Rebate$ shift from clunker$ to fridge$…

A recent Denver Post article… “Rebates shift from clunkers to fridges” WASHINGTON — In U.S. history, there may have been no better time to own a junk car or a rattling old fridge.  On the heels of its ballyhooed “Cash for Clunkers” program for cars, the federal government is expected to finalize details in the [...]

Happy Thanksgiving 2009!

Thurs, 11/26: Turkey Trot Run/Walk in Wash Park to benefit The United Way.

36th Annual Mile High United Way Turkey Trot Mile High United Way’s Turkey Trot is an annual four-mile run/walk fundraiser in Washington Park on Thanksgiving morning.   Each year 10,000 runners have made the Turkey Trot a Thanksgiving morning tradition here in Denver, Colorado.  This race is Mile High United Way’s top fundraiser, raising funds to [...]

Thanksgiving PET SAFETY tips… So pay attention, Denver pet-owners!

Thanksgiving is just around the corner… which means that families will soon be gathering together to give thanks and feast on holiday treats.  Delicious aromas will fill the air and our pets will be glued to our sides in hopes of scoring some scraps.  During this happy time of family, food and giving, people tend [...]

Old Fashioned Christmas Tour & Boutique in 80209 (SE Denver) ~ Today’s the LAST day… Go NOW!

Old Fashioned Christmas Tour & Boutique! Phipps Mansion Conference Center … 3400 Belcaro Drive in Denver, Colorado 80209 This weekend before Thanksgiving: Thursday, November 19th through Sunday, November 22nd, 2009: 10AM – 5PM Sponsored by The Friends Of Nursing. Friends of Nursing (FON) was founded in 1981 as a non-profit support group for the school’s [...]

Sat, 11/21: Winterfest holiday shopping in Lowry (East Denver)

Winterfest Craft Fair at Colorado Free University, 7653 East 1st Place in Denver (80230) Celebrate the season!  Among the teachers at Colorado Free University are many talented artists, artisans & craftspeople;  Visit CFU’s Winterfest to purchase handmade and imported goods, including jewelry, handmade soaps, ornaments, knitted items, and more. This is where you’ll find those [...]

Fri, Nov 20th: Stapleton’s Winter Welcome “Light the Town” 6-9pm

Looking to get into the Holiday spirit?!?!  And a perfect way to kick-off the weekend before Thanksgiving 2009?!? Then come out TONIGHT, Friday, November 20, 2009… The community of Stapleton presents the Winter Welcome “Light the Town” from 6:00 to 9:00pm! 29th Avenue Town Center (80238) Click here for more information.

11th Annual Beaujolais & Beyond – Food and Wine Festival: Lincoln Park, Denver: Nov 19th Thursday

11th Annual ‘Beaujolais & Beyond’ Food and Wine Festival Join the French-American Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, November 19th, 6-10pm, at Mile High Station (2027 West Colfax, Denver, CO 80204) where you’ll be able to indulge in a wide variety of French wine and gourmet cuisine from over 20 top Colorado chefs (and vote for [...]

Tomorrow’s the last day! Denver’s New Zoning Code Public Listening Sessions: Nov 18-19, We-Th, ’09.

Adoption of the New Zoning Code in Denver is planned for February 2010! Draft 3 of the new Zoning Code was completed, published and released this week and is posted at: www.newcodedenver.org for stakeholder and community review and comment in advance of the listening sessions… New Zoning Code Public Listening Sessions Denver City Council and [...]

Ever wonder who Bruce Randolph (Denver, CO) is??

Nearing the 45th anniversary of the Thanksgiving food giveaway started by “Daddy” Bruce Randolph, a long-lost artifact from the philanthropist has been rescued from the junkyard and is being used to remind a new generation of givers to dig deep.  “It was close to being destroyed,” said Ronald Wooding, assistant pastor of Epworth United Methodist [...]

Cool Denver buildings to check out! Local “Design stars” honored.

“Mayor to honor design stars today” … The Denver Post, Updated: Nov 12, 2009, 11:16:59 AM (MST) Mayor John Hickenlooper recognized 15 property projects on this past Thursday that have made (real estate) design excellence a priority. The Denver, Colorado winners fell into one of the following six categories: A Perfect Fit Hodgin/Binswanger Residence, 640 [...]

Denver city Leaf Drop: THIS Sun Nov 15, LAST DAY!

November (1, 8 and) 15, 2009 – These Sundays only 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 2009 Denver Leaf Drop – Brown Bag Them & Go! Save your plastic trash bags and our time by bringing your leaves in paper yard debris bags. Unlike plastic bags, brown paper bags can be composted with your leaves. Many [...]

Colo Ski and Snowboard Expo, Nov 13-15, at the Denver Convention Center

18th Annual COLORADO Ski & Snowboard Expo, Nov 13-15, at the Convention Center. Your Winter Blast starts at the 18th Annual Ski & Snowboard Expo! Huge on-site ski and snowboard SALE by Colorado Ski & Golf … 40-75% off 2008/09 gear and apparel, and special show discounts on all new equipment.  PLUS register to WIN [...]

Homebuyer Tax Credit Extended and Expanded!

Homebuyer Tax Credit Extended and Expanded! Click here to read all of the important details. Good stuff!!!

11/5-15:Home Depot puts an eco-friendly twist on trade-ins for holiday shopping

Home Depot puts an eco-friendly twist on trade-ins for holiday shopping Retailers keep getting creative with old concepts to wrest money from reluctant consumers’ pockets this holiday season.  Now, Home Depot Inc. (HD) is putting an environmental twist on trade-in deals by offering to take back old power drills and Christmas lights in exchange for [...]