This summer, Denver Inc is proud to be partnering with Longer Tables to set The Mile Long Table on Saturday, July 26th at 10am on Auraria Campus in downtown Denver.

5,280 humans will share lunch at what will be America’s longest table to date, sharing stories and discovering a new sense of connection and community with people from all walks of life.

As we work to connect neighbors in meaningful ways, we are inviting you to become a Co-Host at the Mile Long Table, where you will receive 10 tickets to invite a cross-section of guests to the table. Normally $75, Denver INC will cover $25 of the first 20 INC Associate or Member RNOs co-host donation fees! 

If you are an INC Member RNO, & one of the first 20 RNOs to register to co-host, you can receive our special member discount. Just register as a Mile Long Table Co-Host by clicking this link and enter the discount code: INCPROMO. 

General information about the event is at www.milelongtable.org.

We hope you can join us and represent our shared commitment to building connection and community across your community and the greater Mile High city!

Join us at the La Alma Lincoln Park Recreation Center for a FREE showing of Lion King: Mufasa. 

Join us for this month’s community meeting to receive updates about the ongoings of the neighborhood and engage with fellow neighbors and local representatives. Our monthly meetings can be attended virtually and in-person. For more information, visit our “Meetings” page.

Vibes in the Park is a vibrant, family-friendly outdoor celebration of music, movement, and culture. The event features live DJs, wellness activations, and community connection with Black and Brown joy at the center. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets, snacks and enjoy an evening of good Vibes In The Park. An AED device will be available on-site for emergency preparedness.

Join us for our next great event. A dynamic and inclusive Community Town Hall focused on the proposed new Women’s Soccer Stadium @Santa Fe Yards in Denver. This is your opportunity to learn about the project, ask questions, make your voice heard & meet other citywide neighbors. RSVP Here

We're excited to be hosting this event with 9 different community and neighborhood groups! We’ll feature a panel of speakers, including community leaders, city officials, and project representatives, who will walk through the stadium proposal, timelines, and the Community Benefits Agreement process. Following the presentations, we’ll open the floor for a Q&A session where your insights, concerns, and ideas are welcome.

• Location: Town Hall Collaborative

• Come early! Enjoy a community happy hour hosted by Denver INC starting at 5:00 PM.

• Main program begins at 6:00 PM, RSVP Here

Whether you're a lifelong soccer fan, a local resident, or just curious about how this project could shape Denver’s future, this is your chance to get informed and get involved.

Townhall Co-Hosts Include

• Baker Historic Neighborhood Association

• Broadway Merchants Association

• Denver Inter-Neighborhood Cooperation

• Denver Streets Partnership 

• Lincoln/Broadway Corridor Registered Neighborhood Organization 

• Platt Park People's Association

• Ruby Hill Neighbors

• West Washington Park Neighborhood Association

• Valverde Neighborhood Association

This event is an opportunity to reconnect with the La Alma- Lincoln Park project team and the city after the vision planning process, celebrate the project’s progress into the design phase, and learn about key updates for the park. This event is open house style - drop in anytime to share your input by voting on specific design elements. Your voice remains essential to shaping the future of the park! 

WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, 2025

5:00 - 7:00 P.M. - Stop by anytime

La Alma Recreation Center 1325 W 11th Ave, Denver 80204

Reunión Comunal a Puertas Abiertas

Este evento es una oportunidad para reconectarse con el equipo del proyecto de La Alma-Lincoln Park y con la ciudad después del proceso de planificación de la visión, celebrar el progreso del proyecto hacia la fase de diseño, y conocer actualizaciones clave sobre el parque. El evento es de formato tipo casa abierta: pasa en cualquier momento para compartir tu opinión votando por elementos específicos del diseño. ¡Tu voz sigue siendo esencial para dar forma al futuro del parque!

MIÉRCOLES, 16 DE JULIO DE 2025

5:00 - 7:00 P.M. - Pasa en cualquier momento

La Alma Recreation Center 1325 W 11th Ave, Denver 80204

The La Alma Lincoln Park Neighborhood Association is hosting our annaual garage sale on July 12th! If you'd like to do some cleaning and sell your stuff, scan the QR code by 7/1 to sign up for a spot! If you just wanna shop, stop by from 10am-1pm to check it out!

Sign up now

Happening: June 22, July 20, August 24, and September 21, 2025

Vibes in the Park – Free Community Outdoor Series
Sunken Gardens Park, Denver, CO
June 22, July 20, August 24, and September 21, 2025
3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
www.vibesinthepark.co

Road Closures and Parking Info

9th and Elati Street through traffic in front of First Mennonite Church will be closed off. Attendees are encouraged to use ride shares, public transportation, or alternative transit to reduce congestion. There will be street signage notifying attendees of no parking zones alongside 9th Ave and Delaware on the East side of the street. Please be advised that there may be impacts to street parking in the surrounding neighborhood due to increased attendance and a higher volume of vehicles during the event hours.

Event Description

Vibes in the Park is a vibrant, family-friendly outdoor celebration of music, movement, and culture. The event features live DJs, wellness activations, and community connection with Black and Brown joy at the center. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets, snacks and enjoy an evening of good Vibes In The Park. An AED device will be available on-site for emergency preparedness. The main entrance and check-in table will be located along the southern edge of Sunken Gardens

Find event updates at: www.vibesinthepark.co

Thank you for supporting this community event. We are working with the City and County of Denver to minimize disruptions and ensure a smooth experience for all residents.

Questions?
Please contact Gabrielle Aludo or Tiffany Taylor Ross at vibes.inthepark@gmail.com

(303) 968 4800 (720) 621 6591

Sign up now

La Alma Lincoln Park Neighborhood Association is proud to co-host the Denver Community Film Fest Night on June 12 at the historic Holiday Theater, alongside 45+ incredible neighborhood and community partners. Get your FREE tickets here

We’ll be screening Join or Die, a powerful documentary about the decline of civic engagement and the vital role groups like ours play in building strong, connected communities.

🎉 Pre-film reception
🎬 Join or Die screening
🎤 Q&A with the film’s director + local leaders

With support from groups like North High School, Bienvenidos Food Bank, Warm Cookies of the Revolution, and neighborhood orgs from across Denver, this is shaping up to be an unforgettable evening.

Youth on Record, in collaboration with Councilwoman Jamie Torres (Denver District 3), Denver Children’s Affairs, and Denver Parks and Recreation, presents La Alma Live - a vibrant summer concert series at La Alma-Lincoln Park.

This three-part concert series invites the community to gather and celebrate music, culture, and connection in one of Denver’s most historic neighborhoods. Through intergenerational performances, storytelling, and cultural exchange, La Alma Live will honor the city’s rich artistic legacy while providing a platform for both emerging and established artists.

Dates: Sundays June 8, July 13, August 10

Time: 5-7pm

Location: La Alma-Lincoln Park Amphitheater 1102-1198 Osage St, Denver CO 80204

Cost: FREE!

Performers: June 8th will feature performances from Destiny Shynelle (DJ), Osha Renee, and headliner Off the Cuff. July and August lineups to be announced!

Open to all ages. Join us for live music, community building, food, and resource sharing!

Are you an organization or agency interested in getting involved? Email programs@youthonrecord.org. 

Are you a young artist or parent interested in Youth on Record programs? Learn more here.

Extreme Community Makeover is a movement of volunteers working in partnership with residents of Denver neighborhoods to complete home and neighborhood improvement projects that connect neighbors and build stronger communities.

Sign-up today!

Group or Individual

The Iron Sharp Community Foundation, a local nonprofit, is teaming up with the Denver Police Department to host a Safe Summer Kickoff on Friday, May 30th, from 3 PM to 7 PM at the La Alma Recreation Center in Lincoln-La Alma Park.

This event is all about celebrating the end of the school year and helping our youth and families start the summer off right. You can expect:

• Free haircuts

• Delicious food

• Health and safety resources

• Community engagement activities

• And much more!

Local organizations and community partners will be on hand to share helpful resources and services designed to support families over the summer months.

