🌱 Denver Daily: What You Need To Know Today (Wed, Aug 31)

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Here are the top stories today in Denver:

1. Denver Sued Over Sweeping Downtown Bans and More (Westword)
2. Just Announced - Shrek Rave Is Headed to Denver for Two Swampy Nights (303 Magazine)
3. 9 Things to Do in and Around Denver This Month - Fashion Edition (303 Magazine)
4. 3 new Front Range restaurants to try before summer’s end (The Denver Post)
5. Recall Of Colorado Sen. Priola, Now A Democrat, Would Happen In New Republican-Leaning District (Patch)
6. Judge dismisses Denver from excessive force lawsuit, says not enough similar incidents (Colorado Springs Gazette)
7. Apprenticeship act aims to build construction careers (RED. Relevant. Essential. Denver)
8. Area Agencies on Aging with DRCOG - August 30, 2022 (9News.com KUSA)
9. Tips on keeping those summer outdoor gear in good shape for the next season (FOX 31 Denver)
10. Students look to the stars (RED. Relevant. Essential. Denver)

Today in Denver:

• Food Drive (8:00 PM)
• Annual Charity Walk (12PM)
• Wednesday's Child Has Far To Go (5:15PM)
• Another One To Make The List A Little Longer (9:22PM)

From my notebook:

• Denver Police Department: "ONE PILL CAN KILL On August 23, 2022, District 4 officers responded to a report of a person sleeping in a vehicle. When officers arrived on scene, they ran a check on the vehicle and learned that is was reported stolen. Officers safety t..." (Denver Police Department via Facebook)
• Denver Center for the Performing Arts: "The wait is over. #HadestownTour begins tonight. Catch Hadestown at The Buell through Sept 11 🌺" (Denver Center for the Performing Arts via Facebook)
• Denver Botanic Gardens: "This is the last weekend to visit Butterflies at Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms! Don't miss out on your chance to encounter native butterflies while learning what types of plants you can add to your garden to attract butterflies ..." (Denver Botanic Gardens via Facebook)
• Denver Botanic Gardens: "Tickets for fall events at York St. and Chatfield Farms are on sale! Includes Glow at the Gardens, Pumpkin Festival, Corn Maze, Ghosts in the Gardens tours, Fall Plant & Bulb Sale and Día de los Muertos. https://bit.ly/3we9g9R [ID: 1. A ..." (Denver Botanic Gardens via Facebook)
• VISIT DENVER: "Quoted from The New York Times, “In The Mile High City, festivals and food are on the rise.” Click the link to see what The New York Times says about Denver’s arts & culture, hotels, festivals, and dining: https://nyti.ms/3AqeUqx 📷: Ben..." (VISIT DENVER via Facebook)
• VISIT DENVER: "This photo perfectly captures the beauty of the Empower Field at Mile High. Put a 🧡💙 in the comment sections if you are a Denver Broncos fan! 📷: captaincoloradophotography 📍: VISIT DENVER #visitdenver #denvercolorado #denverco #mileh..." (VISIT DENVER via Facebook)
• Denver Police Department: "SHELBY IS PAWSOME One of the best things about Shelby The Therapup is that she always helps prompt positive conversations with community members. These interactions create opportunities for dialogues that open the door to productive conv..." (Denver Police Department via Facebook)
• Denver Center for the Performing Arts: "Announcing our BIGGER, BRIGHTER, and BOLDER 2023/24 Broadway Season! We’re bringing you a selection of music and nostalgia-filled spectacles that celebrate cultural megastars like Tina Turner, Alanis Morissette, Sting, MJ, all six wives ..." (Denver Center for the Performing Arts via Facebook)
• Denver Public Schools: "This year, DPS will provide FREE BREAKFAST 🥛🥞 to all students regardless of their meal benefit status! ⚠️As a reminder, for your student to receive free or reduced lunch, please still fill out the Household Application for Student Meal..." (Denver Public Schools via Facebook)
• Denver Botanic Gardens: "Corn Maze at Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms opens Friday, September 16! Tickets on sale now." (Denver Botanic Gardens via Facebook)
• Denver Art Museum: "The Denver Chalk Art Festival will be in the Golden Triangle Creative District, Denver Colorado near the Denver Art Museum this year! The festival, happening this weekend, September 3-5, will center around the cross streets of 12th and B..." (Denver Art Museum via Facebook)
• Denver Botanic Gardens: "Pumpkin Festival at Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms is fast approaching! Tickets on sale now. We also are in need of volunteers to help in a variety of roles. Perks = lunch, a free pumpkin, enjoy the event before or after your shi..." (Denver Botanic Gardens via Facebook)
• Denver Art Museum: "CLOSING SOON! See "Age of Armor: Treasures from the Higgins Collection at the Worcester Art Museum" at the Denver Art Museum before it closes on Labor Day, September 5! This exhibition is included in general admission, which is FREE for ..." (Denver Art Museum via Facebook)
• Denver Museum of Nature & Science: "Take your classroom to the stars! 🚀 Tune in for an exciting live broadcast this Wed. 8/31 at 10:40am featuring a real-time Q&A about living aboard the International Space Station with NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration..." (Denver Museum of Nature & Science via Facebook)
• Denver Art Museum: "Did you know that the Denver Art Museum offers a variety of Creative Classes? These classes offer an opportunity to learn from local professional creatives through traditional and experimental approaches. Learn more about several of the ..." (Denver Art Museum via Facebook)
• VISIT DENVER: "4 days, 50+ local restaurants, 700+ wines + spirits, 1 great cause — supporting #CO restaurant workers! Colorado Restaurant Association's #DenverFoodandWine Festival is a multi-day extravaganza taking place September 6 -10 and celebratin..." (VISIT DENVER via Facebook)
• Denver Broncos Community Development: "Last night, Denver Broncos 3-time #WPMOY nominee Justin Simmons and his wife, Taryn, hosted dinner at a local steakhouse for Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver members who participated in all 8 sessions of our RISE youth leadership serie..." (Denver Broncos Community Development via Facebook)
• Denver Broncos Community Development: "#ChooseToInclude x Special Olympics Colorado 💙" (Denver Broncos Community Development via Facebook)
• City and County of Denver Government: "Do you have an Emergency Bug Out Bag? If not, you're in luck! Join us for a Preparedness Fair in September as a part of National Preparedness Month to get your FREE Bug Out bag! Register for either fair below ⤵️ Sept. 10: tinyurl.com/Mon..." (City and County of Denver Government via Facebook)
• Denver Public Schools: "The construction plan for the new Montbello High School is incredible! 🔨 Learn more about the progress here: https://vimeo.com/744750939" (Denver Public Schools via Facebook)
• Denver Discovery School: "Calling all Owls - We are excited to launch our student leadership program at DDS! Please submit an application if you are interested in joining for the 22-23 school year!" (Denver Discovery School via Facebook)
