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International Church of Cannabis opens Numerous questions remain; church still facing hurdles By Lucy Graca and Haines Eason

Sue and Joel Allan of Arvada attended the International Church of Cannabis' open-door event .12p.m. 2p.m. on Thursday, April 20. The two are looking for a place where they can be themselves and explore other methods of spiritual practice. Photo by Haines Eason.

By now, almost everyone in South Denver and many others from around the world have heard the news: The International Church of Cannabis at 400 S. Logan St., located in the former Mt. Calvary Apostolic Church, opened April 20, the unofficial holiday for cannabis fans. But what is its exact purpose? The church or venue—what it is depends on who you’re talking to—staged a tiered opening on April 20 with an open-door event from noon to 2p.m. and an invite-only event from 3p.m. onward. The festivities were to run through Saturday, April 22. Retirees Sue and Joel Allan of Arvada attended the open-door event and came with curiosity and open minds. “I don’t really understand what’s supposed to happen here,” Sue said. “I know it’s not a religious place, it’s just open, so I don’t know what to expect.”

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Bayaud Enterprises' laundry truck to service city’s homeless By Haines Eason

f you live or work in Central Denver, you know the city is facing a homelessness crisis. Rather than just talking about the issue, one local nonprofit decided to meet the homeless where they are while helping with an essential need: laundry. Bayaud Enterprises of Denver, 333 W. Bayaud Ave. in Baker, ever seeking innovative solutions to problems faced by the area’s poor and marginalized populations—along with partners Radian Inc., a nonprofit design firm, and Denver Homeless Out Loud—on April 13 officially sent a mobile laundry truck into the community. The purpose of the truck? Wash the laundry of Denver homeless individuals on a first come, first serve basis. The first site: St. Andrews Episcopal Church at 2015 Glenarm Place. "Our Laundry Truck working group met for months trying to figure out a way to deliver a rest-and-resource center that would be a bricks-and-mortar building and offer laundry, shower, locker and other support services," said Scott Kerr, Director of Employment and Opportunity Center at Bayaud Enterprises and a leader behind the effort to turn the mobile laundry unit into a reality. "It became clear that identifying a property that would work and funding

the renovations would make this project very difficult to achieve in the short term," Kerr said. "So we surveyed the community about what a scaled-back version of this could look like, did a resource inventory, identified the truck as a model and out came the mobile laundry truck idea. "We are trying to provide a basic service for folks to engage them in the enterprise of hope with an open invitation to engage more deeply in our programming." Bayaud Enterprises aims to “create hope, opportunity and choice, with work as the means through which people with disabilities and other barriers to employment can more fully participate in the mainstream of life.” Right now, with Denver’s homeless population at nearly 5,500 at last estimate, this mission is directed toward those whose most basic needs of food and shelter are not being met. The exact estimate of 5,467 homeless individuals comes from the 2016 Metro Denver Homeless Initiative's Point-in-Time Report on homelessness conducted Jan. 25, 2016. The report provides the most-recent numbers of homeless individuals residing in the metro area. The truck actually started service April 3 and was washing clothes for Denver Day Works participants. Bayaud Enterprises is the coordinating organiza-

tion for that program. Though understandably excited by the truck’s launch, Kerr and Marcus Harris, Outreach and Laundry Truck Coordinator for Bayaud, are still working to ensure the project’s viability. “We can’t run five days a week for a year based on the funds we now have,” Harris says. “The plan is to run three days a week for now.”

Harris says the truck is overbooked and will likely operate regularly at St. Andrews, the St. Francis Center at 2323 Curtis St., Urban Peak at 730 21st St. and the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless at 2111 Champa St. Bayaud is seeking volunteers, logistical support and funding. For more info visit bayaudenterprises.org/ social-impact-services/the-laundry-truck.

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Bayaud's Marcus Harris weighs a bag of laundry at the April 13 launch. Photo by Sara Hertwig.

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Inside The Profile Church of Cannabis ......................................... 1 Bayaud homeless laundry truck ................... 1 Representative View ....................................... 2 Letter to the Editor.......................................... 2 Business as Usual ............................................ 3 People of South Denver ................................. 4 Water woes in Denver .................................... 6 Cherry Creek South Drive development ..... 7 Cherry Creek Mall parking ............................. 8 Platt Park parking redvisited ......................... 8 South Denver School Scoop ......................... 11 Calendar ......................................................... 12 Home tour roundup...................................... 17 Concerts preview........................................... 20 Theater preview ............................................ 20 Profile book review ....................................... 21 Neighborhood Notes .................................... 22 University Park News and Views ................ 22 Gardening ....................................................... 23 Service Directory ........................................... 26 Classifieds ....................................................... 27

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Participation in City budgeting brings communities together By Robin Kniech

ocal government is one of the most accessible levels of government for residents, and the City benefits from frequent and direct feedback on infrastructure and daily life, ranging from your streets to your parks and libraries. But it can still be difficult to understand how the city spends tax dollars and why some projects are prioritized over others. I am always looking for ways to expand public understanding and engagement to address this challenge. Denver has utilized vigorous public input on capital funding priorities in the past, including the 2017 General Obligation bond. While voters will get to vote “yes” or “no” on the overall package, some cities take public participation even one step further: they invite residents to vote on individual projects to fund during their city’s annual capital budget process. Denver’s Council has been exploring what is involved and the possibility of piloting this process, known as Participatory Budgeting (PB). PB is a democratic process that involves residents collecting ideas on how to spend a given amount of the public budget in their community, most often one-time capital dollars for infrastructure. PB started in Brazil in 1989 and has spread to over 3,000 cities all around the world. In the U.S., cities like Chicago and New York use PB. If Denver were to pursue PB, we would begin by identifying funds that can be used for capital dollars,

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cial for our city? PB is intended to develop a deeper sense of democracy by allowing ordinary people to have a say in how their tax dollars are spent. Through PB, city leaders and staff build closer relationships with constituents, and community members develop a deeper understanding of the tough decision faced by government, and hopefully, deeper trust. Additionally, participants in PB become more active and informed citizens, which sets people up to be more engaged in other areas of the community or local government. PB is very time and labor intensive. For PB to succeed, we would need to be open to experimentation and learning and would need to foster strong buy-in from the community, including from diverse participants who might be new to civic engagement. Community organizations can play an important role in helping to identify, train and support new residents to participate. Participatory Budgeting allows the community to get more involved in matters of government and by having a direct say in how public monies are spent, communities can begin to see the impact of their voices. The next step for Denver is a City Council discussion of what our goals would be if we decided to pursue PB, and if we do pursue it, a conversation with the Mayor’s office. To learn more about PB please visit participatorybudgeting. org. If you have feedback or questions, please reach out to me at kniechatlarge@ denvergov.org or (720) 337-7712.

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create eligibility criteria for what kind of capital projects could be funded, and then commit to including the results of the process in our annual budget. Then, a public process would be launched based on PB best practices. First, a steering committee of representative community members is formed to decide how the PB process will be run. For example, how many meetings will be held and who can vote. Many communities allow youth over the age of 16 to vote as a way of educating them on civic engagement, as well as residents, regardless of immigration status. Second, the community comes together to brainstorm ideas for projects. Ideas are collected at events across the community, similar to the bond open houses that were held in late 2016. Projects might range from repairs to a dangerous intersection, a playground, beautification or an improved bus stop. Third, volunteers take the ideas that came out of the brainstorm and work with city staff to determine if they are eligible, price them, develop them into proposals, and narrow the list of finalists to a manageable number. This step also assesses the feasibility of the proposed projects. Finally, residents vote for projects they want to see funded in their community. Voting occurs over a predetermined amount of time and, depending on the process, could include electronic voting or other innovative methods. Why do I think PB would be benefi-

n your April Profile you published an article about geese and the parks. You should know that a citizens group entitled Citizens to Restore the Park has been working behind the scenes to bring pressure to bear on the City to finally get serious about the Canadian Geese problem. We have collected plans developed by jurisdictions across the country to deal with the problem. It should be noted that

Denver has no clear plan in place. Jurisdictions throughout the country have done far more than Denver to address the problem. We have studied the Parks budget and it is clear limited resources have been allocated to alleviate the problem. Most important of all, we have evidence from health professionals that geese have caused health problems. We want the City to deal with the problem before we have a health incident. Children

have picked up the goose poop. Dogs and people have tracked it into their homes. School yards are littered with goose poop. One goose deposits one and one half pound of poop per day. There are hundreds if not thousands of geese in Wash Park, so the math is obvious. It is both a health and safety concern as well as a quality of life concern. Steven Spirn, Ph.D.,JD. Representative of Citizens to Restore the Park.

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OPENINGS Intrepid Sojourner Brewing Project

A new craft brewery is coming to the Santa Fe Arts District. The Intrepid Sojourner Brewing Project will open late May at 925 W. Eighth Ave. in a 2,200 square foot home. The space also features a 350 square foot patio and tap room. Founders Andrew Moore, 30, and Ben Gettinger, 31, plan to have 12-16 beers

on tap that will incorporate a variety of ingredients, including basil, cardamom, Turkish coffee and apricots. The pair are not your typical brew masters. Moore, who is head brewer, has an undergraduate degree from Indiana University (IU) and a Masters in Classical Archaeology from CU-Boulder. He has been brewing beer for over six years and has won several medals in home brewing competitions. His previous work experience includes 105 West Brewing Co. in Castle Rock and the Boulder Beer Co. Gettinger, who runs finance and operations, attended Harvard and has an MBA and law degree from IU. He and Moore were introduced by their mothers, who were sorority sisters at IU. The initial funding for Sojourner came from Moore and Gettinger’s parents and uncles, and Nick Fredman, a young entrepreneur who owns a small stake. There was also a crowdfunding campaign that raised $156,751. “Part of the Sojourner concept is to be experimental and push boundaries in beer making, which is why we included the

word 'Project' in the name of our brewery. Recipes are also developed by filling holes we identify in the market or simply wanting to try an ingredient we think would be interesting in beer,” Moore said. Sojourner will be open from 11:00a.m.-11:00p.m., daily. At some point, the tap room will be available to rent out for parties, but to start, Moore and Gettinger want to keep it open to the public. In addition to the beer on tap, they will also be selling 32 oz. cans (or crowlers) that are filled on demand, as well as 64 oz. growlers to go. Food will be available from food trucks in their parking lot. For more information visit sojournerbeers.com.

