Greater Park Hill News June 2023

In All Its Beauty

June 11 Park Hill Garden Walk

To Feature 19 Local Artists. For Many, Nature Is A Clear Inspiration For Their Work

by Micki Amick Park Hill Garden

Walk Organizer

Nature clearly and magnificently inspires the gardeners of the Sunday, June 11 Park Hill Garden Walk. Eight gardens, including three in the Mayfair neighborhood, will be featured at this year’s event, with 19 artists displaying their creations.

For most of these artists, nature is their inspiration, as is sharing their work with the public in garden settings.

“Flowers, foliage, and fauna bring me peace and happiness, and I see this as well in many of the people who come through the Garden Walk,” says Jennifer Ghormley, whose bright woodcut printed works feature Colorado themes. “It is the perfect venue to connect with new people, talk about and share my artwork.”

Artist Vanessa Martin says participating in the Garden Walk is a natural for her to showcase her botanical artwork. Her pieces fuse art and science in a contemporary update of the established tradition of botanical illustration.

And Tanis Bula, recognized for her delicate watercolor closeups of flowers, loves to paint flowers that reveal the delicate colors and shapes that make each flower remarkable, she says.

Artists at work

Nature is at the heart of Rebekah Robinson’s deep dive into themes of both water and vegetation, and in Jenny Goring’s intricate and multi-layered collage paintings constructed from a wide array of ephemera and handmade papers. Nature, particu-

Ask The Oracles

It’s Oral Health Month. We Asked Park Hill’s Celebrated Dentists A Burning Question: How Do We Keep Our Teeth?

By Cara DeGette GPHN Editor

June is celebrated for many things: Juneteenth and Pride come to mind. Did you know it’s also Mango Month, Dairy Month and Iced Tea Month? This is the official month to adopt cats, plant roses, and recognize zoos and aquariums for all their greatness.

June is also National Candy Month. Which brings us to dentists, and Oral Health Month.

It’s been a long time since the days when we all brushed our teeth with tree twigs. We now live in an era of “corporate” dentistry — those high-volume mega-chains that have sprouted up in mega malls and new-development “main streets.” Here in Park Hill, at least six dentists plus an orthodontist have long bucked that corporate trend — sometimes described as the bane of the independent dentist’s existence.

“A privately owned practice is controlled by and starts with the dentist(s),” explains Dr. Kate Hakala, a dentist and Park Hillian. “All choices revolve around the dentists. Corporate practices start with a corporation, find a location, set up equipment, staff, etc. and the last component is the dentist. That is why there is so much turnover at corporate offices; there is often pressure on the dentists to produce, which leads to over-treatment.”

Says Dr. Angelica Seto: “My practice is not a fast-paced, insurance-driven practice like most chain offices. As such, I can do what is best for my patients and make treatment decisions that are not dictated by

insurance companies.”

Beyond keeping our collective mouths healthy, these Park Hill-based solo practitioners are our neighbors, friends, and sometimes our kids’ softball coach. You can spot at least one of them zipping around on a scooter, or regularly lending a hand in the Park Hill Bookstore. One makes a splash in the 4th of July parade — appearing as a giant cardboard cut-out likeness looped to the grille of a big truck. You’ve toured their gardens in past Garden Walks, and have seen them playing with their (and your) kids in Turtle Park. Last year one of them (Hakala) opened a completely nondentist-related treasure store on Colfax.

“I absolutely love being a family-owned, local orthodontic office,” says Dr. Trent Nestman. “My wife, Emily, and I were very intentional when we chose to build a small office in the Park Hill neighborhood exactly seven years ago.”

Echoes Dr. Leslie Murray, who specializes in pediatric dentistry: “I love being an independent practice. Office culture was very important to me. I wanted kids to love coming to the dentist, staff to love coming to work and to be able to adapt to families needs and new technologies easily.”

Says Dr. Thomas Croghan: “Being in a solo practice dental office allows me to treat each patient as an individual. It allows me to get to know my patients on a more personal level and discuss treatment options.”

In honor of a month dedicated to healthy mouths, we asked these and other Park Hill-based dentists to share their best teeth tips. Jump to page 8 for their advice — plus their favorite tooth stories.

larly animals in natural environments, is the centerpiece of Tiffany Russell Miller’s award-winning meticulous wildlife paper constructions.

A number of participating gardeners this year are also artists, and will display their own work in their gardens. Attendees will find Mark Wren’s impressive sculpture in his garden. Nearby, the recycled glass flower and window creations of Deb Scott and

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Battle of the Endorsements

Summer Ahead: Juneteenth, Pride And 4th Of July

East High’s After-Prom A Universe of Escapades

The Flaming Pickles Reach High For The Ultimate Win

It’s Miller Time!

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Community meetings are conducted on the first Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m., except for July and December.

Meetings are held in person at 2823 Fairfax St. People can also attend via Zoom at greaterparkhill.org/join-us/community-meetings/ The next meeting is June 1 at 6:30 p.m. The August meeting is Aug. 3.

View From An East High Classroom

This digital art, by East High School junior Madelyn Arnold, was the winning submission in this year’s Congressional Art Competition for Colorado’s District 1. Every year, high school students are invited to showcase their talents in the national contest, and their artwork is displayed for a year in the U.S. Capitol in Washington. This is Arnold’s description of the piece, titled Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023: “I created this piece after another shooting at my school in less than a month; resulting in two deans injured and another loss of a student. Gun violence has become a common and normal occurrence for students in America. I wanted this drawing to reflect that, to look like a normal classroom until the viewer looked closer and sees the little details.”

Artist Jennifer Ghormley with a few of her Colorado-themed woodcut prints. Ghormley is one of 19 artists whose work will be featured in the June 11 Park Hill Garden Walk. Photo used with permission

Battle Of The Endorsements

Denver’s Runoff Election Is June 6. Voters, Pick Your Teams.

By Cara DeGette GPHN Editor

On June 6, the election of a new mayor and city council will be decided. Speaking for many voters, this has felt like one long political sitcom.

The first election in April featured 17 candidates running for mayor, and another 38 or so people running for spots on the Denver City Council. Now, fully two months later, Denver is finally getting around to the Main Event — the runoff. Will it be Mayor Kelly or Mayor Mike? In City Council District 9, will it be Candi CdeBaca or Darrell Watson? And what about District 8? Will it be Brad Revare or Shontell Lewis?

At some point last year, a handful of wellpaid consultants, who decide what people care about at this exact moment, concluded the following: Crime, homelessness, and affordable housing. Every single candidate running for office has done a truly outstanding job staying on message.

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(The city’s dumpster fire of a trash system? Nah. How about the horror scream of a mess at DIA? Nope, not this time. Suncor spewing toxins? Bad audits of the parks department? Nepotism in city contracting? Cybersecurity risks? Promoting a culture in which city planners cuddle up with private developers to enrich their bottom line? Maybe we’ll talk about all that later.)

If they are elected, everyone has promised, in slightly varying degrees, to wipe out crime, solve Denver’s crisis of homelessness and make the Mile High City affordable to everyone. (Mike Johnston, running for mayor, deserves a special citation for promising to eradicate homelessness in Denver in four years, beating the past promise of former Mayor John Hickenlooper’s 10-year plan to end homelessness by a full six years.)

The other distinguishing feature of this year’s runoff election is the seemingly endless rollout of endorsements. All the candidates have been working this angle hard.

It all started with some impressive gets — Former Mayor Federico Peña joined Team Johnston, and Kelly Brough received the coveted blessing of former Mayor Wellington Webb. Then, pretty soon both mayoral candidates, and also candidates running in city council Districts 8 and 9, started issuing regular proclamations with the latest

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By the end of May — and no offense to all the important people out there — the “high-profile” supporters were getting pretty obscure. Seriously, is landing the official endorsement of a former director of some little-known agency from back in the ‘90s really worth issuing a press release?

The Battle For The Endorsements was one of the most boring shows in recent Denver politics, save for one notable episode: The Leslie Herod skirmish.

You may remember Herod. She currently represents Park Hill in the state legislature, and she decided to run for mayor this year — while staying in the legislature. It didn’t turn out well for her; she came in 5th place, behind Republican Andy Rougeot. Sometime after that Herod decided to endorse Johnston, and they had a splashy (color coordinated!) press conference, joined by several other former candidates.

Then, several weeks later, Kelly Brough told a Denver Post reporter that she had previously met with Herod to talk about an endorsement. Herod, Brough claimed, wanted a promise of a really important job at City Hall if Brough won. That’s called political patronage, and Brough said she informed Herod that this isn’t the way she (Brough) is doing it. Herod denied asking anyone for a job — either Brough or Johnston. “I did not endorse Kelly Brough because she doesn’t align with my values. Period,” tweeted a clearlymiffed Herod after the story broke. Others then jumped in, reminding Herod that several extraordinarily wealthy white men have pumped millions of dollars into helping to get Johnston elected.

“Politics is hard,” responded Wanda James, who is on the CU Board of Regents (and is a member of Team Brough). “Alignments are always based on what someone can get out of a deal. Mike [Johnston] is clear on who will benefit under him. It looks like his supporters are Republican-leaning rich white men; I am missing the progressive values here.”

Come June 7, we’ll look forward to seeing who gets what job if Johnston is elected — or if Brough is elected.

As of press time it seems the only VIP left in Denver who has notably not made an endorsement is outgoing Mayor Michael B. Hancock. Both Brough and Johnston are probably very grateful for that gift.

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The only VIP left in Denver who has notably not made an endorsement is outgoing Mayor Michael B. Hancock.

Sounds Like A Rusty Hinge

With golden heads and white patches on their black wings, Yellow-headed Blackbirds are striking — that is, when they make an appearance. These birds spend a substantial amount of time hanging out in cattails and nesting out of view in reeds directly over bodies of water. You may not see them right away, but listen closely and you’ll hear them. The bird’s unmistakeable song sounds just like an old rusty farm gate being opened. This Yellow-headed Blackbird was photographed at Bluff Lake just a few miles east of Park Hill by Mark Silverstein.

4th of July Parade Readies To Clomp, March And Roll

More than 40 groups and organizations have signed up so far to march in the 13th annual Park Hill 4th of July Parade. And there is still time for groups to sign up for free to march (ParkHillParade.com). In addition to marching bands, equestrian teams and cheer squads, you can line up alongside vintage fire trucks and sports cars, costumed Star Wars characters, martial arts demonstration groups and many

The 4th of July parade — the largest in Denver — begins at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4 at 23rd Avenue and Dexter Street and runs to Krameria Street. If you’d rather cheer from the sidelines than march, here’s how it works: bring blankets, lawn chairs, along with a picnic and your sun hat, pick a spot along the route and get ready to see all your favorites. Before, during and after the parade, many area businesses will be

The Park Hill Parade is an event of Greater Park Hill Community, Inc, a registered neighborhood organization, and is sup -

ported 100 percent by generous donations. Title sponsors this year are Nestman Orthodontics, Dardano’s School of Gymnastics, FaithBridge and the Urban Cookie. Premier sponsors are CollegeXroads, Twinkle Together/Music Together, i9 Sports, Denver Zoo, Spinelli’s Market and Honey Hill Café. Other sponsors include Dee & Steve Ciancio Realty, Paws ‘n Play/Ciji’s Natural Pet Food, Park Hill Treasures, Denver Beer Co. and Clair Family Dentistry. More information and the registration form are at ParkHillParade.com. See you on the 4th!

Celebrate Juneteenth June 16-19 In Five Points

Denver’s three-day Juneteenth celebration runs June 16-19 in Five Points, east of Park Hill. Denver’s Juneteenth includes a parade and music festival with live performances, art, vendors and family fun. Don’t miss the interactive and educational programs at African American cultural institutions and landmarks in the surrounding neighborhood. Juneteenth celebrates the day African Americans in Texas learned of their freedom two years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Celebrated in cities across the country, Denver’s Juneteenth usually attracts 70,000 people. juneteenthmusicfestival.com

Denver Pride Parade And Festival June 24-25

Denver’s PrideFest kicks off this year with a Pride 5K on Saturday, June 24, followed by the two-day festival at Civic Center Park. PrideFest includes more than 250 exhibitors, 30 food and beverage vendors and live performances all weekend long. On Sunday, June 25, join 100,000 or so of your closest friends at the Denver Pride Parade. The parade begins at 9:30 a.m. at Cheesman Park, and floaters, marchers, music makers and other celebrants travel the 14 blocks along Colfax Avenue to Civic Center, where the celebrations continue. PrideFest draws people from throughout Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region, with an estimated attendance last year that exceeded 535,000. denverpride.org

Summer At Oneida Park

Live Music, Movie Nights, But No Thursday Farm+Flea This Year

By Cara DeGette

Hard to believe, but it’s been six years since Todd Snyder and his partner Rick Firmine bought the Oneida Park Center.

At the time several longtime businesses were flourishing along the block, at 23rd Avenue and Oneida Street in the eastern quadrant of the neighborhood. (Longtimers included Park Hill Vet, Spicy Thai II and South Philly Cheesesteak.) But other storefronts stood vacant, and the vibe of the business block was decidedly bucolic.

At the time, Snyder, a commercial realtor, described his plan was to transform the center into a Park Hill-style version of Old South Gaylord or Old South Pearl. Such references to the bustling business blocks near Washington Park left many critics scratch-

Six years later, those critics might be eat-

and Spicy Thai II and the Philly cheesesteak joint are thriving. The block is anchored by Esters, a restaurant and pub in the space once occupied by a convenience store. Dang Ice Cream is next door. Three years ago Illegal Pete’s opened its 12th location on Oneida, in the space that had previously been home to several short-lived restaurant ventures: Table Top, Desmond and Red Sauce.

“We got through the Covid scare, and only lost one tenant,” Snyder said. That would be the Yoga + Barre studio, on the north side of the block along 23rd Avenue. Oneida Park Dental Studio took over that space two years ago.

For the past several summers, the business block has held events every Thursday night — first, a farm and flea market, and last year a food truck night. Those Thursday night events will not be happening this summer, Snyder said. The organization that put on the events wanted to move them to Friday nights, which was not the best night for the brick-and-mortar businesses. “I’m the most sad about it ‘cause I loved it,” he said, “but it just didn’t align this year.”

Both Esters and Dang will sponsor numerous events throughout the summer, including live music on the weekends and possibly outdoor movie nights. Esters runs a bus shuttle to several Red Rocks concerts, and also sponsors a big Phish party when the band comes through Denver for its summer concerts. Check the businesses’ Facebook pages for updates.

In addition to those highlighted above, here is the roster of other shops on the block: Oneida Liquors, Zen Den Pet Spa, Torpedo Coffee, The Local Butcher, Love Fashion Nails, Beauty Bee Salon and ATR Automotive.

Pride Shabbat at the JCC Denver Kabbalat Shabbat Service & Shabbat Dinner

Jewish Community Booth at PrideFest in the Family Zone Civic Center Park

Pride Parade from Cheesman Park to Civic Center Park

The Westernaires, always a huge crowdpleaser at the 4th of July Parade. File photo

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by Paul lungala. Jewelry by James sandoval. tray by tina hoffer come and meet them at the show!

what Do we want?

Less Garbage Now. Ideas For Our New Mayor, Council, Ourselves.

By Tracey MacDermott For the GPHN

America has a waste problem and so does our city. Recent passage of waste reduction initiatives in Denver — such as Bring Your Own Bag and Waste No More — are promising. Yet a casual stroll around Park Hill on trash day makes me wonder, are we really even trying?

Week after week, our neighborhood has overflowing trash bins. Recycling and compost bins appear largely empty. Some of the debris and litter flows out of bins, making its way along our streets, and the trash is often left there by many who pass.

I see shoppers at nearby grocery stores utilizing the self check-out without their own reusable bags and I can’t help but to glance over and see if they add on the extra 10 cents per bag for plastic. By and large they don’t. Large-item pick-up day looks like the end of spring semester on just about any college campus in this country. Perfectly usable items are discarded because they become an inconvenience and it’s apparently too burdensome to find a new home or use.

Our city, nor our country is alone in this ubiquitous problem.

This spring my family took a trip to beautiful Cozumel to meet up with dear friends, allowing us to take a break from everyday life and dip our toes in the sand. Immediately the island takes you in with its white sandy beaches, stunning turquoise water and various birds who are not afraid to swoop in and grab at your breakfast. I was pleased to see recycling and composting at our hotel, as well as at the ruins of San Gervasio and the Mayan Bee Sanctuary.

As we walked into town the city was alive with lively gatherings along the water’s edge, filled with music and locals enjoying their evenings. In the mornings I would go for a run along the same route, and to my disappointment see trash strewn along the route from the parties the night before. Wildlife would rummage through the debris, carrying it off, while the wind would blow it further along and into nearby waters.

The island is only 184 square miles. In March of 2022, it was announced that a tenth landfill would be created. Nearly 110 tons of garbage a day is dumped into landfills on Cozumel.

One step forward, two steps back

Here in Colorado, we generated nearly 6 million tons of waste in 2021 — 95 percent of which could have been composted or recycled. The United States is the most wasteful country on the planet. Each American produces 1,700 pounds a year. Depending on the routes, our streets are no different than those of Cozumel.

Denver’s Waste No More programs partially went into effect starting in January. Many are still waiting for their compost

Least Impact

By Mark Kuhl

For the GPHN

Colorado passed a Producer Responsibility law one year ago that requires companies that sell products in packaging, paper products and food serviceware to fund current and future statewide recycling systems.

This concept — called Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) — has been discussed before in these pages. The challenge has been that producers have little responsibility for the recycling and disposal of products, so this burden falls on taxpayers. The new program will fund recycling services across the state, increases access

bins to be delivered. Officials now say that compost carts are expected to be distributed to homes this summer — six months after the city began charging residents for the new program.

And, just recently, the city notified residents that, due to its new provider, residents can compost less than they did before. Greasy pizza boxes, napkins, compostable silverware, cups and plates will now be sent to the landfill.

Currently, the Waste No More task force is evaluating what to do with construction and deconstruction (C & D) waste — which in Denver currently comprises nearly half of what gets sent to the landfill.

The Environmental Protection Agency highlights multiple benefits of reducing C & D waste, including employment opportunities, saving landfill space, lowering building project costs and reducing environmental impact. Cities such as Portland have had policies in place since 2016. Denver should not wait one more month to follow suit.

What can you do?

While the city works on our waste issues, what can you personally do to keep our streets clean?

• Make it a practice to use less.

• Make it a goal to rarely have to roll your trash bin to the curb.

• Reuse items and reduce the need for them. Recycling should be your last choice.

