Jan 10 2022
The City and County of Denver has been named one of 10 new cities to have achieved What Works Cities Certification, in recognition of their exceptional use of data to guide their decision-making and improve residents’ lives. What Works Cities Certification – the national standard of excellence in data-driven city governance – evaluates how well …
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Jan 04 2022
The Denver Fire Department (DFD) has again received Accredited Agency status with the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) for meeting the criteria established through the CFAI’s voluntary self-assessment and accreditation program. The DFD is one of only just over 100 agencies to achieve Internationally Accredited Agency status with the CFAI and the Center for …
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Dec 20 2021
Ageism, discrimination based solely on age, can be directed towards younger, as well as, older individuals. It devalues a person and negatively impacts each member of our community. It exists in the workplace, appears in advertising, is portrayed in greeting cards and is promoted in various ways throughout our culture. The anti-ageism movement strives to …
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Dec 13 2021
Timothy P. and the Rocky Mountain Stocking Stuffers – a holiday string band unlike anything you’ve ever heard – returns to the Lakewood Cultural Center on Dec. 4 and 5. More than two decades ago, consummate Colorado entertainer Timothy P. Irvin and his musical pals Jon Chandler and Ernie Martinez entered the recording studio and …
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Dec 06 2021
It’s been a challenging 2020 for so many, including the vulnerable animals who find their way to the Denver Animal Shelter (DAS) and Denver Animal Protection (DAP). That’s why this year’s GivingTuesday – the global day of giving on Tuesday, December 1 – is such a critical day for the programs that keep Denver’s forgotten …
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Nov 08 2021
The holidays have always been a time for reflection for connection and of course, for tradition! And this year, Zoo Lights is the final toast in a year-long celebration! As the brilliant capstone to 125 Years of Love, our 2021 event promises to be brighter than ever with a colorful crop of NEW installations and …
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Nov 01 2021
Colorado nonprofit A Little Help is looking for volunteers to help older adults with yard work at their upcoming Service Saturday! events. Service Saturdays! are designed to bring the community together in support of older adults. Individuals and groups from the community volunteer to assist older neighbors with their seasonal yard work needs, including raking …
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Oct 26 2021
The Adams County decision to leave the Tri-County Health Department on Tuesday, Oct. 20 means that Arapahoe County will likely have to create its own public health department as well. After Adams County announced its intentions, the Arapahoe County Board of Commissioners released the following statement: The Arapahoe County Board of Commissioners is saddened that …
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Oct 26 2021
The Denver Zoo staff announced several weeks ago that their two 11-year-old Siberian tigers, Yuri and Nikita, tested positive for the virus that causes COVID-19. This week, their 11 lions tested positive for the same virus! Why is this only happening to the big cats? Is this a national or international problem with all cats? …
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Oct 18 2021
We are back on stage! This year marks the 27th year of the Ms. Colorado Senior America Pageant, October 23, at 2 pm at the Parker PACE Theater, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave. in Parker. This year’s theme is “The Power of a Dream.” The pageant captures the joy of living and not letting age be …
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Oct 12 2021
Broomfield Community Center (280 Spader Way) is hosting a resource fair on October 15 from 8 am to 2 pm. Living in Balance is an annual resource fair hosted by Broomfield Senior Services and is dedicated to addressing aging by providing healthcare, housing, legal, and financial resources. This year the theme of the fair is …
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Oct 04 2021
The Board of Douglas County Commissioners held a special meeting last month for the unanimous adoption of a resolution withdrawing from the Tri-County Health Department and establishing its own single-county public health agency. Tri-County Health Dept. consists of a partnership between Adams, Arapahoe, & Douglas counties. There have been issues with funding and staffing of …
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