We’d love to see our neighbors come together for this special day. Whether you’d like to attend, volunteer, or even host a vendor table, there are plenty of ways to get involved:

🔗 Volunteer Sign-Up: https://donorbox.org/events/745982
🔗 Family Attendee Registration: https://donorbox.org/events/747783
🔗 Vendor Table Sign-Up: https://44105437.hs-sites.com/summer-kickoff-vendor-signup

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Jordan Clark at jclark@ironsharpcommunity.org.

Let’s come together to support a safe and connected summer for our neighborhood families—we hope to see you there!

Join us for this month’s community meeting to receive updates about the ongoings of the neighborhood and engage with fellow neighbors and local representatives. Our monthly meetings can be attended virtually and in-person. For more information, visit our “Meetings” page.

The neighborhood is invited to a combined event between the Center for Visual Arts (CVA) and Jazz and American Improvisation Music (JAIM) program of MSU-Denver celebrating the beginning of summer and the end of the school year on Friday, May 23rd. 

Please swing by for an alumni showcase at CVA from 6-8pm with an after party at the Kalamath Building from 8-10pm. Featuring live music by JAIM students in both spaces and an art exhibit at Kalamath by artists who are collaborating on our upcoming mural installation this summer

Join us under the Colfax Viaduct for an evening full of food, music, art, and community celebration in the heart of Sun Valley.

This year’s event is bigger than ever:

 70+ local vendors featuring food, drinks, art, and handmade goods
 Live performances from local artists, dancers, and DJs
 Beer Garden with cold drinks + good vibes
 Pop-Up Roller Rink from Rainbow Dome
 Family zone and games for all ages
 Dog-friendly—bring your pup!
 A food lover’s dream with global flavors from Denver’s best street food chefs

 Pho-eating contest – SIGN UP HERE

Join Youth on Record for a FREE mental health & wellness zine-making workshop on May 15th!

Join us for this month’s community meeting to receive updates about the ongoings of the neighborhood and engage with fellow neighbors and local representatives. Our monthly meetings can be attended virtually and in-person. For more information, visit our “Meetings” page.

You're Invited 2025 Rachel B. Noel Professorship Events
Featuring Van Jones

You're invited to join us for this special event on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, taking place both at Auraria Campus and Shorter Community AME Church.

We’re honored to welcome Van Jones as the 2025 Rachel B. Noel Professor! Van is a CNN political commentator, Emmy Award-winning producer, and the author of three New York Times bestsellers. He’s widely recognized for his work in criminal justice reform and social advocacy and as the founder of impactful organizations, including REFORM Alliance, Color of Change, the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights, and Dream.org.

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from one of today’s most influential voices in justice and social change.
These events are free and open to the public, but space is limited. RSVP nowto save your spot and be part of this powerful community experience.


Do you have a question for Van Jones? Send it in for a chance to have it included during the Q&A portion of the events.

Send in a question for Van Jones

We will have photos with the Easter bunny, a craft, and the chance to win a prize by finding the golden egg in our Egg Scramble. There will be three age divisions, and registration is not required. Please help spread the word and be ready for an egg-tastic evening! If you have questions or need flyers printed, please reach out to me, or contact La Alma Recreation Center at 720-865-2200. We appreciate the support!

Bunia Mania Egg Scramble

La Alma Recreation Center

Friday, April 18, 2025

Ages 5-7: 5:30-6:10pm

Ages 8-12: 6:10-6:50pm

Ages 13-15: 6:50-7:30pm

Shakespeare in the Parking Lot is exactly what it sounds like—a 45-minute abridged performance of Romeo and Juliet, A Midsummer Night’s Dream or Macbeth. The performance takes place in and around a pick-up truck “set” that the DCPA drives to your community parking lot.
Community performances are followed by a brief and interactive community talkback led by cast members, which helps community members connect themes of the play to contemporary issues that still impact our society today.

Date: April 12
Time: 2:00PM
Location: Center for Visual Art 965 Santa Fe Dr., Denver, CO 80204
Cost: Free

Join us for this month’s community meeting to receive updates about the ongoings of the neighborhood and engage with fellow neighbors and local representatives. Our monthly meetings can be attended virtually and in-person. For more information, visit our “Meetings” page.

