meaningful problems while simultaneously learning both the necessary content and skills that will not only allow them to access the careers of the future but to become the next generation of leaders and CEOs?" McAuliffe Manual, 1700 E. 28th Ave., is a new school opening in 2016-2017 serving students in the Near Northeast Enrollment Zone of Denver and choice-in students from outside this boundary. For the 20162017 school year, McAuliffe Manual anticipates accepting a founding 6th grade class of approximately 90-180 students. The school will grow one grade each subsequent year until the build out is completed for grades 6-8.

Modeled after McAuliffe International School on the Smiley campus, McAuliffe Manual offers students a challenging, well-rounded liberal arts education based on learner-centered classrooms. McAuliffe Manual is interested in becoming an International Baccalaureate (IB) candidate school and seeking Innovation Status within Denver Public Schools.

All McAuliffe Manual students take full-year courses in mathematics, language arts, social studies, science, biomedical/engineering, world languages, the arts and physical education. In addition to the robust course offerings, students have the opportunity to participate in athletics, enrichment programming, service projects, field trips and student leadership groups.

McAuliffe Manual and Denver Public Schools offer multiple ways to stay in touch with your student’s information and school experience, including a new app, weekly email newsletter, school websites, a Parent Portal and your student’s work binder.

Manual High School, 1700 E. 28th Ave., was recently awarded a $20,000 Project Lead the Way/Lockheed Martin STEM Pathways grant.

A new school year brings with it promises and opportunities. May those who have made resolutions to sleep more and procrastinate less have great success in 2016-2017!

Questions, comments or pictures, contact Linda Katchen at: drsschoolscoop@gmail.com

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EDITOR THE HATE INSPIRED BY THE UNKNOWN

by Haines Eason We experienced some turbulent, stormy weather this past July. The storm of July 19 stands out in my memory. I bike just about everywhere, and the wind and force of that storm’s rain— falling so hard it cut visibility down to a handful of blocks at several intervals—drove me to seek shelter under a large building’s eaves.

Turned out the building was a church—the Jewell Christian Reformed Church.

I’d biked past the building countless times, and in these summer months I’d even smiled and waved at the kids, and what I assume were camp counselors, engaged in various activities on the church lawn as I pedaled to The Profile.

I have a love-hate relationship with religion. That said, at crucial times in my life, I have sought refuge in churches and have never been turned away.

July 19 was no exception, though I was there for physical shelter, not spiritual.

Fortunately, the church was having a board meeting; the pastor unlocked the door to me and allowed me to wait out the storm in the foyer.

Soon after I arrived, the roof began to leak. I helped as best I could by moving buckets here and there and making smalltalk to pass the time.

The storm passed, and I biked home. I felt better for having come to know some neighbors just a little better.

I took a master’s degree in St. Louis in my late twenties. I attended Washington University in St. Louis from 2008 to 2010, and I will forget neither the tension I experienced there between black and white city residents nor the seemingly bulletproof bubble that separated Wash. U. from the rest of the city.

Living near Delmar Boulevard, an unofficial geographical dividing line between St. Louis’ black and white residents, I heard gunshots almost every night. I was on The Loop, as my neighborhood’s segment of Delmar is called, the Halloween night when a St. Louis police officer was shot point blank in the head by an African American man. The officer had been filling out paperwork in

his car.

Years later, we watched Ferguson unfold as a nation.

And, all throughout, police have been killing black men.

Colorado Matters ran an amazing segment recently on race relations through the lens of policing. Former El Paso County sheriff's deputy Henry Allen was a guest on the show; he is now the head of the Pike’s Peak chapter of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference.

Allen recalled his time in law enforcement and remembered fear weighing heavily on his white colleagues. For me, the most compelling moment of the conversation was a simple statement by Allen in regards to exposure and racism: “If you never lived around people of different race, or you never had to really intermingle with people of different race, there’s a sense of fear when the news media continues to push the violence that African Americans inflict on each other…”

For the whole interview, visit cpr.org and search “Sheriff's Deputy Turned Civil Rights Activist Sees Rights, Wrongs On Both Sides.”

I tend to hate religion when I am furthest removed from it. I’ll probably never be a churchgoer, but I do tend to honor religion when I give it room in my life. I guess that’s because what I am experiencing in those moments of closeness is the goodness of other human beings who, through religion, have found a way to express the best of their essential humanity.

In the end, I guess my message, and my concern, is we are slowly, insidiously returning to a segregated society.

2014 marked the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act, and Frontline put together a stellar documentary examining the return of segregation in our schools.

According to the Frontline website (pbs.org/wgbh/frontline) in 1988, due largely to policies the product of the Civil Rights Act, the percentage of black children in Southern white schools had risen from zero to nearly half.

The data came from a report by UCLA’s Project on Civil Rights.

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But, post-1980s, progress reversed, due in large part to actions by George H. W. Bush and Ronald Reagan and a 1991 Supreme Court decision freeing school districts from many diversity requirements.

From the Frontline website: “By 2011, the percentage of black students in majority-white schools was 23.2 percent—slightly lower than it was in 1968.”

Schools are a bellwether for society as a whole. Until recently I worked at South High School, and I saw how cohesive and spirit-filled a truly diverse school can be. I also worked at West, and I’ve seen what can happen when one population is warehoused by itself without access to resources and with no sense of connection to larger social discourse.

White flight still happens. It happens in the form of charter schools and gentrification.

Instead of running away, we are charging back in and pushing out.

No one is to blame. And yet, everyone is to blame.

The killings which are dividing our society are a product of fear and ignorance. Ignorance of the essential humanity within all of us. And, they are the product of separation.

What do we do? We opt in.

We send our kids to the neighborhood school. We take the bus and sit next to someone we don’t identify with and, maybe, talk about the weather with them. We attend a registered neighborhood organization meeting and we listen, rather than shout and deny.

Go ahead and laugh at me. But: In St. Louis, when I was feeling particularly alone, some Sundays I would go to the New Cote Brilliante Church of God, a predominantly African American church at the corner of North Skinker and Washington boulevards, one block south of Delmar.

No one knew me, and I didn’t interact much, but people seemed happy to have me, and I always left feeling I’d found something I’d always been looking for.

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OPENINGS: MISTER TUNA Need a road trip? Get out of the ‘hood and motor or bike northwest to Brighton Boulevard where one of Denver’s best known restaurateurs is reaching new heights. It’s worth the journey.

Local foodies know the name Troy Guard well. He’s launched seven different restaurant concepts including TAG in Larimer Square, TAG Burger Bar, Guard & Grace and Los Chingones in recent years.

Now there’s a new place that reflects his earlier years. Guard grew up in Hawaii, and he’s melded his love of ‘Ohana,’ the islands’ concept of family, with a love for his past. He’s just debuted the eighth concept on Brighton Boulevard at Industry. Mister Tuna is the name, and it’s a place that taps deeply into Guard’s Hawaiian roots.

It’s safe to say that Guard doesn’t like to launch the same vision twice. This 8th concept is a whole ‘nother thing—homage to Guard’s mother and father. You’ll find traces of his parents every-

where. Don’t miss the old color photographs of Guard and his four younger siblings growing up in Hawaii or Guard’s dad with his latest tuna catch. “Mister Tuna was dad’s nickname and, let me tell you; he caught some monsters.” Guard revealed. A unique, gorgeous mural of Guard’s mother circa 1970 anchors an entire wall of the lengthy eatery.

Guard’s latest effort is large in both vision and size. The 3,500 square foot space seats 115 indoors and another 40 outdoors. The west wall is a continuous run of prep space as the cocktail bar flows into the raw bar, then pickle bar and open kitchen.

In the kitchen, a wood oven and rotisserie turn out pizzas featuring charcoal-grilled lamb and fontina cheese or grilled mushrooms paired with locally sourced goat cheese.

This wood stove factors into the majority of the appetizers—even the yams. It also touches some of the entrees as well.

Although using wood added to the cost, the wood grill is key.

Guard’s dad cooked all the family’s meals Hawaiian-style on the grill, so the oven was integral to Guard’s vision for Concept #8.

Don’t be misled by the eatery’s name. This is not a seafood house although fish and oysters get their due. One ingredient you won’t find on the entrée list is chicken.

Main courses are built with pork, beef, goat, several types of fish or a Colorado rack of lamb. A vegetarian option is also offered but changes rapidly with the kitchen using “whatever we get our hands on to make something killer!”

The share plates are priced affordably to encourage sampling and some of the entrees hover in the $20s. However, expect to pay considerably more for that rack of lamb or the 30 oz. dry-aged rib eye steak. A pair of seasonal desserts rounds out the menu.

While the Hawaiian influence is evident on the menu, the décor theme is not the least bit tropical.

Japanese torched wood paneling wraps the hallway. Black and concrete gray are the predominant colors—a combination that should showcase rather than compete with the food.

Along Brighton, a spacious patio has been built for lingering in fair weather. Garage doors connect the two dining areas, and fire features make late nights cozy out on the terrace.

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It’s called Latigo, and it occupies the old Z South space. At 2229 Blake St. across from Coors Field, the new eatery promises modern fare crafted with love.

While the menu does include tacos, there are more intriguing dishes to sample and a number of them have some kick or heat. I was intrigued by the Camarones poblano—sautéed shrimp with roast poblano sauce served with roasted corn.

Chef/Manager Ignacio Leon also has delivered some culture lessons in his menu. Try the Molcajete, an old family recipe from Central Mexico and the ancient Aztec culture that is served piping hot in a hot volcanic rock. It’s built with stewed tomatoes, garlic, jalapenos, and onions.

The space has been totally redone and offers several dining areas that surround a massive, curved bar. Happy Hour runs daily from 3:00p.m.-6:00p.m. and includes some street taco specials and quesadillas in addition to beer specials.

There’s also a special Happy Hour offered to Rockies ticket holders on game days.

Just what is a latigo anyway?

It’s a leather strap used in Western saddles. The restaurant is open Sunday-Thursday, 11:00a.m.10:00p.m. & Fri-Sat, 11:00a.m.10:00p.m. For reservations, call 303-537-7682 or visit latigo-denver. com.

SIDECAR My Aunt Eleanor’s favorite cocktail was the Sidecar, and I’m always intrigued to see one on the menu.

At 2048 Larimer, it’s also the name of a cocktail-centric new watering hole ensconced in the former Armory digs.

Sidecar features what ownership calls “traditional cocktail services” with an extensive food menu on the side. It’s a gem that opened in March but just recently caught my attention.

Yes, there’s a Sidecar on the menu made the traditional way with brandy, lemon, and orange liqueur, but there’s also a blackberry version that has become mighty popular according to bartender Dave Estrada.

Other specials include Aviation—a layered gin drink—and the Naked & Famous. You can investi-

gate that last one on your own.

For folks who like to experiment with booze, Estrada is your man.

He loves to create new things for customers. You can choose a liquor as the base then see where he takes it. Who knows? You could invent the next Cosmopolitan.

The menu includes tasty items like salmon sliders. For weekend brunch, there’s Breakfast in a Glass—a big Bloody Mary toped with a mini slider, cheese cubes, and bacon—in addition to more traditional a.m. offerings.

Happy Hour comes around frequently. There are two each Monday-Thursday from 4:00p.m.7:00p.m. and again from 11:00p.m.-close. They feature $4 cocktails and $3 you call it. Fridays, an early HH, is offered, and it also runs every Sunday all day long.

The interior has a new look with several comfy sofa areas to lounge in. They lend a nice, relaxed atmosphere to the place. Most traces of the sports bar that once resided here have been banished.

The number is 303-297-3952.

BIERSTADT LAGERHAUS Bierstadt Lagerhaus is finally up and brewing next to Rackhouse Pub and C Squared Ciders at 2875 Blake St. They’re counting down the days until the first pour—due to arrive on August 13 by my calculations.

Reportedly, 187 kegs of Helles will be taped. Rackhouse serves as the tap house for both C Squared and Bierstadt. A Lager Launch Party is scheduled with tickets just $5. Admission includes a free lager plus an entry into Bierstadt’s big drawing.

Tickets are available at Rackhouse or nightout.com. The launch party begins at 11:00a.m.

HIKE DOGGIE Got doggie? A new service on the Hill is offering to hike with your dog while you tend to other chores. Hike Doggie will pick up your pup for regularly scheduled weekly hikes.

The Golden-based company started last May and is now expanding to Capitol Hill and other Denver neighborhood to meet the demand.

“There’s no question that Denverites love their dogs,” said co-founder Sharie Thompson, “But they’re also very busy!

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Pickup is available from home or office. All trail hikes are onleash, and the dogs are transported in a custom Hike Bus complete with separate cubbies called ‘Zen dens.’

Groups of up to five dogs hike together. There are groups for different energy levels too.

One client wrote, “The convenience of them picking her up and dropping her off again is such a treat. Lola loves to go with them. She is eager to load up on the bus, join her friends for a little social time, and of course, chow down on a few treats along the way.”

Current coverage includes Jefferson County and West Denver neighborhoods including Capitol Hill, the Highlands, Regis, RiNo, Wash Park, Baker, Five Points, Sloan Lake, and Cheesman Park.

“We let the dogs out” is the company’s slogan. Hikedoggie. com is the web address or call 720-524-7858 for info.

RECOLLECT RECORDS Vinyl fans are in for a new treat at 1255 Delaware St. in the Golden Triangle. Recollect Records has opened a brick and mortar location after years of selling vintage records online.

Owner Austin Matthews has been collecting LPs for 15 years.

“I’m constantly on the hunt,” he said.

Here the focus is primarily Soul, Jazz and Rhythm & Blues but you’ll also find other titles.

Matthews has some common titles and a few rare ones like a John Coltrane Blue Train original pressing. The back room offers many other tiles for $3 each.

The shop has been two years in the planning. After an initial wave of customers, the challenge now is restocking and keeping the inventory fresh.

In addition to albums, Matthews is launching Apollo Apparel, a T-shirt and attire operation.

He also puts out the occasional record with friends. Special events are also in the works including a Halloween dance party.

Hours are Tuesday-Thursday, 11:00a.m.-6:00p.m., Friday-Saturday, 11:00a.m.-7:00p.m. & Sunday, 1:00a.m.-6:00p.m. You can reach the store at 720-542-8785 or visit recollectrecords.com.

CHANGES: RATIO BEERWORKS Roll out the barrels ... and the tanks. Ratio BeerWorks, 2920 Larimer, is gearing up to sell a lot more brew. This past month, Ratio installed several new tanks as part of a huge expansion.

The company now in its second year of operation added two 60-barrel fermenters and one brite tank. Brite tanks are the step that adds that essential carbonation to the clarified beer.

“We've reached our maximum capacity for production, based off demand both in the taproom and at our outside accounts,” said spokesman Tristan Chan. “More tank space will allow our team to brew more beer to meet and exceed the current market demand and also eventually allow more room to experiment with new styles, and pilot batches.

“This expansion will allow us to brew greater volumes of beer to support existing (wholesale) accounts and expand into additional accounts. We're also hoping this greater volume of production will allow us to eventually begin bottle or canning our beers.”

Ratio's beer is currently available at roughly 70 restaurants and bars around Denver and a few other spots throughout the Front Range.

The expansion means an opportunity to add even more commercial accounts taking Ration statewide in the future.

The new equipment is already online.

“Last week we had our first double brew day, meaning we brewed two batches of our Dear Your French Saison on the same day,” Chan added.

“We’re adding a grain silo that will be installed in our side yard within the month, and we'll also be upgrading our outside patio as a whole adding a shipping container that will serve as the backdrop for a stage.”

There are also plans to add a bar area to the side yard with additional seating. The expansion has also brought a weather-related improvement. “We've already installed a taproom swamp cooler to help with this blistering summer we've been having,” he said.

Chan took a minute to reflect on the craft brewery’s first year plus in business.

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(per its classic cocktail name) with an expansive food menu.

have that first year under our belt and have it go so much greater than we anticipated. Within our first 17 months of being open, we've been able to grow our team, expand our brewery and make major upgrades to our taproom/ patio space. We've been so grateful that the Denver community has welcomed us with open arms.”

Hours are Monday-Wednesday, 3:00p.m.-11:00p.m.; Thursday, 3:00p.m-midnight; Friday-Saturday, noon-midnight & Sunday, noon11:00p.m.

Ratiobeerworks.com is the web address and 303-997-8288 is their number.

Hard to believe it’s been that long since I wrote about this enticing neighborhood joint’s opening and its intriguing, interior ghost paintings. Congrats, all!

The Matchbook is a locally owned bar, and its owners boast “strong ties to the nonprofit and business community. Every month we host business happy hours, nonprofit charity events, wedding receptions and birthday parties.”

The Matchbook opens weekdays at 4:00p.m. and noon on weekends.

The bar’s number is 720-437-9100.

Matchboxdenver.com is the web address.

THE MATCHBOX

The Fitness Branch just opened its kettlebell-based fitness program two months ago, but the company is already adding to its menu.

“Yoga starts in August!” said founder and registered kettlebell instructor Leandra Branch.

While bubbly is not often the drink of choice at The Matchbook, 2625 Larimer, there are other beverages to choose as you raise a glass to the bar’s fifth-anniversary celebration.

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“With strength comes tightness and I am ecstatic to be able to offer yoga and take your abilities to the next level. As you know, you can only get as strong as your flexibility and mobility allows.”

Branch has also slated four new Roots Skills classes for August. This is the introductory class that all newcomers take to check out kettlebell training. Thefitnessbranch. com should have times and details.

The Fitness Branch is located in Backyard on Blake, 3070 Blake St. The studio number is 720-5149916.

TRAIN At 2151 Larimer nearer to Coors Field, Altitude Peak Fitness finished rebranding as Train several months ago. It’s a high-intensity program that has been providing camps, classes, and personal training for continued on page 6

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This rebranding has evolved over a two-year period behind facility doors but only recently changed its exterior signage, owner Danica Ansardy, explained.

“I have a lot of clients who have been with me from Day One. Part of the rebranding was to give my loyal clients a new energy,” she added. “It was something I thought about for a long time. When I did rebrand the inside, I wanted to be sure (the new look) was important for me. Part of it was reflecting the growth and sophistication of the business.”

Arsady has combined two ventures under the Train moniker with this change. For years she has run a side business called Train that took her to corporations and municipalities offering wellness training. Now the two ventures are intertwined.

Inside there are three huge murals signifying the human form.

They appear to be done in chalk and are intended to send the message that you can always redraw yourself. Arsady and a longtime client did most of the mural work and that, too, reflects the gym’s approach.

“The gym is way more than fitness and health. It’s a community, a place where everyone can feel safe.”

She had consciously tried to run a gym that discouraged cliques or divisiveness. It’s all about the group.

“Classes are kind of our thing,” she said. “One of the things that are different from other classes, we do programming. We generally cater to people who come three days a week. They’re on a program. It’s less of a drop in place. We can reduce

the risk of injury that way.”

Personal training and semi-private training are available.

“To us, training is educating.

It’s teaching you proper form, why you’re doing it.”

Most classes are scheduled on weekdays. Amazingly, there is free parking onsite. Saturdays are devoted primarily to workshops and clinics.

The number is 720-771-2079. Trainfitnessdenver.com is their website.

STOWAWAY COFFEE & KITCHEN As if you didn’t already have enough reasons to try out Stowaway in the 2500 block of Walnut, their patio space is now nicely dressed and perched high above the traffic on the block. It’s the patio’s first summer; the café opened last December.

Not a bad place for al fresco dining or simply sipping cappuccino as the sun crosses the sky.

The eatery features a ‘down under’ influence on the menu. It reflects the owners’ attempt to create a “slice of café culture” you’d find in Australia or New Zealand.

One of the main elements for breakfast entrees at Stowaway is the poached egg. After months of traveling around the US seeking the right place to plant some roots, the husband and wife who operate the café settled in Denver, saying it was everything they were looking for: progressive minded, community-oriented, creative and passionate.

“There is an almost tangible momentum in this city, an excited buzz, that makes us all feel like we are a part of something really special. The frontier spirit is real, guys. It's right here, right now,” hubby Hayden Barnie told me when the joint opened. Amen.

Stowaway is open Wednesday-Monday. Doors open at 7:00a.m. weekdays and 8:00a.m. weekends.

THE CRAFTSMAN AND APPRENTICE “Hey, Mom! I’m bored.”

If the next school year can’t start fast enough for you, maybe a break is in order--a break from your kids. Check out these two kids’ camps offered by Craftsman & Apprentice this month.

First up is a class called Cardboard Creators. Geared for ages 5-11, it will help little do-it-yourselfers work out their fantasies using Mom’s best friend—cardboard—to make toys, forts and build to their hearts’ content. Classes run from 9:00a.m.-3:00p.m. and run August 1-5. The fee is $325.

Later in the month, there’s Fiber Art. Let your youngster try a hand at felt making, looms, weaving or braiding. The class begins August 15. Same hours, same five days, same fees. Learn more at craftsmanandapprentice.com. The studio is located at 1325 E. 22nd Avenue.

DENVER FLEA Born in City Park two years ago, the Denver Flea returns to its original venue for a weekend celebration August 13-14.

“It marks our 10th pop-up market and our return to City Park where we started this thing back in the spring of 2014. The Flea has grown a bit since then, but one thing remains the same—it's damn fun to shop, drink and mingle on the lawn. If you couldn't tell, we're quite excited to return to the park!”

Flea founders said.

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THE TAVERN ON 17TH No news is good news here.

The Tavern Uptown on E. 17th is still open! This note reflects not a change in operation but rather a change in renovation schedule.

Originally slated to close July 31 for a major makeover, Tavern Uptown will remain open at least one more month before that closure. That means there’s still time to enjoy their beautiful courtyard this summer. Another update next month.

ROSENBERG’S BAGELS By the time this column hits the streets, the news may be more encouraging but, as of press time, it seemed unlikely that Rosenberg’s would reopen on Welton this month as originally hoped.

Until repairs are wrapped up,

you can still find the crew cooking and dishing at The Source on Sundays. These pop-ups feature a limited menu, and all proceeds go to charity. They’d love to see some friendly faces, bagel fans!

CLOSINGS: DENVER WRANGLER The location at 1700 Logan should be shuttered by the time you read this. After a splashy Pride Fest at their 20-year home, the final beer bust was held July 24.

Wrangler has relocated to 3090 Downing Street in Curtis Park with plans to throw a Grand Opening and First Beer Bust party on August 14.

The new address will double Wrangler’s footprint.

Denverwrangler.com should have more details soon. The phone number will most likely remain 303837-1075.

INTEGRATED HEALTH DENVER After less than a year at 3358 Larimer, Integrated Health Denver has relocated to Edgewater. Their new address is 5700 W. 25th Ave. Send biz news to jeanne@lifeoncaphill.com.

PRIMARY WRAP-UP: BENNET, GLENN AND DENVER’S FIRST WOMAN DA

by Jennifer Turner The June 28 primary results set the stage for an interesting couple of months for Denver voters.

The most high-profile and contentious race is likely to be the battle for the U.S. Senate seat currently occupied by Democrat Michael Bennet. He will face El Paso County Commissioner Darryl Glenn in the general election.

Also of high interest: Denver residents will have a woman District Attorney for the first time in January, either Democrat Beth McCann or Independent Helen Morgan.

And, well-known U.S. Congressional Representative Diana Degette scored an easy victory in a rare primary challenge.

Other local races on the ballot were State Senate District 31 and State House District 6.

U.S. SENATE Darryl Glenn handily defeated four other contenders for the right to face Michael Bennet in November. Glenn’s barebones campaign was victorious even though he raised the least amount of money of anyone running in the Republican senatorial primary.

The Christian conservative, who is also a retired Air Force Lt. Colonel, won so decisively the race was called less than an hour after the polls closed.

“During the primary, I traveled the state of Colorado hearing firsthand from Coloradans about the issues they face. Our campaign isn’t about partisan politics; it’s about addressing the needs of Colorado’s families, and I look forward to connecting with more Colorado voters during this campaign,” said Glenn.

Glenn has a battle ahead of him. Bennet has already accumulated a war chest of nearly $6.1 million and reserved 15,000 ad spots to run between now and the general election. By contrast, Glenn had approximately $50,000 in his campaign coffers and $16,500 in debt as of June 8.

