From The Interim Executive Director
As we move into November, we can feel the holiday season beginning. Halloween, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and the New Year. Get in the spirit and come be a part of the events happening in and around Five Points. The Holiday at the Points event last year was a great success and it will once again be a part of the holiday season. Volunteers are needed so please let us know of your availability. Additionally, donations, no matter the amount, will be solicited for the events so please consider sharing your generosity with us as we plan for a great event. On the development side, things are moving forward with DURA and its study, with an expected completion by the end of the year. An Urban Renewal Area designation will allow for tax incentives for greater investment and development in the area. Finally, Don’t Forget to Vote!
Peace and Blessings
Dante
Don’t Forget to Vote!
Let your voice be heard and make sure you drop off your ballot on or by November 8, 2011. This election is an all mail election, so if you do not yet have your ballot, contact your county clerk. Denver’s election will select new school board candidates and address ballot initiative 300 regarding paid sick days for employees. There are also state issues regarding education the ballot.
Voter Service Centers
Eight Voter Service Centers will be open; see list below. Voters can drop off their ballot, obtain a replacement for a lost or spoiled ballot, complete an emergency registration affidavit, or use an ADA-compliant touch screen voting machines. The Denver Elections Division will serve as one of the eight locations and will offer extended hours.
All eight locations offer a drive-through ballot drop-off lane.
- Drive through lane at Denver Elections Division opens Monday, Oct. 17.
- The other seven drive through lanes open Monday, Oct. 24.
Locations
- Denver Elections Division, 200 W. 14th Ave.
- Christ Community Church, 8085 E. Hampden Ave.
- Harvey Park Recreation Center, 2120 S. Tennyson Way
- Hiawatha Davis Jr. Recreation Center, 3334 N. Holly St.
- Montbello Recreation Center, 15555 E. 53rd Ave.
- Montclair Recreation Center, 729 N. Ulster Way
- Scheitler Recreation Center, 5031 W. 46th Ave.
- Washington Park Recreation Center, 701 S. Franklin St.
Next Community Meeting
The Five Points Business District will hold its next community meeting on Saturday, November 5, 2011 at 9:00 am in the FPBD lower level conference room. Agenda items will include: Update on the ULI report Update on Holiday at the Points
Holiday At The Points
The FBDO is once again planning the Holiday at the Points. On Saturday, November 26, the Art of Lights program will be held. Other events are in the planning stages. If you would like to find out how to volunteer to help with the events, please come to the next community meeting, or contact the FBDO office.
FIVE POINTS BUSINESS DISTRICT OFFICE BOARD RETREAT
The Five Points Business Office Board of Directors met on October 15, 2011 for a full day of strategic planning. Led by board chair Alison Wadle and founding board chair Anthony Graves, the board planned for the continued growth and progress of the office and developed plans for moving forward with a new Executive Director expected to be chosen in the near future.
Coffee @ The Point Announces Public School Fundraiser
On Thursday, November 17, 18, and 19th, Coffee at The Point will donate 10% of everything you purchase at Coffee at The Point to Gilpin Montessori Public School’s Worm Composting Project. Our goal is to raise enough money to assist the Gilpin students in maintain and sustaining one of their “green initiatives”. Gilpin Montessori Public School started classroom worm composting during the 2010-11 school year and, thanks to Coffee at The Point, is planning do this cool project again for the 2011-12 year. This low-tech, hands-on project acquaints students with the life cycle by showing them how the compost created by worms can enrich the earth’s soil, particularly that of our school garden. The project also encourages waste reduction by showing students how food scraps can be “recycled.” Our ultimate hope is to be able to consume our school garden’s produce, which will have gotten its start from the soil generated by our classrooms. Coffee at the Point is located at: 710 East 26th Avenue (Welton St. & 27th St.). Free covered parking located adjacent to coffee shop (off Wash. St.).
