Harvard Gulch Summer Concert 2025! In partnership with Swallow Hill Music and South Downing Business and Wellness District
Jul
12
5:00 PM17:00

Harvard Gulch Summer Concert 2025! In partnership with Swallow Hill Music and South Downing Business and Wellness District

  • Harvard Gulch Park (near the basketball court) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The annual FREE neighborhood summer concert returns, so be sure to mark your calendars for this event! This year will feature a variety of music, food trucks, kids’ activities, community organizations, Denver Public Library’s Book Mobile, silent auction, vendors & giveaways!!

Like last year, we will be doing a cereal drive for the La Paz Micro-Community. Please bring a box of your favorite cereal to donate to our neighbors!

When: Saturday, July 12th 5:00-9:30PM - music starts at 5:30pm

Where: Harvard Gulch Park, near the basketball court

Who: DJ Mark Anthony Montoya, Queen City Rovers (our own neighbors!), and headliner ATOMGA

Food Vendors: Dude Bro Tacos, Kona Ice, Mischief Pizza, Roaming Buffalo BBQ

Local Business Deals: Little’s Liquors will be offering 10% of the day of the concert when you mention it. More deals coming soon!

This event is happening thanks to donations from local businesses & neighbors like YOU each year. Please consider donating to RHGNA via Paypal, click HERE.

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District 7 Job Fair
May
29
4:30 PM16:30

District 7 Job Fair

Jobseekers! We’re excited to invite you to the District 7 Job Fair on May 29th from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Harvard Gulch Recreation Center.

This event is a fantastic opportunity to connect with local employers who are hiring for a variety of positions. Whether you’re actively looking for a new job or exploring career options, this job fair offers a welcoming space to meet recruiters, learn about available roles, and take the next step in your career.

Event Details:
Date: Thursday, May 29th
Time: 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. - check-in starts at 4:25pm!
Location: Harvard Gulch Recreation Center, 550 E Iliff Ave, Denver, CO 80210
RSVP: Click here to RSVP

Questions? Email us at workforce@denvergov.org

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CSU Master Gardner Plant Sale
May
17
8:00 AM08:00

CSU Master Gardner Plant Sale

The Master Gardener Plant Sale at the CSU Denver Extension building* is back!

The event will take place Saturday, May 17th from 8AM-3PM and Sunday, May 18th 10AM-Sell Out in rain/snow or shine.

This annual fundraiser will feature heirloom and modern tomatoes as well as New Mexico Chile plants, vegetables, native plants, flowers (annuals and perennials) and herbs.

For more information & to see what will be for sale, please visit: https://denver.extension.colostate.edu/upcoming-events

https://www.facebook.com/CSUDenverExtension

*The extension building is located in Harvard Gulch Park at 888 E. Illif Ave.

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Park Volunteer Day
May
3
10:00 AM10:00

Park Volunteer Day

Park volunteer day is back! We'll be mulching trees and doing general clean up. Please sign up here in advance. Our plan is to meet at the playground. We’d love for you to join us, even if it’s for an hour. We will meet at the playground, and all you need to bring is your own gloves and water bottle.

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April Board Meeting
Apr
17
6:30 PM18:30

April Board Meeting

Join us for our April Board Meeting on Thursday, April 17th from 6:30-8P online. If you might be interested in volunteering with RHGNA or joining the board, these are great meetings to attend. Hear what’s going on in our community and what’s coming up this summer.

The April meeting will be virtual only. You can join us via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85253934337?pwd=UxkSqctpuigeXlpXR22UdXB1sP0vTc.1
(Meeting ID: 852 5393 4337 Passcode: 897556)

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Feb
20
6:30 PM18:30

RHGNA Annual Membership Meeting - Thur, Feb 20th

Join us for our Annual Membership Meeting with Board Elections on Thursday, January 20th from 6:30-8P in the Harvard Gulch Rec Center. We will be electing new members to our board and discussing the summer concert in more detail. If you might be interested in volunteering with RHGNA or joining the board, this would be the meeting for you! Refreshments will also be provided.

