Hair on Earth salon bustled with activity the afternoon of September 12. But it was far from a typical day at this Sunnyside business. Sharply dressed volunteers of all ages zipped in and out of the building with trays of food and coolers of drinks as sounds from the Broncos game broadcast in the background. Large shade tents bordered the parking lot and banquet tables sat … [Read more...] about Longtime Businesswoman Virginia Gonzales Celebrates Retirement, Heads to Senior World Games
Make it a Good Visit
The Gray Zone: Stories Connected to North Denver’s Older Adults Last week I planned to spend time taking a tai chi class and going out to lunch with a friend who’s living with early-onset Alzheimer’s. We’ve done this before and, until last week, it had been a fun and upbeat experience for both of us. But that morning her spouse texted to prepare me: my friend was having a … [Read more...] about Make it a Good Visit
North High School Homecoming Parade
A Bird in the Hand…Gets a Band
There’s a seasonal activity underway that biologists and birders want you to know about. “Bird banding” takes place across North America in the fall and spring every year, so that scientists can understand the productivity and health of migratory bird populations. Some set up public bird banding stations to share what they’re learning, in real-time, with the rest of … [Read more...] about A Bird in the Hand…Gets a Band
Bienvenidos is Here for North Denver: Stop in to Get the Food You Need
On Tuesdays, volunteers from Bienvenidos Food Bank fan out across North Denver placing boldly lettered signs along major streets, “Food Bank Thursday—10am to noon and 3:30 to 5:30pm—38th and Pecos.” According to Greg Pratt, executive director, social media isn’t always the best way to get the word out about the food they have to offer. “We hyper-serve this area,” he says, … [Read more...] about Bienvenidos is Here for North Denver: Stop in to Get the Food You Need