Life on Capitol Hill May 2012 by Neighborhood Gazette

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$16.00 Adults $6.50 for kid under 8

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1035 East 17th Ave. Pkwy. • 303-830-2199

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ULI Colorado Explorer Series: “What’s Next for Colfax” The Urban Land Ins�tute will feature a panel discussion at the historic Fillmore Auditorium with leading developers, a bus tour of hot development sites, and a recep�on at the Cheeky Monk Belgian Beer Café. This Explorer Series event will give industry professionals a ﬁrst-hand look at catalyst projects, new development opportuni�es, and city incen�ves focused on the Colfax corridor. For more details on this upcoming event and business investment opportuni�es, contact ULI at info@thefaxdenver or Linda at oﬃce@colfaxave.com. Date: Time: Locate:

May 10, 2012 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm Fillmore Auditorium, 1510 Clarkson St

Generously sponsored by: Swinerton Denver Oﬃce of Economic Development Cheeky Monk The Fillmore Vision Land Consultants

Independent Film + Independent Restaurants Make “Film & Fork” One-of-a-Kind! Back for another summer season, Film & Fork on Colfax features dining and ﬁlm not found in the suburbs! Through a partnership between Denver FilmCenter//Colfax and more than a dozen independently-owned restaurants, guests to Upper Colfax will enjoy a night on the town Colfax-style! Stay tuned at colfaxave.com or denverﬁlm.org...

Upper Colfax Root 40 MusicFest Rocks the District! More than 100 groups, over 50 performances and 15 venues made for one great week-long event on Upper Colfax. Upper Colfax Root40 MusicFest launched with the EXPO and con�nued all week with musician discussions, live music and music industry networking. Vital to the success of the event was a partnership with the University of Colorado Denver, College of Arts & Media as well as COMBO, M.I.A., The Fillmore, L2 and other friends of Upper Colfax who brought Colorado’s music scene to center stage. Planning for next year has already started, so stay in touch at colfaxave.com and Root40.com.

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

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A NEIGHBORHOOD PHARMACY

Where Service is a Tradition Free Delivery • Newly Expanded Retail! Cards • Snacks • Medical Equipment Incontinence & Nutritional Products

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

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Reg. $5.99 Materials Only

Our Supplier’s Inventory Reduction LIMITED QUANTITIES

Westcraft Carpets & Interiors 2024 S. COLORADO BLVD.

www.WestcraftFlooringAmerica.com

303.756.6606

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2626 East Colfax • 303.282.1894 Full Service Grooming – Ala Carte Nail Trims & Services

1222 East 6th • 303.282.1901 Self-Serve Dog Wash

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Bring in this ad for $10 off a grooming visit or $3 off a self-serve bath. Offer expires June 31, 2012

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Come Celebrate With Us!! One Year Anniversary

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Enjoy Spring on our Beautiful Patio Reserve Early for our

Mother’s Day Brunch

Sunday, May 13, 10am-3pm Complimentary Sweet Appetizers

Buy One Dinner Entree, Get Second 1/2 Price with purchase of two drinks Expires 5-31-12

Serving Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

1201 Cherokee St. 303-623-0346 www.cherokeeon12thAve.com

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Summer Enrichment Camps August 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.

Please visit Carla Abate, Camp Director at 303 777 0531, ext. 127.

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New and Near-New Women’s Clothing, Jewelry, Accessories, Furniture, Home Decor & Vintage 1244 E. Colfax at Lafayette 303-832-0783 www.myact2.com MON-SAT 11AM-7PM • SUN 11AM-4PM

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Take Care of your Mother

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Health Care & Assisted Living Our goal is to get you home, safe & soon

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Marczyk Fine Wines 150 wines under $15 200 wines under $20

Corner of 17 & Clarkson 303 894-9499 th

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�� ACCEPTING • AETNA • Medicare/Medicaid • Tri-Care • VA Benefits • United Evercare • TLC • Kaiser LTC

1535 Park Avenue • 303-832-9323

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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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Are your individual academic needs being met? Are you a motivated and high-achieving learner? Are you ready for college classes? Are you ready for a change?

(720) 424-8280 Preparing students for their future

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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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825 Speer Blvd. • 720-635-0025 Kimberly Donars, LPC

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727 Colorado Blvd. • 303-331-8220 www.indiaexpress.us Open 7 Days 11-3 Lunch • 5-10 Dinner

Earl’s Sandwich Parlor Artist Of The Month: Steven Duncan

Custom-Made Sandwiches Soups • Salads Beverages • Desserts

Wi-Fi Now Available

Mon-Sat 10am-4pm • Closed Sundays

303-832-7411 1431 Ogden St.

Est. 2003

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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 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

James Turner 303-341-2869

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

720.434.4698

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

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Chimney Rebuilds & Repairs, Tuckpointing & Historic Brick Restoration, Custom Mortar Matching, Concrete Work: Private & City Sidewalks, Patios, Driveways, Colored & Stamped Concrete

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

2418 E. Colfax 303-862-6273

Mon-Sat 10:30am-6:30pm�� www.apopcorn.com Closed Sunday ��

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An Affiliate of Catholic Charities

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FITNESS CLUBBING presents

Kangoo Jumps A new, great fun way to exercise

17th & Sherman 720-839-4173 27th & Lawrence

It’s time for homemade

StrawberryRhubarb Pie! WHOLE OR SLICE

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

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

May �� 2009

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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

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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