South Broadway Country Club

Golf, anyone? Pro golf instructor and owner Kelly Huff recently opened South Broadway Country Club at 2265 S. Broadway in Overland Park and is using cutting-edge technology to help people improve their game while having fun. With Huff’s Trackman simulators, which are used by PGA tour players, cus-

tomers hit actual golf balls with real clubs into a projection screen. He then analyzes their swings and provides instructional tips. According to Huff, the Trackman simulators are the most accurate ones on the market when it comes to yardages. Huff, who is from Atlanta, has always wanted to own a teaching facility. He looked up and down the Front Range before settling on South Broadway. In the near future, Huff will add a bar, food service and patio to the 3,500 square foot renovated garage. South Broadway Country Club is available for parties and corporate events. First lessons are free. For more info, visit southbroadwaycc. com.

Designs Inspired by You

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People of South Denver Charlotte Elich By Susan Dugan

ohemian? Hand-crafted? Artistic? Whimsical? Although Charlotte Elich’s stores’ unique sensibilites defy accurate description, if you live in Platt Park or surrounding neighborhoods, you probably know her by the distinctive flavor of the wares displayed at her 5 Green Boxes clothing boutique or “big” store. The latter is filled with a cornucopia of colorful objects for home and lifestyle designed to enliven the senses and make people smile. A Denver native, Elich, one of six children, helped pioneer the retail district now known as “Old South Pearl” in the late 70s, and credits her heritage for her singular style. “I come from a pioneer family,” she says. “My Mom and Dad grew up in Pueblo and their parents came from Italy and Croatia. “My mother sewed all our clothes for holi-

days and I learned knitting and crocheting from my aunts.” Her father, a barber in University Hills and part-time artist and inventor, “was instrumental in getting all of us jobs because he’d cut people’s hair and brag about his kids.” After graduating from Cherry Creek High School, Elich embarked on a serendipitous career path, attending the University of Northern Colorado on a music scholarship. “I didn’t last long, I think because I didn’t understand the party mentality,” she says. “I guess I was a little more serious. And it was crowded; I couldn’t get the classes I wanted.” She quit in 1972, returned to Denver, and got a job at Cloth World, later landing a position with help from her dad as assistant to the owner of an automotive equipment repair shop for the next five years, where she picked up bookkeeping and other business-management skills. “My boss had tons of confidence in me,” she says. “He never left his job or went on vacation until I showed up, and then

us one of the best yarn shops in America.” Elich ran the shop for 23 years, offering classes and demonstrations in all kinds of crafts. “Whatever the trend was at the time: basket making, jewelry making, silversmithing, as well as spinning and weaving,” she says. “I sponsored two international fiber shows, the first year at Regis College and the next at Boettcher Concert Hall.” About a year after opening her store, she also helped found the South Pearl Street Merchants Association, an organization in which she has served in a variety of positions over the years, most recently as board treasurer. “We held street fairs for many years and we would demonstrate spinning and weaving and other crafts there.” In 1999, ready to expand her horizons, Elich sold everything off and opened 5 Green Boxes, along with a business partner. “The idea was readyto-go worldly goods that came from

he was gone a lot. He offered me that business but I couldn’t see myself in a man’s world like that, always having to prove that you knew stuff.” In her spare time, Elich took classes in weaving, igniting a lifelong passion. “I saw a big, beautiful loom at a Swedish neighbor’s house and just knew I had to learn how to weave,” she says. “And then I heard about a yarn store for sale, but it didn’t really seem like a good value. This was a time when macramé and off-loom weaving were very popular, so I thought, why not just open up my own store?” Her former boss bought a building at Jewell and South Pearl where she rented space to launch Skyloom Fibres in 1977, with help from family and friends. “We remodeled, sanded floors, exposed brick and opened the basement,” she says. “There wasn’t a lot on the street at the time, but galleries and a pharmacy where Pajama Baking Company is now. But the store did well. I still have an article from Vogue Knitting that named

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Water, Water Everywhere… But even with more recycling and conservation, it’s not enough By J. Patrick O’Leary

Part two in a three-part series looking at water needs in the Denver Metro area.

here’s just not enough water in the South Platte for homes, parks, golf courses, businesses, farms and fish. In one conservation strategy, Denver Parks and Recreation, the Zoo and others have been using “recycled” water from Denver Water, mostly for irrigation. But it has not been a perfect solution: the tree health has suffered, it may be harmful to animals, and the water saved does not return to the river. Nonetheless, use of recycled water will increase. It’s one strategy to meet everyone’s needs, according to Denver Water spokesperson Stacy Chesney. “When customers use less, when they use recycled water, we free up water for others,” she said. Its recycled water treatment plant currently processes 30 million gallons per day, freeing up enough potable water for 35,000 homes. The plant can be expanded to treat 45 million gallons per day, but its use is limited by the size of the current “purple pipe” delivery system. Recycled water is not currently available for residential use because of regulations and the additional infrastructure needed. But the delivery system will be expanded to serve more parks and commercial customers: Ruby Hill and Harvard Gulch parks and DU, among others, to the south; Invesco Field, Coors Field, Civic Center Park and others to the west. To the east, recycled

water will eventually be pumped to DIA and three parks in between. “Once build-out is complete, the project will supply more than five billion gallons of recycled water every year— which is water we don’t have to take from a reservoir,” said Chesney. Despite concerns about harm to trees and animals, little change is expected. After Parks and Rec removed failing trees irrigated with recycled water in Washington Park, a Recycled Water Management Advisory Committee was formed in 2015 to study soil and plant health issues related to recycled water use and provide feedback for the longterm management strategy. In its 2016 report, the committee recommended that Parks and Rec and Denver Water continue sampling trees and soil for an additional four years, monitor water quality at the recycling plant, post annual reports on the web, hold annual public meetings on its findings and eventually create Best Management Practices for parks using recycled water. Although the report acknowledged a consensus that some species of conifers are sensitive to recycled water, it did not call for discontinuing its use. Goals for 2017 are to monitor and report on the effectiveness of mitigation strategies, which included adjusting or replacing sprinkler heads that were spraying water directly on sensitive trees. Use of recycled water around animals isn’t likely to change. In his recent audit of the Zoo, City Auditor Timothy O’Brien cited the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission’s 2013 study

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Cherry Creek South Drive soon to receive pedestrian, bike improvements By Lucy Graca

tarting on or around May 1, folks traveling along Cherry Creek South Drive between University and Colorado Boulevards will encounter some major construction activity. Previous improvements to the sections from Colorado Boulevard west and University Boulevard east left a section in the middle unimproved. So, in this final phase, the middle section—from approximately the alignment of Cedar Avenue (3000 East) to just east of Alameda Avenue—will finally get some overdue TLC. Among other improvements, new concrete paving will replace the crumbling asphalt; and 34 new parking spaces and new landscaping will be added along the north side of the drive. But more importantly to Denver’s many runners, walkers, and bikers, Denver Public Works (DPW) promises to complete the sidewalks along Cherry Creek on the north side of the drive. The whole project will be consistent with the already completed sections on the Colorado and University Boulevard ends. Heather Burke, Communications Specialist with DPW, says that new traffic signals and crosswalks will be installed

at the intersection of Cherry Creek South Drive’s intersection with Alameda Avenue. The Steele Street crossing will be made more visible, with the addition of fresh striping, an upgraded crosswalk and a flashing “pedestrian crossing” sign. Burke also says the small pedestrian island just west of Steele Street will be widened, and another median— painted—will be added east of Steele. Still, neighbors had some questions at a community meeting held March 29 at the Portico Condominiums. Neighbors noted that in the past, the landscaping has been problematic. Currently, it consists almost entirely of weeds and weed trees, choking the path and the creek. Burke says DPW plans to plant new trees along the creek, and bushes around the widened pedestrian island, west of Steele Street. Still, neighbors want to know if the new landscaping will be maintained properly. While the pavement and access points will be improved, no new traffic lanes will be added, according to DPW’s notes from the same meeting. That aspect of the proposed improve-

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Mixed reaction to pay parking at Cherry Creek Shopping Center By Jennifer Turner

ince Jan. 17, shoppers at Cherry Creek Shopping Center (CCSC) have had to pay for parking if they stay past the first hour, which is free, or aren’t shopping at one of the approximately 20 businesses that validate. The parking situation at CCSC is certainly on the minds of people who live in the area. “Paid parking at the mall is very unpopular with our Cherry Creek residents and appears to have unfavorably impacted the stores within the mall,” said Bob Vogel, President of the Cherry Creek North Neighborhood Association. “We would have much preferred two to four hours of free parking, and then perhaps a higher charge to prevent people parking there all day, but not shopping.” After the initial free hour of parking at CCSC, the second hour is $3, the third hour is $1 and each additional hour is $2. Shoppers who stay the entire day can expect to pay a maximum rate of $16. Mall management made the decision to implement its multi-million dollar Smart Parking system in response to all the construction in the area and subsequently increasing pressure on parking. A growing number of people were parking at the mall but not shopping there, and parking availability had become an issue for some customers. “More than a few folks were unhappy about our decision, but we believe it is in the best interest of the long-term viability of CCSC to protect our customer parking due to the ongoing development in the

area,” said Nick LeMasters, General Manager of CCSC. “There are currently seven tower cranes in Cherry Creek with two more on the way. We seem to be getting to a place where things are settling and many people have gotten accustomed to the new parking system.” While some businesses have been disproportionately hurt by the transition, including a number of the fast-casual restaurants, according to LeMasters, there a number of stores that have seen sales increase since paid parking was implemented, and are encouraged about the change. LeMasters declined to name the businesses that have been positively impacted, but said what they all have in common is they prepared for the transition “financially, mentally, emotionally and from a customer service perspective.” “Their sales conversion rates are better and they have fewer customers just looking, and can really focus on the ones who are buying,” he continued. “They are selling more products and services to people who are walking in their doors.” Victoria’s Secret is one such Cherry Creek Shopping Center retailer that has experienced a positive outcome from the parking change. “The people who are coming in our doors now are buying and not just moseying around the store,” said retail sales associate Leah Schuelle. There were a few glitches in the rollout, but, according to LeMasters, CCSC quickly worked through them. He has been pleased with the performance of the

