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APRIL 2016
In this issue:
featured stories | signature events spotlight | grant corner | thank you | upcoming events |
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Lottery Registration Opens for The Denver Post Cheyenne Frontier Days Train on Sunday, May 8, 2016
Mark your calendar for Sunday, May 8 to enter the lottery for the Cheyenne Frontier Days Train trip to the world famous "Daddy of 'em All" rodeo! This western tradition takes place on Saturday, July 23, 2016.
This is such a popular, unique experience that an online lottery determines the guests each year. The lottery registration is open Sunday, May 8 through Wednesday, May 18 for the 2016 trip. Lottery winners will be notified of their selection by June 1, 2016. All details and requirements can be found on the Cheyenne Frontier Days Train website.
The memorable day includes breakfast and dinner on the train, a parade in Cheyenne, a catered BBQ lunch, and tickets to the world famous Daddy of 'em All rodeo. The Denver Post Cheyenne Frontier Days Train is presented by MDC Richmond American Homes Foundation. Proceeds benefit The Denver Post Community Foundation.
For more information on The Denver Post Cheyenne Frontier Days Train, click here.
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PEDAL THE PLAINS ROUTE ANNOUNCED!
The Denver Post Pedal The Plains Visits Southeastern Colorado in 2016
On Wed., April 27, 2016, in the West Foyer of the State Capitol, Governor John Hickenlooper and The Denver Post Community Foundation announced the 2016 route for Pedal The Plains. Now in its 5th year, an estimated 1,000 riders will spin through southeast Colorado covering 151 miles over the course of 3 days. From September 16 to 18, participants will visit the host communities of Ordway, Fowler, and LaJunta, while touring a number of scenic, historical and agricultural stops along the way.
"The bar is high for our fifth Pedal The Plains," said Governor Hickenlooper. "Every year this event gets better and we're looking forward to celebrating our frontier heritage, exploring our Eastern Plains communities and raising funds to benefit tomorrow's agricultural leaders."
Billed as "a ride for the rest of us," Pedal The Plains is set in the heart of western agriculture, and includes a Century Ride and a Family Fun Ride.
Proceeds from the ride benefit The Denver Post Community Foundation in support of the Colorado FFA Foundation and Colorado 4-H. In addition, Pedal The Plains will award a separate grant to each of the three host communities for an organization or community initiative of their choice.
For more information and to register for The Denver Post Pedal The Plains Bike Tour, click here.
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DINING OUT FOR LIFE
Dine Out and Do Good Today!
More than 250 restaurants in Denver and Boulder will generously donate a portion of their sales from breakfast, lunch and dinner to Dining Out For Life, benefiting Project Angel Heart.
For more information and a list of participating restaurants,
click here.
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Tickets On Sale Now for the 2016 Underground Music Showcase,
July 28-31
Don't miss the Rocky Mountain region's premier indie music festival, July 28 - 31, in Denver's historic Baker neighborhood. The UMS will present more than 400 performances of local, regional and national talent. If July is still too far away, catch The Bright Light Social Hour presented by Breckenridge Brewery. This UMS Preview features Dragondeer on May 11 at The Bluebird Theater. Click here for more information.
Proceeds benefit The Denver Post Community Foundation.
For more information and to purchase tickets,
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National Volunteer Appreciation Week was April 10-16 and we want to say a special thank
you to all volunteers working to make our community a better place. We are so proud and thankful to our Denver Post ACTS (Assisting the Community Through Service) employee volunteers and their family and friends for truly making a difference for others. In 2015, 159 volunteers worked 746 hours on 6 different projects around Denver.
 On Saturday, March 30, Denver Post ACTS will participate in AMP the Cause's Community Day. Thirty ACTS volunteers will help with
projects at Florence Crittenton Services. Thank you AMP the Cause for organizing such a great community service day!
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Mark your calendar for these events proudly supported by Denver Post Community:
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Infinity Park Event Center
Restaurants in Denver & Boulder
Amp The Cause Community Day
Various Nonprofit Projects in Denver
Tues., Wed., Thurs., May 3 - Oct 6
Civic Center EATS 2016
(Civic Center Conservancy)
Civic Center
(Cancer League of Denver)
Hyatt Regency Tech Center
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Songwriters Dinner Show
(TAPS - Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors)
Marriott Denver Tech Center
Saturday and Sunday, May 7-8
Cinco de Mayo Festival
(Celebrate Culture)
Civic Center Park
Saturday and Sunday, May 14-15
The Mizel Institute Annual Dinner, honoring Mayor Michael Hancock
Wings Over the Rockies Museum
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DP Community Contest!
Win a T-Shirt and two 4 Day Passes to The Underground Music Showcase!
Don't miss your chance to attend Denver's premier indie music festival for free! Click here, or on our Facebook icon below and in a comment on our contest post, tell us the first live concert you attended. This contest is open today through Thurs., May 19, 2016. We will randomly select one winner from the comments and will contact that person through a reply on the post. Check back to our Facebook Post on Fri., May 20, to see if you are a winner! Rules will be posted in our Facebook notes.
Good luck!
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The Denver Post Community Foundation, a 501c3 organization, operates within our Denver Post Community and serves to fulfill its mission to improve and enrich the lives of those in our community through support of programs that benefit the arts, youth, education, and human services. Individual and corporate tax-deductible donations in any amount are very much appreciated!
For a list of the grants we distributed in 2015, click here.
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