Prepare for the Annual Meeting

As summer comes to a close, we turn our attention to the Annual Meeting of the Southern Hills Community Association. This meeting is a chance for neighbors to gather and discuss issues relevant to the neighborhood. It is also an opportunity to vote on members of the SHCA Board.

🏠 Board Openings

The Board is composed of two Directors from each filing, plus two At-Large Directors. The Board currently has three open Director positions:

• Filing 3

• Filing 5

• At-Large

Several Director positions are also up for re-election:

• Filing 2

• Filing 4

• Filing 6

You must live in the filing for which you’d like to serve. Figure out your filing by checking the filing map. If you are interested in a Board position, please reply to this email and let us know!

Please note that only paid members of the Southern Hills Community Association are eligible to vote for Directors. Join the SHCA now and pay your annual dues (only $25!) if you live in the neighborhood. If you live outside the Association area, please consider making a contribution, too! We also plan to collect dues at the meeting.

Upcoming Association Events

🗓️ Annual Meeting - October 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM @ Slavens

See above. More details to come. Must be a paid Member to vote. Please consider paying your dues in advance if you live in the Membership area.

🥚 Easter Egg Hunt - Spring 2026 @ Slavens

Details to come.

🇺🇸 4th of July Bike Parade - July 4, 2026 @ Slavens

Details to come.

Updates from Slavens School

✏️ School Is Back in Session!

Classes resume Monday August 18, 2025. Please remember to use caution during the morning arrival and afternoon dismissal windows.

🚸 Become a Crossing Guard!

Do you want to help keep our students safe while making a positive impact on the Slavens community? We are looking for volunteers or paid crossing guards to assist with student safety during arrival and dismissal. This is a great way to get involved, help children keep safe, and even earn a little extra money.

If you are interested in volunteering or learning more about this opportunity, please reach out to Darcie Forde at [email protected]. Your help makes a difference!

Solid Waste Collection Schedule Changes

Next Week

Denver will not collect compost the week of August 25, as staff works a shortened, 32-hour workweek and takes a furlough day on Friday, August 29. All collections, including compost, will resume the week of September 1 on a one-day delayed schedule, as staff observes Labor Day on Monday, September 1.

Thanksgiving

The week of November 24, Denver will not collect compost or recycling, as staff works a 24-hour workweek, observing Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 27, and the citywide furlough day on Friday, November 28.

Additionally, Thanksgiving week, Denver is asking ALL customers to set out their trash by 6 a.m. Monday, November 24 and DOTI will collect carts over the course of the 3-day workweek. Residents scheduled to receive Large Item Pickup service the week of November 24 should also set out their items by 6 a.m. Monday morning, November 24, for collection over the course of Monday through Wednesday.

Ongoing Recycling Shift in December

Following Thanksgiving - the week of December 1 - compost collection will resume, and Solid Waste will reset its recycling collection calendar as follows:

• Customers currently scheduled to set out their recycling Thanksgiving week (week of November 24) should set their carts out the week of December 1 instead, and then every other week after that for the remainder of the year.

• Customers currently scheduled to set out their recycling the week of December 1 should set out their recycling the week of December 8, and then every other week after that for the remainder of the year.

Ongoing Earlier Start Time

As part of another modification, it is making, and effectively immediately, DOTI is asking residents to set out their trash, recycling, and compost carts, and large item pickup items, by 6 a.m. instead of 7 a.m. on their scheduled collection day. Equipment operators are starting their day earlier, aiming to be on route earlier to better serve our city’s residents. Setting out carts the night before your collection day is also acceptable.

Updated collection schedules will display on the city’s website and Trash and Recycling App the week of December 1. Additionally, people can access this schedule change information at www.denvergov.org/trashschedule

Nearby News

🎷 Enjoy the Denver Jazz Orchestra at Eisenhower Park

Saturday, September 6th, 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Our final South by Southeast Summer Series event will be a free concert with the Denver Jazz Orchestra at Eisenhower Park. There will be a few food trucks so bring a picnic or enjoy our wonderful vendors! We can't wait to see you there!

🍎 Preschool Now Enrolling! Augustana Early Learning Center

Ages 12 months to 5 years. A community based center since 1971. Learn more from this flyer and this flyer, or visit the website.

👩‍🌾 The U-Hills Farmers Market Continues!

The 2025 market runs from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM every Saturday from May 10th through October 25th at its NEW LOCATION at Wellshire Presbyterian Church, just 2 blocks from the previous location. Same great vendors! Learn more.

🍎 People + Produce at Belleview Station

DTC’s only farmers market is more than just fresh food; It’s your Sunday community tradition. Explore 50+ local vendors, enjoy live music, sip from the beer garden, and savor the local difference. Learn more.

Summer in Denver!

🌭 Polish Food Festival

Saturday August 23, 2025 from 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Sunday August 24, 2025 from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Saint Joseph Roman Catholic Parish at 517 East 46th Avenue in Globeville

This annual event is fun for the whole family with polish food, polish beer, and guest vendors. And there will be plenty of traditional live music, singing, and dancing, too! Check it out!