The Macy's escalators at Cherry Creek Mall, Wednesday, April 19, 2p.m. Reports go both ways: paid parking has hurt business and paid parking has had no effect on business. Photo by Sara Hertwig. system and also says mall management has good camera coverage of the parking terminals. On the few occasions when lines have started to back-up at the exit gates, he says they can see it and will raise the arms and let traffic clear out as customers pay for parking at kiosks located at the exits. While some stores may have seen an increase in sales since the change, some people who work at the mall have seen their incomes drop. Nordstrom sales associates receive the majority of their compensation from commissions. And Lisa Kelin, who works at Nordstrom, says she is losing take-home pay. “I am making less money since the change,” she said. “I have had some cus-

tomers tell me they are now shopping at Park Meadows instead because they don’t want to pay for parking on principle.” Even with mixed reviews, don’t expect any adjustments in parking policy at CCSC in the near future. “We are not contemplating doing anything differently and are literally evaluating the situation on a daily basis,” LeMasters said. “We don’t have enough data yet to consider making any changes. Parking in the neighborhood is only going to see increased pressure, and this decision was made to protect convenient parking for our center’s customers for today and in the future.” The Profile will continue to cover this story as it develops.

Collaboration brings parking changes on South Pearl Street By Caroline Schomp

onflicts between restaurant employees and residents over parking in the South Pearl Street neighborhood are being resolved by a new parking management plan for the area. The plan’s rollout began in early March and was completed in early April. According to the city’s Senior Parking Operations Planner, Scott Burton, South Pearl merchants, the Platt Park People’s Association and neighborhood residents

met to work on the plan for about 18 months. “The resident’s concerns were mainly with employee parking for the Sushi Den,” Burton said. Mortgage West’s Mark Gill, representing the South Pearl Street Association, said people thought restaurant employees were shutting out restaurant and shop patrons by parking in prime spots. “Most restaurants are pretty conscientious about that, but that was the perception.”

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The plan’s biggest change modifies two-hour limits in the commercial area. They have moved from 8:00a.m.6:00p.m., with Saturdays, Sundays and holidays excepted, to 12:00-8:00p.m., with only Sundays and holidays excepted, reflecting heaviest-use times, allowing for more turnover and giving retail and restaurant clientele better parking opportunities. “Patrons coming in will be able to get the whole Pearl Street experience— dinner, dessert and coffee, but employees

will have to be a bit more careful about where they park,” Gill said. In addition, two-hour limits have been expanded to nearby streets, lightening the impact on residents living in neighborhoods adjacent to the commercial area. These limits also cover 12-8:00p.m., with Sunday and holiday exceptions. Residents on the affected blocks were invited to apply for Residential Parking Permits (RPPs) that exempt their vehicles from the limits.

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Some two-hour parking limits are gone in areas where a review showed there isn’t demand. The existing RPPs in these areas are no longer valid. “No Parking” signs have been installed on Pennsylva-

Church of Cannabis Pointing to a north-facing window, Sue referenced a Christian cross which is still visible even after the church has seen extensive renovations. “I see there’s a cross on the wall, but I’m not sure what that’s all about. I think the art is amazing; just beautiful. But I’m not sure what’s supposed to go on here. I think if you’re coming here for a sermon, you’re not going to get one.” The interior art Sue referenced is the creation of Spanish artist Okuda San Miguel, whose other credits include Kaos Temple in Llanera, Spain, a church repurposed as a skate park. The church’s west window and doors were painted by Kenny Scharf, a Los Angeles pop artist. While Sue seemed curious, her husband Joel seemed to be seeking something. Joel said he and Sue are “Christian-oriented” people, but they haven’t found a church that feels like home. “We’re just here to check it all out,” Joel Allen said. “We’re looking for a place where we can feel comfortable and go to church. We’ve been to a lot of churches in the area—a Native American church for a while, I’m part indian, Apache, Blackfoot and Cherokee, an ABC indian. We’re looking for a place where we can feel comfortable. I dress different from everyone… I’m tired of playing parts; I just want to be myself.” As Sue and Joel Allan talked, other curious attendees—some local, some from across the United States and even other parts of the globe—filtered in. As they wandered the church, taking in the artwork and wondering at what the space would be, some filming the space with their cell phones others craning their necks to take in the murals, the church’s Public Relations officer Steve Berke gave media interviews. Berke, a self-effacing, gregarious man, is working to dispel rumors and is emphatic that the International Church of Cannabis is a place of worship for people who use cannabis. Cannabis is defined as the plant from which hemp and, according to Merriam Webster’s

nia Avenue between Arkansas and Florida avenues because the street was too narrow for both traffic and two-side parking. There are also new 30-minute parking restrictions in the 1800 block of South

: CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Dictionary, any of the plant’s preparations, such as marijuana or hashish, or psychotropic chemicals, such as THC, come from. Berke insists marijuana and marijuana paraphernalia will not be for sale, and the church is firstly a gathering place for people who use cannabis as a sacrament. As for smoking marijuana on the premises, Berke says the church will closely follow all city regulations. “People cannot smoke here unless they are invited to a private event per city regulations. Only members invited to private events here can then smoke,” he said. When asked who the church is truly for, Berke says it’s a place for Elevationists, or people who use cannabis during religious practice to achieve a deepened place of spirituality. According to their website, elevationists.org, “[t]hrough ritual, guided by spiritual practice, church members use the sacred flower to reveal the best version of self, discover a creative voice and enrich their community with the fruits of that creativity. Unlike other belief systems, there is no need to convert to Elevationism. It claims no divine law, no unquestionable doctrine, and no authoritarian structure.” At the April 20 event, Berke said Elevationism is a complementary practice, not a replacement faith. He wants the church and its practices to be seen as a tradition meant to augment or deepen existing spiritual practices. That tradition, Berke said, has been going on for a long time. He wants it known the church and its members feel they are participating in a long-standing, if not ancient tradition. “We didn’t invent cannabis as a sacrament for religious purposes. Cannabis has been used for religious purposes for hundreds if not thousands of years. This is a church and it’s going to do all the things churches do, including soup kitchen work and helping the homeless.” Berke describes himself as the founding member of the International Church of Cannabis, but says the church will not have an official leadership hierarchy.

Pearl Street to accommodate short-term business for merchants and restaurants. “Everybody had to give a little,” Gill said. “It’s a tradeoff, living in a great, vibrant neighborhood… About three years

ago, Mayor Hancock came and talked to us and he said that the opposite of a parking problem in a business area is boarded-up buildings.” The map explaining all the changes is at parksmartdenver.com.

There will be no priest, but he hopes to host speakers on a regular basis and to have regular services. Hopes and plans aside, the Berke says there’s more to be done, and he is asking the community to help the church finish renovations. The church has an Indiegogo fundraising page (indiegogo.com), and there spokesperson Briley Hale, a model who describes herself as an “activist and Elevationist,” calls the church, “a vibrant community center, and the spiritual home of adults everywhere who experience deeper meaning and fellowship through

the money by July through membership donations of between $4.20 and $2,017. Membership donations are tied to packages with various “perks” included, such as an “exclusive video tour” of the church and its “many secret rooms,” increasingly colorful tee shirts and a “Dedicated Hit … a secret online ‘420 Sessions’ group where participants will take a hit in your honor.” The sticking point, though, is Denver’s government is still grinding out the regulations for public and social consumption of cannabis. As Dan Rowland, Denver’s Marijuana Communications

Elevationist and International Church of Cannabis spokesman Steve Berke conducts a television interview during the venue's April 20 opening. Photo by Haines Eason. the sacrament of cannabis.” Indiegogo is “a launchpad for entrepreneurial ideas” that raises funds through crowdfunding. To date, the page has raised nearly $35,000 towards a goal of $100,000. It is stated the funds will be used for a new boiler, disabled access and repairs to windows and the kitchen. As for the purchase of the church itself, the building was bought in 2015 through Bang Holdings by William and Alam Berke, Steve Berke’s parents, of North Miami Beach for $1,067,000. The Indiegogo site says the $100,000 goal is “flexible,” but the aim is to raise

Advisor, says “The church has a zoning permit, but that doesn’t say much. There are obviously concerns about the Colorado Clean Indoor Air Act and state and local laws prohibiting the open and public consumption of marijuana.” Laura Schwartz with Denver’s Community Planning and Development (CPD) confirms that CPD issued the church a zoning permit for religious assembly use on March 22. “We don’t discriminate as to denomination or question the nature of an applicant’s religious beliefs, but once

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Turtle Boat

Turtle Boat in Overland Park is now open at 2231 S. Broadway. Be careful not to miss it tucked in right next to Dairy Queen. The menu features Colorado Poki Salads, which are served with a wide variety of fresh, raw fish, tofu or tempeh. All

: CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 salad greens come from Denver hydroponic farm, Rebel Farms. The Songs and their staff also decided to exhibit work from local artists at the restaurant, and everal artists worked on the two colorful murals on the building. Turtle Boat is open everyday from 11:00a.m.-9:00p.m. Visit. theturtleboat. com.

