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Back to School Kunsmiller Double Session 1962

Spring 2017

How to Throw a Block Party page 8

Avanzando la prosperidad familiar: Centro de Recursos Mi Casa page 13

Winners of the Cute Pet Photo Contest page 21

April - June

HARVEY PARK NEWSHARVEY PARKIMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION

Published by the Harvey Park Improvement Association Serving the Neighborhood since 1956

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HPIA Officers and Committees

PresidentXochitl [email protected]

Vice PresidentLinsay [email protected]

TreasurerKatrina [email protected]

Community ConcernSusan [email protected]

Harvey Park SustainabilityJennifer [email protected]

HPIA [email protected]

HPIA ScholarshipsChairCarlos [email protected]

Co-ChairKatrina [email protected]

Spring Issue, April - June 2017Harvey Park News Staff

Interim EditorMeredith [email protected]

AdvertisingJohn [email protected]

Copy EditorDavid Schultz

Graphic DesignerGreg Ewing

Community Contact Information

Emergency 911

Denver Police Non-Emergency720-913-2000

Denver City Services& Report Graffiti311 or 720-913-1311

Denver Police District 4Community Resource OfficerNate [email protected]

Bear Valley Cop Shop3100 S Sheridan Blvd720-865-2146

CONNECT WITH HPIAHPIA MeetingsEvery 1st Wednesday, Sept-Jun, 7-9 pm in the Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy Cafeteria, 2250 S Quitman St

Upcoming MeetingsApril 5, May 3, June 7

Join us on Facebookwww.facebook.com Search for "Harvey Park Neighborhood"

Harvey Park Kids Facebook pagewww.facebook.com Search for "Harvey Park Kids"

Cover photo courtesy of Meredith Schultz

Who is the HPIA?The HPIA is an active, all-volunteer organization of Neighbors Creating Community

What We DoThe HPIA sponsors a variety of activities and events dedicated to strengthening our community and encouraging friendly relationships among neighbors.

Join the HPIAPlease join HPIA as an owner, renter, or just as a nearby neighbor. The News is solely supported through ads, so also consider using advertised community services.

Attend aCommunity MeetingWe invite everyone to HPIA meetings at Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy cafeteria, the first Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m., September through June. It’s a great opportunity to learn about our neighborhood and to meet neighbors.

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President’s Message

Here we are, Harvey Park, entering a time of renew-al - celebrating spring! It’s that time of year for new beginnings, spring cleaning and some fun in the sun. The HPIA board and I are looking forward to many ac-tivities in the neighborhood, such as cleaning up in Har-vey Park, Summer Festival event planning, and getting outdoors to welcome new neighbors! Our Sustainabil-

ity Committee (The Susty Team) is growing. This group of volunteers strives to keep us clean and green. They could still use more volunteers, especially for the planned spring cleaning of our beautiful Harvey Park. The Susty Team organized an Earth Day event for Saturday, April 15th at Harvey Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. They’ll start off with Seed and Plant Exchange, then move on to the neighborhood trash pick-up. Still have some energy left for more cleaning and organizing? It is a great time of year to get going on decluttering and organizing in and out of your home. Renting a pow-er washer for $50 can help in sprucing up your walkway, porch, or patio. It’ll leave you wanting to be outside, appreciating the good size yards we are blessed to have in this neighborhood. I enjoy the spring cleaning season, I like to start off slow, going room to room, playing music and getting things done. It feels so freeing to clean out the old and be ready for new beginnings! Do you have any spring cleaning tips you’d like to share? Share them with your neighbors by emailing us or posting them on Facebook! Send your friend request to the Harvey Park Neighbor-hood group. We’d love to hear from you.

As a real estate agent, I know the market picks up right about now as longtime neigh-bors move out and new neighbors move in. Stop by to say hello to a new neighbor and invite them to go with you to the next com-munity meeting. The meetings always take place the 1st Wednesday of every month (September – June). Have them join you at the April community meeting to hear from interesting speakers. In May you’ll see the deserving high school students receive their scholarship awards and in June you’ll enjoy a delicious potluck.

The Neighbors Creating Community move-ment we started early in our fiscal year is gaining momentum in Harvey Park. We need you to help us maintain the liveliness and friendliness that Harvey Park neighbors enjoy.

“Nobody can go back and start a new begin-ning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.” –Maria Robinson, Author

Comic Relief

Xochitl 'Sochi' GaytanHPIA [email protected]

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The older I get, the faster time goes by. We are now six weeks into the 2017 Legislative Session!

My first introduced bill this year seeks to ban corporal punishment in Colorado Schools. While many school districts have policies against corporal punishment, they are not uniform across the state. The first committee hearing highlighted this issue when an advocate for children with disabilities testified that parents had reported receiving notes from teachers asking permission to spank their children. The bill passed the House and has been assigned to the Judiciary Committee in the Senate.

I have also been working on limiting the use of suspensions and expulsions in early childhood. This issue has been raised by the southwest Denver education advocacy group Padres & Jovenes Unidos, but it is also part of an alarming national trend of suspending preschoolers. There are many facets to this issue but the data is clear: the key factor determining whether a child is suspended is previous suspensions. At a time when children are really excited about learning, we don't want to teach them that school is an unwelcoming place. Working on developmentally appropriate responses and supporting our teachers is key. My bill will be introduced the first week of March and will start its first hearing in House Education Committee shortly thereafter.

