Author: Joanne Davidson Special to Colorado Politics
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Longtime community leader Arlene Hirschfeld to be honored | NONPROFIT REGISTER
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WOMEN UNITED, MILE HIGH UNITED WAY Denver News: Arlene Hirschfeld, a Denver native who has devoted her adult life to serving others, will receive the 2026 Frances Wisebart Jacobs Award when Mile High United Way hosts its Women United Luncheon on April 17. The award is named for United Way’s founder and honors women whose contributions to the community are exemplary. During her lifetime,…
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Comedy showcase to feature new and established talent | NONPROFIT REGISTER
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MIZEL ARTS AND CULTURE CENTER Denver News: A host of emerging comedians will perform along with Denver native and nationally recognized comic Noah Gardenswartz when the Mizel Arts and Culture Center hosts The Tight Five: Standup Comedy Showcase. The up-and-comers take the stage first, offering their “tight five” — five minutes of original material developed during an eight-week comedy writing program that…
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PlatteForum’s new director has 20-plus years of nonprofit experience | NONPROFIT REGISTER
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PLATTEFORUM Denver News: Mellissa Monforti is the new executive director of PlatteForum, succeeding interim director Kendall Kultgen, who will continue with the organization as operations director. Monforti stepped into her new role on March 16. “Melissa’s appointment comes at an exciting time for the organization, and her skillset, passion and experience as a leader, fundraiser and empathetic human are going…
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Conducting Leadership: A novel event aimed at strengthening connections | NONPROFIT REGISTER
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CLAYTON EARLY LEARNING Denver News: Approximately 40 leaders from Denver’s nonprofit community gathered at Boettcher Concert Hall on March 4 for a novel event whose purpose was to strengthen connections within and across organizations. It was hosted by PNC Bank and Clayton Early Learning. Invitations promoted the 4:30 p.m. event as a time to spend in “Deep reflection, powered by beautiful music, where we can explore the principles…
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Deadline approaches for 2026 Furry Scurry early bird pricing | NONPROFIT REGISTER
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HUMANE COLORADO Denver News: The 33rd Furry Scurry, a two-mile run/walk benefiting Humane Colorado, takes place May 2 in Denver’s Washington Park, and the cost to participate begins to increase on March 23. Through March 22, the price per adult is $50; on March 23, it jumps to $60 per adult. Those registering on site on race day will pay $65. Those unable to walk…
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Fire or police: Which department will win drive for stuffed toys? | NONPROFIT REGISTER
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ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHILDREN’S HEALTH FOUNDATION Arvada News: A battle of the badges is shaping up in Arvada, as the city’s police and fire departments each try to collect the most stuffed toys for the Rocky Mountain Children’s Health Foundation. The public is invited to participate by stopping by the foundation’s office, 5394 Marshall St., Suite 400, Arvada, between…
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29th Beaux Arts Ball revives the fun, and fashions, of a 1950s sock hop | NONPROFIT REGISTER
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NATIONAL JEWISH HEALTH Denver News: The dress code: black-tie with 1950s flair, where the cool cats were decked out in bobby sox and saddle shoes, cinched-waist cocktail dresses and pompadour hairdos. The cocktail hour nibbles: Soda shop favorites like hamburger sliders, French fries, miniature hot dogs dressed with mustard or catsup, and bowls of flavored popcorn. Osso buco was dinner’s main course; desserts were confections named Pink Ladies Dream and T-Birds After Midnight. The…
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DU acknowledges those who’ve made ‘indelible impacts’ at 2026 Founders Celebration | NONPROFIT REGISTER
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UNIVERSITY OF DENVER Denver News: El Pomar Foundation and four individuals who have made what Chancellor Jeremy Haefner described as “indelible impacts” on the University of Denver were honored at the 2026 Founders Celebration. The March 4 dinner celebration was held in Seawell Ballroom, with the 400 guests including university officials, alumni and former honorees. Since its founding in 1937 by Spencer and Julie Penrose, the Colorado…
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A grand celebration of Denver’s ‘First Lady of Opera’ and the venue named for her | NONPROFIT REGISTER
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OPERA COLORADO Denver News: For some, it may seem like only yesterday, but the reality is that 20 years have passed since the Ellie Caulkins Opera House opened in the Denver Performing Arts Complex. To celebrate that milestone anniversary, Opera Colorado dedicated its 2026 Grand Gala to the woman whose name it bears and to the 2,200-seat venue that is home to Opera Colorado and the Colorado Ballet, along…
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50th Wells Fargo Ski Cup brings a six-figure income for the NSCD | NONPROFIT REGISTER
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NATIONAL SPORTS CENTER FOR THE DISABLED Winter Park News: The 50th annual Wells Fargo Ski Cup, held Feb. 19-21 at Winter Park Resort, has raised $932,500 for the National Sports Center for the Disabled. “This milestone year was especially meaningful as we celebrated five decades of partnership, community and athletic excellence during a Winter Paralympic year,” said…