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Local chocolate shop Deiter’s located at 1734 E. Evans Avenue recently celebrated one year in business (deiterschocolates.com). Owner Adrienne Johnson-Conway apprenticed under Bavarian master chocolatier Eric Dietrich for nearly 15 years. Upon his retirement, the store was reopened under new leadership and branding with Johnson-Conway at the helm. The store has a spotless, inviting appearance with tons of natural light. The shop offers excellent variety of classic and innovative chocolates, classes, special events and lots of yummy gifts. Call 720-925-5982 to make event or class reservations, ask about upcoming events or place an order. Deliveries are also available.

Mayu Mediation Sanctuary Cooperative

Feeling stressed? A trip to the Mayu Mediation Cooperative (mayusanctuary. com) may be what you need. This Platt Park gem, located at 1804 S. Pearl St., has been around since 2011, but founder Cierra McNamara recently signed a longterm lease to occupy the entire 4,000 square foot building and adjacent garden.

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South Denver School Scoop By Linda Katchen, Ph.D.

ay flowers are blooming as students head into their last lap of the 2016-2017 school year. Children and staff may reflect on what they learned this year. Hopefully, they all start their summers feeling confident and proud of all that they have accomplished. Seniors are heading off to start college or career programs. Younger children are moving to higher levels as they, too, progress towards colleges and careers. Everyone needs to take a deep breath and pat themselves on the backs for lots of hard work and growth. DPS has created a Paraprofessional-to-Teacher Pipeline which builds a bridge to college graduation for paras who want to become teachers. This program is funded by Denver voters and community partners and will pay all, or nearly all, of the college expenses for selected participants. The inaugural class of 20 is sponsored by Gary Community Investments. As Denver continues to grow, many neighborhoods are struggling. DPS is creating the Strengthening Neighborhoods Initiative, establishing a committed group of partners who will work together to address racial and socioeconomic diversity in the schools and will also look at issues in school consolidation in neighborhoods that are losing the highest number of school-aged children. Denver officials sent a letter to the local Acting Field Office Director for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) requesting ICE agents respect “sensitive locations” when carrying out their duties, especially at or near Denver schools or in Denver courthouses. The

letter was signed by Mayor Michael B. day, May 18. Field Day and a Talent Show the school. Hancock, all members of the Denver City will take place Friday, May 19. Contact St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School Council, Court Presiding Judge Theresa Cory for more information: cory.dpsk12. (SVdP), 1164 S. Josephine St., has raised Spahn, District Attorney Beth McCann, org. more than $80,000 to build an Outdoor Lincoln Elementary, 710 S. Penn- Learning Lab for its students. This crossDPS Superintendent Tom Boasberg and sylvania St., received an A- rating on the grade, cross-curricular. STEM-inspired Denver City Attorney Kristin Bronson. DPS strives to provide high-qual- School Performance Framework, making initiative will include raised garden beds ity public schools, district-run and char- it 90 out of 1015 schools! Many events are for herbs, vegetables and flowers; a greenter. Superintendent Tom Boasberg house for experiments with hydroresponded to Secretary Betsy DeVos’ ponics; a butterfly garden and a coop criticism which highlights significant for raising chickens and collecting policy differences between the Trump and selling eggs. Seventh graders administration and DPS’ focus on at SVdP created a video about the high-quality public schools for all kids: outdoor lab. Go to youtube.com/ “We respectfully disagree with Secwatch?v=nTj5YxV8QQM. retary DeVos. We do not support private On Saturday, May 6 from school vouchers. We believe that public 8:30a.m.-1:00p.m., Steele Elemendollars should be used for public schools tary, 320 S. Marion St., will host the that are open to all kids, whether they Garden DIG-IT Day. Garden volunare district-run or charter,” Boasberg teers will work to prepare the garden said. “A core principle in Denver and one for planting. The garden beds need of the main reasons we rank number one to be turned, weeds must be pulled, nationally in school choice is that we cages and trellises set up and much ensure equitable systems of enrollment more. Bring shovels, gloves and tools among district-run and charter schools, and join the effort as families and where all schools play by the same friends ready the garden for a new enrollment rules and all schools are subseason. ject to the same rigorous accountability South's Anna Renkert, Cherry Ronolo-Valdez, University Park Elementary, system. We do not support choice with- and Keller MacLachlan won Boettcher Scholar- 2300 S. St. Paul St., personalizes stuout accountability.” dent-learning through project-based ships. Photo courtesy South High School. Teacher and Staff Appreciation learning. Teachers ask students to Week will be celebrated in May. Check scheduled at Lincoln. Monday, May 1 and show what they know and understand in with your neighborhood schools to see if Tuesday, May 2, Lincoln will have Spring ways that extend beyond the traditional you can do anything to thank the people Concerts from 6:00-7:30p.m. Walk/Bike worksheet. University Park has developed to School Day will be Wednesday, May 10. a space in the school called the UPark who do so much for Denver’s children. Congratulations to Cory Elemen- At 3:45p.m. that day, Lincoln will host a Depot, which houses supplies such as tary, 1550 S. Steele St. for being selected Bike Rodeo. Restaurant Night is Wednes- recyclables, wire, construction paper, hot as a 2016 National Blue Ribbon School, day, May 17 at Illegal Pete’s on South glue guns, etc. The materials are availone of 279 public and 50 private schools Broadway. Customers, mention Lincoln able to all students and teachers for use out of more than 130,000 schools. Cory when paying your bill and the restaurant : CONTINUED ON PAGE 25 will have a Concert in the Green on Thurs- will donate a portion of their proceeds to

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DU Lamont Jazz Ensemble with Bob Mintzer, trumpet The Lamont Jazz Orchestra welcomes saxophonist Bob Mintzer, a 26 year member of the Grammy award winning Yellowjackets, leader of a Grammy-winning Big Band, touring with his own Quartet and performing with bands all over the world.. | 303-871-7720 Newman Center for the Performing Arts, 2344 E. Iliff Ave. du.edu/ahss/lamont/performance-tickets/index.html

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Fri, 05/19 | 7:00p.m.-9:00p.m. Best of Open Stage Showcase of five artists will each perform a 20 minute set allowing performers to share more of their material and the audience to hear more than just a couple of songs. Advanced open stage and stepping stone to performing a concert at Swallow Hill! | 303-777-1003 Swallow Hill Music Association - Main, 71 E. Yale Ave. swallowhillmusic.org

Thursday - Friday. 05/25-05/26 | 7:30p.m.-9:30p.m. DU Lamont Opera Theatre Cabaret, In the “Company” of Stephen Sondheim Lamont Opera Theatre presents a Broadway evening of music by the incomparable Stephen Sondheim with performances from Company and A Little Night Music. | 303-871-7720 Newman Center for the Performing Arts, 2344 E. Iliff Ave. du.edu/ahss/lamont/performance-tickets/index.html

Sat, 05/20 Colorado Wind Ensemble Presents: Worlds Away Quintessential world cultures to comic book fantasy. | 303-394-4552 King Center Concert Hall, Auraria Campus, 855 Lawrence Way coloradowindensemble.org Sun, 05/21 | 12:00p.m.-2:00p.m. Denver's Largest Bluegrass Jam Everyone--musicians, singers, or listeners--can take part as the Denver RetroGrass jam group takes the lead to produce Denver's Largest Bluegrass Jam. Bring your instruments to this family-friendly event where anyone can join in. | Cameron Church, 1600 S. Pearl St. cameronchurch.org Sun, 05/21 | 4:30p.m.-6:30p.m. Third Sundays: Live From The Galleria Bring a lawn chair and experience the magical surround-sound of the acoustically magnificent Denver Performing Arts Complex glass Galleria as The Denver Brass perform. Free! | 303-832-HORN(4676) Denver Center for the Performing Arts, 1350 Curtis St. denverbrass.org Mon, 05/22 | 7:30p.m.-9:00p.m.

Sun, 05/21 | 9:00a.m.-1:00p.m. Homesteading in the 'Hood / Opening Day Join us in bringing the barnyard to the backyard during Homesteading in the Hood. We are celebrating the resurrected art of homesteading: sustainably living off and with the land in our urban homes and neighborhoods. It's self reliance in style! | Old South Pearl Street Old South Pearl Street, 1200-1900 S. Pearl St. southpearlstreet.com/farmers-market Saturday - Monday, 05/27-05/29 | 4:00p.m. South Gaylord Memorial Weekend Festival: Kick-Oﬀ to Summer Help us kick-off Summer with three days of great family-friendly entertainment, delicious food, local vendors, and so much more! | 1000-2000 S. Gaylord Street Sun, 05/28 Flea Market The Flea Market is designed to be open to selling items such as antiques, collectibles, unique items of quality, valuable junque... you get the idea! | South Pearl Street Farmers Market South Pearl Street Farmers Market, 1200-1900 S. Pearl St. southpearlstreet.com/farmers-market

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FESTIVALS & FAIRS Tuesdays - Thursdays, 05/02-05/31 | 11:00a.m.-2:00p.m. Civic Center EATS Delicious food, fresh air, gorgeous views, live music and a great cause - Metro Denver’s largest gathering of gourmet food trucks is a showcase of Denver's culinary and entrepreneurial diversity. | 303-861-4633 Civic Center Park, 101 W. 14th Ave. civiccenterconservancy.org Sat, 05/06 | 9:00a.m.-12:00p.m. Dumb Friends League Furry Scurry Bring your dog for a walk in the park to raise money for homeless pets and horses! The Dumb Friends League is hosting its 24th annual Furry Scurry dog walk on Saturday, May 6 in Denver’s Washington Park. | Washington Park Washington Park, 1200 E. Virginia Ave. furryscurry.org Sun, 05/07 | 9:00a.m.-1:00p.m. Scandinavian Festival The festival celebrates Scandinavian culture, customs, crafts and foods presented in association with the temporary exhibition Vikings: Beyond the Legend. | 303-370-6000 Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. dmns.org