At the beginning of our legislative session, fixing transportation funding was at the top of the to-do list. One widely discussed measure is to pass a bonding bill and then pass a referendum to voters to increase taxes to pay for the bonding. This has hit a stalemate in negotiations between the Senate Republican and House Democratic Leadership teams. One thing is clear: we can't continue to do nothing and I would love to hear from constituents on what the path forward for adequate funding of state transportation might be. Call me! Write to me! Let me know how you feel about this proposal, or tell me about an innovative solution you might have.

On the national front, we seem to have a lot of uncertainty. There is unrest from citizens protesting about a great number of issues; immigration, refugees, and healthcare seem to capture the most attention. I know that Denver has made clear that it will not act as an arm of ICE and Governor Hickenlooper has made a similar declaration on behalf of the state. I stand with Mayor Hancock and Governor Hickenlooper on protecting the constitutional rights of everyone living in Colorado. If you feel you or a family member are being targeted, please let me know. There are resources available for you.

The issue of where our health care is going is a major concern and continues to be an area of uncertainty. I know that the protests, calls, and letters to Congress have been working. The concerns raised are getting attention. If you're worried about losing your health care because of a repeal of the Affordable Care Act, then call Senator Cory Gardner's office at 303-391-5777. I understand postcards are the best way to get through. You can mail or visit his office at: 1125 17th Street, Suite 525; Denver, CO 80202. Whatever you do, let him know you live in Colorado.

I hope we can move forward in a way that is best for Colorado. Please email or call me if you have any questions or concerns in these tumultuous times.

State Legislature Update: Representative Susan Lontine, House District 1

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We are starting to see more commercial development activity in Council District 2. The property at Jewell and Sheridan that had been a Safeway has been sold to a developer who will convert it into a new fitness center. Vasa Fitness plans to renovate the existing building to add such amenities as an indoor lap pool, cardio cinema room, and a daycare facility for children while their parents work out. Vasa's target market is high-value, low cost, and the company's representative has told me that it regards southwest Denver as an ideal location to supplement their locations in Greeley and Aurora.

The city council has rezoned the overflow parking lot on the southwest corner at Colgate Place serving the Wells Fargo office building to allow redevelopment on the parcel. The former zone designation included a provision for a 100-foot setback from Sheridan Boulevard, effectively preventing anything from being built on the 112-foot-deep lot. The owner’s current plan is to build a nationally branded coffee shop with a drive-through lane.

Following the announcement of the closure of the Walmart Neighborhood

Southwest Denver UpdateDenver District 2 Councilman Kevin Flynn

Market at Sheridan and Dartmouth, I held meetings with the property owner and Walmart to learn of their efforts to secure a new tenant. Walmart, which constructed the brand-new building two and a half years ago, maintains a long-term lease on the building and property meaning they must continue to pay rent, and, more importantly, be responsible to secure another tenant. The landowner is also highly motivated to fill the space. I have referred many of the inquiries on the former Safeway property to the Walmart broker as a starting point.

Potentially more difficult to accomplish, I encouraged Walmart and the property owner to consider developing the building as a public market, along the lines of The Source on Brighton Boulevard or Stanley Marketplace in Aurora. The market concept provides a gathering place for the neighborhood while offering an array of shops and cafes around a common area. Having spaces where people can gather to linger is something that the community has told me District 2 needs.

Regarding the impending closure of Colorado Heights University on the Loretto Heights campus, scheduled for October, I continue to have meetings with college leaders, the city planning and economic development offices and the Sisters of Loretto, who owned the campus up through the late 1980s. There is a graveyard in the northwest corner of the 70-acre campus with the graves of 67 Sisters of Loretto, including the founder of the academy-turned-college, Sr. Mary Pancratia Bonfils.

I have organized a group consisting of a representative from each of five surrounding Registered Neighborhood Organizations, including the HPIA, in order to establish an open line of communication between these neighborhoods and the council office. We exchanged information about the college’s efforts to place its 100 degree-program students to other institutions, and examined the various land uses allowed under their current city code zoning. The Educational Campus 2 designation refers to a small campus. You can learn more about the allowed uses for the campus by going to the Denvergov.org website and searching on “Denver Zoning Code.” Pull up the full PDF and search for the “CMP-EI2” zone.

Denver Public Schools has its top-performing Denver School of Science and Technology on four acres it leases from the campus. Because of the college’s plans to close, DPS has informed me that it intends to purchase its site directly, along with two optional acres adjacent to the school for construction of a kitchen facility. That cements an educational purpose on the campus for the foreseeable future.

You may contact my office with any questions, at [email protected], or 720-377-2222. To be added to the Council District 2 mailing list, email [email protected].

State Legislature Update: Representative Susan Lontine, House District 1

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Neighborhood School Spotlight:BVIS at Henry Campus

For more information on Bear Valley International School:

Follow us on Facebook atfacebook.com/bearvalleyinternational, Contact Principal Lindsay Meier [email protected] call 720-423-9600.

Bear Valley International School is a traditional Denver Public Schools middle school located at the Henry Campus, designed by the Southwest Denver Community for the Southwest Denver community. Bear Valley commenced in the 2016-17 school year with

an amazing group of 6th grade scholars who will be the inaugural class. Bear Valley will grow one grade level each year until full build with grades six through eight.

One focus of the Bear Valley school design is an emphasis on personalized learning. Our teachers and staff intentionally plan for each student’s needs and work together to know and understand each child’s strengths and needs. Bear Valley Scholar Raul spoke to the relationships of this personalized approach, “Our teachers help us with anything we are struggling with and they always want the best for us. They make school fun and they also make the students happy at school.”