• Denver Preschool Program: "Denver Preschool Program would love to hear about your child’s preschool experience and how support from DPP may have made an impact for your child and your family. We promise it won’t take more than 5 minutes of your time. Your story wi..." (Denver Preschool Program via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Highland: "If you let your high schooler ride those electric scooters to school have them obey the traffic rules. - Like stopping at stop signs. At the very least wear a helmet. I almost sent a boy to his maker today, as he blew through a stop s..." (Nextdoor)
• Danae Ferencz, Denver Police Department: "Want to become a Denver Police Explorer? - The Denver Police Explorer Program is designed for youth between the ages of 15 and 21 years-old who are interested in a career in law enforcement. The program emphasizes leadership, teamwork, s..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Wellshire East: "Looking for a plumber! - A good, reputable one Thanks" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Hale: "I am looking for a small apartment for one person. - I work long hours and would consider a small space in someones family home. If anyone knows of one in they area, or to the north of Hale, please contact Sandi at 720-436-9449" (Nextdoor)
• Community Relations Senior Specialist Auria Alvarado, Denver Water: "PROJECT UPDATE: Phase three of Denver Water’s main replacement project in your neighborhood. - Denver Water recently started a water main replacement project in your area. As Denver Water’s infrastructure reaches the end of its useful li..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Sunnyside: "Life Hack🌮🌮🌮🌮❤❤❤💡💡💡💡 - When you make crunchy tacos, put lettuce on the bottom of your shell instead of putting the meat first. 🥬🥬🥬🥬 The hard taco shell won't get soft and spilt apart. Just remember no one likes a soggy botto..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Sunnyside: "CHILD SAFETY ANNOUNCEMENT - In Colorado pedestrians have the right-of-way when entering the crosswalk. On 32nd Ave between Eliot and Clay there are 3 crosswalks to North High School. Clay st has a stop sign. The other two have zebra s..." (Nextdoor)
• Digital Communications Specialist Jeannie Wallace, Arapahoe County: "Traffic impacts for the week of Sept. 29 - Crews will shift Iliff Avenue traffic to the north between Quebec Street and Syracuse Way this week as part of the $25.64 million Iliff Avenue Corridor Improvement Project. To safely shift traff..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Rosedale: "Was outside this morning doing some yard work and heard the squirrels playing in the big tree above me. - As I looked up I discovered a massive wasp nest about 20-25 feet up. Any suggestions or recommendations welcome!" (Nextdoor)
• Digital Communications Specialist Jeannie Wallace, Arapahoe County: "Your country (and your county) need you! - We have openings for vote center staff throughout the Aurora area (with various levels of commitment) for the midterm elections. Go to this link to learn more: https://bit.ly/3vWBxBE" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Congress Park: "Gunshots on 6th and 7th Avenue at 3:00 a. - m. this morning? Did anyone else hear them?" (Nextdoor)
• Digital Communications Specialist Jeannie Wallace, Arapahoe County: "The Arapahoe County 5K trail run is coming up on Sept. 15 - Don’t miss our professionally timed evening race along the Cherry Creek Regional Trail on Sept. 15. The course is a combination of hard and soft-surfaced trail, and meanders thr..." (Nextdoor)
• Senior Communications Strategist Brenda Mendoza Ortega, City of Aurora: "Celebrate Aurora’s diversity through photography! - TOMORROW is the deadline to be part of the collaborative photography exhibit “Pride on Your Side,” on display at Aurora Central Library, 14949 E. Alameda Parkway, starting Sept. 30. Ema..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Berkeley-Regis: "Attention First Friday Artist is September 2nd. - All artist (community) invited to participate. I am going to make something small and it will be displayed some where in the Berkeley neighborhood close to a sidewalk…if you find it it is..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, City View: "ISO Dentist!! - My family and I are leaving our current dentist. Over the change of ownership 3x in 5 yrs it’s been a joke. I love convenience, but understand if they’re slightly out of old Thornton area." (Nextdoor)
• Digital Communications Specialist Jeannie Wallace, Arapahoe County: "Changes to contractor licensing program go into effect today - Changes to the contractor licensing program by Arapahoe County go into effect today. The changes clarify license types and align licenses with the International Code certific..." (Nextdoor)
• Senior Communications Strategist Brenda Mendoza Ortega, City of Aurora: "Aurora Rhythms continues during the fall! - Join Aurora Public Library for an exciting performance by the neo-traditional acoustic Celtic group Skeandubhband Tuesday, Sept. 13, at Tallyn’s Reach Library, 23911 E. Arapahoe Road. Arrive ..." (Nextdoor)
• Community Relations, City of Commerce City: "Did you know residents and business owners are responsible for maintaining trees that hang over streets and sidewalks? - ▪ Maintain trees so they don’t block any signs on the streets ▪ Tree branches must be 10ft above public sidewalks &..." (Nextdoor)
• Communications Coordinator Bridget Butterfield, Valley Sanitation District: "The District office will be closed on Monday, September 5th in observance of Labor Day. - If you have urgent business with the district on this day, please call the main number at 303-979-2333. The on-call staff person will respond to yo..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Baker: "Went outside today to go to school and noticed someone had broken my car window. - Thankfully nothing was stolen, stay safe everyone." (Nextdoor)

That's it for today. I'll see you soon!

— Contributing Writer

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