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Southern Hills July '25 News
South by Southeast Events, more festivals, and a fall preview.
Thank You For an Awesome 4th of July !
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Thanks to everyone who showed up decked out in their 4th of July best to ride along with the fire truck, cheer, and play in the spray! Special thanks to the members of the Board and the volunteers who helped to run the event! We couldn’t have done it without you!
Did you enjoy the Easter Egg Hunt? Please join the SHCA 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!
Upcoming Association Events
🗓️ Annual Meeting - October 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM @ Slavens
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.
Interested in volunteering at these events or have ideas for new ones? Help is always welcome. Reply to this email or email us at [email protected]!
Updates from Slavens School
☀️ School Is Out for Summer!
Attention drivers! Now that summer break is here, please be aware of children out and about during school hours!
Classes resume Monday August 18, 2025.
🚸 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!
Let’s Communicate! If you have concerns, compliments, or other thoughts about Slavens, the Association can share those with the school. Reply to this email or email us at [email protected]!
Nearby News
🌻 South By Southeast Summer Series
This year South By Southeast is taking the form of a series of events throughout District 4! Learn more.
🌮 Eisenhower Park Summer Food Truck Fridays
Food truck Fridays are back for the summer! Join the University Hills Neighborhood Association and Denver Parks and Recreation at Eisenhower Park at the picnic area off East Dartmouth Ave and Highline Place. Arrive at 5 to climb the Eisenhower Recreation Center's rock wall, then music begins at 6! 2025 dates remaining: 6/20, 7/11, 7/25, 8/8. Learn more.
👩🌾 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!
🎨 Cheeseman Park Art Fest
Saturday July 26, 2025 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Sunday July 27, 2025 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Enjoy the free two-day festival in one of Denver’s prized historic parks. Alongside the artwork, attendees can enjoy food trucks, folk and jazz music, and complimentary craft activities for kids! Check it out!
🎸 Underground Music Showcase
Friday, July 25, 2025 from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Saturday, July 26, 2025 from 2:00 to 10:00 PM
Sunday, July 27, 2025 from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
The Underground Music Showcase (UMS) returns to South Broadway this summer, celebrating "25 Years Loud!" This iconic festival will stretch across a mile of historic Broadway, with music filling every corner—from pop-up stages and bars to a fully produced main stage. Rock on!
🌳 The emerald ash borer has been confirmed in Denver! The emerald ash borer (EAB), an invasive pest that has devastated ash tree populations across the U.S. and parts of Canada, has been confirmed in the City and County of Denver. This insect poses a significant threat to our urban forest, as one in every six trees in Denver is an ash tree. The good news? There are steps you can take to protect your ash trees and help slow the spread of EAB:
Identify Your Ash Trees:
Look for compound leaves with five to nine leaflets, opposite branching and diamond-patterned bark. Check out photos and tips to help you identify ash trees.
Inspect Your Trees:
Signs of EAB infestation include:
- D-shaped exit holes in the bark
- Falling bark
- Wavy lines under the bark
- Increased woodpecker activity (especially Northern Flickers)
Take Action:
If you have an ash tree, consult a licensed tree care professional to discuss treatment or removal and replacement. Proper treatments are 95% effective when applied by professionals.
If removal is necessary, consider replacing your ash tree with a Denver Office of the City Forester-approved species. 🌳
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.
Make Your Voice Heard!
🌿 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!
🚒 Denver Fire Department Strategic Planning
The Denver Fire Department is collecting valuable insights and feedback to assist us in forming our goals and objectives for our 5-year strategic plan which begins in 2026. Your input as a Denver resident is crucial in helping us understand different perspectives as we formulate our long- and short-term goals. We truly appreciate you taking the time to tell us what fire department issues are important to you and your community. The survey will close on July 31, 2025. Take the Community Strategic Planning for the Denver Fire Department survey.
Do you have an event or information that you would like to see included in this newsletter? Reply to this email or email us at [email protected]!
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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