Join us as we break ground on 9th & Navajo Street, a mixed-use community in Denver's La Alma-Lincoln neighborhood that will serve households exiting homelessness as well as families.

The location for the Vibrant Denver GO Bond Community Conversation with Mayor Mike Johnston and City Councilmember Jamie Torres will be held at:

Location: Barnum Recreation Center, 360 Hooker St. Denver, CO 80219

Date: Wednesday, March 19th from 5:15 PM – 6:45 PM; doors open at 4:45 PM

District 3: Barnum, Barnum West, La Alma Lincoln Park, Sun Valley, Villa Park, West Colfax, Westwood, Mar Lee, Valverde and Auraria

Attached are the updated flyers – please share and join us to discuss the 2025 GO Bond, share input, and learn more. A RSVP encouraged! Also, don’t forget to take the GO Bond Survey to submit your ideas.

Join us for this month’s community meeting to receive updates about the ongoings of the neighborhood and engage with fellow neighbors and local representatives. Our monthly meetings can be attended virtually and in-person. For more information, visit our “Meetings” page.

**Summer Rec Kidz Early Registration for 80204 Families!**  

Denver Parks and Recreation’s MY Denver Team is excited to bring back **Summer Rec Kidz**, a free summer program for youth ages 8-12! Families in the **80204 zip code** have the opportunity to **register early** on **Thursday, February 20, from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at La Alma Recreation Center**.  

**Program Details:**  
📅 **June 16 – August 8** (Monday-Friday, except city holidays)  
⏰ **9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.**  
🎭 Weekly themed activities, field trips, and onsite enrichment  
🍽️ Lunch and a snack or breakfast provided  

To register early, bring proof of address. For more information, contact La Alma Recreation Center at **720.865.2200** or **MYDenver.Recreation@denvergov.org**.

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Join us for this month’s community meeting to receive updates about the ongoings of the neighborhood and engage with fellow neighbors and local representatives. Our monthly meetings can be attended virtually and in-person. For more information, visit our “Meetings” page.

Get involved in the neighborhood and community by continuing to support crime prevention efforts and making your voice heard. This CAG meeting is an event for sharing important decisions surrounding safety and community. Neighbors have the opportunity to ask the Denver Police Department specific questions and stay informed. This month, the Office of Emergency Management will be guest speakers. Meetings are held every 3rd Wednesday of the month at the District One Station (1311 W 46th Ave, Denver, CO 80211), starting at 6pm. ASL interpreters can be provided upon request by emailing 1.Dist@Denvergov.org at least 3 days prior to the meeting. For information on how to join virtually, please call 720-913-0400 or email 1.Dist@Denvergov.org. Light snacks and drinks will be provided!

The First Friday Art Walks are the signature event of Denver's Art District on Santa Fe.

All year round, rain or shine, the District comes alive on the first Friday of each month as thousands descend upon Santa Fe Drive for the First Friday Art Walks from 5:30-9:30 p.m.

View art from hundreds of artists in galleries, studios, co-ops, upstairs, downstairs, in alleys, on the street—everywhere! Check out all the details below.

Featured RemainReal Artist to check out: 

"Shifts and Ladders" by Rachel Espenlaub:

"Having evolved from realism to my distinct triangle-based geometric abstraction, I've embarked on an artistic journey shifting away from representational imagery. My focus now centers on conceptual exploration, delving into color relationships, pattern, and non-objective forms. My approach is characterized by simplicity and clarity—I work with acrylic paint on canvas and paper, employing tape and fine brushes to achieve precision edges in my carefully composed compositions.

My goal for “Shifts & Ladders” is to create a dynamic and unified collection of paintings that navigate visual chaos and abrupt shifts in direction. Through vibrant interplays of form and color, the artworks encapsulate the chaos of transformative years while capturing the resilient spirit that emerges from personal struggle, offering viewers a narrative of hope and perseverance within the visual tapestry of the collection".

-Rachel Espenlaub 2024