Mondays, 05/01-05/29 | 6:00p.m.-7:00p.m. Civic Center Moves- Yoga w/ Fold Yoga Civic Center Park, 101 W. 14th Ave. civiccenterconservancy.org Tuesdays, 05/02-05/30 | 9:00a.m.-10:30a.m. Taoist Tai Chi Introductory Class Introductory class Tuesdays at 9 Am Cost $25 for the first month. | 303-210-4174 Rocky Mountain Miracle Center, 1939 S. Monroe St. taoist.org/usa Tuesdays, 05/02-05/30 | 12:15p.m.-1:00p.m. Civic Center Moves- Full Body Conditioning w/ Pearl Street Fitness Civic Center Park, 101 W. 14th Ave. civiccenterconservancy.org Tuesdays, 05/02-05/30 | 6:00p.m.-8:00p.m. Lawn Bowling FREE LESSONS EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT - Come out and try a new sport, meet the club, and make new friends. All equipment provided, just wear ﬂat sole shoes. The lawn is located

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Plans are in the works to renovate the garden, beginning late spring/summer. The design will be Asian influenced and include a koi pond. McNamara hopes to start the interior renovation work by fall. Mayu is the perfect place to clear your mind and relax, and who doesn’t need a spot for that these days? Mayu is unique because a wide range of classes from a variety of meditation philosophies are offered; most centers promote only one method. Something else that sets it apart is that Mayu is a co-op, like REI, which means its members are the owners. “There is nothing more sticky than mixing spirituality with profit. The co-op model ensures your heart is in the right place,” McNamara said. There is also retail that features the largest selection of meditation cushions in Colorado and staff specializing in posture assessment.

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The Center Strength Studios (centerstrengthstudios.com) location at 1842 S. Broadway is celebrating one year in business. This milestone is being marked with a 50 percent discount off new client packages including one night of lodging at Devils Thumb Ranch Resort (devilsthumbranch.com). This attractive studio features a holistic approach to wellness with nutritional workshops, massage and physical therapy, acupuncture complementing a host of group, private and semi-private fitness programs. The warehouse style space is stunning with exposed brick, trussed barrel ceiling and shiny hardwood floors. Pilates, barre, TRX and yoga spaces feature the latest equipment. Stop by or call 303-927-6305 to make an appointment.

Roaming Buffalo BBQ and City & County Deli & Sausage Co.

Rosedale’s Roaming Buffalo craft BBQ restaurant (roamingbuffalobbq. com), located at 2387 S. Downing St., is now serving dinner on Fridays and Saturdays. The menu is different and slightly more upscale than their popular lunch menu (which regularly sells out quick) and will feature slow-smoked Angus prime rib, molasses-glazed Cornish game hen and honey-cured BBQ Norwegian salmon. Crowd favorite side dishes, including smoked poblano cheddar mac and andouille with roasted corn grits are also available at dinner. Owners Rachel & Ty Cobb have been running restaurants for 20 years and developed all their own recipes. The Cobbs also own the City & Country Deli & Sausage Co (cityandcountrydeli.com), which is two doors down from Roaming Buffalo. They just opened a patio at the City and Country Deli and it is now open for dinner on the weekends as well. Both places also serve lunch Tuesday-Sunday, starting at 11:00a.m.

CLOSINGS Mad About Fitness

Mad About Fitness at 2626 E. Louisiana Ave. is closing. Owner Jane Hastings states, “Thanks to all my clients and the neighborhood who supported us for nearly 20 years. We had a good ride.” For those lamenting the loss, Hastings will continue to offer personal training at Inward Fitness (inward-fitness.com) located at 3900 E. Mexico Ave. which is only a mile away from the former location. Call 303-204-4211 for more details.

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Fri, 05/26 | 4:00p.m.-8:00p.m. Clyﬀord Still Museum Free Day In appreciation supporters of the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SFCD), and in the spirit of community engagement, the Museum offers free admission on the last Friday of every month. | 720-354-4880 Clyfford Still Museum, 1250 Bannock St. clyffordstillmuseum.org

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7th Annual New Beginnings Pow Wow The 7th Annual New Beginnings Pow Wow will be one to remember! The event will feature plenty of attractions, including Native American Jewelry and crafts, food and traditional dancing. Stop by and experience an incredible cultral event.

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Wed, 05/03 | 1:00p.m.-4:00p.m. The MIX Annual Show The Mix Co-op gallery has been a hidden delight at the back of Niza Knoll Gallery in Denver’s Art District on Santa Fe. Each year, the art created by members of The Mix spills over into the entire gallery space for their Annual Show. | 303-953-1789 Niza Knoll Gallery, 915 Santa Fe Dr. nizaknollgallery.com Thursday-Saturday, 05/04-05/06 | 4:00p.m.-8:00p.m. Colorado Potters Guild Spring Show and Sale! Functional pottery for the kitchen, garden, and coffee table, sculpture, and jewelry will be available in time for Mother’s Day, graduations, and weddings. For more details, visit coloradopotters.org and sign up for our show and sale mailing list!

Festivities begin on the DU Driscoll Green at 11:00a.m. on Sunday, May 7. coloradopotters.org Fri, 05/05 | 4:00p.m.-8:00p.m. First Fridays Art Walks Stroll along South Pearl Street from E. Jewell Ave. to Buchtel, First Friday of each month for art, appetizers, live music and a Summer Beer Garden (April-December). | 303-288-7343 South Pearl Street Farmers Market, 1200-1900 S. Pearl St. Sat, 05/06 | 10:00a.m.-3:00p.m. Spring 2017 Demo & Dialogue Series Throughout the year, our talented faculty offer demonstrations in their medum. Take advantage of the great opportunity to observe artists in action and participate in a lively dialogue about their techniques and inspiration. $5 suggested donation | 303-778-6990 Art Students League of Denver, 200 Grant St. asld.org

Fri, 05/26 | 6:00p.m.-10:00p.m. Untitled Final Fridays Get an offbeat art fix, pick up a creative skill, convene with local movers and makers. Top it off with a cash bar, munchies, and a dose of the unexpected. Final Fridays, 6–10 pm, Untitled is included in regular museum admission. College students wit | 720-865-5000 Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy. denverartmuseum.org Daily, 05/27-05/31 | Times Vary The Western: An Epic in Art and Film Featuring 160 works, this exhibition explores the gender roles, race relations and gun violence of the Western genre presented through fine art, film and popular culture from the mid-1800s to the present. | 720-865-5000 Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy. denverartmuseum.org

KIDSTUFF Wednesdays, 05/03-05/24 | 10:30a.m.-11:30a.m. Art Works! Preschool Crafts We'll read a book or two and create a simple craft. We may also learn about color, experiment with different textures, get exposure to various art materials, and even practice with scissors. Come prepared to get messy. Limit 20, for ages 3-5. | Ross-University Hills branch library 4310 E. Amherst Ave. Wednesdays, 05/03-05/31 | 10:30a.m.-11:00a.m. Toddler Storytime Stories, songs, rhymes and fun for toddlers ages 18-36 months and their parents or caregivers. | 720-865-0135 Ross-Broadway Branch Library, 33 E. Bayaud Ave.

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Daily, 05/01-05/31 | 1:00p.m.-4:00p.m. The MIX Annual Show The Mix Co-op gallery has been a hidden delight at the back of Niza Knoll Gallery in Denver’s Art District on Santa Fe. Each year, the art created by members of The Mix spills over into the entire gallery space for their Annual Show. | 303-953-1789 Niza Knoll Gallery, 915 Santa Fe Dr. nizaknollgallery.com

Denver Potters Association Spring Show and Sale The Denver Potters Association Spring Show will bring together over 40 top local artists. As always, admission is free. Please check our website for full dates and hours. | 303-377-5535 Sixth Avenue UCC, 3250 E. 6th Ave. denverpotters.com

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KIDSTUFF Thursdays, 05/04-05/25 | 3:30p.m. All Ages Storytime Stories, songs, rhymes and fun for children of all ages and their parents or caregivers. | 720-865-0135 Ross-Broadway Branch Library, 33 E. Bayaud Ave. denverlibrary.org Thusdays, 05/05-05/25 | 10:30a.m.-11:00a.m. Baby Storytime Stories, songs, rhymes and fun for babies ages 0-18 months and their parents or caregivers. Formerly called Book Babies. | 720-865-0135 Ross-Broadway Branch Library, 33 E. Bayaud Ave. denverlibrary.org Sat, 05/06 | 10:00a.m.-11:00a.m. Yoga Storytime Yoga instructor Miss Brit will lead children and their caregivers through a variety of yoga poses that pair with stories. Bring the whole family and be sure to bring yoga mats or towels. | 720-865-0135 Ross-Broadway Branch Library, 33 E. Bayaud Ave. denverlibrary.org Saturdays, 05/06-05/27 | 1:00p.m.-3:00p.m. Code Club Meet every Saturday to learn how to code! With a demonstration at 1 p.m. and then time to work on a project at 2 p.m., with new topics every month. Ages 10-19. | 720-865-1706 ideaLAB in Community Technology Center of DPL Central

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Wednesdays, 05/03-05/31 | 4:00p.m.-7:00p.m. Why Not Wednesday We open wines that most stores wouldn't dare to open. Whether it's grand cru champagne, cult cabernet or an amazing bottle of Amarone. Find out what the wine of the week is on our website! | 303-282-5103 Pearl Wine Company, 1886 S. Pearl St. pearlwinecompany.com

Thu, 05/11 | 10:30a.m.-11:00a.m. Baby Storytime Stories, songs, rhymes and fun for babies ages 0-18 months and their parents or caregivers. Formerly called Book Babies. | 720-865-0135 Ross-Broadway Branch Library, 33 E. Bayaud Ave. denverlibrary.org

Wednesdays, 05/03-05/31 | 12:00p.m.-1:30p.m. Nar-Anon Family Group A Nar-Anon family group meets each Wednesday. The free, self-help, 12-step, confidential meeting is primarily for those who know or have known a feeling of desperation concerning the addiction problem of someone very near to you. | 303-871-7290 Evanston Center for Spiritual Wholeness and Healing, 2122 S. Lafayette St. nar-anon.org

Sat, 05/20 | 10:00a.m.-11:00a.m. Ice Cream Storytime Bring the family to a special destination Storytime event! DPL librarians and Sweet Action staff are teaming up to read stories and sing songs with all ages. Up to 50 participants will receive a free ice cream treat. | 303-282-4645 Sweet Action Ice Cream, 52 Broadway St. sweetactionicecream.com

Wednesdays, 05/03-05/31 | 1:00p.m.-3:30p.m. Bonfils Community Blood Drive Nearly five million people live in Colorado and it is estimated that approximately three and a half million of them are eligible blood donors. Donate blood at the auditorium and help save lives of Coloradans and receive a special Bonfils T-shirt! | 303-320-2740 Rose Medical Center, 4567 E. 9th Ave. bonfils.org

Sat, 05/27 | 10:00a.m.-11:00a.m. Baby Play and Explore Join us for an hour of unstructured play and social time for babies 0-18 months and their caregivers. Enjoy books, music, and a variety of developmentally appropriate toys in our warm and inviting play space. | Ross-Broadway Branch Library 33 E. Bayaud Ave.

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Wed, 05/03 | 12:00p.m.-1:00p.m. Mini-walking Tour What's for lunch? Bring a sack lunch and join us for a mini-walking tour! Free event! | 303-399-0692 Fairmount Cemetery, 430 S. Quebec St. fairmounthertiagefoundation.org

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Denver home tours grow along with the city’s population By Jason McKinney

he Denver “home tour movement” has grown in the last several years. There have always been tours in neighborhoods like Wash Park and Park Hill, but recently Uptown, Baker and Virginia Village are just a couple of the neighborhoods that have started their own domicile displays. It seems that as the city becomes more gentrified and populated, the interest in its historical buildings has magnified as well.

Washington Park Home Tour Now in it’s 19th year, the Wash Park Home Tour will be held Saturday, May 13 from 10:00a.m.-4p.m. There will be five different residences on the route and proceeds go to Steele Elementary School and the Homeless Education Network. Tickets are $20 (or $25 day of the tour) and can be purchased at Steele Elementary (320 S. Marion Pkwy) or at steelepta.org/home-tour.

Historic Denver Walking Tours Historic Denver offers monthly walking tours of Capitol Hill weekdays (Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10:30a.m.) and weekends (Saturday at 10:30a.m. and Sunday at 1:30p.m. You can learn “how this once dusty and desolate land became home to the movers and shakers of Denver.” Tours include stories of the founding and growth of Capitol Hill and the architects involved, in addition to the diverse architectural styles of the neighborhood, ranging from Victorian to Art Deco. The tour starts and ends at the Molly Brown House (1340 Pennsylvania St.), lasts

approximately 90 minutes and covers about 1.2 miles. You can meet your tour docent in front of the Molly Brown House by the Denver Story Trek sign. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at historicdenver.org.

Uptown on the Hill Walking Tours Uptown on the Hill continues its series of walking tours that they began last year, with the second annual Sanborn Fire Insurance maps tours. The purpose of these excursions is to “provide a social, cultural and architectural history of the neighborhood to interested residents and to initiate conversations about Uptown’s past, present and future.” The guidebooks (available for download at uptowndenver.org) present maps of 17th Avenue from 1890 to 1951 and include historic images of 17th from each period that are provided by DPL’s Western History Collection. The Sanborn Fire Insurance maps have been organized by period—beginning with 1890-1893—and move from west to east, beginning with the intersection of Broadway and 17th Avenue and concluding with the crossroads of York Street and 17th Avenue. The maps provide depictions of lot block sizes and layouts, setbacks, building massing, materials and land use. A comparison of a particular block or intersection through the various periods allows an identification of potential historic solutions to contemporary issues, and also provides a demonstration of the cyclical nature of history. Tour times and dates for this year were not yet available at press time, but check uptowndenver.org for updates.

Four Mile Historic Park Tours Although not officially a home tour, per se, Four Mile Historic Park is one place that Denverites might not be familiar with, but should be if they’re interested in the city’s history. Located right on Cherry Creek, between Denver and Glendale, Four Mile is Denver’s oldest structure, after being constructed in 1859. The Four Mile House was the last stop coming west to Denver along the Cherokee Trail. It was a place for travelers to wash off the trail dust, have a drink of water, eat a home-cooked meal and/or spend the night before heading into Denver. The remaining 12-acres of a once 600+ acre farm were preserved from urban development in the 1970s. Visitors are welcome April-September from 12:00-

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Virginia Village Home Tours The newest tour on this list is located in Virginia Village, where seven “mid-mod homes” will be on display Sunday, July 16. The Virginia Village/ Ellis Community Association (VVECA), along with homeowners of Mid Century Modern (MCM) homes in the Virginia

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the roots of Skyloom,” she says. “We’d a new show in Vegas that’s probably the Village neighborhood, are hosting a worked with boiled wool. That’s when best in the West now and I just went to tour that includes “a lovingly preserved we started making boiled-wool furni- Atlanta, which has the best East Coast gem,” “sensitive remodels” and a newture and accessories, clothing, pillows show. There are great importers to work ly-built home inspired by MCM archiand handbags. We had wool spun for us with, women’s groups and families from tecture. Proceeds from the tour will go and a knitter in town, and we met a guy different cultures in places like Nepal, to Ellis Elementary School and VVECA. who was painting furniture, and started India, the Philippines and Guatemala. The self-guided tour is walkable and I’m also always out there looking for starts at Ellis (1651 S. Dahlia St.), with bringing that in.” When a space became available at 5 furniture to have painted and uphol- homes located within the boundaries Green Boxes boutique’s current, corner stered. Designers still work with us on location, Elich moved the store from the custom pieces and we also still make maybe helping. But really it’s a special original 3,000 sq. ft. space to the 1,000 and sell some jewelry.” And although the growing pres- person that seeks out a little shop on a sq. ft. area, and rented out the South Pearl/Jewell location, later moving part ence of large retailers on the internet little street like this. And a lot of people of the emerging business back. “Busi- has proven a challenge, Elich depends don’t even know about South Pearl Street.” nesses kind of grow The answer, of course, themselves,” she remains in attracting foot says. “It’s not like traffic and continuously I decided to start a introducing new customboutique, the busiers to the shopping district ness just kind of through events such as the split into two. And seasonal Sunday Farmers then about seven Market. “I’m going to take years ago, this credit for that,” she says. “I space at 1570 South had the idea and proposed Pearl became availdoing a one-day trial market able and I moved in September 2001 to the the ‘big store’ here.” Merchants Association. The The leasing agent next year, we hired a manfor the redevelager and expanded and it oped Union Statook off from there. I’m tion invited Elich to always pushing to extend open 5 Green Boxes it to start earlier wand end there in July 2014, later. Last year, we did go where sales have later into November when proven consistently some of the best produce brisk. Charlotte Elich in her shop, 5 Green Boxes. Photo by Sara Hertwig. is still available. It’s great for Elich travels around the country to find just the right on the niche market she’s developed business and for bringing people to objects to sell in her stores. “I love the and still strives to nurture. “The growth Pearl Street. I have friends from all over hunt,” she says. “California has great of the internet has always been a factor town who come here.” Elich was also instrumental in trade shows because that’s where all and can be frustrating, but the whole the fabric and bead markets are. There’s emphasis on ‘buy local, grow local’ is launching the annual South Pearl Street

: CONTINUED FROM PAGE 17 of East Florida and Louisiana Avenues and between South Dahlia and South Glencoe Streets. The tour is expected to take 60-90 minutes and they go from 11:00a.m.-3:00p.m. Tickets purchased ahead of the event are $25 and $30 onsite. Go to eventbrite.com and search "Virginia Village" to purchase tickets.

Winter Fest. “That’s become my little project,” she says. “It’s Friday evening and Saturday and includes the oldworld Santa, a horse-drawn carriage and live music on Saturday.” A quiet force and fixture in the neighborhood, Elich raised two girls here and lived on the street for decades prior to a recent move to West Wash Park. She remains modest, even somewhat bemused by her success. “It hasn’t been easy, but I must be doing something right, even though I learned by the seat of my pants,” she says. “I’m not sure where that came from; my parents, I guess. I just know I see the world differently than a lot of people. And I love this space; in the summer we get to plant a beautiful garden in back. I’m glad that people come in here and have fun. I mean, we have people out there hysterically laughing—that feels good.” Author Susan Dugan’s wide range of work includes newspaper and magazine articles, personal essays and fiction. An active volunteer in local schools, she has taught creative writing and brought authors into classrooms. If you know a member of our community who is contributing in extraordinary ways and might make a good subject for this column, email Susan at sadugan@gmail.com.

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Sundays, 05/07-05/28 | 8:00a.m.-12:00p.m. Porter Adventist Hospital Blood Drive Nearly five million people live in Colorado and it is estimated that approximately three and a half million of them are eligible blood donors. Donate inside the Bloodmobile and help save lives of Coloradans and receive a special Bonfils T-shirt! | 303-263-2300 Porter Adventist Hospital, 2525 S. Downing St. bonfils.org Tue, 05/09 Baker Historic Neighborhood Association General Meeting Hirschfeld Tower, 333 W. Ellsworth Ave. bakerneighborhood.org Tue, 05/09 | 6:45p.m.-7:45p.m. WPENA Meeting The Washington Park East Neighborhood Association hosts a monthly meeting that are open and all are invited to attend. | St. John's Lutheran Church, 700 S. Franklin St. wpenaonline.org

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water use rather than overall percent reductions.” Could the water saved be left in the South Platte? Not likely, because Denver Water could lose rights to that water. If it’s not put to a recognized “beneficial use,” it may be considered “abandoned.” In light of this, a different strategy is needed going forward.

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CONCERT HIGHLIGHTS

By Jason McKinney

SYMPHONY IN THE SUMMER

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Tuesday, May 16 | 8:00p.m.| 7401 E. 1st Ave. tavernhg.com/soiled-dove/shows | $20-25 Tift Merritt has been compared to Joni Mitchell and Emmylou Harris, and she's opened for Elvis Costello and performed “The Star-Spangled Banner” at Barack Obama’s last campaign stop in the 2008 election. A good example of her blend of folk, country and rock can be heard on her 2010 single, “Mixtape." A veteran performer, Merritt has also recorded with Andrew Bird and Jim James (frontman for My Morning Jacket) and toured extensively with Bird as well. She will be playing selections from her January 2017 release, Stitch of the World. Goosetown Tavern presents: Bach St. Matthew Passion MAY 5 & 7 FRI 7:30 SUN 1:00

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Friday, May 12 | 9:00p.m. | 3242 E. Colfax | goosetowntavern.com | $5 Leon and the Revival was born in 2015 when members of Reverend Leon’s Revival and The Royal collaborated on a new project featuring classic soul and R&B. Influenced by Otis Redding, Van Morrison, Solomon Burke and James Brown, among others, their sound is rooted in traditional soul but also contemporary themes, with driving guitar and keyboards plus effects-laden basslines. Frontman Paul Leon Ramsay says, “When I was a kid, my dad’s cousin told me that when my dad was a teenager [in Sherman, Texas], he used to sneak out of the house on Friday nights to sing at the juke joint on the outskirts of town. That secret ignited my imagination." The Gothic Theatre presents:

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“Left Coast” punk band, MxPx, will rock the Gothic with their skate punk/punk rock sounds that they have been blasting since 1992. Founded as Magnified Plaid, MxPx has been around for 25 years and have nine albums, four EPs, a live album, two concert films and 20 singles to prove it. They have charted on Billboard multiple times, including the Billboard 200 and were no. 1 on Billboard Christian Albums. Many of their early releases touched on Christian themes, which put them in the Christian punk scene. By 2012, the band no longer considered themselves a part of that sound and decided to return to their roots, as seen with 2005’s release, Panic.

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By John Showalter The Lea Marlene Actors Studio announces their production of Venus in Furs, a four-night production to run at their Namastage Theatre located at 1601 S. Pearl St. The dates are Friday, May 26; Saturday, May 27; Friday, June 2 and Saturday, June 3. All performances begin at 7:30p.m. Venus in Furs is a metatextual play examining aspiring playwright Thomas (Juan Mendoza), and Vanda Jordan (Kellyn Wooten), an actress who has an uncanny resemblance to the female lead of his play. When Vanda convinces Thomas she should read for the part, she knows the material so well that the line

between fiction and reality blurs. According to director Lea Marlene, the play is “a love letter to the arts. It’s a play within a play, where the actors are falling in love again with their craft. It has some mystery and comedy and drama, so there’s a little of everything in it.” The play is based on the 1870 novella of the same name, written by Austrian author Leopold von Sacher-Masoch, which is where the term, “masochism,” originated. Venus has also been adapted for the screen no less than eight times, most recently by Roman Polanski in 2013. The play features a major struggle for power between the two main charac-

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ters, and Marlene says the resulting taut interaction is a good example of the kind of acting graduates learn from the actors studio’s Meisner Technique program—the only twoyear program of its kind in the Denver area. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit actasana.com/ theatre. Tickets are $25 online and $30 at the door.

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The Mountain Lion by Jeanne Stafford New York Review Books Classics 248 pages | $9.59 2017 marks the 70th anniversary of Jean Stafford’s The Mountain Lion, a novel mostly excluded from the annals of American Western literature. Stafford, who won the Pulitzer Prize in 1970 for her Collected Stories, has also not remained in the reading public’s memory. Born in 1915 in California but resettling to Colorado in her childhood, she went on to receive a B.A. and M.A. from CU-Boulder. Although Stafford published three novels and multiple short stories, The Mountain Lion remains her best-known achievement. Set at the beginning of the 1920s, The Mountain Lion is ostensibly a coming of age novel. However, it’s not necessarily for younger readers, as it is a strange, harsh and unforgiving tale of two young siblings, Molly and Ralph Fawcett, who spend their childhood years divided between two locales—the rural outskirts of Los Angeles during the school year and their uncle’s Colorado ranch in the summer. From the outset, darkness clouds the narrative when the children’s grandfather dies right on the heels of his arrival for his annual visit. This brutal reality is filled with language that is certainly not politically correct these days, and there are also details of everyday life that are imbued with odd touches of almost macabre, troubling elements lingering just beneath the surface. As an example, a simple walk home from school is anything but for Stafford’s characters: “On this last stretch, Molly always thought for some reason of Redondo Beach... The thought of the beach ... sometimes made her whimper, because she always remembered a feeling

of queer and somehow pleasant horror when once a gull had winked at her and she had seen that his lower eyelid moved and not the upper one.” Stafford reputedly based her characters on herself and her brother, Dick, who died in middle life in an ambulance accident in France. Her elegiac tone in depicting childhood makes more sense in this context. The novel reaches its apotheosis when the two young adults are sent to their Uncle Claude’s ranch for an entire year after their mother decides to take their two older sisters on “The Grand Tour” of Europe. Stafford goes so far as to indicate the exact moment when their childhood ends. Ralph and Molly are traveling via train from Denver to the ranch when they approach the longest tunnel of their journey. “Ralph’s childhood and his sister’s expired at that moment of the train’s entrance into the surcharged valley. It was a paradox, for now they should be going into a tunnel with no end, now that they had heard the devil speak.” With her touches of realism and almost existential outlook, Stafford’s novel reminded me of Albert Camus’ The Stranger, although the bleak, rugged outlook and setting are more reminiscent of Cormac McCarthy. This world that Molly and Ralph live in is unforgiving, but worst of all, it’s all the more so when you don’t have a sympathetic soul to cling to, as the children’s close relationship becomes increasingly fractured. The loneliness that pervades The Mountain Lion is almost tangible at times and teaches a tough lesson that we sometimes forget almost three-quarters of a century later: childhood is not always the dreamscape Disney movies portray. There’s a harsh reality that lurks for children and sometimes, heartbreakingly, they come of age all too soon.

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Friends and Neighbors of Washington Park annual photo contest Friends and Neighbors of Washington Park (FANS) is holding its fifth annual Washington Park Photo Contest and fundraiser. The contest is open to all levels of photographers. Judging is for nature, people/pets and places. Entries will be accepted May 1-June 10. This is a great opportunity to showcase your talents in finding unique views of the park. Each image submitted costs only $5, and all proceeds go back to FANS park projects. For more contest details, visit fansphotocontest.com. Winners will receive a copy of their image ready for hanging at the FANS reception in July, and it will be exhibited at the Washington Park Boathouse July Fourth Celebration and on the FANS photo contest website. The winning photographs will also be featured in the FANS 2018 calendar, on sale this fall.

Bonnie Brae Neighborhood Association reboots The Bonnie Brae Neighborhood Association (BBNA) is reestablishing its visibility and launching new initiatives for 2017 and beyond. All officers are new this year and three new Board members have been added. The BBNA has also just become a member of Denver INC (Inter-Neighborhood Cooperation), which is the collective voice of some 80 Denver neighborhood organizations for matters ranging from transportation and public safety to growth.

BBNA Mission The mission of the BBNA is to be a central informational resource, a voice for Bonnie Brae residents to promote a greater sense of community and a vehicle to address existing and future challenges to the integrity of the neighborhood.

BBNA Initiatives There are five central initiatives set for 2017: Traffic - This is consistently topic of concern: speeding, traffic lights/signs, lighting, parking, pedestrian safety and sidewalks. BBNA has named a Board member liaison with the City of Denver

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University Park News and Views By Diana Helper` ‘Tis the month of Maying, playing, haying, holidaying, hip-hooraying, straying, rondelaying, soireeing, and— paying attention to what we’re saying, for there is much to be said for May! Get thee to the UPCC Annual meeting on Wednesday, May 3 at UP School, E. Iliff/S. St. Paul, refreshments by Zen Center at 6:30p.m. and meeting at 7:008:15p.m. with Councilman Kashmann, info on construction and transportation, plus your Qs and expert As. Be there. Come on Saturday, May 6 at 4:00p.m. to McWilliams (Dinosaur/ Dragon) Park, north side of East Yale Avenue to celebrate the park’s 50 great years, meet the McWilliams, hear some stories, have some cake. A great McW Park Poster, by artist Betsy Welty, is available. That evening at 8:30p.m., enjoy starry sights through many telescopes at Observatory Park! Observatory Park Veggie Planting is Thursday, May 18, 5:00-7:00p.m. Come help Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado, meet Grow Local’s Barbara Masoner, pick up seeds, sign on with Jennifer for summer. Details: jbroderickengleby@ gmail.com, 303-550-3907. Prairie Garden news soon. Wednesday, May 24 is DU’s quarterly meeting—what’s going on that affects us? DU wants to “blend its borders seamlessly” with UP—how? 6:008:00p.m. at Chambers Bldg., NE corner

Asbury/High Street. Park free in the big lot across Asbury, using code 14651. Details: du.edu/communityvisitors or 303-871-4778. Friday and Saturday, June 2-3, UP Annual Yard Sale! Many UP yards offer wondrous items at bargain prices. Signs, maps will guide you. Visit universityparkyardsale.com. Three of the priorities of UP are Historic Preservation, Environment and Representation at Inter-Neighborhood Cooperation. If you can help with these, or other interests, please contact Debbie Harrington, president@upcc.us or 720-2252-3500. There’s much to do. Help support UP’s goal, voted in 2000, “To perpetuate the integrity of the UP Neighborhood,” both in work ethic and wise integration of the new and old—a challenge, as UP construction is so immense, including planned development of 2266 South Columbine St., where a potentially historic home was demo’d. Our column may morph soon… hang in there. If you have news or views of UP, or questions, please contact Diana Helper, chapinhelper@gmail. com or 303-733-4902. Diana Helper is a writer, rhymer, editor, singer. former Miss Squeezebox, Miss INC-link, student of civic swivets, purveyor of parks, Prairie Queen, Oberlin alumna cum loud. She and John and their couch Bullwinkle are longtime UP residents.