Bear Valley is also in a candidacy stage for International Baccalaureate standing and intends to continue the strong continuum of an IB education in Southwest Denver. This programing focuses instructional efforts on creating thoughtful, global-minded scholars. In support of the interdisciplinary, project-based instruction of IB, all scholars participate in a variety of electives, design a science fair project, and partake in a foreign language. Scholars Max and Oscar reflected on their award-winning science project, “I love Bear Valley because of the opportunities teachers give us. We had the opportunity to present our science fair project at The University of Denver.” Students will continue to develop their science and technology skills with the development of the new SMART Lab that will be implemented in the 2017-18 school year.

Bear Valley recognizes that the middle school years are essential in building character, work ethic, and foundational academic skills. And yet each child needs to feel supported and to have the opportunity to enjoy school and have fun, while also making academic gains. Bear Valley Scholar Nyvea spoke about the school culture at Bear Valley, “I love all the amazing, reliable, and admirable teachers, deans, and of course our principal and assistant principal who support us and each other. Sometimes things get difficult during middle school years, but we all persevere through it and at the end of the day, we have fun, and that’s what I love the most.”

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ALI BERNSTEINOwnerHarvey Park Resident

Neighbor Conversations: A Closing Campus’s Potential

Word of the intention to close the Colorado Heights Uni-versity campus has been circulating in local news since the end of November 2016. The situation is full of com-plexities. The beautiful campus and its tower are histori-cally significant, but not protected. It is a registered as a historic property, but that does not entail restrictions as to what private property owners may or may not do with the property. One of the biggest fears right now is the loss of this historic building to the demand for additional housing in Denver.

The fear of adding more multi-unit homes of any kind to the area include concerns about traffic patternsand congestion, as well as putting an extra burden on our schools. Many neighbors would like to see the building preserved and more land dedicated to green space.

A steering committee has been formed to create an un-derstanding of the challenges faced with this property and to help give neighbors a voice that can be shared with the current and future property owners, government officials, and planning committees. The purpose of the steering committee is not to make decisions or to make sure ev-eryone agrees; it is a venue to be heard and to listen and learn from other neighbors and officials.

I had the opportunity to sit and chat with Jim Gibson, who is heading the steering committee. His goals are to get neighbors talking about aspects of the issues that they have not considered before so that they have deeper understanding than when they arrived. He hopes that neighbors can be exposed to new ideas and possibilities as well as seeing their own position more clearly.

The initial phase of these Community Conversations will focus on the hopes and concerns of Southwest Denver residents and others interested in the campus. Partici-pating neighborhoods include Athmar Park, Bear Valley, College View, Dartmouth Heights, Harvey Park, Mar-Lee and Ruby Hill. Summaries of each Community Conversa-tion will be recorded and distributed publicly.

Your neighbors want to hear from you! Get involved and share your views at one of the to-be- scheduled Commu-nity Conversations. If you would like to sign up to par-ticipate, volunteer or to receive announcements, please email: [email protected].

by Meredith Schultz

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Throw a Block Party and Get to Know Your Neighbors!

A couple of years ago, my neighbors organized a block party on my block of Meade, inviting those living in and around the area to join us on a spring afternoon. After a morning of rain made everyone anxious, the sun came out in time for the party and everyone came out to meet in the street. Tables were set up, a makeshift stage appeared with music playing on speakers, ready for an impromptu performance from any of our musically inclined neighbors, and food trucks appeared with great food and desserts to eat!

The value of this kind of get together was unmistakable. I met many neighbors that I had never been able to meet before, adults conversed while kids played with each other up and down the block (now free of traffic), and even a few "original owners" came out to enjoy the excitement, marveling that there were so many more kids living around them than they knew! New friendships were forged, and our little corner of Harvey Park became a little more tight-knit than before.

Closing off a block (highly recommended) requires getting a permit from the city; the application and other information can be found at denvergov.org. At least a week in advance, organizers go door-to-door on the block to be closed and have residents sign a petition saying that they are okay with having their block closed on the day of the party. You must get at least 75% of residents on the block to sign and ALL residents of the block must be notified of the closure.

To close the block on the day of the party, you will need to rent barricades (the city provides guidance on this) so that both ends of the street can be blocked to traffic. Also, consider purchasing insurance, available from the city, in case anything goes wrong during the party.

Once you have barricades and permits sorted, it’s time to think about food. The solution for our block was to bring in food trucks. Organizers emailed a few trucks to see if they would be interested in coming by on the day of the party, three of them agreed, and we were set! But there are other ways food can be handled. You could arrange a pot-luck style party, where attendees bring their own homemade dishes and a couple of neighbors who are passionate about BBQ run a grill or two. You could also see if a local business might be willing to provide food for your party for free.

Don’t forget about other pieces that would enhance the party experience! Among your neighbors, there are probably plenty of tables, chairs, tents, games, sound equipment, and more that could be used for the party. If there are still pieces missing, they can be rented. Little details, like name tags, can help make it more comfortable to meet new people.

Most importantly, make sure everyone knows about the party! Leave flyers on the blocks around your own, and use social media like Facebook, NextDoor, and email to let your neighbors know about the fun! Make sure to get the word out far enough in advance that folks can plan their schedules around the party.

Once you’re there, have a great time, meet new people, share your interests, and let others share theirs. Get to know the people who have lived here for decades, and welcome those who may have just moved in. Most of all, have fun!

At the end of the party, neighbors can work together to remove the barricades and return tables, chairs, and other items to their rightful owners and get the street 100% cleaned up for traffic to resume.

Be sure to congratulate yourself and those that helped you for doing your part to create a stronger community!

by Atom Stevens

Neighbors filled the street with food trucks serving up good eats.