• Adopt your own block and quietly lead by picking up trash as you go. Recycle what you can.

• Write to your city council person, and the new mayor, and demand that Denver’s waste collection trucks be converted to electric now. No more diesel or natural gas vehicles.

• Write city leaders and demand a construction and deconstruction recycling policy be adopted.

• Utilize designated social media pages by posting items for sale or for free. You help both keep our landfills from filling up and provide someone else opportunities from your perfectly good stuff you no longer want.

Yes, be the change. One person can do so much and can elicit change through their own everyday actions. We can solve our waste and consumption habits by making a commitment to start now.

Tracey MacDermott is an at-large member of the board of Greater Park Hill Community, Inc., and immediate past chair. She was trained as a Climate Reality Leader in 2017, and is currently the Statewide Co-Chair of the Climate Reality Project for the 100% Committed Campaign.

to recycling (including in rural areas) and creates a more stable domestic supply of raw material to make new products. Most importantly the program incentivizes producers to design products with materials that have the least impact (environmental, social, and economic), as the funding structure is based on the amount and type of packaging they produce.

Mark Kuhl is an environmental advocate who lives in Park Hill with his family. His handy tips and news about recycling household items appear every month in these pages. A directory of his past columns for recycling everything from paint to Styrofoam to shoes is at greaterparkhill. org/sustainability/recycling-directory/.

2023 Garden walk Artists

• Tanis Bula , Watercolor: tanisbula.com

• Keri Deixler, Watercolor: thefrenchflat.com

• James Dixon, Metal Sculpture: jacbart.com

• Jenny Goring , Mixed Media Collage-Paintings: jennygoring.com

• Jennifer Ghormley, Woodblock Original Prints and Home Goods: jengstudios.com, jengstudios.etsy.com

• Terrie Lombardi, Oil: terrielombardi.com

• Kate Maley, Watercolor: Instagram @cmmaley

• Amy Martin, Pastel, Watercolor, Woodblock Prints: facebook.com@yoginidoctor

• Vanessa Martin, Botanic Prints: VanessaMartinsArtStudio.com

Garden Walk, from page 1

Lynn Knowles will be on display in Scott’s garden. And along with her gardening prowess, Starr Tucker-Ortega will display her abstract photography.

Participating artists work in a variety of mediums, and many will create work or provide demonstrations on site, all with work for sale. Terrie Lombardi will paint her lively floral oils inspired by the garden; Amy Martin will offer demonstrations of her painting and pastel work; Tracy Wall will likely be found painting one of her contemporary works. Attendees may catch Rebecca Richardson folding one of her origami creations, Keri Deixler working on one of her richly-colored paintings or pastels, and Kate Maley developing one of her delicate watercolors of the day’s garden.

Setting the scene

Various sculptors are integrated in this year’s gardens. Jean Smith’s ceramic sculptures evoke the Mid-Century Modern era as she is inspired by Alexander Calder and

The Fine Print Where And How To Get Your Tickets

The 23rd Annual Park Hill Garden Walk is Sunday, June 11 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost is $15 for general tickets and $12 for seniors age 65+. Children under 12 attend for free. Once you buy your tickets you will receive a map of all of the featured gardens, and set your own pace for the day.

There are a number of ways to get your tickets, which are available now. Use the QR code at right for a fast purchase.   You can also buy tickets now at the following Park Hill establishments:

• City Floral: 1440 Kearney St.

• Spinelli’s Market: 4621 E. 23rd Ave.

• Cake Crumbs: 2216 Kearney St.

• Park Hill Library: 4705 Montview Blvd.

• Park Hill Art Festival on June 3 and 4 @ Montview and Dexter St.

Joan Miro. “The Garden Walk opens some of the beautiful gardens for everyone to enjoy, and including artists offers the idea of enhancing personal gardens with creative artwork and sculptures,” she says.

Longtime Garden Walk artist James Dixon says “I am inspired by the way art compels a higher thinker within me.” He brings many of his sculptures every year. ”I really enjoy seeing my metal sculpture planted within a botanic setting.”

Charlotte and Ben Zink create spritely metal sculptures that range in size from public works to those that can live on a mantel. “Garden tours are really my favorite setting to share our smaller works,” Charlotte Zink says. “In a wellloved garden, they really shine.”

Garden Walk attendees may encounter this year’s artists or their works at other venues around the city and state including art fairs, galleries, art shows and holiday markets. Most of the artists also offer classes and private instruction. Check the artists’ websites in the sidebar for more information, and where you can find other exhibitions of their work.

You can also buy tickets online at parkhillgardenwalk.org. They will be available for pickup the day of the event at 19th Avenue and Forest Parkway between 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Simply walk, ride, or drive up, have your proof of purchase ready to show the Garden Walk volunteer and your ticket will be waiting for you. Tickets will also be available the day of the event via Venmo for $20 at any Garden Walk location. Look for the signs around the neighborhood on the day of for the eight featured gardens.

The Park Hill Garden Walk is a fundraiser that benefits Greater Park Hill Community, Inc., a volunteer-based registered neighborhood organization that promotes the character and vibrancy of Park Hill through its resources, information and advocacy.  Learn more and get involved at greaterparkhill.org.

• Rebecca Richardson, Paper Art, Origami Flowers: richardson1821@comcast.net

• Rebekah Robinson, Water Lilies and Floral Paintings: rebekahrobinson-art.com, rebekahrobinson.com

• Tiffany Miller Russell, Wildlife and NatureInspired Cut Paper Sculpture: wildlifeinpaper.com

• Deb Scott and Lynn Knowles, Recycled Glass Flowers and Window Creations: Instagram @ looking_glass_windows

• Jean Smith, Ceramic Sculptor: jeanbsmith.com, Instagram @jeanbsmith13

• Starr Tucker-Ortega , Abstract Photography: artbystarr.com, Instagram @starr.tuckerortega

• Tracy Wall, Mixed Media Paintings: TracyWall.com

• Mark Wren, Sculpture: mark@wrenart.net

• Charlotte Zink, Steel and Clay Sculpture: zinkmetalart.com, facebook.com/zinkmetalart, instagram@charlottemaryzink

Hollyhocks, by Tanis Bula Sculpture by Charlotte and Ben Zink Beautiful Doctors by Tracy Wall

Dr. Terry Brewick

Owner/CEO Oneida Park Dental Studio, 6920 E. 23rd oneidaparkdentalstudio. com

What are the three best things you can do for your teeth?

Establishing a relationship with a good reputable dentist and maintaining an appropriate re-care schedule are the best things you can do for your teeth. Don’t forget to avoid sugary foods and drinks. Please remember acidity can cause dental decay. Flavored sparkling drinks have a pH of 3. Battery acid has a pH of 2.

What is the best thing about being a dentist?

I love being a dentist and I find the interpersonal relationships I establish with my patients the most rewarding things in my day. A good sense of humor helps. I get my odd sense of humor from a distant relative. A cousin of my maternal grandfather was Ambrose Bierce, who

Park Hill Dental Arts, 4624 E 23rd Ave, parkhilldental.com

What are the three best things you can do for your teeth?

1. See your dentist twice a year and between visits.

2. Clean your teeth daily, use them to chew healthy food, and smile a lot.

3. The occasional candy/dessert is okay!

What is the best thing about being a dentist?

Daily interaction with people who want to be in my dental chair taking care of their teeth.

Park Hill Family Dental, 1516 Locust St, parkhillfamilydental. com

What are the three best things you can do for your teeth?

1. Brush and floss twice daily.

2. Proper nutrition.

3. Drink plenty of water, especially as we mature.

What is the best thing about being a dentist?

Meeting people and helping them with our team maintain and improve their

penned the Devil’s Dictionary — which defines the noun “Dentist” as this: “A prestidigitator (magician) who, putting metal into your mouth, pulls coins out of your pocket.”

What is your best tooth story?

On Oct. 31, 1985, I moved into our home in Park Hill. We have a gorgeous view of the mountains, downtown Denver, Duck Lake and City Park. I love looking at this view while I am walking through our gardens. When I established Oneida Park Dental Studio two years ago the area reminded me of a small town in South Dakota, which is my home state. Near the dental studio is a neighboring business with a very personable employee that some refer to as the Mayor of Park Hill. I created a new smile for this individual and his smile and tears of joy when he gazed in the mirror reminded me how joyous it is to be a dentist.

I am a most fortunate individual.

What is your best tooth story?

Early in my dental career, I was a dental provider in jails. One visit, upon successfully treating an inmate and getting him out of significant pain, he offered to give me dental equipment that turned out to be stolen. The sheriff wired me up to try to learn the location of the stolen dental equipment. While we tried to get the information on the location of the equipment the inmate kept telling me he’d take me to the storage place once he was out of jail. It was a unique, interesting and an exhilarating experience.

oral health throughout their lives.

What is your best tooth story?

Throughout my career I have been able to share my knowledge and develop both patients with understanding of oral care and young professions develop their skills treating individuals. The sense of accomplishment in sparking interest in dentistry with several Park Hill students and being able to mentor them through their education journey and watch them grow as dental providers.

Dr. Thomas Croghan

Dr. Patrick Foley

Dr. Terry Brewick

Dr. Thomas Croghan

Dr. Patrick Foley

What are the three best things you can do for your teeth?

Brush, floss, and avoid sugary drinks. Straightening your teeth is a good idea, too (but I’m biased).

What is the best thing about being an orthodontist?

Bumping into patients outside the office. Whether it be at a restaurant, at one of my kids’ schools, or while cruising around on my scooter, I love to hear, “Hi, Dr. Nestman!”

Dr. Kate Hakala

Hakala Family Dentistry, 425 S. Cherry St. hakalafamilydentistry.com

What are the three best things you can do for your teeth?

1.  Use an electric toothbrush, preferably a rechargeable Sonicare or Oral B. No need to get all the bells and whistles, just the simplest version.

2. Wear a custom bite guard if you have a tendency to grind or clench (almost everyone does). This helps prevent cracks and broken cusps. People are keeping their teeth longer than in years past; teeth get brittle and jaw muscles can put a lot of bite force on those teeth. Cracked teeth often need to be  extracted.

3. Get your teeth checked once yearly at the minimum. Cavities and gum disease can be painless

What is your best tooth story? The director of our orthodontic residency program at the University of Iowa always taught us to “Take care of people, and your business will take care of itself.” I have leaned on that advice over the past 14 years and trusted it again as we struggled to manage patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. It has helped me keep perspective and remember that our patients and staff are what matter most. If they are treated with kindness and respect, everything else will work itself out.

for a long time, so it is best to catch problems early. Preventive care is definitely effective.

What is the best thing about being a dentist?

The relationships we build with our patients are truly the best thing about being a dentist.

What is your best tooth story?

On a Saturday morning, an older woman popped into the office without an appointment, saying that she was running errands and was hoping that her husband’s dentures could be adjusted. Then she said, “Oh, never mind. I forgot to bring my husband.”

One final thought: I have travelled to Mexico, Colombia and Guatemala to  do volunteer dentistry. These trips really are truly lifechanging and help me remember how luxurious our lifestyles are, and so thankful for clean water and flush toilets.

Dr. Leslie Murray

Iris Pediatric Dentistry, 3545 Quebec St., irispediatricdentistry.com

What are the three best things you can do for your teeth?

Think about the minutes.

1. If food or sweetened/ acidic beverages touch your teeth for only 15-30 minutes three times a day, you will be less likely to get cavities than if you have a small amount touching your teeth every 15 minutes all day.

2. If you eat something sticky it will stay stuck in your teeth for much longer than if it is not sticky. The longer time touching your teeth can cause increased risk of cavities.

3. If toothpaste and your toothbrush bristles touch your teeth for only 15 seconds they can’t do as much good as increasing to two minutes. Increase the minutes brushing and without food touching your teeth, and decrease sticky, sweet foods (like fruit snacks.)

What is the best thing about being a dentist?

Getting to show parents and kids that taking care of your teeth can be fun and easy. That burst of joy and surprise when a visit goes well that never gets old.

What is your best tooth story?

Just that I love being a part of the pediatric dental community. I am surrounded by peers in this profession that care so genuinely about kids and health. I find so much inspiration in my peers to constantly do better, learn more and connect more with my community.

Dr.

Angelica Seto

Seto Family Dentistry, 2842

Fairfax St. setofamilydentistry.com

What are the three best things you can do for your teeth?

1. Come in for your regular cleaning appointments to insure your mouth is in a healthy state or to diagnose any dental conditions which could get bigger and more expensive with time.

2. Use a prescription oral health rinse, like OraCare, in combination with flossing and brushing.

3. Eat a healthy diet and limit snacking or sipping on anything but water. Anytime you put something other than water in your mouth, the pH level of the oral cavity drops creating the perfect environment for bacteria to thrive. Limit snacks to two to three times a day, and choose healthy snacks like cheese, yogurt, fruits, and nuts. Gummy snacks like fruit snacks or granola bars stick to the biting surfaces of teeth which increases your cavity risk. Carbonated water is popular and seems like a healthy choice, however, it is an acidic drink and should not be sipped on throughout the day.  What is the best thing about being a dentist?

Connecting with my patients on a personal level. Being a dentist gives me the amazing opportunity to help people and get them out of pain, but personal connection is the best part for me. I enjoy following up with my patients every six months and hearing about new additions to the family, personal achievements, and fun vacations they’ve been on. How lucky am I to be located in one of the best neighborhoods in Denver? I love running into patients while attending fun events around Park Hill.

What is your best tooth story?

I had the amazing opportunity to travel to Quito, Ecuador to provide free dental care through a nonprofit called Servants in Faith and Technology. On this trip I met some amazing local volunteers who gave what little they had back to their community. I loved how giving these volunteers were and how they could make anxious patients laugh and feel at ease. This was something they didn’t teach in dental school and has made a big impact in my career. Mission work is my passion and I can’t wait to schedule our first mission together as an office.

Weeks of June 12, June 19, July 17 and July 24

Dr. Trent Nestman Nestman Orthodontics, 2206 Kearney St., nestmanortho.com

Dr. Trent and Emily Nestman

Dr. Kate Hakala

Dr. Leslie Murray

Dr. Angelica Seto

Every Space A Universe

Graduating East Seniors Treated To the ‘Angel Multiverse’ Of Escapades For After-Prom Party

Story and photos by Reid Neureiter

Talk about a dizzying array: Dueling jumpsuitclad Elvises (Elvi?), a massive “silent” disco, bouncy castles, a graffiti-festooned karaoke studio, a neon

event. Sara Donnelly, parent of senior Elli Cannon, served as “decorations” co-chair. The decorations committee is the creative department of after-prom and Donnelly came up with the “Angel Multiverse” theme.

“I was working on after-prom as a ‘space’ captain

A hallway was transformed into a karaoke dance studio.

A giant inflatable trampoline was installed in the gym.

One of two Elvis impersonators, performing a mock wedding at the Las Vegas Wedding Chapel.

eration and help of the East staff, including Principal Terita Walker.”

The after-prom offered numerous attractions and amusements. There was a psychedelic movie theater, a pinball arcade, and giant inflatable trampoline with massive padded rotating arms that would knock students over, like something from the television show Wipeout

Another universe consisted of a small room equipped with a Lego table, a professional-quality lighted dance floor and sound system to practice hula-hooping, a fashion catwalk, and a Guitar Hero console.

Particularly popular was the Las Vegasstyle wedding chapel, where couples could choose from one of two Elvis impersonators (either the sleek or rotund version) to join partygoers in mock matrimony. Also a crowd favorite was the casino (the converted cafeteria), where seniors could play blackjack or roulette and exchange their winnings for prizes, including custom water bottles. East High graduate and professional magician Scotty Weise performed

feats of magic and mentalism throughout the night to the amazement of party-goers.

Fueling the revelry was a nearly unlimited supply of food, candy and refreshing beverages. These included popsicles, burritos, pizza, a Sabrett’s hot dog stand, popcorn, a cotton-candy machine, an enormous selection of sugar-laden cereals, and cupcakes at the wedding chapel. Everything was free.

“We all wanted to make sure that the East seniors had a fantastic party after this very challenging school year for them,” said Donnelly, a reference to the gun violence and related lockdowns that have left students, faculty and administrators at the school shaken.

East parent Danielle Anderson Martines gave the event top marks. “The seniors had such a blast! They were all blown away by the effort that went into making this night so memorable for them.”

Her senior son Ian Martines agreed, calling the after-prom “one of the coolest things I’ve ever seen.”

Scene inside the casino.

Demonstrating her hula-hoop technique. Get your free popcorn here.

At the Lego table.

The Sabrett’s hotdog vendor has been a staple at after prom for years.

Colorful decorations made each space a separate universe.

Vote for me on June 6th! HI, I'm Shontel!

A wise person once said,

“

Maturity has to do with the experiences you ’ ve had, not how many birthdays you have celebrated ”

Growing up in Denver was a unique experience that developed my maturity. While my mother navigated the ills of poverty, us children took on more responsibility at an early age, like getting ourselves to school. My siblings and I were bused from our neighborhood in Five Points to better-resourced schools because my mom, despite her circumstances, recognized the value of a “quality” education. While a student at Manual High School, I became a teen mother and carried deep shame because I was a good mother despite the expectation that I would fail. Now, as a foster mother to a 2-year-old, I’ve come to learn that motherhood is both my most powerful asset and teacher; this is how I lead. I lead from a place of love, unapologetically and unconditionally.

Even as I write this, I am still amazed at the power of humanity. We can truly change anything we want, when we put our hearts and minds to it! Listen, my story is our story – a story of transformation. I made poor choices along the way - as we all do. Our communities here in District 8 all share a narrative of resilience, perseverance, and purpose. We all deserve the opportunities to walk in our purpose. Because we MATTER.

I'm uniquely equipped to understand and address the diverse challenges we all encounter.You know a little of my story. I’d like to learn yours.

Let's collaborate to overcome barriers, create pathways to success, and build a city where everyone thrives!

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What John Lewis Would Say

“A body at rest tends to remain at rest unless acted upon by an outside force.”

These are the words of the great English scientist Sir Isaac Newton that comprise one of his Three Laws of Motion , which may be used to describe the low participation rate of 38 percent of registered voters in Districts 8 and 9 in the April 4 election. Too many bodies at rest.

We all know that voting is important, but nevertheless it requires us to expend a bit of energy to do so. While some states are making it more difficult to vote, the aim in Colorado is to make it as easy, safe and secure as possible. If you are not yet registered or need to reregister (perhaps you moved or changed your name), you should Google “Voter Registration in Colorado,” click on Vote.gov and follow the prompts to begin the registration process.

