LIFE ON CAPITOL HILL March 2012 by Neighborhood Gazette

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�� Upper Colfax Businesses: �� Update Your Lis�ng Now for �� the Spring 2012 Directory �� Your free lis�ng in the Upper Colfax Directory is one of your best marke�ng tools for 2012! The �� map and directory is distributed throughout �� Denver area hotels, tourism loca�ons and � �� Upper Colfax businesses. Paid adver�sing �� is offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. �� Visit Upper Colfax at www.colfaxave.com �� and update your business lis�ng. Then email �� office@colfaxave.com or call 303.832.2086 �� to reserve your spring adver�sing space!

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�� Oil change, 27-point inspection, coolant flush, tire rotation and regular wiper blades up to 18”

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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL #539

�� Saturday, March 17th, 17 2012 11:00am – 5:00pm

1555 Grant St • (303) 861-2419 �� $8 Adults • $4 Kids (12 and under) Family (two adults and three or more kids 12 and under) $25 Price includes Admission and Lunch

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Upper Colfax Root 40 MusicFest: Launches April 22 7 Day/Night Event -Live Music & Learning Featuring Colorado Bands & Musicians WHAT: The Upper Colfax Root 40 MusicFest will be held along historic US Route 40 in the bars, restaurants and music venues that featured well-known musicians early in their careers. From April 22 - 28th, Upper Colfax will now host the next genera�on of musical talent. Launching with a free Music EXPO at the Fillmore on April 22, the week will feature local and na�onal speakers from the music industry during the day and live music each night. A por�on of event proceeds will beneﬁt neighborhood school music programs. WHERE: Upper Colfax, Denver Colorado, including the Fillmore & a mix of venues on Upper Colfax, between Grant St. and Josephine St. WHEN: April 22-28, star�ng with the April 22 Music Expo at the Fillmore, produced in partnership with the Colorado Music Business Organiza�on (COMBO).

BUSINESS BENEFITS Upper Colfax businesses get involved! Host live music, be a sponsor, get media coverage through print and KBCO. Go to Root40.com for a variety of ways to par�cipate. Let your loca�on work for you.

Visit Upper Colfax at Colfaxave.com or call 303.832.2086 for more opportuni�es on par�cipa�on

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Old Meets New With Real Flare! Must See! ��

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CHICAGO MIX POPCORN • Popped fresh daily • Real cheddar & caramel • Try us – you’ll love it!

Mon-Sat 11-7

2418 E. Colfax 303-862-6273

www.apopcorn.com

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1278 Pennsylvania • 303-861-8638 DAILY SPECIALS

Monday: $1 Tacos • $2 Capitol Apples Tuesday: 1⁄2 Priced Appetizers • $2 Lemon Drops Wednesday: $5 All You Can Eat Wings • $7 Domestic Pitchers Thursday: $3 Burgers Friday: $3 Grape Apes Saturday: $3 Jager • $3 Guinness Sunday: $2 Bloody Marys • $2 Screwdrivers

Friday, Saturday and Sunday

HAPPY HOURS 2 for 1 All Wells & Drafts 7pm-Midnight

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SHOESHINE, MANICURES & CHAIR MASSAGE by BEAUTIFUL LADIES to the music of the RAT PAK

3030 E. Colfax at St. Paul 303-388-2277

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Celebrate St. Patty’s Day at Mama’s Cafe! Saturday, March 17th

Corned Beef, Cabbage & Potatoes $9.95

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Mama’s Cafe “Home Cookin’ on Colfax!” 2001 E. Colfax • 303-333-2566 www.mamascafedenver.com

Pamper Yourself & Your Shoes

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Saturday Night ��

Sunday Bingo! 9pm Monday Karaoke! 10 pm TUESDAYS $2 YOU-CALL-IT Wednesdays Trivia! 8 PM Free Pool! 4-7PM MON-FRI ��

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Come See the Difference Education and Experience Make