If you cannot attend in person, you can join us via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85253934337?pwd=UxkSqctpuigeXlpXR22UdXB1sP0vTc.1
(Meeting ID: 852 5393 4337 Passcode: 897556)

AGENDA

  1. Call to Order – Katie Rice

  2. Meeting Attendance – Ginny Eiseman

  3. Approval of November Minutes – Ginny Eiseman

  4. Approval of Treasurer Report – Kevin Riley 

  5. Reports and Updates

    • President’s Report – Katie Rice

    • District 7 Report – Mark Anthony Montoya/Caleb Todd

    • INC Report – Jane Potts

    • Denver Police Update – Grant Brown

    • Partners and Sponsors Update – Natalie Dorshimer

    • Zoning Update – Jess Hastings

  6. 2025 Board Elections

    1. Nominations

      • Vice President (2-year term)

      • Treasurer (2-year term)

      • Secretary (2-year term)

      • Community Liaison (1-year term)

      • Business Liaison (1-year term

      • Communications (1-year term)

      • At-large (1-year term)

    2. Election (requires quorum of at least 20 general members of the association)

  7. Adjourn meeting and convene new meeting with the 2025 Board

Initial Meeting of the 2025 Board

  1. Call to Order

  2. Attendance

  3. 2025 Summer Concert Planning

    1. Tentative date: Saturday, July 12, 2025

    2. Planning and process updates

    3. Formation of Concert Committee

  4. 2025 Spring Events

    1. Discuss formation of an Events Committee

    2. Event Ideas

    3. Spring Volunteer Day in the Park

      1. Community Potluck

      2. Dinner/Fundraiser with The Post

  5. Open Forum

  6. Adjourn Meeting

Next Meeting – Monthly RHGNA Board Meeting, March 20, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Harvard Gulch Recreation Center and Zoom

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Jan
16
6:30 PM18:30

RHGNA January Board Meeting

Join us for our monthly board meeting on Thursday, January 16th from 6:30-8P in the Harvard Gulch Rec Center. We will be discussing dates for our summer concert, board elections in February and volunteer opportunities this year. If you might be interested in volunteering with RHGNA, this would be the meeting for you!

If you cannot attend in person, you can join us via Zoom:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85253934337?pwd=UxkSqctpuigeXlpXR22UdXB1sP0vTc.1

AGENDA

   I. Call to Order - Katie Rice

   II. Meeting Attendance - Ginny Eiseman

   III. Approval of Nov Minutes - Ginny Eiseman

   VI. Approval of Treasurer Report - Kevin Riley

   V. Reports & Updates

a. President’s Report - Katie Rice

b. District 7 Report - Mark Anthony/Caleb Todd

1. Next District 7 RNO Gathering

c. INC Report - Jane Potts

1. Renewal of INC Membership

d. Denver Police Update - Grant Brown

e. Partners & Sponsors Update - Natalie Dorshiemer

f. Zoning Update - Jess Hastings

1. SPJ Update

VI. 2025 Board Elections

a. Q&A with prospective RHGNA board members

b. Nominations

VII. 2025 Summer Concert Planning

a. Partnering with Swallow Hill

b. Denver Office of Special Events 2025 Forum

c. Discuss Date

d. Discuss formation of a concert committee

   VIII. 2025 Spring Events

a. Discuss formation of an Events Committee

b. Event Ideas

1. Community Potluck

2. Dinner/Fundraiser with The Post

3. Spring Volunteer Day in the Park

   IX. Open Forum

   X. Adjourn Meeting

Next meeting - Annual Membership Meeting & Board Elections. February 20th, 2025 1t 6:30PM in the Harvard Gulch Rec Center with a virtual option

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South Downing Holiday Scavenger Hunt
Dec
19
5:00 PM17:00

South Downing Holiday Scavenger Hunt

  • South Downing Street Denver, CO United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join your neighbors for a night out on South Downing Street & enjoy a FREE elf scavenger hunt. As you search for the elves in participating stores, you’ll get to know some of the local businesses in your own backyard. The participating businesses from the newly formed South Downing Business & Wellness District will also be offering samples, giveaways, and discounts! Once your elf scavenger map is complete, bring it to Right Cream for a free scoop of ice cream sponsored by RHGNA.

