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Volunteer Recycling Captains Needed, Aug 23-29
18 Aug 08 | Green Ideas
For any resident who might be interested in volunteering during the DNC, check out this request from the Colorado Association for Recycling:
The Colorado Association for Recycling, in its role as Director of Resource Recovery for the Democratic National Convention (DNC) Host
Committee, is looking for a few good volunteers!
WHEN
We don’t have specific information at this time but we can tell you that volunteers will be needed between Aug 23 and Aug 29 anytime from 8 a.m.
until 10 p.m. Shifts that late will be rare, typically 7 p.m. would be the latest.
VOLUNTEER POSITIONS
We are looking for folks who are able to oversee other volunteers in the resource recovery effort. The DNC has volunteers who will be trained to
man ‘waste stations’ at various locations and runners, who will circulate from station to station ensuring that they are manned, that there are no
problems, and that the recycling and trash make it to the appropriate
central collection location.
The positions we need filled are the team captain positions that will
oversee these other volunteers and be in contact with the volunteer
coordinator as needed. It would entail working one 6 - 8 hour shift,
typically out-of-doors, at one of the many interesting events taking place
during the convention. You would ensure that volunteers get checked in and
out, have what they need to perform their duties and generally supervise
that shift.
TRAINING
There will be an overall training available on Monday, August 18 at 6:00pm
(yes, tonight!) and Saturday, August 23 at 9:00am at Sturm Hall on the
University of Denver campus. We’ll be in the Davis Auditorium on the 2nd
floor.
Sturm Hall is located at 2000 E. Asbury Ave. If you take the lightrail,
it’s directly south of the DU stop, just past the Richie Center.
Here’s a map: http://www.du.edu/maps/index.html
TO HELP
If you think you’d like to help CAFR and the DNC green this convention and
recover as many resources as possible, please contact Marjie Griek at
mgriek@cafr.org or Jack DeBell at debell@colorado.edu.
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Make Your Own Buttons, July 18
01 Jul 08 | Events
Fresh City Life is proud to offer a second workshop on making vintage, rock-band and fashion buttons led by Denver’s queen of the cool girl set, Tran Wills of The Fabric Lab. All supplies will be provided, however participants are encouraged to bring along any old magazines, comic books or artwork they might want to use in transforming images in to buttons. Seating is limited; please register online or call 720-865-1205.
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Bike to Work Day, June 25
23 Jun 08 | Events
Join fellow cyclists and enjoy a car-free day during this year’s Bike to Work Day on June 25. More than 100 breakfast stations throughout the greater Denver/Boulder region will be open from 6:30-9 a.m., offering free refreshments and giveaways to participants. Register online for a chance to win prizes, including A Yeti Cycles ARC-X Cyclocross bike, Dick’s Sporting Goods gift certificates, concert tickets, and fun giveaways. At the official Web site, you can also order t-shirts, download breakfast station maps, and get helpful bicycling safety tips.
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Recycle Your Compact Fluorescent Bulbs
23 Jun 08 | Green Ideas
If you’re a new Boutique Apartments resident, chances are that you received a free compact fluorescent bulb in your welcome basket.
These energy-saving and long-lasting bulbs will (eventually) wear out, and when they do, you
can now drop off used compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) and mercury-containing thermostats for free recycling at any Ace Hardware store in the state. The spiral shaped bulbs contain a small amount of mercury and should not be thrown away in the trash.
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Feast on the Fax, June 10
05 Jun 08 | Eats & Drinks | Events
The third annual “Feast on the Fax” a self-guided tour of more than a dozen Colfax restaurants located east of Colorado Blvd. to Yosemite will be presented June 10, from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The evening offers tastes of menu selections from host restaurants. Participants can walk, bike, or drive between the restaurants or use the complimentary shuttle bus.
The event was created by the FAX Partnerships to promote businesses on Colfax while providing residents of the surrounding neighborhoods and beyond an opportunity to experience the diversity of dining opportunities on Colfax Avenue.
Only 600 tickets are sold for the event, they are $20 in advance online, at King Soopers, or at participating neighborhood associations or $25 the day of the tour at participating restaurants.
Call 303-321-3212 for information or visit http://www.FeastOnTheFax.com to learn more.
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An Auto-Free Day in Cheesman Park, June 1
30 May 08 | Events
The first auto-free “Sunday in the Park” will take place at Cheesman Park this Sunday, June 1.
Cheesman Park trails and roads will be available to walkers, joggers, cyclists, rollerbladers, and picnickers only! Cheesman Park roads will be closed from 5 am – 7 pm. Bus routes will detour around the park.
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Take 5 for the Environment
30 Apr 08 | Green Ideas
The City of Denver is challenging its residents to change five simple habits to help Denver become the most environmentally friendly city in the nation. They’ll send you a free residential toolkit with resources and tips to help green your home.
Take the pledge today!