OWNED & OPERATED BY A MASTERS TRAINED ELEMENTARY TEACHER • Near City Park on your commute downtown • Developmentally appropriate, engaging activities for each stage of a child’s development • Small class sizes and a consistent staff • Multi sensory infant and toddler programs • Engaging pre k • Educational ﬁeld trips • Ages 6 weeks to 7 years

Visit www.childrensgardenlc.com Call 303-399-5459 to schedule a tour

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SERVICES: hair color highlights cut extensions Brazilian blowout feathers tinsel facials waxing manicures pedicures

260 Columbine 303-321-8338 www.salonutopiadenver.com

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727 Colorado Blvd. • 303-331-8220 www.indiaexpress.us

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Open 7 Days 11-3 Lunch • 5-10 Dinner

Winter Sale ¾″ Oak $3.49

Reg. $5.99 Materials Only

Our Supplier’s Inventory Reduction LIMITED QUANTITIES

Westcraft Carpets & Interiors 2024 S. COLORADO BLVD.

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A NEIGHBORHOOD PHARMACY

Where Service Is A Tradition Free Delivery • Newly Expanded Retail! Cards • Snacks • Medical Equipment Incontinent & Nutritional Products

1245 E. Colfax at Lafayette • 303-863-7644 9-5pm Monday-Friday

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�� Experience Colfax

HAPPY HOUR 3-6 WEDS-SAT

$1 off drinks • $5 appetizers

�� SUNDAY BRUNCH

24 Hours A Day

10am-3pm.

Buy One Dinner Entree, Get Second 1/2 Price with purchase of two drinks Hurry! Expires 3/31/12 ��

601 East Colfax at Pearl

303-861-7493

1201 Cherokee St. 303-623-0346 cherokeeon12thave.com BREAKFAST • LUNCH DINNER

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�� Interior $80 Exterior $70 Color, Sand & Buff $450 2424 E. Colfax • 303-377-8817

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WRITER FOR HIRE

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WORDS COUNT.

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Make sure yours tells the right story. Reasonable prices for: News Releases • Newsletters Brochures • Flyers Web Content • Letters Call for a quote: 303-388-3109

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Electrical Contractor Master Licensed/Lineman Residential • Commercial • Industrial Service Upgrades & Or Service To Code Remodeling & Reﬁnishing Wiring Senior Discounts • Payment Plan BONDED & INSURED

Is your computer sluggish? Do you need an emergency repair? Services starting at $49.95/hr.

720.434.4698

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SPRING CLEAN UP • SPRINKLER START-UP SPRINKLER DESIGN • INSTALLATION AND REPAIRS • AERATION/POWER RAKE LAWN CARE • TREE AND SHRUB CARE WEED CONTROL

Call Don at 303-915-6973

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Chimney Rebuilds & Repairs, Tuckpointing & Historic Brick Restoration, Custom Mortar Matching, Concrete Work: Private & City Sidewalks, Patios, Driveways, Colored & Stamped Concrete Licensed Bonded & Insured Serving Denver Metro Area since 1999

Shawn 303-907-9223

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�� RE-ROOFS • REPAIRS GARAGE • FLAT ROOFS HAIL CLAIMS We work with all insurances No salesmen Owner operator 17 years exp. Licensed Insured Serving Denver Since 1999

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Residential/Commercial Insurance Restoration Specialists CARPET • HARDWOOD FLOORS VINYL • TILE • STONE 2024 S. Colorado Blvd.

303-756-6606

www.WestcraftFlooringAmerica.com

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We can reset them, check for leakage & seal them. Licensed and insured. Schedule your appointment today & tell your neighbors for a group discount!

milehighguttercleaning.com Shawn 303-907-9223

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Commercial/Residential Interior and Exterior Painting Carpentry Repair Drywall Repair • Pressure Washing Certiﬁed EPA Lead Safe Company Bringing color to Denver since 1995

www.irelandsﬁnestinc.com 303.512.8777

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Cleaning is a simple & inexpensive way to prolong the life of your gutters and avoid expensive repairs.

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Shawn 303-907-9223

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James Turner 303-341-2869

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Restoration Window Cleaning

Quality Work & Personal Reliable Service Residential / Commercial Interior / Exterior Gutter & Awning Cleaning Screen Cleaning Owner Operated Fully Insured For a Free Estimate Call Shawn @ 303.917.5274

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your ﬁrst order Expires 3/31/2012

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Earl’s Sandwich Parlor ARTISTS OF THE MONTH: Linda Wilson & Julie Federico

Custom-Made Sandwiches Soups • Salads Beverages • Desserts

Wi-Fi Now Available

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Mon-Sat 10am-4pm • Closed Sundays

Est. 2003

303-832-7411 1431 Ogden St.

www.EarlsSandwichParlor.com lsSandwichParlor lsSandwichParlor.com

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Meeting Your Post-Hospitalization Needs ��

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Marczyk Fine Wines ��

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Wine Tastings

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www.marczykfinefoods.com

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Summer Enrichment Camps

Join us for a fun, Waldorf-inspired summer June 12August 10 (excluding the week of the 4 of July) Camps serving children 3 1/2-kindergarten explore weekly themes, such as Fairytales, Circus, and Slime Slingers & Sticky Fingers through stories, circle, simple crafts, and activities. Children will also enjoy routine walks and water days. Camps for 1st graders through 5th graders include weekly, themed workshops such as ceramics, cooking, and handiwork from 9:00 am - 11:00am each day. Full-day campers attend Congress Park pool daily.

Carla Abate, Camp Director at

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�� New and Near-New Women’s Clothing, Jewelry, Accessories, Home Decor & Vintage

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1244 E. Colfax at Lafayette 303-832-0783 www.myact2.com MON-SAT 11AM-7PM • SUN 11AM-4PM

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An Affiliate of Catholic Charities

URBAN DWELLER May�� 2009

�� “Preserving the Past, Improving the Present, and Planning for the Future of Greater Capitol Hill”

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CHUN STAFF Roger Armstrong Executive Director

Andrea Furness

CHUN MEMBERSHIP FORM Name 1 ______________________________________

Assistant Director

Name 2 ______________________________________

Cody Galloway

Business or Organization Name

Community Relations Manager

Nicole Anderson

Operations Manager

Andy Hina

Groundskeeper People’s Fair Interns: Julia Braum Olesea Ceres Meagan Reyes 1290 Williams Street, Ste 102 Denver Colorado 80218-2657 Phone: 303-830-1651 Fax: 303-830-1782

www.chundenver.org

(if applying under one of these categories)

____________________________________________ Address ______________________________________ City _____________ State ____ Zip ______________ Telephone: Home ____________________________________ Work ____________________________________

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Fill out the form below or join online at www.chundenver.org

Join an Action Committee! ___ Historic Preservation ___ Homelessness Dialogue and Action Group ___ Land Use, Zoning, Transportation and Liquor License ___ Tree ___ Volunteer

Mobile ___________________________________ E-mail address: ________________________________

URBAN DWELLER Would you prefer to receive correspondence via: E-mail __________ or USPS Mail __________

The Fine Print. Voting rights are restricted to members who live and/or work within the CHUN boundaries: (Broadway to Colorado Boulevard and 1st to 22nd Avenues.) Dues include $4 for one year’s Urban Dweller subscription. Membership (minus $4 for the Urban Dweller) and all donations are tax deductible. We do not share our mailing list information.

May 2009

“Preserving the Past, Improving the Present, and Planning for the Future of Greater Capitol Hill”

Membership Types and Annual Dues � New

� Renewal

� Individual ............................................... $15 � Household ............................................. $20 2 or more members (1 mailing) � Senior Individual (over 65)..................... $ 5 � Senior Household (over 65)................... $ 8 � Church or Non-profit .............................. $25 � Business ................................................ $35 � Condo Association................................. $35 � Apartment Building ................................ $35 Donations are always welcome! � CHUN General Fund ....................... $ ______ � Tears-McFarlane Restoration .......... $ ______ TOTAL ENCLOSED ................................... $ ______ To become a member, mail in this form with your check made payable to: CHUNCHUN 1290 Williams St, Ste 1290 Williams St., Ste 102102 Denver CO 80218-2657 Denver, CO 80218-2657