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May Gardening Micro-gardening to maximize space By Liz Clift

ardening in small areas—such as apartment balconies or the one sunny window in your apartment— can seem daunting if you’ve never done any form of micro-gardening. But even if you’re living with limited opportunities for gardening, you have options! My personal go-to for limited spaces (and year-round option for quick and inexpensive fresh vegetables) is sprouting seeds in a jar. I was recently given a sprouting jar by one of my housemates, but you can also use cheesecloth or clean nylon to drain water from the seeds, which is what I’ve used off and on for years. You’ll want to do a bit of quick research to find out how the seeds you’re using prefer to be sprouted (i.e. mung beans you rinse twice a day, and let the magic happen). If you have a sunny window, you can sprout a variety of herbs in jars. To make sure the jars provide drainage for the soil, place a handful of pebbles, glass baubles, or even some plastic toys children in your life have outgrown, at the bottom of a medium-sized jar (wide mouth jars work well, if you have them). Add some pre-dampened potting soil on top of the pebbles. Pre-dampening the soil keeps seeds from sinking down as soon as you water. Plant the herb seeds according to package instructions, and then either sprinkle a little more soil on top, or gently tamp it down. You want to ensure good seed-tosoil contact. Use a spray bottle to gently

moisten the soil (and to keep it damp). You can label the jars using chalkboard paint, tape, or seed markers, which can be made a variety of creative ways with things you probably already have at home. Garlic, if you want it for greens— which are delightful as a garnish—can also be grown indoors. You can plant a clove that is starting to sprout and within days have plenty of greens to trim. It just wants moist soil and a sunny(ish) window. You will need to keep replanting cloves if you decide you like the greens and want to continue using them—once the greens have grown, you’ll have depleted the stored energy in the clove. You can also use cloves that aren’t sprouting if you’ve got a bit more patience. If you’re looking for bulbs, you’ll probably be disappointed. Garlic, like other bulbs, needs a cold spell to form the head. Potatoes can be a nearly perfect container plant, if you’ve got some spare soil and some patience (and especially if you’re okay with baby potatoes, since potatoes would really prefer a lot of room to grow). Potatoes work well inside, if necessary, but can do especially well on balconies or other limited places. You’ll place a little bit of pre-dampened soil at the bottom of your container. Then, you’ll place a few chunks of potatoes (with a couple of eyes on each chunk) at the bottom of the container and cover it with a bit more soil. Whenever you see greens appear, add a bit more soil, making sure to keep the plants moist, until you reach the top of the container. You can harvest the potatoes by digging around in the container and pulling out the ones that are large enough for

your meal, which prolongs how long your plant lives—or you can simply wait until you reach the top of the container, let the greens begin to flower and dump out all your potatoes. By planting potatoes in containers, you can easily try a variety of potatoes. Possible containers for potatoes range from medium-sized pots to five gallon buckets to storage tubs to tires— and many other types of containers.

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RELIGION Tuesdays, 05/02-05/30 | 7:00p.m.-8:00p.m. Partners in Torah At no cost to you, we'll provide you with a hand-selected personal teacher. Together, you'll study each week (for about an hour) in-person at one of our three Denver Metro Locations. | 303-316-6412 The Jewish Experience Center, 399 S. Monaco Pkwy. Wed, 05/03 | 12:00p.m.-1:15p.m. Old Challenge in a New World: Responding to Modern Anti-Semitism The recent rise in American anti-Semitism has a lot of people asking an age-old question: How should I react? Protest? Move to Israel? Fight back? Join us as we chart a course for navigating the world around us - friends, enemies, and more. | 303-820-2855 East Side Kosher Deli, 499 S. Elm St. Thu, 05/04 | 1:30p.m.-2:30p.m. Monthly Spiritual Service at the Church of Infinite Spirit Are you looking for a place to explore spirituality in a fun, non-judgmental environment? The Church of Infinite Spirit is a place of freedom and celebration. Our mission is to inspire spiritual freedom by supporting people in knowing themselves. | 303-282-9439 Rocky Mountain Miracle Center, 1939 S. Monroe St. laurenskye.com/#sanctuary Sundays, 05/07-05/28 | 8:00a.m. Orthodox Low Mass Church School at 9:10 am, Anglican Chant Matins at 9:45 am, Solemn High Mass at 10 am | St. Mark's Church 1405 S. Vine St. Sundays, 05/07-05/28 | 9:00a.m. Worship Services Also offered at 10:30 am. | 303-974-7489 Platt Park Church, 1601 S. Clarkson St. plattparkchurch.org Sundays, 05/07-05/28 | 11:00a.m. Seventh Day Adventist Traditional Worship 303-744-1271

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ments don’t thrill everyone. Barry Zieg of Denver Neighborhood Association, Inc., a pro-development organization near the construction area, considers the improvements to unfairly favor pedestrians and bicyclists over motorists. “It appears to us that Denver is trying to impede traffic in order to enhance the pedestrian and bicycle experience ... [which] is a peculiarly anti-elderly campaign,” he says, noting that many older people simply cannot conduct day-to-day business on foot or by bicycle. “Generally speaking, traffic is going to increase until people stop moving to Denver. Having said that, Denver is so attractive that I don’t think there’s any way people are going to stop moving here.” He has high praise for DPW, but thinks there are more important projects, such as improving Quebec Street to take some of the pressure off increasingly gridlocked Colorado Boulevard. Burke estimates that construction will last for about a year. During that time, residents within the construction zone will still be able to take Cherry Creek South Drive east to Alameda and west to University. East of Alameda, both directions will remain open. Neither Burke nor Barry Zieg believe that Cedar Avenue will become a convenient neighborhood cut-through route, since Alameda would be much faster. District 10 City Councilman Wayne New (wayne.new@denvergov.org) is working with Burke to provide updates and field concerns for residents near the construction area. Councilman New will also be holding another community meeting on May 23, but the venue hadn’t been announced as of press time.

they open, if they were to violate zoning or other laws, enforcement would proceed accordingly,” she says. Per the potential for violations, Rowland notes the Colorado Clean Indoor Air Act prohibits smoking inside most public facilities and confirms there are no exemptions for churches. Citing city ordinance, he says, “This is not a church,”, adding that it isn’t necessarily a private club, either, unless it conforms to the regulations governing those. The West Washington Park Neighborhood Association (WWPNA) held their first meeting with Steve Berke on April 17, set up by District 10 City Councilman Jolon Clark. Neighbors are concerned about parking, folks who are under the influence driving or congregating around the church, noise and odors. Speaking to those concerns, Berke said “as a real estate investor myself, I’m quite aware of the concerns of the neighborhood,” adding he is anxious to establish a “good neighbor agreement.” Councilman Clark has promised to track this issue closely. Over the weekend of the opening, Councilman Clark reports his office did receive several complaints. “People were encouraged to report to DPD or 311 to record any official complaints about laws or ordinances being broken. Complaints I heard of were in relation to noise, odor and traffic/parking concerns. I continue to work with all of the city agencies to make sure [the church is] following all of the codes and laws that we have.” Denver District 3 police reported they did receive complaints, but they were unable to provide details by press time. The Profile will continue to cover this story as it develops.

on projects. Learners say this about the UPark Depot: “The Depot is fun.” “It helps you understand things.” “The Depot is a place where you make all kinds of stuff.” “The Depot is a creation place.” McKinley-Thatcher, 1230 S. Grant St., hosts its annual silent auction on Friday, May 12. The community is invited to attend the auction, the biggest fundraiser of the year, at the Dive Inn, 1380 S. Broadway. Tickets are only $10. For more information: mckinleythatcher.dpsk12. org or call 720-424-5600. Field Day is Friday, May 26. Local firefighters will turn the athletic field into a waterpark with their hose truck. The Spring buy one, get one (BOGO) book fair is May 22-26 and provides a wonderful opportunity to purchase many great summer reading books for half price and to support the school’s library at the same time. The school is also excited to welcome new kindergarten students and their families to their first annual Kindergarten Round-Up on Thursday, May 4. South High, 1700 E. Louisiana Ave., is enjoying the successes of many of their graduating seniors. Anna Renkert, Cherry Ronolo-Valdez, and Keller MacLachlan were awarded prestigious Boettcher Scholarships. Two students, Fatima Daak and Sordum Deeyaa, have earned Daniels Scholarships for academic performance, strength of character, community service and leadership potential. Shambel Zeru received the Denver Mayor’s Youth Award, recognizing youth between the ages of 13-19 who have overcome difficult situations by making positive changes and exhibiting strength and determination in the face of adversity. His goal is to become a doctor.

to air and address the traffic challenges unique to Bonnie Brae. Resident Safety/Crime - BBNA has named a Board member to investigate and initiate a Neighborhood Watch program. This involves our local police Substation 3 at University and I-25, which is providing ideas and guidance. Denver’s Development - For better or worse, Denver is a rapidly growing city. However, along with growth comes congestion and changing neighborhood landscapes. We are in communication with District 6 City Councilman Paul Kashmann to voice our concerns about the effects of growth and our quality of life. Communications - BBNA has a mailing program update all neighbors on initiative progress and Bonnie Brae events. We also maintain a website (bonniebrae. org) for access to more details and features, such as neighborhood history and links to local informational resources. Resident Membership - All BBNA efforts work only when we have neighborhood involvement from our resident members. Annual dues are just $20. These funds are used to produce and deliver our informational mailings, maintain and expand the value of the BBNA web site and pay for our annual picnic in September. Dues may be paid by check and mailed to BBNA, P.O. Box 102001, Denver CO 80250.

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