Some of our neighbors who have lived in Harvey Parkfor over 50 years joined the party.

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HPIA BulletinAnnouncementsHPIA Scholarship Fundraising Goals Were Met! The Harvey Park Improvement Association wants to express our gratitude to our neighbors and local businesses that have supported our 2017 – 2018 scholarship fund.

This year, we received 14 applications – by far the most applicants in recent memory. Scholarship winners will be honored at the Harvey Park Improvement Association community meeting on May 3, 2017 – please join us to celebrate the achievements of our neighborhood students. We will highlight each winner in the June newsletter.

GoFundMe Household DonorsTessa and Ryan BaxterJaime Estrada and Xochitl GaytanRobert FoglesongBill KrasnerAaron and Stephanie ManhartChris PineJohn and Susan RobinsonRobert RueschhoffZack and Tanya TillotsonAndy and Samantha Tillotson13 anonymous donations

GoFundMe Business DonationsExecutive Lawn ProsHarvey Park Pals

2017 Business Raffle DonationsNew York BagelsJaime’s Mexican RestaurantHarvey Park Rec Center

Notice of HPIA Board Elections, May 3. At the HPIA Annual Meeting on Wednesday, May 3, there will be an election to fill some HPIA Board Member vacancies due to expiring terms. We are looking for community service-minded individuals who live or own property in the Harvey Park neighborhood and would like to run for these positions. If interested, please send an email to [email protected] or call Xochitl at 720-838-3573. Candidates may also be nominated from the floor on the night of the meeting.

Volunteers for Harvey Park News Staff Needed.The Harvey Park News is seeking a new editor as well as volunteers to join the newsletter staff and/or to serve as regular contributors. We seek persons interested in assisting the team in planning, writing, and reporting on things that are relevant to our neighborhood—the people, places, and events. If interested, please send an email to [email protected].

Community EventsApril:HPIA Monthly MeetingWednesday, April 6, 7:00 p.m. Reports from local officials and police, plus neighborhood news and opportunities to meet your neighbors. Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy Cafeteria, 2250 S. Quitman St.

Earth Day Seed and Plant ExchangeSaturday April 15, from 10 a.m. until noon Held outside at the Harvey Park Rec Center 2120 S Tennyson Way, Denver, CO 80219

May:HPIA Annual Meeting, Board of Directors Election, & HPIA Scholarship Award Ceremony.Wednesday, May 3, 7:00 p.m. HPIA Scholarships will be awarded. Election to fill HPIA Board-Member vacancies by Members in attendance. Annual reports from Standing Committees. Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy Cafeteria, 2250 S. Quitman St.

June: HPIA Monthly Meeting & Annual Neighborhood Potluck Dinner.Wednesday, June 1, 7:00 p.m. Reports from local officials and police, plus neighborhood news and an opportunity to meet your neighbors. Bring something to share for the potluck dinner, as we celebrate another successful year in Harvey Park! Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy Cafeteria, 2250 S. Quitman St.

July:HPIA Annual Fourth of July Bike Parade. Tuesday, July 4, 9:00 a.m. Decorate bikes, wagons, tricycles, and strollers and join us at the Harvey Park playground to show off your decorations. Popsicles to follow parade.

HPIA Fourth Annual Harvey Park Festival, Denver Municipal Band Concert & Fireworks Display. Saturday, July 30, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Festival fun with free booths, games, face painting, and giveaways starts at 5:00 p.m. in Harvey Park. The Denver Municipal Band performs at 7:00 p.m. Fireworks display at dusk, sponsored by the Riviera Circle Lake Club. Bring chairs and a picnic supper to Harvey Park and have a great time with neighbors and friends, while enjoying community fun, music, and fireworks. Want to volunteer? Please email us at [email protected].

Some of our neighbors who have lived in Harvey Parkfor over 50 years joined the party.

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Our members are Neighbors Creating Community. As an active all-volunteer organization the HPIA aims to provide community space for members and the public to gather and share in interests that strengthen our community. We believe in creating neighborhood interaction that brings sense of connectedness and we work to draw community resources together for our members and neighbors.

Membership is only $15 a year. Your membership helps to fund this free Newsletter, the HPIA Scholarship Fund, the annual Summer Festival, our Sustainability team projects, Community Meetings, and more. In addition to providing financial support of our events, please consider joining us as a volunteer.

We encourage you to join in on the fun and help in our efforts to maintain the strong community we live in!

To join the HPIA or renew your membership, please return this form to:

HPIA P.O. BOX 36294 Denver, CO 80236

Make checks payable to HPIA or pay online at www.harveypark.org

$15 annual HPIA membership

($10 goes to the HPIA and scholarship fund, $5 will be given to you as a reloadable King Soopers gift card that gives back 5% of all grocery and gas purchases to support HPIA activities & events)

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HPIA Scholarship Fund: $25 $50 $100 Other $_____

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Fourth Annual Harvey Park Summer Festival

As the HPIA planning committee gears up for another great festival there is plenty to look forward to. Plans for food trucks and more booths and games than ever and, of course, another wonderful concert by the Denver Municipal Band and the Rivera Circle Lake Club Fireworks after the festival draws to a close.

The Summer Festival is sponsored by Councilman Kevin Flynn and is one of our largest outreaches to the community as part of our Neighbors Creating Community movement! If you are interested in joining the volunteer planning committee or volunteering day of, please email [email protected].

Mark your calendars for July 22! The festival runs from 4pm-7pm at Harvey Park on the corner of Evans and Tennyson.

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Advancing Family Prosperity: Mi Casa Resource Center

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“After completing the programs at Mi Casa, you can land a successful job and be able to grow as an individual.” –Misty Rabb

That was the advice that Misty shared with the participants of a Customer Service Skills Training class at Mi Casa Resource Center in January 2017. As a graduate of this class herself, Misty spoke to the most recent class about her personal experience at the Resource Center.

In 2015, Misty was a stay-at-home mom raising three kids, but she knew she wanted something more in life. Her social worker referred her to Mi Casa, where she enrolled in the intensive career training program. During the 5-week course, Misty learned technical skills such as cash

handling and responding to customer complaints as well as job readiness and life skills. All participants are guaranteed 3 job interviews at the end of training, and during her interview day, Misty met with a representative from National Jewish Health. She did so well with the initial interview that they offered her a position as a Customer Service Representative for the Quit Logix Hotline. Misty just celebrated her 1-year anniversary in this position on March 21st and she couldn’t be happier, saying “Mi Casa supported me in my career, and now I get to support people who are making the decision to quit smoking.”

Are you ready to launch your career in the customer service or financial industries?

Apply now for our

Customer Service Skills Training Program!

Registration deadline:Monday, April 17th

For more information and to register:Call (303)539-5619 or email ckaplangomez@

micasaresourcecenter.org

In addition to our career services, Mi Casa also operates the only Women’s Business Center in Colorado supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration. The Mi Casa Women’s Business Center provides comprehensive, bilingual business training, counseling, and support services to aspiring entrepreneurs and emerging businesses. Our intensive training courses include “Business Success” and “Business Breakthrough.” Business Success helps aspiring entrepreneurs understand the ins and outs of business ownership and create a business plan, and Business Breakthrough is designed for experienced entrepreneurs who are ready to expand their business. All classes are taught by experienced business owners and trained business consultants.

In 2012, Robin Berhstock started Custom Copper Mugs, LLC, which manufactures and sells personalized, hand-crafted copper mugs. Shortly after starting her business, Robin had a lot of questions, but she didn’t have any

mentors to turn to for advice. So, she turned to Mi Casa. Robin enrolled in the Women’s Business Center’s “Business Breakthrough” class in 2013, where she learned how to stay ahead of her competition. As her business grew, Robin’s instructor advised her on systems to automate

inventory management and order fulfillment to keep up with increased demand. Robin’s business has continued to expand and today you can purchase her custom barware on three different websites, including Amazon.

Have you dreamed of starting your own business?

Come to our FREE workshop!

“Considering a Business”Tuesday, May 23rd

5:30-8:30pm

For more information and to register:Call (303)539-5606 or email businessdenver@

micasaresourcecenter.org

by Michele Soli

Mi Casa Resource Center (Mi Casa) is a nonprofit organization with a mission to advance the economic success of families with limited opportunities. We have served the Denver community for over 40 years by expanding

opportunities for educational, professional, and entrepreneurial advancement. Mi Casa offers a range of Career, Business, and Youth & Family Development services to help families achieve lasting economic prosperity. To find out

more about Mi Casa Resource Center, visit our website at www.micasaresourcecenter.org

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Avanzando la prosperidad familiar: Centro de Recursos Mi Casa

"Después de completar los programas en Mi Casa, usted puede conseguir un trabajo exitoso y ser capaz de crecer como individuo." -Misty Rabb

Ese fue el consejo que Misty compartió con los participantes de una clase de capacitación de servicio al cliente en el Centro de Recursos Mi Casa en enero de 2017. Como graduada de esta clase, Misty habló con la clase más reciente sobre su experiencia personal en el Centro de

Recursos.

En 2015, Misty era una ama de casa cuidando a tres hijos pero ella sabía que quería algo más en su vida. Su trabajadora social la refirió a Mi Casa, donde se inscribió en el programa intensivo de formación profesional. Durante el curso de 5 semanas, Misty aprendió habilidades técnicas como manejo de efectivo y cómo responder a las quejas de los clientes, así como la preparación para el trabajo y habilidades para la vida. Todos los participantes están garantizados a tener 3 entrevistas de trabajo al final del entrenamiento, y durante el día de las entrevistas, Misty se reunió con un representante de National Jewish Health. Ella hizo tan buen trabajo en la entrevista inicial que la organización le ofreció un puesto como representante de servicio al cliente para el Quit Logix Hotline. st Misty acaba de celebrar su primer aniversario de trabajo el 21 de marzo y no podía estar más feliz, diciendo "Mi Casa me ha apoyado en mi carrera, y ahora puedo apoyar a las personas que están tomando la decisión de dejar de fumar."

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Además de nuestros servicios de carrera, Mi Casa también administra el único Centro de Negocios para Mujeres en Colorado, apoyado por la Administración de Pequeños Negocios de los Estados Unidos. El Centro de Negocios para Mujeres de Mi Casa ofrece servicios comprensibles y bilingües de entrenamiento empresarial, asesoramiento y apoyo a empresarios aspirantes y negocios emergentes. Nuestros entrenamientos intensivos incluyen “Éxito para Negocios” y “Business Breakthrough.” Éxito para Negocios ayuda a los empresarios aspirantes a entender las complejidades de la propiedad de tener un negocio y crear un plan de negocios, y Business Breakthrough está diseñado para empresarios experimentados que están dispuestos a expandir su negocio. Todas las clases son impartidas por propietarios de negocios y consultores de negocios capacitados.