Once registered you will then be sent a ballot for the June 6 election. You may drop your completed and signed ballot at one of several drop boxes located throughout the city. It must be returned by June 6 at 7 p.m.

While it is improper to tell others how to vote, you may assist them in registering, filling out their ballot, (sign the appropriate area on the ballot if you do so), and carrying it for them to a drop box or mailbox.

Let that outside force that was mentioned earlier be the memory of the late congressman and civil rights leader John Lewis, who nearly lost his life in 1965 from a severe beating by Alabama State Police at a voting rights march at the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama. Were he still with us, his concise message would be, “VOTE!”

Frank Tapy, Park Hill

Nobody Gets His Vote

There is a grassroots campaign underway to skip a vote on the pick for mayor — even as you do vote for your choice on the city council. Not voting for mayor, and returning your ballot would create an “under vote” for those who are worried about out of state donations and the problems the two candidates are having distinguishing each other’s policies from their own. Both candidates on the June 6 ballot combined failed to appeal to 56 percent of the voters in the first round. Since there is little difference and no mayoral candidate appealing to 56 percent of the votes, the only way to express our disappointment and no vote seems a reasonable one for those of us who fight for our neighborhoods against a series of tonedeaf mayors. The winner might interpret the under votes as our disappointment.

Tom Morris, Cheesman Park

The Time Is Now

The runoff election for Denver mayor is on June 6 and we have two candidates with some clear differences.

Years ago, I was a council aide for longtime Park Hill resident, At-large Councilwoman Carol Boigon. In this position, I

saw firsthand the complexities of our city operations, which have now grown to a more than $3 billion budget and 14,000 employees. Being mayor is an executive-level job for someone with deep experience and understanding of city operations and budget. Kelly Brough worked at the city level, in a full range of positions, from an on-call snowplow driver out at the old Stapleton Airport, to the head of human resources, to chief of staff for then-Mayor Hickenlooper. She knows Denver, and she not only has detailed plans, but she also has the ability to implement them.

I was on a community steering committee for two years during the creation of a proposed plan for the development of Park Hill Golf Course. In fact, I was in favor of the development. However, voters have spoken clearly about what they want and what they don’t want, and Kelly was the first of the two candidates to meet with SOS leaders and to commit to following the will of the voters and to work to buy the Park Hill Golf Course land.

Finally, let’s make history. We have a fully qualified, capable, female candidate who would break the 164-year streak (!!) of male mayors. The time is now. Vote for Kelly Brough.

Lisa M. Zoeller, Park Hill resident and Kelly Brough for Mayor volunteer

Save Open Space Denver’s Post-Election Statement

Editor’s note: On May 3, the group Save Open Space Denver issued the following position statement after Denver voters rejected by a near 2-1 margin the proposal for a massive development of the Park Hill Golf Course land.

For the third time since November of 2021 (Yes 301 and No 302 and No 2 O), voters in the City and County of Denver have sent a decisive message in overwhelming fashion that they wish to guarantee the open space and recreational future of the Park Hill Golf Course land. As the leaders of this multi-year fight, Save Open Space Denver feels it is our responsibility to lay out the principles that should guide any future discussions regarding this invaluable land. We expect the following:

1. That future city leaders will respect and honor the conservation easement and its conservation purposes of providing open space and recreation to the people of Denver.

2. That open space and recreation are the only legal and appropriate uses for this land.

3. If Westside Investment Partners chooses not to re-open golf operations, that city leaders will facilitate the city’s purchase of the property for a designated city park at its fair market value (as encumbered by the easement) by using funds from the Referred Measure 2A 0.25% sales tax revenues.

4. That the newly elected mayor engage a wide range of unpaid Denver community

volunteers in a measured and thoughtful planning process to define a broad outline of features and amenities that will activate the land consistent with the conservation easement’s open space and recreational purposes.

5. That the outgoing administration will respect the next administration’s ability to fully take on this once-in-a-generation opportunity to strengthen our parks system by refraining from any type of intervention in this process before July 17.

6. That full appraisals of the property will be conducted to determine its fair market value both with the conservation easement in place and without the conservation easement in place.

7. That the incoming administration will comply with state law in its future dealings with the protected land.

8. That the newly elected mayor and city council will repeal the small area plan approved on Dec. 5, 2022, in accordance with the voters’ rejection of Measure 2 O.

— Save Open Space Denver

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Keeping The Park Pristine

A Brief History Of The City Park Alliance

By Alice Kelly City Park Alliance

In 1995 the City Park Partnership Taskforce was formed by Denver’s thenmanager of the Parks and Recreation Department to address issues that impacted City Park including parking and circulation.

This task force was comprised of representatives from all neighborhoods surrounding City Park, the Denver Zoo, Denver Museum of Nature and Science and City Park Golf Course. Out of this task force grew the City Park Alliance in 1999.

Our governance model is patterned after Prospect Park in Brooklyn, New York. This means that we work closely with Denver Parks and Recreation to ensure the priorities of City Park’s master plan are addressed and that the park is kept pristine. Our mission is to engage with the city of Denver and the community to preserve the history, enhance the beauty and protect the sustainability, tranquility and diversity of City Park for all generations.

City Park Alliance, a 501c3, fundraises to help with projects in City Park. Through the years we worked to have the

city realign 23rd Avenue to make it safer; we encouraged the Denver Zoo and the Museum of Nature and Science to build parking garages; and we raised money and built the Mile High Loop, a running path that winds through City Park. Other projects include prioritizing items from the 2018 City Park master plan; participating in the Adopt-a-Flowerbed program; hosting City Park Day the first Friday after Memorial Day; and sponsoring the Annual City Park Alliance Golf Tournament.

Most recently we have ordered two new benches for families using the City Park Playground, identified needed repairs to the Mile High Loop, and donated to the City Park Golf Course First Tee Scholarship Fund.

This year City Park Day is Friday, June 2, from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. and includes a concert by the Denver Municipal Band and free ice cream (while supplies last). Also, the 3rd Annual City Park Alliance Golf Tournament is Tuesday, June 13 at City Park Golf Course. Registration for the golf tournament is on the City Park Website at cityparkalliance.org. Join us for these fun events, and check out the website for more information.

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A summer day in City Park. Bike racers circle Ferril Lake with Mount Evans in the distance during the City Park Criterium last June. Photo by Reid Neureiter

Final Scorecard

How Angels Played The Year Out In Rugby, Lacrosse & More

Story and photos by Reid Neureiter

For the GPHN

Boys Rugby Fails To Threepeat

The East High boys rugby team has won eight state championships, including the past two years. But despite making the 2023 championship game, the Angels were unable to take a third straight title, succumbing 23-17 on May 13 to the fourth-seeded Regis Raiders.

East started the game slowly, committing an early violent penalty that merited a yellow card, ensuring the team would play down a man for 10 minutes of the first half. Regis took advantage of that opening, jumping to a 15-0 lead.

Although East reduced the deficit to 15-7 at halftime via a punchy try and conversion kick by senior captain Quentin Patnoe, the 15-point head start ultimately proved too much to overcome. In addition to the solid, mistake-free play by Regis, longtime Head Coach Bill Baer attributed the slow start in part to the East team’s youth. “This could have been due to nerves of the young team,” Baer said. “Six of the 15 starters are freshmen or sophomores.”

In the second half, East worked their way back into the game and had a chance to pull it out, but at the end, fell short.

“This has been a challenging year for the team and all East High students due to the two school shootings, but the boys have worked hard to keep their focus and had a good year,” Baer said. “They beat Regis in the regular season and beat two nationally ranked high school teams [Kansas City Jr. Blues and Bixby High School from Oklahoma].”

Boys Lacrosse Falls To Valor

Not even a torrential rain storm could stop the No. 15 seed East boys lacrosse squad from dominating No. 18-ranked Mountain Range in the first round of Colorado High School state lacrosse playoffs on May 10. East took a 20-5 home playoff victory on the strength on five goals by senior attackman Robert Grawemeyer, and four goals from fellow senior attack Will Tan.

The Angels’ playoff run was short-lived however, as No. 2 seed Valor Christian reversed the score-line in the second round, eliminating the Angels on May 13 — also by a score of 20-5. The Angels finished the season with a 7-10 overall record.

Girls Soccer finishes 10-4-1

In other end-of year Angel team sports news, East girls varsity soccer finished the season with a 104-1 overall record, falling in the first round of the state playoffs to Arapahoe High on May 9 by the score of 2-0. The Lady Angels entered the playoffs as the No. 21 seed, while Arapahoe was seeded 15th.

Leuthold Named 1st Team All League

The East girls lacrosse team made the playoffs as the No. 10 seed, but fell to No. 7 seed Kent Denver in the first round by the score of 17-8 on May 10. The Lady Angel laxers finished the season with a 5-10 record. East junior attack Vivian Leuthold was named 1st Team All League, finishing the season with a team high 42 points (36 goals and 6 assists). She also had 7 hat tricks and had two games where she scored seven goals.

Baseball, Volleyball Round Out Season

Ultimate Frisbee Team Wins State

As of press time, the East boys baseball team’s record stands at 9-9, with a 7-3 record in the Denver Prep League. North and Thomas Jefferson top the Prep League baseball standings with similar 10-2 records.

And East found success in the newly sanctioned Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) sport of boys volleyball. According to Athletic Director Michael Tasker, East has had a boys volleyball team for two years — last year as a club, and this year as an officially sanctioned CHSAA team. East finished the volleyball season with a 17-5 overall record and took the Denver Public League title with a 10-1 record. The volleyball squad made the regional playoffs, but was eliminated on May 6 by eventual boys state champion Discovery Canyon, three sets to zero.

Capping off the year, last month the East High Ultimate Frisbee team won the state championship.

East sophomore Alex Dempsey is coralled by Regis Jesuit defenders during the state rugby championship match on May 13.

Junior attack Vivian Leuthold was named 1st Team All League.

East junior midfielder Sam Morgan fights off a Mountain Range longstick defender on May 10.

DARRELL WATSON

A LETTER TO MY COMMUNITY...

Dear Park Hill Neighbors,

District 9 is the cultural, social, and historical heart of Denver Our voices are powerful.

Yet, for the past four years, our voices didn’t seem to matter when decisions were made that impacted our families, our neighborhoods, and our communities.

It’s time to stop throwing our power away for retweets; it’s time to stop sacrificing our safety in the name of ideology.

It’s time to focus on progress, not division It’s time for a leader who makes decisions that increase affordable housing, improve our parks, and bring safety to our schools, our streets, and our neighborhoods We need a leader who participates in the legislative process, not withdraws when things don’t go their way We need a leader who LISTENS

I am running for Denver City Council because Denver faces immense challenges We have the potential to build a more inclusive future together District 9 – from Park Hill to Five Points to Whittier to Globeville – must lead in this effort

I will be a champion for all of District 9 and provide real leadership toward progress – not division. That’s my promise to you.

Hon Albus Brooks

Hon Joyce Foster

Hon Charlie Brown

Hon Ramona Martinez

Hon Chris Herndon

Hon Kevin Flynn

Hon Jeanne Robb

Hon Doug Linkhart

Hon Chris Hansen

Hon Mary Beth Susman

Hon Debbie Ortega

Hon Polly Baca

Hon Kendra Black

Hon Jolon Clark

Hon Rosemary Rodriguez

Hon Marcia Johnson

Hon Mark Ferrandino

Hon Tony Exum

Hon Alex Valdez

PAID FOR BY WATSON FOR DENVER

Flaming Pickles Reach High For The win

By Cara DeGette GPHN Editor

They air-bounced through crosswinds and upwinds, and nice weather too, and ultimately the Flaming Pickles ended up winning the field.

In early May the McAuliffe Middle School’s Ultimate Frisbee B team (aka

The Flaming Pickles) won first place in the state tournament. Under the guidance of Head Coach Van Le and Assistant Coach Will Brownlee the team, mostly sixth graders, racked up three wins and no losses. In the final game they beat an older and more experienced team from Pueblo for the win.

McAuliffe’s Ultimate Frisbee A team

also had plenty to celebrate. Head Coach Drew O’Connor led the A team to an impressive second place win in the state tourney. The A team, comprised mostly of 7th and 8th graders, won two games and lost one.

The tournament was Saturday, May 6 at Denver Green School in North Central Park. Assistant coach Brownlee said teams from Denver and other cities along the Front Range — including as far away as Pueblo — competed.

“It was just an amazing weekend, and an amazing experience,” said Brownlee. “Both the A and B teams have been practicing and playing games since early spring, often times in the wind and snow. Ultimate is a tricky game to learn and the kids all developed so much during the year.”

McAuliffe

A-Team Squad

Straton Geddes

Rohan Pilson

Jackson Malangoni

Adam Bellomo

Eli Marshall

Tre McNeal

Lukas Cyran

Liam O’Connor

Emily Dick

Leo McGinn

Blaise Benson

Luke Spellman

Cole Nemec

McAuliffe B-Team Squad

(aka “the Flaming Pickles”)

Jude Moye

Blake Voas

Clayton Robins

Lachlan Parker

James Lewis

William Dick

Reid Dawson

Garrick Anderson

Will OGrady

Aldus Brownlee

Jack Rogers

Jacob Le

August Murphy

The Flaming Pickles with their 1st place medals. Front Row: Blake Voas, Aldus Brownlee. Standing: Jude Moye, Garrick Anderson, Reid Dawson, August Murphy, Asst. Coach Will Brownlee, James Lewis, Will O’Grady, Jacob Le, Jack Rogers, Clayton Robins, Coach Van Le, Will Dick, Lachlan Parker. Photos by Lisa Brownlee

McAuliffe Ultimate Frisbee Teams Emerge Victorious; Place First and Second In State Tournament

Huddle on the field.

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Action And Adventure

Park Hill Libraries Are Jam-Packed With Activities in June

By Leslie Williams

Pauline Robinson Branch Librarian

Our Park Hill libraries are packed this month with a wide variety of opportunities for all ages. Be sure to come visit us.

Read, Make, Explore

The Summer of Adventure program is back. Youth ages 0-18 are encouraged to participate in activities in three categories: Read, Make and Explore. Here’s how it works:

• Visit any of our 25 open locations. (Note: The Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library and the Ross-Cherry Creek Branch are temporarily closed.)

• Ask to sign up for Summer of Adventure.

The first day to register is June 2.

• Kids may also register online at summerofadventure.org.

• Receive an Adventure Guide (kids receive a prize just for signing up.)

• Complete 15 activities. Kids are encouraged to read, make, and explore.

• First day to receive the completion prize is June 30. The prize is a free book.

• Last day to register is Aug. 5 and last day to pick up completion prize is Aug. 12.

In addition to books, some library branches will be giving away insect kits and peace boxes. These will be distributed at different times throughout the summer and are first-come, first serve basis.

Maker Challenge

Do you make crafts, cook, garden and like to share photos of your handiwork on social media? Well, you can share your

photos with us. The Maker Challenge allows you to share your creativity with other library users across the city. Every time you upload a new project you are automatically entered into a drawing for gift cards to local businesses.Visit summerofadventure.org/ makerchallenge for more information and instructions on how to upload your stuff.

Update on the Pauline Robinson Public Art Installation

The Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the Pauline Robinson Branch Library’s Public Art Project will open on Monday, June 5. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, July 5. Denver Public Art is also hosting a virtual pre-application meeting on Wednesday, June 21, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. for interested applicants. The meeting will cover project backgrounds and goals, and the application process for this RFQ. More information on these and other Denver Public Art calls is available at DenverPublicArt.org/For-Artists/#opportunities.

It’s exciting times here at your Park Hill libraries. We can’t wait to see you this summer.

In-Person Programs In June

Pauline Robinson Branch

Drop-In Tech l Wednesdays, 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Need help navigating the internet, email, or social networks like Facebook? Have questions about your phone or tablet? Want to know how to access eBooks on any device? Drop by to get your questions answered and learn how to use tech more effectively. Colorado's#1schoolfor"unusuallycompetitive"

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Mad About Hoops l Tuesday, June 6, 11 a.m.-noon

Have you always wanted to learn how to master the hula hoop? Come learn from the experts.

Family Yoga l Wednesday, June 7, 10:30-11 a.m.

Connect with your little one through a series of mindfulness activities, fun stretches, and relationship-building partner poses. Learn skills to cultivate mindful practices at home.

Colorado Natives with Nature’s Educators l Thursday, June 8, 11 a.m.-noon

Colorado is a special place that has its own pride and identity. From the high forests of the Rocky Mountains to the open expanses of the Great Plains, it’s our beautiful home that we share with amazing wildlife. Come learn what makes Colorado’s habitats such a great place for our feathered, scaly, and slimy neighbors. Also, meet animal ambassadors that are true Colorado natives.

The Power of Pride, Juneteenth and Thriving from A Coach’s View l Wednesday, June 21, 2-3 p.m.

Doshia Woods is the head coach for the University of Denver’s women’s basketball team. Join us as she talks about her journey to becoming a coach for a Division One college program and how it intersects with Pride and Juneteenth.

Northeast Park Hill and 303 Art Way Bike to Work Day l Wednesday, June 28, 6-9 a.m.

The 303 ArtWay Heritage Trail is a future 4-mile bike and pedestrian loop connecting RTD’s A Line Commuter Rail Station with Holly Square. The Heritage Trail is a community driven project. 303 ArtWay will highlight the visionaries, artists, leaders and community activists who have brought so much life to this historically unique and diverse neighborhood, all while increasing safety and connectivity throughout the Northeast Park Hill community. Stop by the northwest corner of 35th Avenue and Holly Street for breakfast and learn more about the trail.

Park Hill Branch

All Ages Storytimes l Tuesdays, 10:1510:45 a.m.

Stories, songs, rhymes and fun for children of all ages and their parents or caregivers.

Baby Storytimes | Thursdays, 10:30-11 a.m.

Stories, songs, rhymes and fun for babies ages 0-18 months and their parents or caregivers.

Toddler Storytimes | Fridays, 10:15-10:45 a.m., repeated at 11-11:30 a.m.

Stories, songs, rhymes and fun for toddlers ages 18-36 months and their parents or caregivers. Please only attend one session a day to allow others a chance to participate.

Magic the Gathering Club | Fridays, 4:305:30 p.m.

A teen-run Magic the Gathering Club for other teens.

Kids Chess Club | Saturdays, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Chess club open to people 18 and under Writing Circle | Thursdays, 1:30-3 p.m.

Who are you writing for? Join our circle to hone your writing skills and share your work.

Free Trigger Lock Event | Saturday, June 3, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

St. Thomas Episcopal Church is distributing free trigger locks. Evidence suggests that locked firearms reduces the risk of accidental injury for children and suicide across all age groups.

7, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Enjoy art with your child and help them develop fine motor skills and curiosity using a wide variety of materials. Geared towards 6 months-to-5 year-olds who love to get messy with art.

Beyond Babble with Project Worthmore | Wednesday, June 7, 1:30-3 p.m.

Beyond Babble is the first step for anyone interested in volunteering at Project Worthmore and playing a role to support refugees, immigrants, asylum seekers and other English language learners. For many new residents, English skills are a critical tool for empowerment and access. As an English speaker, you have the potential to be a powerful resource.

The training in celebration of World Refugee Day is interactive and immersive, so come prepared for some surprises. Please register online.

TAB | Tuesdays, June 13 & 27, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Anyone grades 6-12 is welcome to join and help with library programming and resources geared towards teens.

Tea Time Travels | Wednesday, June 14, 11 a.m.-noon

Bring back the days of sharing vacation pictures on the big screen. Listen to neighbors’ travel tales while sipping tea and having a nosh. Sign up to share by emailing sgelwickknight@denverlirbrary or just stop by.

Doc & Talk: The Staging Post Film

Screening and Discussion | Thursday, June 15, 4-5 p.m.

In honor of World Refugee Day, join us for an in-person film screening and discussion of The Staging Post (2017). This documentary follows three Afghan Hazara refugees who start a school, inspiring a refugee education revolution. Light refreshments provided.

Kids Book Celebration | Thursday, June 15, 4-5 p.m.

We are changing the format of our monthly book club to a monthly book celebration for kids in kindergarten through 5th grade. We will explore a book or series every month and do activities and crafts related to what we read. Parents of young children need to attend with their child.

Rainbow Family Party | Saturday, June 17, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride with festive food, crafts, and activities for the whole family. All families with children are invited. Children of all ages are welcome.

Inside the Orchestra: Art Party | Wednesday, June 21, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Children will be guided to create their own art inspired by short, live performances from a musician. This program is all about expression and creativity.

Quant Collage Cards | Wednesday, June 21, 2-3 p.m.

For ages 18-99. Snip, glue, repeat. Enjoy a charming hour collaging hand-made cards to give to loved ones.

No Strings Attached Book Chat | Saturday, June 24, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Read whatever you want and attend whenever you can. Share a recent read, an old favorite, or anything in between.

Greater Park Hill has two public libraries: The Pauline Robinson branch library is at 5575 E. 33rd Ave., and the Park Hill branch library is at 4705 Montview Blvd. For hours of operation and additional upcoming programs for both neighborhood libraries, visit denverlibrary.org/events/ upcoming, and select the facility you are planning to visit.

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Get ready for a summer of sharing some great books. Photo credit Denver Public Library

Little Stinkers

As the weather warms up, mama Stink Bugs lay their eggs, usually on the underside of the leaf of a host plant. After a few days the baby Stink Bugs, called nymphs, will hatch. Stink Bugs are not dangerous. They do not bite or sting or transmit diseases. But they will emit an unpleasant odor if they are threatened. You may be wondering, do baby Stink Bugs stink? Sure, but only if they are harassed. Your best bet is to just leave them alone. These Stink Bug nymphs were photographed in Park Hill by Mark Silverstein.

Summer Lovin’

Ways To Keep Your Pets Safe In The Heated Months Ahead

By Margot K. Vahrenwald, DVM, CVJ

For the GPHN

As we recover from May rains and start an unpredictable summer, are your pets ready?

It’s time to make sure that the pets are safe from the seasonal threats of warm weather and summer bugs.

Here are the biggies:

1. The bugs of summer, including ticks and other parasites, are thriving. Make sure that your pets are protected. We’re seeing a significant rise in ticks at lower altitudes that carry diseases that can impact dogs, cats and humans, so topical or oral preventatives are recommended. Please get safe and effective products directly from your veterinary office or a written prescription, as some over-the-counter topicals are either ineffective or, for cats, could be toxic.

2. Heartworm prevention. Mosquito-borne heartworms are in all 50 states and rates of disease are rising in dogs. Make sure your dog has been heartworm-tested and is on a monthly preventative before the mosquitos arrive. Cats can also get heartworm, and if your kitty is an outdoor scrounger also consider heartworm testing and preventative for him or her as well. Additionally, all oral preventatives treat monthly against the common intestinal parasites that are on the rise locally and nationally.

3. Protect your dog against heat stroke. Exercise during the cool parts of the day. And, if Fido has been a winter couch potato, he’s going to need to build up in terms of training – just like their owner. Make sure that pets have adequate shade and access to water if they are staying outside while you are away from home. Also make sure you know the signs of heat stroke and have a contact for closeby emergency care if needed to prevent fatal complications.

4. Cars. Hot cars kill pets. If the temperature is above 72 degrees, your pet should not be left in the car. Even with the windows cracked, the temperature can rise in under 10 minutes to over 100 degrees inside a vehicle. If you must leave your pet briefly in the car, open the windows

as far as able, park in the shade and open the sunroof. Then be really fast at your errand.

5. Antifreeze. If you are handy and change your own car fluids, use a pet-safe antifreeze product to prevent pet poisoning. The bright green ethylene glycol antifreeze tastes sweet and it only takes a very small dose to cause irreparable damage to your pets’ kidneys.

6. Water safety. Not all dogs are good swimmers, and a few are just not shaped right to swim well. When boating with a dog, make sure that he or she is outfitted with a dog life jacket. It will provide extra buoyancy to allow them to stay above water until they can be pulled back onto the boat or make a short swim to shore. If you have a swimming pool, make sure to keep it pet-safe. Prevent unattended access to the pool with fencing or a cover. You can also train larger dogs how to safely exit the pool, but still keep an eye on them. Also in lakes and slow water areas, check whether there are any warnings about blue-green algae overgrowth (even here in Colorado), as ingestion causes severe toxicity that can lead to death.

7. Summer travel. It’s a great time to be road-tripping and it’s also the time of year for moving. Check in with your veterinarian if traveling to get the names of veterinary practices along your route in case of an emergency. Get a small supply of anti-nausea or anti-stress medication if your pet is not a great traveler. If you are moving, your veterinarian can help provide names of potential new veterinarians in your new hometown, as well as provide copies of your pet’s medical history. And, the sight of the packing boxes can create anxiety so severe that calming medications may be needed.

Now, go enjoy a fun — and safe — Colorado summer with your furry family members.

Dr. Margot Vahrenwald is the owner of Park Hill Veterinary Medical Center at 2255 Oneida St. For more information, visit parkhillvet.com

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Home Sweet Home

The 45th Annual Park Hill Home Tour & Street Fair Is Oct. 1

By Lori Midson Executive Director, GPHC, Inc.

My mother grew up in Park Hill, and my great-great-grandfather built homes in the neighborhood, one of which is a captivating Cape Cod my mother lived in until she flew the nest for a college dorm in Fort Collins. I regularly drive by her old house on my way to and from the office, and I never tire of its street appeal. Decades later, it’s (almost) as beautiful as the day my mother moved in.

It’s no secret the homes in Park Hill are marvels, an eclectic mosaic of craftsmanstyle bungalows, Denver Foursquares, Tudors, cozy ranches, Colonial Revivals, Mid-Century moderns, a few Queen AnneVictorians and innovative, new-build modern homes driven by geometry. And if you’re anything like me, you’ve meandered along Montview Boulevard just to gawk at the wide lawns, riveting landscapes and majestic mansions that pepper the treecanopied thoroughfare.

It’s no wonder we’re beyond excited for our annual Park Hill Home Tour, which will take place on Sunday, Oct. 1 in conjunction with our yearly street fair on Forest Parkway.

A Denver tradition since 1978, the home tour was originally conceived by a local realtor to showcase the neighborhood’s rich history and broad-ranging architecture. In the years since, the event has evolved into one of Park Hill’s most anticipated jubilations. And this year marks its 45th anniversary, wherein neighbors, families, businesses, food trucks, craft vendors, musicians, homeowners and volunteers all come together to celebrate our gorgeous

Essential Food Pantry Needs

neighborhood and the community that makes it thrive.

The Park Hill Home Tour and Street Fair is Greater Park Hill Community’s largest fundraiser, and all proceeds directly help support our organization’s initiatives, including numerous no-cost food programs, our community garden, operational costs, building maintenance and our tiny but mighty parttime staff of two.

Over the next few months, we’ll reveal vendor registration details, sponsorship packages, ticket sale announcements, volunteer opportunities and previews of the spectacular homes you can expect to see on the home tour. Have a home you’d like to show? Send details to mbsalsich@gmail.com.

In the meantime, save the date.

As always, a huge thank you to our financial and in-kind donors, special event committees and food pantry volunteers. We are immensely appreciative of your time, generosity and support every month.

Between January and May, visits to our food pantry have increased by more than 500 percent compared to last year, and our food shelves need some love. If you’re at the grocery store, please consider donating a few items from the list below, or shop directly from our Amazon food pantry needs list: tinyurl.com/GPHCFoodPantry Thank you.