Advanced registration is HERE, but day of registration will also be available. More information coming soon!

Check In Location - Lil Coffea beginning at 4:45PM. We'll send out an email to participants the weekend prior and update that info here soon.

Note: Email addresses for this event will be shared with the participating South Downing businesses. 

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Oct
29
6:00 PM18:00

Sunset Nature Meditation @ Kunming Park

  • Kunming Park (200 E Harvard Ave · Denver, CO) Denver, CO 80210 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Come reset your clock through the beauty of sunset and the power or community at a 25-minute guided meditation. This is a free event for the community, and all no meditation experience is necessary. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss, share, mingle and ask questions, while taking in the day’s end.

More details here: Click Me

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Oct
22
6:00 PM18:00

Sunset Nature Meditation @ Kunming Park

  • Kunming Park (200 E Harvard Ave · Denver, CO) Denver, CO 80210 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Come reset your clock through the beauty of sunset and the power or community at a 25-minute guided meditation. This is a free event for the community, and all no meditation experience is necessary. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss, share, mingle and ask questions, while taking in the day’s end.

More details here: Click Me

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Broadway Halloween Parade
Oct
19
6:00 PM18:00

Broadway Halloween Parade

  • Denver, CO 80210 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Broadway Halloween Parade is back again this year showcasing the uniqueness of local Broadway businesses. Expect spooky floats, bands, marchers, magicians & more. And of course CANDY!

Parade Timing: 6-8 PM

The stage for the parade announcer will be at 1st and Broadway, but the route will start at Rita Bass Parking lot (190 W 6th ave) and then end at Alameda.

More details: thebroadwayhalloweenparade.com

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Oct
15
6:00 PM18:00

Sunset Nature Meditation @ Kunming Park

  • Kunming Park (200 E Harvard Ave · Denver, CO) Denver, CO 80210 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Come reset your clock through the beauty of sunset and the power or community at a 25-minute guided meditation. This is a free event for the community, and all no meditation experience is necessary. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss, share, mingle and ask questions, while taking in the day’s end.

More details here: Click Me

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Oct
8
6:00 PM18:00

Sunset Nature Meditation @ Kunming Park

  • Kunming Park (200 E Harvard Ave · Denver, CO) Denver, CO 80210 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Come reset your clock through the beauty of sunset and the power or community at a 25-minute guided meditation. This is a free event for the community, and all no meditation experience is necessary. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss, share, mingle and ask questions, while taking in the day’s end.

More details here: Click Me

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Summer Harvest Sale
Aug
24
9:00 AM09:00

Summer Harvest Sale

  • 2375 S Logan St Denver, CO, 80210 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Head on over the Rosedale Community Garden Annual Harvest Sale on Saturday, Aug 24th from 9AM to 12PM. Grab yourself some fresh picked vegetables, flower arrangements and/or heirloom garlic. There will also be some baked and canned goods along with garden books and beeswax from the hive.

For more information, reach out to atolenti@aol.com

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Back-To-School Ice Cream Social & Supply Drive
Aug
20
to Aug 26

Back-To-School Ice Cream Social & Supply Drive

  • Denver Beer Co. South Downing (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

It is back-to-school time! Next Tuesday, Aug 20th, join RHGNA at Denver Beer Co (South Downing) and bring some school supplies for our neighboring elementary school, Godsman. As a thank you to helping them get ready for the year ahead, RHGNA will buy you a DBC pint or a Right Cream scoop of ice cream. We’ll also have some local community partners there to tell you about some of their ongoing programs/projects. Look forward to seeing you all there!

When: Tuesday, August 20th from 4:30-6:30PM

Where: Denver Beer Co (South Downing) & Right Cream

Supplies needed: #2 pencils (Ticonderoga sharpened), erasers (Pentel), colored pencils, pencil sharpners, pencil box, crayola crayons, kid sissors, glue (liquid + sticks), backpacks, water bottles, headphones, kleenex, clorox/lysol wipes, dry erase markers (Expo), highlighters, post it’s, protractors, rulers, composition notebooks (primary + wide ruled) & folders with prongs (blue, red, yellow, orange, green, purple, sky blue, black)

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Open House at Swallow Hill (Free)
Aug
17
10:00 AM10:00

Open House at Swallow Hill (Free)

  • Denver, CO 80210 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The annual Swallow Hill Open House returns! Come see their space, hear about their 100+ music classes being offered, enjoy live performances, and win free concert tickets/memberships/classes. Swallow Hill provides musical classes for all abilities and age groups, so come in and take a demo workshop.

Free registration is required & all attendees save $15 on a future class: CLICK ME

When: Saturday, August 17th 10AM - 2PM

Where: 71 E Yale Ave, Denver, CO 80210

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Aug
15
6:30 PM18:30

RHGNA August Board Meeting

  • Harvard Gulch Rec Center (game room) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Thursday, August 15th, 2024

6:30 PM 8:00 PM

Harvard Gulch Rec Center Game Room (map)

Join from Zoom:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85253934337?pwd=UxkSqctpuigeXlpXR22UdXB1sP0vTc.1

AGENDA

   I. Call to Order - Katie Rice

   II. Meeting Attendance - Ginny Eiseman

   III. Approval of May Minutes - Ginny Eiseman

   VI. Approval of Treasurer Report - Kevin Riley

   V. Reports & Updates

a. District 7 Report

b. INC Report - Jane Potts

c. Denver Police Update - Grant Brown

d. Partners & Sponsors Update - Natalie Dorshiemer

e. Zoning Update - Jess Hastings

VI. Old Business: Event planning

VII. Denver Police Update - Grant Brown

   VIII. Old Business

a. Summer Concert: July 13th, 2024

i. General Debrief

ii. Survey Results - Dana McGlone

iii. Early planning for 2025 - Katie Rice

b. Back-to-School Supply Drive for Godsman Elem: Tue, Aug 20th

i. General Updates - Katie Rice

ii. Final day-of planning

c. Updating the Policies & Procedures document, particularly the

communication guidelines

i. Refresher and process update - Katie Rice

ii. Group discussion

   VII. New Business

a. Future Events

i. September/Fall: Sponsors/Local Business Spotlight

ii. Dinner/Fundraiser with The Post

iii. Lantern Festival

iv. Community Potluck

v. Fall Volunteer Day in the Park

b. Budgeting and Expenditures for rest of 2024

i. Website & communications upgrade

ii. New banner, tents, other equipment/supplies

c. Open Forum

   X. Adjourn Meeting

Next meeting - September 19th, 2024 in the Harvard Gulch Rec Center game room with a virtual option

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Outdoor Movie Night Returns to Harvard Gulch
Jul
16
5:30 PM17:30

Outdoor Movie Night Returns to Harvard Gulch

Grab your favorite blanket or lawn chair, snacks, and enjoy the movie “Kung Fu Panda 4” at Harvard Gulch North Park across the street from Harvard Gulch Recreation Center. Admission is free and presented by the MY Denver Card. Registration not required. Movie starts at 7PM.

Location: The event entrance will be located off Iliff Avenue in the parking lot in front of the Harvard Gulch Recreation Center. The movie screen will be in the southwest section of the parking lot facing the Harvard Gulch fields.

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Summer Concert at Harvard Gulch Park with our Presenting Sponsor Swallow Hill Music
Jul
13
6:30 PM18:30

Summer Concert at Harvard Gulch Park with our Presenting Sponsor Swallow Hill Music

  • Harvard Gulch Rec Center (Basketball Courts) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The FREE neighborhood summer concert returns, so be sure to mark your calendars for this event! This year will feature a variety of music, food trucks, face painting, bubbles, Mounted Patrol, vendors & giveaways!!

NEW THIS YEAR: We will be doing a cereal drive for the La Paz Micro-Community. Please bring a box of your favorite cereal to donate to our newest neighbors!

When: Saturday, July 13th 6:30-9PM - arrive just after 6PM to grab a good seat

Where: Basketball Courts at Harvard Gulch

Who: Queen City Rovers (our own neighbors!), DJ Mark Anthony & Jazz Hands Foundation Band

Food Trucks: Mischief Pizza, Tacostao, Sweet Cow Ice Cream

Local Business Deals: Order a “Family Love” from The Post ahead of time & receive a free Crowler. Little’s Liquors will also be offering 10% of the day of the concert when you mention it.

This event is happening thanks to donations from local businesses & neighbors like YOU each year. Please consider donating to RHGNA via Paypal, click HERE.

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May
19
1:00 PM13:00

St. John Paul the Great Catholic High School Open House & Rosedale Elementary 100 Year Anniversary

  • St. John Paul the Great Catholic High School (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Celebrating the birthday of the school's namesake and the 100th anniversary of Rosedale Elementary School, which is now home to JPG. There will be tours of the building and activities for the whole family! Please RSVP here: https://www.jpthegreatdenver.org/birthday

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CSU Master Gardner Plant Sale
May
18
to May 19

CSU Master Gardner Plant Sale

  • CSU Extension Building (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Master Gardener Plant Sale at the CSU Denver Extension building* is back!

The event will take place Saturday, May 18th from 8AM-3PM and Sunday, May 19th 10AM-3PM in rain/snow or shine.

This annual fundraiser will feature heirloom and modern tomatoes as well as New Mexico Chile plants, annuals and perennials.

For more information & to see what will be for sale, please visit: https://denver.extension.colostate.edu/upcoming-events

*The extension building is located in Harvard Gulch Park at 888 E. Illif Ave.

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May
11
9:00 AM09:00

Co-Hosted INC Meeting

Details: https://www.denverinc.org/calendars/may-delegate-meeting

This event is being co-hosted by RGHNA and the Overland Park Neighborhood Association and will draw folks from around the city, including presenters Jolon Clark from Denver Parks and Rec, Liz Babcock from Denver Climate Action Sustainability & Resiliency Office, and our own District 7 Councilwoman, Flor Alvidrez. Come early at 8:30 AM for coffee and a chance to connect with neighbors near and far!

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Apr
18
6:30 PM18:30

RHGNA April Board Meeting - April 18th

  • Harvard Gulch Rec Center (game room) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Thursday, April 18th, 2024

6:30 PM 8:00 PM

Harvard Gulch Rec Center (map)

Join from Zoom:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85253934337?pwd=UxkSqctpuigeXlpXR22UdXB1sP0vTc.1

AGENDA

   I. Call to Order - Katie Rice

   II. Meeting Attendance

   III. Approval of March Minutes - Virginia Eiseman

   VI. Approval of Treasurer Report - Kevin Riley

   V. Reports & Updates

a. District 7 Report

b. INC Report - Jane Potts

c. Denver Police Update - Grant Brown

d. SJPTG Update - Jess Hastings

e. Partners & Sponsors Update - Natalie Dorshiemer

VI. Old Business: Event planning

VII. Denver Police Update - Grant Brown

   VIII. Old Business

a. Summer Concert: July 13th, 2024

i. Permit Update - Dana McGlone

ii. Partnership with Swallow Hill - Jessy Clark

iii. Concert Committee meeting April 22nd 7PM (location TBD)

b. May Events

i. Co-hosted INC Meeting: May 11 8:30P Public Table House

ii. Neighborhood Watch Training: May 16 6P Harvard Gulch Rec Center

iii. CSU Denver Extension Master Gardner Plant Sale: May 18 & 19th CSU Extension (Harvard Gulch Park)

iv. Denver Parks Volunteer Event: May 18 Harvard Gulch Park Time TBD

v. SJPTG (Catholic High School) Open House & 100 Year Anniversary: May 19 Time TBD

c. Future Meeting Topics

i. Planning for June

ii. Topic for July & August

   VII. New Business: Open Forum

   X. Adjourn Meeting

Next meeting - General Membership Meeting May 16th directly following the Neighborhood Watch Training (~7:15P) in the Harvard Gulch Rec Center game room with a virtual option.

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Many thanks to the businesses that support RHGNA!

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