🎨 Summer Art Market

Saturday August 23, 2025 from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Sunday August 24, 2025 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Local artists and students from the Art Students League of Denver will showcase their creations at the Summer Art Market on Saturday, August 24 and Sunday, August 25 from 9 AM to 5 PM. More than 175 artists' booths, food and beverage vendors, and art demos will line the streets of the West Wash Park neighborhood. Learn More!

Start Planning for Fall

🍂 Denver Parks & Recreation’s Fall Activity Guide is here!

Registration for fall activities opens Tuesday, July 22 at noon — mark your calendars and don’t miss out! From fitness and arts to youth sports leagues, outdoor adventures, and more, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this season.

Browse the guide now and start planning your fall fun.

Make Your Voice Heard!

💵 Denver People’s Budget

The People's Budget, Denver’s Participatory Budgeting Program, is a new approach to city decision-making, where people work side-by-side their government to make thoughtful community investments, together. Over the course of a year, people design the program, submit project ideas, and develop those ideas into specific project proposals. Then, the community votes for their favorites and the City constructs the winning projects! To date, more than 6,000 community members have participated and successfully budgeted $3 million toward 13 important infrastructure projects for their neighborhoods.

Each cycle of the People's Budget follows four community-led phases, starting with building a guidebook and ending with a community vote on which projects to fund. Cycle 3 of the People's Budget will begin this fall and we're recruiting community members to help lead the Program. Learn how to participate.

🚔 Join the Citizen Oversight Board

The Denver City Council is looking for applicants for an appointment to the Citizen Oversight Board. It is responsible for ensuring that the Office of the Independent Monitor effectively monitors the discipline process for the city’s uniformed law enforcement personnel. Check out the complete description of qualifications and duties, as well as learn how to apply.

🌿 Landscape Codes & Cones Summer

Denver Community Planning and Development and Denver Resilient Landscapes team invites you to Landscape Codes & Cones Summer. This fun, community-focused series will serve up hot takes and cool treats! The team will be in the community this July, August, and September to chat about potential code updates to shape Denver’s landscapes—from turf and trees to process and development. And yes, we’ll have ice cream or coffee in hand. Join us at one of our pop-up events to share your thoughts and help shape a cooler, more resilient Denver landscape. Check out the full list of the events.

🏘️ Welcome to the Summer of RNO Reform!

The offices of Councilwoman Gonzales-Gutierrez and Councilman Kashmann are looking into our city’s current RNO Ordinance with hopes to strengthen our RNOs and empower our residents to engage with their neighborhoods and government. The RNO Ordinance was written in the 70s and Denver City Council recognizes the need to update the ordinance to reflect the needs of today. Our hope is to increase equity, participation, and city support to the RNO network.

BUT before we get started, we want to hear from you! Our offices are dedicated to a robust community engagement process over the course of this summer and fall, to gather data and reform the ordinance with recommendations from Denverites. We are gathering our data by asking folks to fill out a survey and hope you can fill it out too!

Take the RNO Survey or Learn more about the project.

🌳 Get Involved in All Things Park Hill!

Saturday, September 13, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Hiawatha Davis Recreation Center, 3334 Holly St., Denver CO 80207

Join us for the Open House to discuss both the Park Hill Park and the Park Hill Community Action Plan in one space! Learn more.

Under Construction

🦺 Hampden Multimodal Improvements

The Hampden Multimodal Improvement Project is helping implement a vision for Hampden Avenue developed with residents and businesses to improve safety and provide more comfortable and convenient crossings. The project will take place on Hampden Ave from I-25 to E. Girard Ave.

Some impacts to motorists will occur throughout the project with the majority happening during the construction of the raised median. When work begins mid-June, motorists can expect westbound lane closures on Hampden Avenue between Girard Avenue and Florence Street.

Working hours will be from 7am to 5pm weekdays. Some night work may occur.

Beginning in July, barriers will be placed on Hampden Avenue closing down a lane in each direction through August. Motorists should allow for extra time in their schedules for possible delays. Learn more.

🚧 High Line Canal Trail - Yale Roadway Improvements at Holly

March - Summer 2025: Xcel Energy and their contractor, Mears Group, Inc. will relocate approximately 1,200 feet of natural gas line along Yale Avenue, between Hudson Street/Service Road and Kearney Street. This work is to accommodate the upcoming High Line Canal Trail Underpass project and ensure natural gas system safely. Learn more.

⚠️ South Dahlia Bridge Replacement

Crews are closing South Dahlia to vehicle traffic beginning in May/June of this year while they replace the bridge. The Highline Canal Trail will be detoured. Learn more.

Join the SHCA!

We can’t do it without you! Find this email useful? Enjoy attending our events? Want to see us do even more? Please consider joining the SHCA and paying your annual dues if you live in the neighborhood. If you don’t, please consider a contribution anyway! All are welcome at our public events.

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