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August 3, 2023
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🏫 Beloved Denver Teacher Announces Political Foray
Chicano Studies teacher and community organizer Tim Hernández announced his candidacy for the recently vacated House District 4 seat. HD4 encompasses the Northside neighborhoods where Herenández grew up and once taught, as well as some Westside communities. The position was previously held by state Rep. Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez, who stepped down when she was elected to Denver City Council in April. If elected, Hernández hopes to focus on school funding, teacher pay, and gun violence prevention. [Denverite]
- 🗳️ Next steps: A vacancy committee of Democratic precinct organizers will be in charge of selecting the new HD4 representative at an August 26 election. Also vying for the seat are Rochelle Galindo, a former House representative, and Cecelia Espenoza, an attorney and former appellate judge.
- 🔎 Refresher: Tim Hernández made waves on the DPS scene last year after calling out the district for firing him under murky circumstances, which incited classroom walkouts and protests form Northside students. [City Cast Denver 🎧]
♻️ Recycling Success!
Denver’s new trash and recycling program (more frequent recycling pickup and new trash collection fees) is showing promising success rates. In the first six months of this year, the city saw a 12% increase in recyclable material collection compared to the same time last year. Currently, the national average for landfill diversion is 32% — Denver is only at 26%, but that’s much better than Colorado’s paltry 16%. [BusinessDen🔒]
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Free Friday at American Museum of Western Art!
The American Museum of Western Art is offering FREE Self-guided tours on the first Friday of the month all summer. The final free Friday is August 4th. This museum is full of Colorado and regional art that will make you both ponder and delight in the spirit of the West.
Events to Make Your August Epic
We love talking about cool events and things to do around Denver, but there are SO many to choose from. So we’ve narrowed the options down for you! Here are our best bets for August fun — and who knows, just maybe you’ll catch us there!
🔊 Listening Lawn | Saturday, Aug. 5 | 5-8 p.m.
Check out Denver’s coolest underground electronic musicians performing in the unique setting of Carpio Sanguinette Park, a former sewage treatment plant decommissioned in the ‘60s. [Globeville; Free]
🧌 Meow Wolf Monster Battle | Thursday, Aug. 10 | 4 p.m.
Dress as your favorite monster – or dream up a creation all your own! – and join this all-ages park disco, where mutants battle it out for the best costume and most supreme dance moves! [Cheesman Park; Free]
🕺 Hip hop ‘Til Infinity | Friday, Aug. 11 | 6 p.m.-1 a.m.
Photography collective TheyShootn is throwing an epic party celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip hop, with live DJs, a photo exhibit, live art, tattoos, and more! [Five Points; Free, RSVP requested]
🥢 ElevAsian Night Market | Saturday, Aug. 19 | 4-10 p.m.
Support AAPI-women led businesses and restaurants at this fundraiser for nonprofit, Asian Girls Ignite! Enjoy live performances, delicious food, booze, and fun for a good cause. [Auraria; Kids $25, GA $65, Premium $130]
🚲 Globeville Neighborhood Bike Ride | Sunday, Aug 20 | 4-6 p.m.
Riders of all levels and ages are welcome on this tour of Globevlle by bicycle. The group ride promises a slow and steady pace while learning about this unique Denver neighborhood. [Globeville; Free, RSVP required]
🎢 Summer Scream at Lakeside | Thursday, Aug. 24 | 6-11 p.m.
The Denver metro’s oldest amusement park shuts down to the general public for this adults-only evening of roller coasters, cocktails, and immersive performances, all benefiting non-profit, the Denver Film Society. [Lakeside; $79.88]
🐔 Chicken Fight Festival | Thursday, Aug. 24 | 5-10 p.m.
Fill up on limitless fried chicken and bottomless beverages at this adults-only food festival at Elitch Gardens amusement park (yes, there will be unlimited roller coaster access) that pits over 50 local chefs plate-to-plate for the best chicken dish in town. [Auraria; GA $109, VIP $169]
✊🏽 5th Annual La Raza Park Day | Sunday, Aug 27 | 1-5 p.m.
Celebrate Chicano culture and community at this historic Northside park with lowriders showing out, local vendors, lucha libre, live music from KUVO’s Latin Soul Party DJs, and more. [Sunnyside; Free]
(Psst — wanna hear more about these picks? Check out today’s podcast episode to get the deets!👇)
Today on City Cast
Our Best Bets for August
Looking to fill up your social calendar this month? We’ve got you covered! Today on the City Cast Denver podcast, the entire team — host Bree Davies, producers Paul Karolyi and Olivia Jewell Love, and newsletter editor Peyton Garcia (hi, me!) — shares our ultimate event recommendations for an epic August!
That’s all for today! Let’s do this again tomorrow.
— Peyton Garcia
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