Bennet campaign spokesman Andrew Zucker said, “There’s a clear choice in the Colorado U.S. Senate rate: while Darryl Glenn endorses Donald Trump, thinks Ted Cruz should be our next Supreme Court Justice and believes the problem with Washington is ‘Republicans reaching across the aisle,’ Michael Bennet takes on dysfunction in Washington and works with both political parties in order to get things done for Colorado.”

In April, Glenn described himself as an “un-apologetic Christian, constitutional conservative, pro-life, Second Amendment-loving American.” Ted Cruz and Sarah Palin have endorsed him, and the candidate has pledged his support to Donald Trump.

DISTRICT ATTORNEY Beth McCann beat-out Michael Carrigan and Kenneth Boyd to win the Democratic nomination, which has historically been the biggest obstacle to being elected District Attorney in the Mile High City. The race was most expensive in the state, excluding the national ones.

Unaffiliated candidate Chief Deputy Attorney Helen Morgan will be McCann’s opponent in the general election. Morgan has over 22 years of experience working in the DA’s office but begins the race continued on page 11

7 DUG Continued from 1 is able to deliver a network of gardeners who can produce the needed veggies.

The first $50,000 in grant money arrives this year, and the second half will be delivered at the start of the new year. For now, funds will go toward hiring a volunteer/ program coordinator, potentially developing a specialized, refrigerated bike for pickups and further developing the app powering the whole operation.

Fresh Food Connect is a community affair, though, and the purpose of the app is to allow as many growers as possible to sign up to donate.

“The more people who are using the app, the more days we potentially can pick up,” says Wyatt.

“We’re trying to get it so that if you have produce on Sunday you don’t have to wait for the Thursday pickup.”

Though focused for now on the 80205 zip code, a secondary purpose of the Fresh Food Connect app is to assess interest. If a noticeable number of gardeners outside the 80205 zip code sign up, the program’s founders will consider expansion.

“Even if we can’t pick up food in your area now,” Wyatt says, “sign up and we’ll assess the demand in your market.”

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to assess their system and test logistics.

“Last pilot season there were fifteen gardeners participating,” says Nessa Mogharreban, manager of construction volunteers for Denver Urban Gardens and a master’s in public health candidate at University of Colorado-Denver. At present, Mogharreban is the resident data guru for the project.

“This season we’re blasting out our info to our network of growers in the 80205 zip code to see who can help out,” she adds.

According to Mogharreban, during its 2015 pilot Fresh Food Connect collected 2400 pounds of produce per week and was able to serve 857 people on a regular basis.

Mogharreban hopes to be able to eventually sign up two gardeners per block. Her rough estimated need for a family of four would be about two pounds per day, making Fresh Food Connect a supplementary program that could go a long way to supplementing the diet of those in need. “It’s a start, for sure,” she says. “Eventually we’d like to get into every neighborhood. The more gardeners we get, the more we can offer.”

According to Hawthorne, Wyatt and Mogharreban, the program will distribute to both food centers and pay-as-you-can farm stands in order to generate some revenue to cover a portion of program costs.

One cost is bike labor.

“We want to get some revenue coming in to fund the youth who are doing the bike pickups,” says Mogharreban. Fresh Food Connect

DAVID COLLINS, ONCE A LAWYER, NOW DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS FOR THE DENVER PRESCHOOL PROGRAM,

is 100 percent gardener and believes in sharing the wealth via Fresh Food Connect. Photo by Haines Eason aims to employ at-risk youth to make the vegetable pickups.

As for the aim of this season’s second, larger pilot, the goal is expansion.

“If we have one gardener every two blocks, that means we end up with 100, 200, maybe even 300 gardeners,” says Mogharreban.

“Our goal is at least 100 gardeners.

We’re hoping to really ramp everything up and see how the system does with more participants.”

If all goes well, next year should be the official launch. Last year’s pilot tested the app in its early phases, this year’s pilot tests the

app against larger capacity and next year the Fresh Food Connect team hopes to be fully operational.

There’s a groundswell of momentum building. According to Wyatt, other cities are watching closely.

“We have a sister organization in the Springs called Colorado Springs Food Rescue, and right now they are investing some money in the program to make the app something they could use to administer their own region,” he says. “With their contribution, thoughtbot will be able to make the app usable in multiple regions.

“By the end of the summer there

should be a Colorado Springs region, a Denver region, and Rebecca from Denver Urban Gardens, she has a friend in Portland interested in starting a Fresh Food Connect there.”

In the end, though, none of this would be possible without local gardeners who are willing to share the harvest.

“I like to feed people, I like to share food,” says Collins. “I was a waiter for five years in college, and I’ve always liked to feed people since then. I believe in the whole ‘so all may eat’ philosophy, and all this produce, it’s abundant.”

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FAMILY TUESDAYS: Young Children’s Storytime, The Tattered Cover,

Colfax and Elizabeth, 10:30a.m.

Free. Different topic each week.

Call 303-322-1965, ext. 2731.

• Book Babies, a language enrichment program for babies age six to 23 months, 10:30a.m., Children’s Library of the Denver Public Library, 14th and Broadway. Call 720-865-1306.

FRIDAYS: Bilingual Storytime at the Ford Library, 28th and High, 10:30a.m. Call 720-865-0920.

SATURDAY, AUG 6, 13, 20: RedLine Contemporary Art Center Presents: George P. Perez's Walk with Me (an exercise in visual guidance) will feature camera obscura helmets, which distort the wearer's vision, requiring

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EXAMPLES OF ACCEPTED ITEMS Z Automotive fluids Z Caulk & grout Z Cleaners & drain openers Z Fertilizers Z Fluorescent bulbs Z Glue adhesives

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FRIDAY, AUG. 5: First Friday Art Walk in the Golden Triangle Museum District. Free bus, maps at all galleries. Free shuttle to the Santa Fe walk. Call 303-573-5095.

• First Friday Art Walk, Santa Fe Art District, Fourth to 10th avenues on Santa Fe. Call 303333-2820.

• First Friday Art Walk and Free Public Reception for the Denver Artist Guild, Byers-Evans House Museum, 1310 Bannock, 5:00-8:00p.m., call 303-620-4933 for more info.

• RedLine Contemporary Art Center presents superposition a conceptual fashion show (First Friday event) 7:00-9:00p.m. superposition will display a collaborative fashion collection designed and produced by Denver artists Cyrus and Keenan Ferguson, featuring fabrics painted by Reach Studio artists. superposition seeks to move beyond the format of a traditional fashion show by creating an engaging live performance that includes sound produced

by Denver musician Offthesky.

The show is free and open to the public, and refreshments will be provided.

WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY, AUG. 10 and 11: RedLine Contemporary Art Center presents its second Annual 48 Hours of Socially Engaged Art and Conversation, a free two-day summit engaging cultural organizations to share their expertise on cultural responsiveness, social responsibility and collective leadership.

This year’s theme R/Evolution, will examine the relationship between social revolution and cultural or political revolution.

Programming will include workshops, 10-minute talks, interactive activities, performances, exhibitions and more! Wednesday, August 10th features: launch breakfast, 8:00a.m. and artist reception, 6:00p.m. redlineart. org/48-hours.

MONTH-LONG: • aBuzz Gallery, 3340 Walnut, presents Branching Out: Three Paths, a group exhibition by three artists, Karen Bennett, Mary Clark and Keats Scott, on

FOUR MILE HISTORIC PARK PRESENTS THE VERSATILE AND TALENTED folk group, "The Scones." Heralding from Paonia, the group's influences come from rock, jazz, country and blues. Bring a picnic and the whole family! 715 S. Forest St., Aug.10, 6:30p.m. 970-527-4490; sconesmusic.com display July 28-Aug. 20. Call 303408-7813 for info.

• David B. Smith Gallery, 1543 Wazee, presents Jason Middlebrook’s vibrant-colored collection of geometric patterns and designs inspired by nature.

On exhibit Aug. 3-Sept. 30, call 303-893-4234.

• Leon Gallery, 1112 E. 17th, presents new and existing works

by Matthew Harris. Showing through July 27, call 303-8321599.

• RedLine Contemporary Art Center Presents: Play Space in the Park. Children and families are invited to join RedLine in artist-led creative play sessions at Mestizo-Curtis Park on Saturdays, 10:30a.m.-12:00p.m. through August. The program is free and open to the public. Registration is not required. redlineart.org/ play-space.

• Robischon Gallery, 1740 Wazee, presents Ian Fisher’s In Advance of Light and Kevin O’Connell Inundation showing through Aug. 27, call 303-2987799.

• Walker Fine Art, 300 West 11th, presents Simplifying the Essentials, featuring: Morgan Robinson, Melissa Borrell, Patricia Finley, Chloe Hedden, Chris DeKnikker and Melanie Grein.

Opening Reception: July 15, 5:009:00p.m., First Friday Receptions: Aug. 5 and Sept. 2, 5:00-8:00p.m.

Exhibit runs through Sept. 3, call 303-355-8955.

• William Havu Gallery, 1040 Cherokee, proudly presents Lui

Ferreyra, who has developed a technique which implements geometric fragments that coalesce into complex color-fields.

Through the classical tradition of oil on canvas, his canvases disclose a piercing investigation of subject-matter in an aesthetic that is evocative of today’s digital-age. Exhibition runs June 24-Aug. 20, call 303-893-2360.

WORKSHOPS, LECTURES AND MEETINGS MONDAY, AUG. 1 and 15: Skyline Toastmasters, 6:30p.m., Kephart Architecture, 2555 Walnut. Visitors welcome. Repeated the first and third Mon. of every month. Call 303-778-0064.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 3: Free Legal Night at El Centro de San Juan Diego, 2830 Lawrence. 20 volunteer lawyers, one-on-one consultations, 5:30-7:00 pm. First come, first serve. Spanish/English provided. Repeated the first Wed. of every month. Call 303-5731302.

• Monthly meeting of Democratic Party of Denver House District 5, Colorado Democratic Party HQ, 789 Sherman, 7:009:00p.m. Repeated first Wed. of every month, varying location.

Call 303-830-8242.

• Rotary Club of Five Points meets first Wed., 6:00-7:00p.m., varying locations, new members welcome! Call 720-891-0843 for information.

A program of Denver Public Works’ Solid Waste Management and Wastewater Management Divisions.

SCHEDULE A COLLECTION Z Call 1-800-HHW-PKUP Z Minimum of three different item types or 25 pounds of one item required for a collection Z Collections for paint only not offered

Z One collection permitted per calendar year Z $15 copayment due at time of collection

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COMEDY WORKS DOWNTOWN IS PLEASED TO PRESENT, FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY, THE "WELLRED COMEDY TOUR." If you need some vicarious liberal, redneck ranting, these guys are the experts. Remember, laughter is always the best medicine. 1226 15th, Mon. Aug. 8th, 8p.m. $20. 303-595-3637; comedyworks.com

9 • Learn To Meditate at KMC Downtown at 1336 Glenarm Place is a proven way to overcome stress and keep a positive, relaxed and creative attitude to life. Kadam Lucy James will explain the basics of meditation and how to get started. Free admission, 7:00-8:30p.m., meditationincolorado.org/learn-to-meditate-denver THURSDAY, AUG. 4: Monthly meeting of Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG), 6:30p.m., Montview Boulevard.

Presbyterian Church, 1980 Dahlia.

Repeated first Thurs. of every month with a different topic. Call 303-573-5861.

• Macedonia Kinship Care Group, 1:00-3:00p.m. at Macedonia Baptist Church, 3240 Adams.

For relatives raising children.

Repeated first Thurs. of every month.

FRIDAY, AUG. 5: Community Resources Forum, 9:00-10:30a.m., Sterne-Elder Room of Exempla St. Joseph Hospital, Russell Pavilion, 19th and Lafayette. Free Continental breakfast, varying presentations. Free parking in Humboldt Garage off 20th. Continues the first Fri. of every month. Call 303-866-8889.

• Monthly Downtown Democratic Forum Breakfast, 6:458a.m., Le Grand Bistro, 1512 Curtis. Buffet $15. Public welcome.

Repeated first Fri. of the month.

Call 303-861-8050 SATURDAY, AUG. 6: Mike King, the son of local legend Sid King, is premiering his play The Fifth Dentist in Search of Sid's Treasure at The Studio Loft at Denver Performing Arts Complex. Kane Entertainment is currently crowdfunding to bring the production to Denver, and all proceeds from tickets sales will benefit Children's Hospital Colorado, Sid's favorite charity.