• Boxes of dry cereal

• Oatmeal

• Bags of white rice

• Packages/boxes of mashed potatoes

• Ramen

• Cans of tomatoes and tomato paste

• Jarred pasta sauce

• Canned fruit (peaches, pineapple, mandarin oranges and mixed fruit)

• Canned tuna and salmon

• Canned corned beef hash

• Cans of hearty soups and stew

• Bottles of juice

• Eggs

• Milk

• Bags and blocks of cheese

• Fresh vegetables (potatoes, onions, carrots, tomatoes and asparagus)

• Frozen proteins (chicken, ground beef and pork)

• Hygiene products/toiletries

We accept food and toiletry donations between 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays and between noon and 5 p.m. on Tuesdays. We also accept donations by appointment. If you’d like to schedule a donation outside of our office hours, please send an email to director@ greaterparkhill.org, or call 303-388-0918. Out of respect for our clients, we kindly ask that you only donate items that have not expired. Please do not leave donations outside our office door. Thank you for your understanding.

who we Are, what we Do

The Board of Directors of GPHC, Inc.

The Greater Park Hill Community, Inc., is a volunteer-based registered neighborhood organization that promotes the character and vibrancy of Park Hill, provides resources, information and advocacy, and preserves quality of life and the history of the neighborhood through community participation.

• Board Chair Shane Sutherland: chair@greaterparkhill.org

• Secretary and Zoning/Property Use Chair Bernadette Kelly

• Treasurer Heather Shockey

• District 1 Amy Harris

• District 2 Brenda Morrison

• District 3 Heather Shockey

See the next page for a list of organizations and individuals who contributed food and monetary donations to GPHC, Inc. during the month of May.

The GPHC board is comprised of volunteer at-large representatives, as well as 10 district representatives. If you are interested in volunteering or serving on a committee, contact current GPHC Board Chair Shane Sutherland at chair@greaterparkhill.org for details.

The following are current board members, and their best contacts. Many representatives prefer to be contacted through the main office, at 303-388-0918 or info@ greaterparkhill.org. The GPHC world headquarters is at 2823 Fairfax St.

If you have an issue you’d like to discuss about the neighborhood, contact your board representative.

For those board members who don’t have a phone or email contact listed, leave a message at the main GPHC number and it will be forwarded to your elected representative.

• District 4 Currently vacant

• District 5 Sophie Milam

• District 6 Phebe Lassiter

• District 7 Jon Bowman

• District 8 Nam Henderson

• District 9 Doug Schuler

• District 10 Colette Carey

• At Large Maria Flora

• At Large Shanta Harrison

• At Large Tracey MacDermott

• At Large Laurel Mohr

• At Large Louis Plachowski: lplachowski@gmail.com

• At-Large Leslie Twarogowski

• Youth Services Chair Rick Medrick

• Blessed Sacrament Rep. James Groves

• Park Hill United Methodist Rep. Jacqui Shumway

Annie and David Pratt

Penny Ashley-Lawrence

Ally Bailey

Cathy Bauchwitz

Betsy and Geoffrey Post

Simon Blamires

Isabelle Brown

Bruce and Brenda Campbell

Liza Butterfield

Jennifer Calderone

Inga Calvin

Sandra Caron

Cheryl Carroll

Christine and Daniel Allen

Todd Cooper Collette Cressy-Beer

Alicia Cronquist

Charlie Curlee

Jennifer Czwornog

Jessica Dapper

David and Katherina Mays

Corinne DePersis

Abigail Dice

Erin Donovan

Amelia Drumwright

Duane and Jean Gall

Estelle and Charles Bennett

Claudia and Harold Fields

Carol Flank

Anne & Joe Frank

Georgia and Woody Garnsey

Katie Gianatasio

Bobbi Gillis

Maggie Gourd-Barrett

Megan Greising

Lisa Haddox

Carol Haller

Amy Harris

Melissa Hawkes

Holly Heuer

Heidi Hine

Ashley Hofwolt

Jim Hogan

Michael Homs

Nancy Howe

Bill Juraschek

Justin and Alison Bresler

Kevin and Catherine Cray

Shana Kirk

Stephen Kudebeh

Lana and James Cordes

Mary Jo Lorenz

Mark and Debra Lovell

Lynn Maedel and Barbara Armendariz

Tracey MacDermott

Patty Mahaney

Bonnie Martin

Matthew and Elizabeth Spohn

Lydia McCoy and Dena

Saleh

Rick and Carolyn Medrick

David and Beverly Miller

Stephen and Laurel Mohr

Harriet Mullaney

Nancy Connick and Diane Jankowski

Chris and Erin Nielsen

Julia Pigford

Jessica Reaves

Samantha Lehni Reeves

Becky Richardson

Robert and Connie Friesen

Deb Rosenbaum

Mary Salsich

Samuel and Lauren Allen

Sarah Hopkins and Susanna Lienhard

Julie Sawaya

Dana Smith

Sarah Speicher

Mary Jo Starmer

Christopher Stewart

Rick Strittmater

Marilyn Swan

Michele Swenson

Dan Thatcher

Susan and G. Darwin Toll

Wendi Torres

Jane Wainwright

Mick Ware

Nancy Watzman

Linda Will

Oliver and Helen Wolcott

David Zimmerman

Debbie Zucker and Brian Field

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Active Minds

Active Minds has transformed itself during the pandemic from a live, in-person series of lectures to a web experience. Check out free lectures on topics ranging from music to history, current events to foreign affairs. A complete schedule of upcoming events is at activeminds.com

Art Garage

6100 E. 23rd Ave., artgaragedenver.com, 303-377-2353. The Art Garage is a nonvisual art community center whose mission is to offer arts-based programs that inspire, empower and promote creative self-expression by people of all ages, backgrounds, and ability levels. Check out ArtGarageDenver.com for details.

to over 30 places of worship in just four square miles, is as diverse and robust as the neighborhood itself. The GPHN maintains a list of Park Hill’s places of worship at the website above. Contact individual places of worship for information about their current state of operations.

Greater Park Hill Community, Inc. 2823 Fairfax St., greaterparkhill.org, 303388-0918

The GPHC neighborhood association community meetings are conducted virtually and in person on the first Thursday of the month, except for December and July. The next community meeting is Thursday, June 1 at 6:30 p.m. The in-person meeting is at 2823 Fairfax St., and also accessible

ELECTRICIAN

1-Turn electrical contractor, senior discount; bonded & insured Jason 720-275-8299

MASONRY SERVICES

Masonry Services- Brick, Stone, Concrete, restoration, tuckpointing, chimneys, retaining walls, city sidewalks. Licensed, bonded, and insured. www. thebrickandstoneguy.com References. Call Shawn 303-907-9223

PAINTING

PREMIER PAINT WORKS since 1993. Denver’s Residential Paint Specialists. Int/Ext Neat, conscientious craftsmanship by polite, respectful, honest & fully insured crew, impeccable references. Call or text John at 720-849-3921.

Interior and exterior painting. Prep, power washing, professional. Owned and operated by Park Hill resident with over 20 years of experience. Free estimate. JR Painting 720-485-7207 or jpabz04@gmail.com

PLASTER REPAIR

THE WALL REBUILDERS Interior plaster (and drywall) repair. We repair cracks, holes, crumbling walls, etc. Specializing in older homes, though we fix houses of every age.

Dan and Laura Pino 303-698-1057

RENTAL INSPECTIONS

For landlords looking to get their rental license. Visit havensinspects.com or call 720 498-3612

ROOFING

Residential reroofing and repairs, 17 years experience, licensed, bonded, and insured. Gutter replacement and cleaning.

Call Shawn 303-907-9223

SKI & SNOwBOARD CARE

Affordable ski and snowboard waxing and tuning. Providing pickup and delivery to your residence.

Text Brett 303-550-6166 www.centralparkskiboardtuning.com

TUTORING

Elementary/Middle School Math Support

– Veteran teacher, professional license, flexible with location and scheduling, love partnering with families and students!

Call / text Seth 720-770-0218

TUCKPOINTING

Over 25 years experience. Fully insured. Mortar color and brick matching, broken brick replacement, cement chimney crown replacement. 12 years Chicago union experience. Mr. Chimney and Home Masonry Repair.

Call Chuck Bahnsen 303-948-7999

wINDOwS

Double hung window restoration includes replacing sash cords (ropes) and removal of excess paint on wood and metal plus lubrication for smooth opening and closing. 40-year resident of PH.

Contact David - 720-550-2786

TO ADVERTISE IN THE CLASSIFIEDS CONTACT BRENDA MORRISON newspaper@greaterparkhill.org 720-287-0442 (voicemail) the deadline for submitting a classified ad is the 15th of every month

Design and Renovation Specialists

One Day. Eight Glorious Gardens. Nineteen Talented Artists. Park Hill Garden Walk – June 11 From 9:00 – 3:00

This year’s Garden Walk is not to be missed. Tickets are available now at www.parkhillgardenwalk.org for only $15, seniors (age 65+) are $12, and children under 12 are free. Please note that tickets purchased online will be available for pickup the day of the event at 19th Avenue and Forest Parkway between 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Simply drive up, have your proof of purchase ready to show the Garden Walk volunteer and they will give you your ticket(s). No need to get out of your car. Use this QR code now to purchase your tickets.

Tickets are also available at these Park Hill establishments.

City Floral: 1440 Kearney Street

Spinelli’s Market: 4621 E. 23 rd Ave.

Cake Crumbs: 2216 Kearney Street

Park Hill Library: 4705 Montview Blvd.

Park Hill Art Festival on June 3 and 4: 4958 Montview Blvd.

Tickets will be available the day of the event via Venmo for $20 at any Garden Walk location.

We want to thank the local businesses who sponsor this event. They help make this event possible. Please show your support to these establishments by taking your business to them.