The Park Creek and Westerly Creek Metropolitan Districts were created in 2000 to establish governmental entities that would fund and construct infrastructure for the redevelopment of the abandoned Stapleton airport.
WCMD Board–Notice of Vacancy
Notice is hereby given that one or more vacancies currently exist or will exist on the Board of Directors of the District effective March 1, 2021.
Knitting4Peace Projects and Fundraiser Nov. 2
Knitting4Peace volunteers across the U.S. make and deliver hand-crafted items to provide hope, comfort and support to marginalized or vulnerable people in local neighborhoods, as well as to individuals in global areas of conflict or suffering.
Changing a Neighborhood’s Name
Stapleton United Neighbors announced in a Zoom meeting on Aug. 1 that 63% of the final vote favored Central Park for the new name. This is the story of how that name came to be.
Serving the Most Vulnerable
Typically run on tight budgets with minimal staff, local nonprofits can often be more nimble than other entities, refining or pivoting programming to quickly adapt to changes.
February SUN News
This month: Community Screening of “The Mask You Live In”; Central Park Blvd Bike Lane Symbol Design; CPAC for the DPS 2020 Bond and Mill Levy Planning Committee; Seeking Diverse Candidates for the SUN Board; and Annual Community Forum: Wed., May 13, 6–8:30pm (The Cube)
The Urban Farm’s Secret to Success: Grit!
“We would clean stalls, take care of chickens, that kind of thing, and for a reward we got to ride the horses. I loved it.”
Senior Planet: Where Boomers Learn, Work, Create and Thrive
Mile-high seniors are flocking to a program called Senior Planet that offers new opportunities through technology.
Ideas for Holiday Giving
The approaching holiday season is a reminder of the many individuals and families who are less fortunate than ourselves. Giving back—through monetary donations or volunteering—offers a way to honor the season and perhaps even put us on a path toward year-round generosity.
Creative Aging: Flipping the Cultural Narrative About Aging
The Older Adult Programs, which are funded by The NextFifty Initiative and available to anyone fifty plus, offer everything from tech and medicare support to creative aging classes.