Here's the trailer for the play: youtube.com/watch?v=Z_BtlWESTf0 Crowd-funding video: youtube. com/watch?v=u15NQHzoN1E WEDNESDAY, AUG. 10: La Leche League of Denver meets second Wed. of the month, Blair-Caldwell Library, 2401 Welton, 12:30p.m.

Call 720-865-2115.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 10 and 24: Monthly meeting of Assistance League of Denver, 14th and Josephine, 10a.m. Repeated second and fourth Wed. of every month.

Second Wed. is lunch w/entertainment, fourth Wed. is Bingo w/ lunch. Call 303-322-5205.

THURSDAY, AUG. 11: Monthly meeting of Financially Fit Females, 6:00p.m. First meeting free, location and topic change monthly, third Thurs. of month.

Call 303-993-3939.

FRIDAY, AUG. 12: GOP Monthly Breakfast at Pete's Greek Town Cafe, 2910 Colfax. Great speakers and conservative camaraderie.

Please RSVP, so we can plan appropriately. No need to pay in advance, but please order breakfast to support Pete's. Individual checks. Be there 7:00a.m., order by 7:20a.m. so speaker is not interrupted. Repeated second Fri. of the month. Online registration required.

MONDAY, AUG. 15: Monthly meeting of the Denver Garden Club, 7p.m., 1556 Emerson. Mem-

ber Colorado Federation of Garden Clubs. All are welcome. Repeated third Mon. of every month. Call 303-320-5983.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 17: Join Active Minds as we trace the history of coffee from its origins in Ethiopia to the Starbucks around the corner. It is a fascinating story of politics, power, chance and intrigue. At the Washington Street Community Center, 809 S. Washington, 1:30-2:30p.m.

Admission is free, RSVP: 303-7334643.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 17: The Citizens' Climate Lobby meets monthly, every third Wed., at the First Unitarian Society of Denver, 1400 Lafayette, 6:30-8:00p.m. For information call 303-322-0079.

No meetings scheduled for July or Aug. SATURDAY, AUG. 20: Colorado House District 8 Democrats, 10a.m.-noon, Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Boulevard. Repeated third Sat. of every month.

Call 720-220-6876.

TUESDAY, AUG. 23: Denver Metro Young Republicans holds its General Meetings and Happy Hours on the fourth Tuesday of each month, starting at 5:30p.m. with an informal social hour.

The official meeting begins at 6:30p.m. and features a speaker or panel discussion. Cap City Tavern, 1247 Bannock. For information call 720-931-8888.

TUESDAY, AUG. 23: Join Active Minds as we tell the story of the development of our National Parks System and highlight some of the more notable parks and their stories. At the Tattered Cover, 2526 E. Colfax, 5:00-6:00p.m.

Admission is free, call 303-3227727 for information.

SUNDAYS: Capoeira Angola Introductory Class, Mercury Cafe, 22nd and California, 10:30 am.

Free. Other classes available. Call 303-294-9258.

• Tibetan Buddhist Meditation introduction to NgonDro, 9:30-10:30a.m., Mercury Cafe, 22nd and California. Free, other classes available. Call 303-3225874.

• Meditation and Kirtan.

Sundays at 4:00p.m. at 854 Pearl.

Free, and childcare provided. For more info call Ed 720-810-9071.

MONDAYS: Bridge Group, 12:303:30p.m., and Movie Night Mondays, 6:30p.m., both at Coffee at the Point, 27th and Welton, free garage parking. Free admission Call 303-955-2237.

• Free Zumba classes, 6:007:00p.m., Manual High School cafeteria, 28th and Williams (enter on south side). Free, offered

by YMCA Community Programs Branch. Call 303-292-2281.

TUESDAYS: Denver Chess Club, 6:30-10:30p.m., basement of West First Ave. Presbyterian Church, 120 W. first. Call 720-318-6496.

• Argentine Tango, practice and lessons, Turnverein Event Center, 1570 Clarkson, 6:3010:30p.m. Free, Call 303-7102250.

• Meditation at Noon, a free, 30-minute, guided meditation, KMC Colorado, 1081 Marion. Call 303-813-9551.

WEDNESDAYS: Kiwanis Club of Denver, 12:00-1:30p.m., Maggiano’s at the Denver Pavilions, 16th and Glenarm. Program varies

CORE NEW ART SPACE PRESENTS "THE GREAT FILTER," WORKS ABOUT DEATH BY MEMBER ARTIST DONNY Dixon. Using ephemeral imagery, Dixon imagines the viewer might contemplate death as a natural part of life.

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• Downtown Denver Euchre first Saturdays, 99 W. 12th, 6:00 • Beginning Computers, Club, All Fired Up, 1135 Bannock, 8:00p.m. Call 303-844-4000, ext.

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SATURDAYS: Drum-Making Circle, Unity on the Avenue, 4670 E. 17th, 11a.m.-2:00p.m.

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TUESDAYS and THURSDAYS: “Community Learning Plaza,” free computer access for language class practice, job searches, homework help and more, Ford-Warren Library, 28th and High, 5:00-7:30p.m. Free. Call 720-865-0920.

WEDNESDAYS and SATURDAYS: 16th and Josephine Recycling Center open 3:00-6:00p.m. Wed. and 9:00a.m.-12:00p.m., Sat. WEEKDAYS: Free “Computer Basics” classes at the Denver Public Library’s “Community

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• Guided Meditation, Denver Ashram, 1559 High, 6:00-6:30 a.m. Free, donations Welcome.

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TUESDAYS: Seniors’ Bible Study, 9:30a.m. at the Salvation Army Red Shield Center, 29th and High.

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• Church in the City-Beth Abraham, 16th and Gaylord, 8:00 and 10:30a.m. Call 303-322-5733.

• Catholic Mass for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Catholics, 5:00p.m., Dignity Denver, 1100 Fillmore. Call 720-5154528.

• Center for Spiritual Living Denver, Sunday celebrations:

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• Chapel Service, Red Shield Community Center, 2915 High, 11:00a.m. (all age Sunday School 10a.m.). Call 303-295-2107.

