Author: Joanne Davidson

AURORA INTERFAITH COMMUNITY SERVICES Aurora News: A quote from 1970 Nobel Peace Prize recipient Norman Borlaug — “You can’t build a peaceful world on empty stomachs and human misery” — provides a daily reminder to Aurora Interfaith Community Services that its no-cost emergency services are an invaluable lifeline to vulnerable populations in Colorado’s third largest…

DUMB FRIENDS LEAGUE Denver News: Merriam-Webster defines “lollapalooza” as something that is extraordinarily impressive or an outstanding example. So when the Dumb Friends League was faced with having to change the name of its signature fundraiser, Lulu’s Barkin’ BBQ, the choice was easy. It would become LuluPawLooza – a night of extraordinary food, fun and…

COLORADO WOMEN’S CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Denver News: When it comes to describing why Rosemary Rodriguez was chosen to receive the Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce Top 25 Legacy Award for 2023, it’s almost easier – and quicker – to list the very few things she hasn’t done. But that wouldn’t be fair. Rodriguez has spent…

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE Denver News: Four-time Grammy winner Ozomatli will headline the Aug. 27 Family Concert Experience, a family-friendly event benefiting Jewish Family Service. It takes place at Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wynkoop St. Doors open at 2 p.m. for food, drinks and activities for guests of all ages. The concert begins at 4 p.m. Three…

WARREN VILLAGE Denver News: The mood is always upbeat when friends of Warren Village gather at Dr. Jody Mathie’s beautiful Belcaro neighborhood home for the organization’s annual Summer Garden Party. But this year the jovial spirit was even more pronounced because across town, construction on Warren Village 3 had begun. “If you turn your ears…

CLEO PARKER ROBINSON DANCE Denver News: Thirteen community leaders may have been stepping out of their comfort zones on Aug. 12, but they didn’t miss a beat as they paired up with members of the Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble to dance their hearts out at the 13th annual Dancing with the Denver Stars. The…

BONFILS-STANTON FOUNDATION Denver News: The Bonfils-Stanton Foundation has distributed over $2 million in grants, the largest of which is a $1 million gift to Denver Civic Arts Foundation, to support the upcoming renovations to the theater on the former Teikyo Loretto Heights University campus in Denver’s Harvey Park neighborhood. The $1 million will be given…

COLORADO PRESERVATION, INC. Denver News: Aug. 21 is the deadline to submit nominations for places to be included in Colorado Preservation, Inc.’s 2024 list of the state’s Most Endangered Places. Individuals and organizations are encouraged to nominate historic buildings and sites threatened by factors that include abandonment and neglect, development pressures and extreme weatherization and…

DENVER URBAN GARDENS Denver News: The 400 who attend Denver Urban Garden’s signature fundraiser, the Gather ‘Round Gala, will be treated to a dinner prepared by The Easy Vegan, a local food truck that won Food Network’s “The Great Food Truck Race.” The multi-course menu includes sourdough bread with caramelized leek butter; harvest salad; and…

WE DON’T WASTE Denver News: What founder Arlan Preblud describes as “Exciting plans for the future of the organization and food access” will be revealed on Sept. 7 when We Don’t Waste hosts its signature fundraiser, Fill a Plate for Hunger. The event begins at 5 p.m. with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction…