Author: Joanne Davidson Special to Colorado Politics
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Foliage wasn’t the only green stuff at Fete des Fleurs | NONPROFIT REGISTER
DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS Denver News: Sesame Street’s Kermit the Frog sang about how it’s not easy being green, and while that may have been true for him, a committee headed by Lauren Perlmutter and Sarah Mohapp had no trouble raising a lot of green for Denver Botanic Gardens at the 41st Fete des Fleurs. A…
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Denver mayor, city councilman show how it’s done on the dance floor | NONPROFIT REGISTER
Their jobs require Denver Mayor Mike Johnston and City Councilman Darrell Watson to approach complex issues affecting the city and its residents with caution. Which may have served them well as they prepared for the 15th “Dancing with the Denver Stars,” signature fundraiser for Cleo Parker Robinson Dance. Johnston, partnered with CPRD pro Caeli Blake…
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Mayor, city councilman show how it’s done on the dance floor | NONPROFIT REGISTER
CLEO PARKER ROBINSON DANCE Denver News: Their jobs call for Denver Mayor Mike Johnston and City Councilman Darrell Watson to step gingerly when it comes to dealing with complex issues affecting the city and its residents. Which may have served them well as they prepared for the 15th Dancing with the Denver Stars, signature fundraiser…
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This celebration honored those who’ve lived with Type 1 diabetes for 50, or more, years | NONPROFIT REGISTER
BARBARA DAVIS CENTER FOR DIABETES THE CHILDREN’S DIABETES FOUNDATION Aurora News: Dana Davis would insist the Aug. 22 Living 50+ Years with Type 1 Diabetes celebration wasn’t about her, yet in reality it was. For had she not been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at age 7, the internationally acclaimed Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes…
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‘Grab a ‘Passport to Play’ and help museum mark its 52nd birthday | NONPROFIT REGISTER
CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF DENVER AT MARSICO CAMPUS Denver News: Some 400 supporters of the Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus are expected to take part in its 52nd Birthday Bash, Passport to Play. The rain-or-shine, 21-and-over event is the museum’s largest fundraiser and begins at 6 p.m. on Sept. 5 at the museum, 2121…
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Date set for 13th Summer Scream fundraiser | NONPROFIT REGISTER
DENVER FILM Denver News: The historic Lakeside Amusement Park, 4601 Sheridan Blvd., once again is the setting for Summer Scream, a fundraiser for Denver Film. The 13th edition of this popular event begins at 6 p.m. on Aug. 21 and will have an immersive summer camp theme. “We’re excited to return to the iconic Lakeside…
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Gala to mark 40th year of the Colorado Children’s Campaign | NONPROFIT REGISTER
COLORADO CHILDREN’S CAMPAIGN Denver News: For 40 years, the Colorado Children’s Campaign has been a tireless advocate for the wellbeing of Colorado’s children and on Sept. 24 its supporters will gather at the Hangar Club to celebrate that milestone anniversary. The Hangar Club, adjacent to Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum in Denver’s…
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‘The Walrus’ to play in VOA’s Legends Golf Tournament | NONPROFIT REGISTER
VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA COLORADO Denver News: 1982 Masters champion Craig “The Walrus” Stadler will be the special guest at the 2025 VOA Colorado Legends Golf Tournament. Tickets are now on sale for the Sept. 10 event to be held at Sanctuary Golf Course, 7549 Daniels Park Road, Sedalia. The cost is $6,000 per foursome. Reservations…
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Former mayor to be honored at Kicks & Culture Sneaker Ball | NONPROFIT REGISTER
URBAN PEAK Denver News: Former Denver Mayor Michael B. Hancock will be honored as the 2025 Urban Legend when Urban Peak hosts its signature fundraiser, Urban Nights. Those attending the Sept. 13 event are encouraged to get creative with their footwear in keeping with the Kicks & Culture Sneaker Ball theme. Hancock, who served three…
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It’s time to register for 29th Race4Research | NONPROFIT REGISTER
CANCER LEAGUE OF COLORADO Denver News: Registration is open for Cancer League of Colorado’s 29th Race4Research, a 5K run/walk to be held Aug. 19 in Denver’s Washington Park. In addition to raising money for cancer research conducted in Colorado, the event honors the memory of Michelle Plachy-Rubin, a mother and kindergarten teacher who was diagnosed…