First Friday + CSU Seeks Higher Enrollment + Housing To Health

Denver CO

30 September, 2021

5:32 PM

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Welcome to October, Denver! Amber Fisher, your usual source for the Denver Daily, is still out, so I'm filling in for the rest of the week. Please note that during this period your newsletters might be lighter than usual. Now let's get you started with everything you need to know going on around town today. -Ash DeMello First, today's weather: A blend of sun and clouds. High: 67 Low: 47. Here are the top stories today in Denver: It's no secret that college enrollments are declining throughout the U.S. Click over to The Denver Post to discover how CSU leaders are trying to beat that trend with help from their "non-degree" campus in Denver. The article also features interviews with young adults regarding barriers to attending college. Denver's Housing To Health Program received federal recognition in the form of grants totaling $6.3 million. The program serves individuals experiencing homelessness who have been incarcerated and are at risk for serious but avoidable health problems. Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen commented that the program "will make a substantial difference in the lives of these individuals and provide benefits to the whole community." (Denver Patch)Police say that four people have been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of Johnny Quintana, 59. Quintana was found shot to death in August a few blocks from Aviator Park. Those taken into custody have been identified as Kesha Perez, 29; Donnie Casados, 49; Jackson Chism, 35; and Isabell Medina, 22. (The Denver Channel)People interested in seeing the results of a basic income program will have to wait, as Hilal Bahcetepe reports that the Denver Basic Income Project has hit a few snags. The program, initiated and partially funded by investor Mark Donovan, sought to provide direct cash payments to low-income community members. Among the reasons cited for the delay include lack of transparency, lack of representation and a controversial fiscal sponsor. Read the details at Westword. Got your tickets to the latest Van Gogh exhibit? "The Original Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit," which opened yesterday, has already sold 226,000 admissions. Inspired by what might have been the celebrated artist's final thoughts, the show features Van Gogh's works blended together along with supplemental light and sound effects. This show is scheduled to run through at least February 2022. (The Gazette) Today's Denver Daily is brought to you by our friends at Verizon. They're building the fastest 5G network in the country. To learn how 5G is going to change life for you and your community — and to get access to this amazing technology — click here. And thank you Verizon for sponsoring this community resource in Denver! Today in Denver: It's First Friday, so there are tons of artsy things to do today around town. Fall Quilt Show - Echter's Garden Center in Arvada welcomes you to explore and exhibit from the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum featuring heirloom to contemporary fiber arts. (10:00 AM - 5:00 PM)Pumpkin Harvest Festival @ Four Mile Historic Park - Enjoy fall-themed activities, live demonstrations, live music and more! Tickets start at $16 for adults. (5:00 PM - 8:00 PM)First Friday at Westwood - The Arturo Garcia Art Studio & Gallery in the Westwood Creative District hosts six different local artists, live music, a food truck and more. (5:00 PM - 8:00 PM) Moveable Medley Opening Reception - The Art Students League of Denver invites folks to an exhibition of artist books featuring works that push the boundaries of paper and space. (5:30 PM - 8:30 PM)Vintage '71: New Ceramics by Josh Teplitzky -Head to the Plinth Gallery (3520 Brighton Boulevard) to check out the artist's unique blend of pop and western culture and maybe even get some gift shopping accomplished! (6:00 PM - 9:00 PM) Denver Patch Notebook Denver Police Department: "WISH FOR WHEELS Wish For Wheels is a non-profit dedicated to providing new bikes and helmets to kids in low-income elementary schools." Click the link to take a look at what they've accomplished. (Facebook) Last week, the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce hosted four Latino #smallbusiness owners at #ProsperCO Invertir presented by Bank of America. Find a recap of their stories at Facebook. Today is National Homemade Cookie Day. If you don't have time to put on an apron, why not head over to Maggie & Molly's Sweet Life or the Cake Crumbs Bakery & Cafe? From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (October 2) Social Security Seminar (October 5) Taxes in Retirement Webianr (October 11) Add your event You're officially in the loop for today! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with your next update. If you're into these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to follow along. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Ash DeMello Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Denver Daily? You can contact me at [email protected].