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• St. Paul Lutheran, Lutheran Mass at 8:00a.m. and 10:30a.m., 16th and Grant. Call 303-839-1432.

• The Center of Light, “A Mystical Sunday Service,” 9:30a.m. silent meditation, 10:00a.m. service, 23rd and Forest. Workshops and classes also offered. Call 303-913-7053.

• Unity on the Avenue, 4670 East 17th Ave. Parkway, Sunday Service and Children's Church 10:00a.m., call 303-322-3901.

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WEDNESDAYS: Weekly Bible Discussions, 11:30a.m.-12:30p.m., Christian Science Metropolitan Reading Room, 16th and Larimer.

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• Testimony Meeting, 7:30p.m., First Church of Christ, Scientist, 1401 Logan. Call 303839-1505.

THURSDAYS: Morning Eucharist, 7:00a.m., St. Paul Lutheran, 1600 Grant. A 30-minute liturgy of Word and Sacrament. Call 303839-1432.

• Choral Evensong in traditional English style, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 2015 Glenarm, 5:30-6:00p.m.

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• St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church, 23rd and York. Catholic Mass, Sat. 5:00 and 7:00p.m., 303322-8042.

• Church in the City-Beth Abraham, 16th and Gaylord, Shabbat 10:30a.m. Call 303-322-5733.

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SATURDAY, AUG. 6: “Sister to Sister” Breast Cancer Survivor’s Support Group, 1:00-3:00p.m. at Zion Senior center, 5151 E. 33rd. repeated first Sat. of every month.

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HE: I want to transition if I can to some of the issues at hand as far as the city is concerned. I want to start with micro units.

I know that you are a leader on some zoning and legislation work that would potentially ban certain sized units on specific sized lots in certain densities in the city, and I am wondering if you can give me a sense of where you are with that work right now.

AB: "Ban" is not the right word, it's a moratorium on parking for a 6,250 square foot lot exemption.

So what we're saying is, let's put a pause on this for six to nine months and figure out some rules contextually around the city where we don't find ourselves in the situation I have in my district right now. For example, we have a 6,250 square foot lot, five stories, fifty units and no parking requirements, which presents the neighborhood with no transportation options.

HE: The address on that, so folks know?

AB: It's on Humboldt Street off of Park Avenue & 17th.

HE: Density is always an issue, as is parking... A six to nine month moratorium, and it sounds like a lot of people have lined up behind you on this issue. Do you foresee any opposition?

AB: Oh sure, I think people don't like ... I think they believe it's a precedent when we call it a moratorium, but I feel like there's a plan in place by which we can work with [Denver Community Planning and Development] to put in a larger zoning package. Simultaneously, while this moratorium will be going on, a working group which I put together will be meeting with Community Planning and Development.

HE: To pivot off that, the next issue I would like to address is homelessness. These two issues of course dovetail, housing and homelessness. How does homelessness play out in your district, and what do you think the city needs to be doing to address it?

AB: We have 90 percent of the homeless services and housing in the city in my district. I'm at the epicenter. We've been working at this a long time, and I'm actually proud of how many homeless units we've built just in my time on council in my district. We have over 400 just in my district alone.

We've been making some extraordinary strides in that way—social impact bonds, different types of financing to get homeless off the street and into permanent housing.

However, it's a big issue, and we have to continue. I think housing

is a solution, and we have to continue to look at housing solutions for homelessness.

HE: Are you a housing-first advocate in general?

AB: Yes. I've been a housing-first person since ... I was involved in the camping ordinance. And that's one of the reasons why I've been a champion for affordable housing, specifically homeless housing units in my district.

HE: What is your take on the recent sweeps that the police have made through certain downtown park areas?

AB: Obviously we cannot have encampments in the city. We definitely understand the plight that people are in, but when you begin to have encampments, and you get over ten, twenty, fifty folks, you have diseases down there. It's a public health and safety issue, and that shouldn't be permissible anywhere in our city.

With that being said, we should be thinking about housing first for those individuals who are living in encampments. What many people don't know about the seventy people recently dispersed is that twenty of them went into housing-first solutions. So, I realize that's not 100 percent. We have to keep working on it. It's an expensive solution, but it's the right solution.

HE: Expensive in the short term, cheaper in the long term?

AB: Absolutely.

HE: The final issue I'm inter-

ested in is drainage, especially in regards to City Park. I want to ask you about this after homelessness because you have a wide range of people in your district. You have the homeless individuals all the way up to folks living in large homes who've been in the city for quite some time who are affluent and care about the city's historic landscape.

I'm wondering what your take is on the agitation around the City Park drainage plan and drainage issues as regards I-70.

AB: I've heard the community concerns, and I sat with a lot of frustrated community members.

I guess my bottom line comes down to protecting people and property.

I had an analysis done with public works about what the real protection is that will happen if this two-basin project is completed. The reality is 6,000 homes will be better protected after the project than they are today, given our existing infrastructure. So, that is what I'm elected to do.

Now, in the midst of that, I've been making sure Parks and Recreation has a third-party architect to design the City Park who will also make sure those historic structures and trees are saved to the best of our ability.

But it's also important for our constituents to know most parks, golf courses serve as drainage systems nationally and even statewide. This isn't anything new.

We utilize a drainage system at City Park Golf Course right now, but this will obviously be a larger more complex project.

HE: The folks who are in opposition to this project... What do you think their real gripe is?

AB: Well it's obviously the I-70 IGA (Intergovernmental Agreement). And it's unfortunate that all of this has been kind of mucked up together. Anyone who's been in the city for a while knows that the city always tries to leverage projects, and the city leveraged a project that's unpopular in my district.

People struggle with the widening of a highway, and so that's the crux of the argument. We lifted fees 50 percent in 2011, more than we're doing today with wastewater fees, and I didn't get one complaint out of my district. And I understand our community's concerns; I told the administration they didn't deal with it right, it looked like it was backdoor politics...

HE: As far as the I-70 plan is concerned?

AB: In regards to the I-70 and two-basin projects, people felt like the communication wasn't there, and we didn't do a great job on outreach. And I acknowledged that.

HE: Anything else you'd like to add.

AB: No, not really. I'm just excited to get back to work and look forward to continuing to build a smart and sustainable city.