En 2012, Robin Berhstock comenzó Custom Copper Mugs, LLC, una empresa que fabrica y vende tazas de cobre personalizadas. Poco después de comenzar su negocio, Robin tenía muchas preguntas, pero ella no

tenía mentores para pedir consejo. Así que se volvió hacia Mi Casa. Robin se inscribió en el curso de "Business Breakthrough" del Centro de Negocios para Mujeres en 2013, donde aprendió a mantenerse a la vanguardia de su competencia. Con el crecimiento de su negocio, el instructor de Robin le aconsejó sobre

sistemas para automatizar la gestión de inventarios y el cumplimiento de órdenes para mantenerse al aumento de la demanda. Robin ha continuado su expansión en el negocio y hoy se puede comprar sus tazas en tres sitios de web, incluyendo Amazon.

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Centro de Recursos Mi Casa es una organización sin fines de lucro con la misión de promover el éxito económico de las familias con oportunidades limitadas. Hemos servido a la comunidad de Denver por más de 40 años expandiendo las oportunidades para el progreso educativo, profesional y empresarial. Mi Casa ofrece varios servicios de Carrera,

Negocios y Desarrollo de la Familia y la Juventud para ayudar a las familias a lograr una prosperidad económica duradera. Para obtener más información sobre el Centro de Recursos Mi Casa, visite nuestro sitio web en

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BEAR VALLEY BRANCH LIBRARY HAPPENINGSFamily EventsUpcycled CastlesSaturday,April 1, 11 a.m.Use recycled materials to make an awesome castle! Ideal for ages 4-8.

Show and Tell BandMonday, April 3, 2 p.m. Members of the Denver Concert Band will come and introduce their instruments and play some fun music. Ideal for ages 3-10.

Family Lego ClubSecond Thursday every month, 6:00-7:00 p.m. Ideal for ages 5-13.

Author Visit with Carmela LaVigna CoyleTuesday, April 11, 1 p.m. Carmela LaVigna Coyle, the author of Do Princesses and Super Heroes Hit the Trails? and lots of other fun books for kids will talk to kids about her books and being an author. Ideal for ages 5-10.

LEGO® Contest April 8-15 Submit your creation with inspiration from the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. From the new exhibition Vikings: Beyond the Legend to dinosaurs and outer space, there are no limits to what you can create.

Family Craft Bendy NinjasSaturday, May 6, 11 a.m. Join us as we make a super powered ninja! Ideal for ages 4-8.

Hunk-Ta-Bunk-Ta MusicSaturday, May 20, 11-11:30 a.m. Enjoy a special family concert featuring Katherine Dines and her award-winning Hunk-Ta-Bunk-Ta Music. Made possible by the generous support of the Natalie Petersen Fund. Ideal for ages 2-8.

Tweens and TeensAfter School HangoutMondays-Thursdays, 3:30-5 p.m. @ Bear ValleyAfter school hangout with video games, board games, crafts and more. Ideal for ages 10-18.

After School BingoFridays at 4 p.m. @ Bear ValleyBingo for kids & teens.

AdultsMemory CafeSecond Wednesdays, 1 p.m. A social and educational group for people experiencing memory loss and for their families and caregivers. It is a safe place to socialize, relax, and learn without the fear of stigma. We do not provide formal care or supervision.

Saturday Morning Coffee and DonutsSaturdays, 9 a.m. Join us every Saturday morning for FREE coffee and donuts. This relaxing opportunity to socialize or read the newspaper is for everyone.

Sewing LoungeFirst and Second Thursdays, 12 p.m.Need a sewing machine for a special project? Grab your supplies and head on over to use ours. We’ll be here to answer your questions.

Sit ‘n’ KnitSecond and Fourth Tuesdays, 12:30-2:30 p.m.Experienced knitters, come share your knowledge. Beginners, shorten your learning curve. Fiber host: Charlotte Updike.

Tech Help Appointments | Call to scheduleGet personalized technology assistance and instruction from one of our experts on your own device or a public computer.

Celebrating the Sweet Side of PassoverSaturday, April 8, 2 p.m. Discussing the dietary guidelines and celebration of the Passover holiday with a focus on the sweets that are served this season.

Saving for RetirementThursday, May 4, 6:30 p.m.Learn strategies to help you save more money to set aside for retirement and get an overview of common retirement investment tools.

Drop-in Technology HelpThursday, May 18, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Answers to questions about your phone, tablet, or other device!

Book ClubsApril 27, 6:30 p.m. Mystery: A Circle of Wives, by Alice LaPlante.

May 13, 11 a.m. The Lifeboat: A Novel, by Charlotte Rogan

May 25, 6:30 p.m. Mystery: Unbecoming, by Rebecca Scherm.

HARVEY PARK RECREATION CENTER CLASSESDrop-in ClassesMY Denver programsFree with MY Denver card, Mon.-Fri. Summer hours 10:30am-2:30pm. We will be offering Drumming, Healthy Life Stars, Mirror Image Arts and many more Activities, Ages 5-18.

Karate with Sensei MarkFree with My Denver card, Ages 5-18. Mon. & Wed. 5:30-6:30pm.

Fishing is FunDenver Parks & Recreation Ranger program invites youth and their families to participate in free Fun Fishing days at Harvey Park throughout the Summer. All equipment provided for fishing and fly fishing. Go to denvergov.org and search, “Fishing” for more details.

Essentrics with PauletteLow- impact exercise program to tone the entire body & improve strength and flexibility, Ages 15 & up. Friday’s 9:30-10:30am.

Power Stretch with GaryThis fusion class integrates strengthening movements and flexibility training to stretch muscles and increase tone of all areas of the body & use techniques to relax, Ages 15 & up. Tues. & Thurs. 9:30-10:30am.

