CHUN's Greater Capitol Hill neighborhoods includes the 9 neighborhoods of  Capitol Hill, Cheesman Park, Cherry Creek, City Park, City Park West, Congress Park, Country Club, North Capitol Hill and Speer.

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Click here to learn more about all the October news and events.

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CHUN Happy Hour is Back! 
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Join  CHUN as we explore and pour in our own backyard! This month we are headed to Champagne Tiger, Denver's newest French American diner located on East Colfax Ave where guests come to celebrate everyday. CHUN is headed to celebrate community so stop by on Oct. 10th for a great time! 

CHUN Wants You

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CHUN is looking for a few more new faces to join our working Board of Directors! We are starting recruitment towards the end of October. If you have a zeal for community and drive to continue making Greater Capitol Hill one of the best neighborhoods in Colorado, we invite you to email us and find out how you can join our team! Because we love it here, and want to make it better for all! 

Click Here for more details or email us for more information at [email protected]

September Happy Hour was surely NOT a Secret!

THANK YOU to all of the new neighbors who attended our September Happy Hour at The Secret Garden! We are truly grateful for the team at The Secret Garden for their help and amazing service! 

We had a lot of current and a lot of new friends and neighbors join us.

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Colorado’s beautiful and historic state capitol- Part II

The Colorado State Capitol Building sits on a perch in the Denver neighborhood now known as Capitol Hill. But it was not always certain that it would even be in Denver! If you missed last month’s History Matters Moment, click here to learn more.
Intentionally designed as a smaller version of the United States Capitol, the Colorado State Capitol features grand columns and classical proportions at its prominent corner at 200 East Colfax.  Here are some fun facts about the Colorado State Capitol building:

• After years of construction, the Capitol Building opened in 1894 as home to the Colorado General Assembly, and the offices of the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Treasurer.
• The beautiful white granite exterior comes from Colorado and the building is topped with a distinctive gold dome to commemorate the Colorado Gold Rush and resulting mining industry.  The dome itself is made of copper panels that are gilded with gold leaf from a Colorado mine, added to the building in 1908.
• The "Mile High" step. The 13th step of the west entrance is exactly one mile (5,280 feet) above sea level, though it's worth noting that there have been a few revisions to this marker due to more accurate measurements over time.
• The inside of the building is adorned with what is believed to be the entire known supply of Colorado Rose Onyx, a rare rose marble from a quarry near Beulah, Colorado. White Yule Marble from the quarries near Marble, Colorado, was also used throughout the building for the floors.
• The Capitol is home to a collection of murals by Allen Tupper True, depicting Colorado's history, including scenes from Native American life and the early days of European settlement.
• The rotunda features portraits of every U.S. president, updated with each new administration. This tradition adds to the building's historical significance.
• The Senate and House of Representatives chambers are adorned with beautiful stained glass windows depicting Colorado's history.

Public Tours: The Colorado State Capitol offers free public tours, allowing visitors to explore the building's rich history and stunning architecture. The tours include a climb up to the dome, where you can enjoy panoramic views of Denver and the Rocky Mountains. To learn more about seasonal schedules, go to https://capitol.colorado.gov/.
Submitted August 29, 2024, by Bruce Caughey

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SEED Award Applications are Opening Soon!

Join CHUN for the Winter Season!  

The Capitol Hill United Neighborhoods (CHUN) Seed Awards provide funding to support local nonprofit organizations (501C3) working to improve the Capitol Hill community. Applications open at the end of the month, offering a valuable opportunity for nonprofits located within or serving the neighborhood to receive financial assistance for their projects.

The awards are aimed at fostering community engagement, enhancing local services, and making a positive impact within CHUN’s boundaries. Eligible nonprofits are encouraged to apply for this chance to help advance their mission and contribute to the neighborhood’s continued growth and vibrancy.

SEED is an acronym for Smart, solutions-oriented development, Enrichment, Environmental sustainability, and Diversity and all recipients are being awarded funding to encourage civic entrepreneurship and to promote neighborhood engagement in one or more of these funding areas. 

“The SEED awards are an opportunity for our organization to support community-based impact investments in the Greater Capitol Hill neighborhoods,” said Christopher Mansour, president of CHUN. “We are proud to be celebrating our fifth year of providing much-needed funding to local groups and organizations in our community so that they can continue their important work.”
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Application open October 28th! 

Click here to read more about last years SEED Awards in a full article in Life on Capitol Hill.​​

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Wonderful Neighborhood Businesses to Help You SHOP LOCAL 

CHUN is pleased to provide a summary of wonderful local CHUN member businesses, community services and professionals that may be helpful when you are looking for a new place eat, shop, go for a night out on the town or find a local service or professional.

​The quantity and concentration of local businesses in our community is what makes the Greater Capitol Hill neighborhoods vibrant and walkable.

​Shop Local!

225 Garage Door Repair: garage door installation and repair
A Pomeranz Realty: affordable apartments in Denver and metro area
Alternative Medicine on Capitol Hill: medical and recreational dispensary
​Althea Center for Engaged Spirituality: non-denominational church
Arch11: modern architectural design and interiors
AvalonBay Communities: distinctive apartment homes
Bang Up to the Elephant restaurant: Caribbean-inspired dishes and drinks
Bar Nun: neighborhood bar and restaurant
​Barrington Condominiums: Capitol Hill condominium complex
Beers Condominiums: Capitol Hill condominium complex
Carboy Winery at Logan Street: wine tasting room
Castle Lion Development: property management and heritage preservation
Colorado Coalition for the Homeless: housing and services
Colorado Vincentian Volunteers: faithful service for young Christian adults
Denver Botanic Gardens: botanic gardens, events and classes
Denver Foundation: stewarding charitable funds
​Denver Sweet: all-inclusive bar and restaurant
Denver Woman's Press Club: gathering place for professional women writers
Ekman Design Studio: boutique architectural firm
First Bank: serving financial needs at Colfax and Franklin branch
Florentine Condominium Association: Capitol Hill luxury high rise
Forte Denver:  wine bar and coffee shop in the Lincoln Center building

Fountainhead Psychology Group: outpatient therapy
Harm Reduction Action Center: reducing harms associated with drug use
Helios Design Group: architecture and interior design services
Historic Denver: nonprofit urban preservation organization
Jerry's Nut House: nut, candy, chocolate and dried fruit 
Joy Wine & Spirits: premier wine, liquor and beer store
Landmark Condos: 9 units in two 1890's mansions
Law Offices of Ben Norton: boutique personal injury law firm
Locales Taco + Tequila Bar: neighborhood restaurant
National Charter Bus Denver: group transportation services 
Native Roots Cannabis: quality cannabis products and personalized education
​Office Evolution: flex office and co-working space
Sarkisian Oriental Rugs & Fine Art: dealer of antique and contemporary rugs
Sewald Hanfling Public Affairs: lobbying, government affairs and business dev
​Sienna Wine Bar: wine bar and small plates
Studio PBA: architecture and planning firm specializing in multi-housing
Subculture: subs and salads
Sullivan Scrap Kitchen: slow food 
The Center on Colfax: advancing the LGBTQ community
The Empowerment Program: holistic public health services
The Parlour Capitol Hill:  locally owned and grown quality hair salon
Your Mom's House: live music venue
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Local Happenings (click on the time to get more details)