A Message From Our Executive DirectorCHUN Business Member of the MonthChampange Tiger 
Champagne Tiger is a high energy French American diner located on East Colfax Ave where guests come to celebrate everyday. Comfortable to be in, easy to enjoy and focused on making everyday a celebration. A space for people to celebrate special occasions, gather with friends before a night out and enjoy Denver’s most luxurious Drag performances. American diner meets French Brasserie with perfectly executed menu classics and encouraging hospitality brought to life by a best in class team. Join us for piano music and pasta every Wednesday night or Denver most luxurious Drag Brunch on Sundays. Located in the old Tom’s Diner, serving dinner 5 nights a week and Brunch on Saturday and Sunday. Champagne Tiger is perfect for celebrating every day or enjoying a quick cocktail on the large garden back patio. Welcome to the Newest Members of CHUN!Joan Weiss Todd Bradley Susan Sweeney Stacey Orin James Williams Solomon Geigle Steve Heinz Laura Drackley Jake Cohen Champagne Tiger Pamela and Jim Basey CHUN News and EventsCHUN Happy Hour is Back!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! 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! Email us for more information at [email protected] SEED Awards are Opening Soon! 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. Join CHUN for the Winter Season! CHUN History Matters MomentColorado’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:
Submitted August 29, 2024, by Bruce Caughey Thanks and Appreciation! We want to send a huge thank you to a few of members of our Board who are deciding to step away from Captiol Hill United Neighborhoods Board of Directors after years of service. Capitol Hill United Neighborhoods (CHUN) extends heartfelt gratitude to Megan Whelan & Debbie Young for their many years of dedicated service to our CHUN community. Megan & Debbie have played pivotal roles in shaping the vibrant neighborhood we enjoy today, contributing their time, expertise, and passion to CHUN’s mission of building a stronger, more connected Capitol Hill. Megan’s leadership in our Urban Planning committee, and Debbie’s commitment to communications and branding as the VP of communications, have left a lasting impact on CHUN, from organizing neighborhood events to advocating for critical community and city improvements. Their hard work has helped CHUN thrive, and their legacies will continue to inspire us all. Thank you, Megan and Debbie, for your unwavering dedication and service. You have truly made a difference in Capitol Hill, and we are deeply grateful for your contributions. Best wishes in your future endeavors! Denver and Colorado News and UpdatesMayor Mike Johnston to Hosts Community Conversation around Good Government Next week, in alignment with the 2024 Citywide Goals for a Great Government, Mayor Mike Johnston, in partnership with At Large Councilmembers Sarah Parady and Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez, is hosting a Community Conversation around Good Government where neighbors can engage directly with their government. The goal is to engage with residents on their concerns, and to hear your ideas, experiences, and expectations on what can be done to make our local government work smarter and faster with as much participation as possible from you. The more personal experiences on issues and information sharing, the better progress we can make towards good governance. Tuesday, October 1st from 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM Glenarm Recreation Center – Five Points 2800 Glenarm Pl., Denver, CO 80205 Good Shepherd Invites you to their Fall Community Carnival Join friends and neighbors at Good Shephard school for an evening of fun for the whole family! Grizzly Gallop 4 - 4:30 pm One Mile Fun Run/Walk at Congress Park Fall Carnival 4:30 - 7 pm Games | Activities | Food & Drink Good Shepherd School & Parish is on Elizabeth Street between 6th and 7th Ave. East Colfax BRT Celebrates Ground Breaking Changes for the Neighborhood
Celebrate RTD's Light Rail 30th Anniversary! For 30 years, RTD has proudly served the Denver community with safe, reliable, and efficient light rail transportation. The light rail system has been a cornerstone in connecting neighborhoods, boosting economic growth, and enhancing mobility for residents and visitors across the region. Join them on October 5th for a special community event as they celebrate RTD’s rich history and look ahead to the next chapter of light rail service in downtown Denver. This event will offer a unique opportunity to engage with RTD leadership, explore the improvements made to the light rail system, and participate in a vibrant celebration of transit and community. They’ll have food trucks, music, and fun for the entire family! Saturday, October 5, 2024 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 1514 California Street, Denver (parking lot adjacent to the light rail station) Denver's LeafDrop Program  Denver’s LeafDrop program allows residents to dispose of their fall leaves in an environmentally friendly way. Each fall, Denver’s Office of the City Forester partners with Denver’s Department of Transportation & Infrastructure (DOTI) and Ace Hardware to provide paper leaf bags and designated drop-off sites for Denver residents. Compostable leaf bags are accepted in green compost carts during heavy yard waste seasons, including April – June and September – November. Show & Talkback from our Neighbors at Visionbox Studio Join Visionbox Studio for an evening of scenes from Anton Chekhov, Henrik Ibsen, and August Strindberg, performed by Visionbox Studio actors studying these works. The evening will conclude with an interactive reworking of one scene by Visionbox’s Founding Artistic Director, Jennifer McCray Rincón. buffet dinner and open bar will be available from 6:00 - 7:00p and the performance will take place from 7:00 - 8:30p. Food, drinks and performance is all included in the admission of $50 to be paid at door with cash or check only. RSVP to [email protected] Howl At The Moon Community Music Festival Join the The StirFry Sessions in collaboration with Koja Sound, at the Cheesman Park Pavilion on October 27th from 11am-9pm for the Howl at the Moon Community Music Festival. There will be rock/folk/jam bands and acts from 11am-3pm and some EDM acts later in the day. This is a free show and all members of the community are encouraged to come enjoy the day! THE 1ST ANNUAL CHEESMAN PARK FALL ARTS INVITATIONAL ColoradoArtShows.com is excited to announce the new show in the upscale Denver area of Cheesman Park - the Cheesman Park Fall Arts Invitational! Located adjacent to Denver's Cherry Creek neighborhood, this art event will be presented in the beautiful park around the walking path. The well manicured lawn area provides the perfect fall setting for a show. Saturday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Sunday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm For more information or updates please visit www.ColoradoArtShows.com City Park 5k & 1 Mile Walk of Hope for Pancreatic Cancer Research Get ready for the winter season while enjoying a race with your friends at the City Park 5k! Participants in both distances will receive a long-sleeved event t shirt. 5k finishers earn a MEDAL! November is Worldwide Pancreatic Cancer Awareness month - let's kick off the month by running for a cause! Colfax Ave Holiday Tree Lighting EventThe Community Holiday Tree Lighting Event, held on November 30th, 2024, will celebrate the newly designated Lavender Hill Queer Cultural District on Colfax Ave. The event will feature holiday caroling by the Denver Gay Men's Chorus and a family-friendly tree lighting ceremony at Colfax Avenue and Franklin/Park Ave Park. We aim to create a neighborhood-friendly event that is walkable and accessible to all, especially the senior residents of the adjacent Residences at Franklin Park campus, making it a welcoming and inclusive celebration for everyone. Find event details and updates at www.colfaxave.com  Sidewalk Fees are Coming! The Denver City Council unanimously approved final changes to the sidewalk fee structure last week. Previously, residents were responsible for their sidewalk upkeep, which led to many sidewalks in disrepair and portions of the city with no sidewalks. The fee for sidewalks in Denver is anticipated to begin in January 2025. Click below to read more about these updates.
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