Pickle BallFree with membership, play the fun hybrid sport with elements of tennis, ping pong and badminton, Ages 18 & up. Tues. & Thurs. 11:00am-1:00pm.

Lunch programFree, Ages 5-18 welcome, lunch served from 11:00am-2:00pm.

Summer 2017 Activities: Class/Activity Fees ApplySing and PlayRhythm, songs, dance & music for children & their parents/caregivers, Ages 6 months -3 years. Wed. 9:30 – 10:15am and 10:45-11:30am.

Beginning SewingLearn to prepare fabric, read patterns, develop skills in hand and machine sewing of seams, hems and more, Ages 12 & up. Thurs. 4:30-6:30pm.

T-Ball, Coach Pitch, Softball, Baseball Youth SportsCoed, Girls, Boys various days/times. Ages 5-14.

Cheerleading CampCheers, chants, partner stunts and a choreographed dance, Coed Ages 5-14. Mon-Thurs. June 26-29, 2017, 10:30m-12:00pm.

Make it Fly CampNever too young to make airplanes fly, Coed ages 5-18. Mon.-Fri. July 10-14 2017, 11:30am-12:30pm.

Belly Dancing CampThis dance style involves movement and concentration on different muscles and parts of the body, Coed Ages 5-18. Mon.-Fri. July 17-21, 2017. 10:00-11:00am.

Summer 2017 Special Event Second Annual Open House. Details TBD please contact April DeLeon at [email protected] or 720-865-0550.

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Harvey Park Real Estate - Spring 2017 Market Report The perennial question on many people’s minds is; how is the real estate market and how will it perform this year? Great question! As we are aware the past several years have been fantastic growth years for home valuation in Denver. Here are the average sales prices in Harvey Park and South Harvey Park over the past several years.

(2013 - $213,000) (2014 - $244,500) (2015 - $287,349) (2016 - $321,611) This represents a 33.8% increase over the past 3 years, or an average annual increase of 11.27%. Going into the future, double digit yearly appreciation is unlikely to be sustained.

On the positive side Denver should continue to experience a strong influx of young, smart and vibrant millennials drawn to Colorado’s progressive lifestyle and strong job market. We have a net population increase of around 58,000 people annually in the metro area. Companies are continuing to locate to the metropolitan area as well. Multi-family units mostly apartments have been flooding the marketplace creating a softening of residential rental rates. Single family homes on the other hand are not being built fast enough to satisfy demand. Mortgage interest rates are rising and are expected to approach 5% by year end. This will have some impact upon appreciation. Remember, millennials (age 18-34) are the primary purchasers buying their first homes in Harvey Park. They are affected by rising interest rates and slowly rising wages. Based upon economist’s predictions, barring unexpected developments that would impact our economy negatively we can expect approx. 5% home appreciation in 2017.

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Earth Day: Seed and Plant Exchange and #OneSquareBlock challenge

Calling all current and future gardeners! The HPIA Sustainability Team is proud to announce the first annual Earth Day Seed and Plant Exchange on Saturday April 15 from 10 a.m. until noon at the Harvey Park Rec Center, 2120 S Tennyson Way.

Did you collect seeds last year but have too many to plant? Did you start seedlings in the spring but are realizing you probably don’t need ten eggplants? Do you need to thin those irises again? Bring your extra plants down to the Harvey Park Recreation Center and donate them or swap them out for something else. There will be a wide range of seeds and plants available, including both vegetables and wildflowers.

Do you want to start a garden but don’t know how to take the first steps? Stop by anyway! There will be informational posters and handouts, live demonstrations, garden goodies for sale, and plenty of plants to get you started. If you don’t have any plants to share, that’s ok! You can make a small charitable donation when you arrive. All proceeds from the event will go to Denver Food Rescue (denverfoodrescue.org) which delivers fresh, healthy food by bicycle to low-income areas throughout the city.

Even if you are not a gardener, feel free to stop by the event. There will be friends, fun, and of course free food. Come meet some neighbors, learn about the sustainability initiatives in the neighborhood, and share your ideas about how to strengthen community, promote social justice, and protect the environment.

After the Seed and Plant Exchange, we will continue our annual Earth Day tradition of spending the early afternoon picking up trash around the neighborhood. We will supply gloves and trash bags; just bring yourselves and your smiling faces.

If you cannot make it to the event but want to help clean up the neighborhood, you can still participate in our Earth Day “One Square Block” challenge. The Seed and Plant Exchange on April 15 marks the beginning of the challenge, which lasts for one week and ends on the official Earth Day, April 22.

During this Earth Day pregame week, we challenge you to gather up your friends, family, and neighbors, and adopt your “One Square Block” to clean up. Simply take a walk around your block, picking up trash as you go. When you’re done, snap a selfie with your filled trash bag and post it on the Harvey Park Neighborhood Facebook page with the hashtag #OneSquareBlock.

If just one house on every block participates, our neighborhood will be beautiful and clean, just in time for Earth Day! Keep a lookout on the Harvey Park Neighborhood Facebook page for reminders and more information about both the Seed and Plant Exchange and the #OneSquareBlock challenge.

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What’s Up with Denver and Recycling?by Harlin Savage, Communications Director, Eco-CycleWith the Rocky Mountains as its backdrop and great access to the outdoors, the City of Denver is a great place to live and work. Many residents put a high premium on conservation and sustainability, and take pride in the rugged beauty of the Centennial State. But when it comes to recycling—one of the simplest actions you can take to protect the environment—Denver has little to brag about.

In 2015, the city recycled only 20 percent of its residential waste, sending more than 207,000 tons of trash to landfills. At the Denver Sustainability Summit, a goal was set to boost the city’s recycling rate to 35 percent—the national average—by 2020.

The good news is that recycling, composting and other Zero Waste practices are relatively quick and cost-effective ways to save natural resources and reduce pollution.Denver’s wasteful habits come at a steep cost. Much of the materials that residents and businesses throw away are valuable if recycled appropriately. Recycling and reusing discards also reduces air and water pollution and reduces fossil fuel consumption, all of which have significant public health benefits. GOLDEN TRASH: THROWING AWAY MONEY

The trash can is a land of economic opportunity. Colorado throws away an estimated $265 million worth of recyclable materials—aluminum, metals, cardboard, paper,

and plastics—every year. These materials are valuable global commodities, which could be sold for profit instead of having residents and businesses pay to bury them in landfills.

Using recycled materials instead of virgin resources to make new products requires significantly less energy, which means the manufacturer not only saves money, but also emits a lot less pollution. Recycling is big business and can bring local jobs and positive economic benefits to our area. The recycling, reuse and remanufacturing industries already contribute $8.7 billion to Colorado’s economy, even with our low recycling rate, and new businesses are coming here to capture the value in

our trash. For example, Momentum Recycling, which just built a new state-of-the-art glass recycling facility in Broomfield, is now accepting glass from Denver. By committing to recycle more, we can attract more businesses like Momentum Recycling to Colorado, boost our recycling rate, and create more local economic benefits.

HOW COMPOSTING WORKS

Fifty percent of Denver’s trash is compostable organic materials. When Denver Recycles picks up food scraps and yard waste from residents who participate in the curbside composting program, the compost material goes to A1 Organics, an industrial composting facility in Eaton, Colorado. There, the compostable materials go into giant piles where it “cooks” at temperatures of up to 150 degrees. This breaks down the organic material, including bones, meat, and certified compostable products like cups and utensils made of corn, and destroys disease-causing bacteria. The result is a nutrient-rich soil amendment called compost, which is sold to local farms, garden centers, and residents. Compost is extremely important for growing healthy food, both on local farms and in home gardens. Unfortunately, Denver’s compost bin comes with a $10 monthly fee and only four percent of Denver households participate in the program.

WHAT YOU CAN DODemand Recycling and Composting for ALL Denver Residents.Contact your City Council member and Mayor Hancock and urge them to provide recycling and composting services for all residents. Tell them that the current system is broken and must be fixed. Residents who recycle and compost and create less waste should pay less for services than residents who throw everything in the trash.

Contact info:Mayor's Office Phone Number: 720-865-9000Councilman for District 2, Kevin Flynn: 720-337-2222 [email protected]

Sign Up for Recycling and Composting ServicesCall Denver Recycles at (720) 913-1311 to get your recycling cart and sign up for curbside composting service. If you live in a large apartment building, tell your landlord that you want recycling and compost service and get your neighbors involved.

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We are all familiar with the debate between keeping cats inside and letting them roam: life expectancy of indoor cats is about 3 times longer than outdoor cats; outdoor cats are exposed to dangers from other animals (in Harvey Park those dangers include coyote, foxes, skunks and raccoons); diseases; parasites; and accidental and intentional harm by humans. Many people, however, feel that keeping cats indoors all the time is unfair and look for additional ways to give kitties some quality outdoor time. There are workable alternatives to opening the door and hoping for the best. The two most common options are outdoor cat habitats, often called catios, and training cats to walk on a leash. Both options have some work attached, but many find it worth it to keep our kitties safe.

Several Harvey Park cats enjoy catios ranging in size from about 4 to over 100 square feet. The Runyons placed an outdoor kennel kit on a deck that their cats can access through a window. They even added a few bricks to absorb heat from the sunlight, making a warm spot where the cats love to lounge. The McDavid household built a dog run out of chain link panels with added panels on top to keep their cats from climbing out. Both their dogs and their cats access the run through a doggy door. At the Sanders house they built a cat house that attaches to the window and is made of wood and Plexiglas with plastic chicken fencing on top so their kitties can go outside for fresh air and sunshine. Everyone says their cats love spending time outside watching squirrels, birds and other entertaining creatures from the safety of their enclosures.

The Sanders’ sons also take walks around the backyard. Admittedly, some cats will “fail” at leash training, but a surprising number will adapt to a leash with positive reinforcement. Though it may take days or weeks to show your kitty how much fun walking on a leash can be. It is important to remember, however, that cats may feel vulnerable while on a leash so watch out for other animals and know how you will keep you cat safe if an off-leash dog or other animal approaches.

While these options may be safer than roaming at large, it should be noted that cats on a leash or in a catio may encounter other cats and increase their exposure to transmittable diseases. Whatever lifestyle you choose for your cats, remember to discuss what vaccinations are appropriate for your kitties with a vet. For more information on either catios or leash training your cat, visit websites such as wikihow.com/Leash-Train-a-Cat and catiospaces.com.

Winners of the Cute Pet Photo ContestWe had over 50 submissions from the neighborhood! Our poor judges had their work cut out for them.

Congratulations to the winners!

Grand Prize, winning a $50 gift card to Pets N Stuff and $100 worth of daytime walk / play date services from Harvey Park Pals is Bear!

Our Runner Ups, Scrappy and Sydney and Cotton will receive $25 to Pets N Stuff and $50 worth of daytime walk / play date services from Harvey Park Pals.

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Bob's Home Repair & Remodeling - Kitchen & Bath Specialist. Also Floors, Doors, Electrical, Plumbing, Tile, Counters, Drywall, and more. Free Estimates.Call Bob 303-807-8478

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