Domestic Violence Awareness Month + Cheesman Park Art Fest

Denver CO

01 October, 2021

6:14 PM

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Good morning, Denver! Amber Fisher, your usual source for the Denver Daily, is "out of the office" for today, so I'm here to give you the low-down. - Ash DeMello First, today's weather: Plenty of sunshine. High: 70 Low: 46. Here are the top stories in Denver today: A man has been arrested in connection with a northeast Park Hill neighborhood church break-in and burglary. Police took Deshun Glenn, 37, into custody Saturday when he tried to sell some of the items reported stolen from the Cure' d'Ars Catholic Church back in August. Church leaders report that the thieves not only stole various items but they also damaged the water line, flooding the church basement and causing damage to the building. (The Denver Post)October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the Denver District Attorney is taking the opportunity to shine a light on this serious problem that affects millions. Mayor Michael B. Hancock shared his personal connection with the issue, revealing that he lost his sister to domestic violence. Read the full statement and find out what to look for via the Press Release Desk. Start exercising your index finger because 10-digit dialing for local calls is on its way to the area. Both the 970 area code (southeast Colorado) and the 719 area code (northwest, northeast and southwest Colorado) will be affected. Amber Fisher reports that residents in the affected areas should start dialing the three-digit area code when making local calls by April 24. (Denver Patch)Although experts predict a colder-than-normal winter for the area, there's still lots of time to enjoy the fall colors. Click over to FOX 31 Denver to discover five spots you can go to enjoy the autumn colors. Hit Guanella Pass in Georgetown, stroll over to the Beaver Brook Watershed Trailhead in Evergreen or explore the Indian Peaks Wilderness in Grand County to get your fix of gorgeous oranges, yellows and reds. Get out your vaccination card. Many renowned Denver restaurants are now requiring proof of COVID vaccination. Alan Gionet reports that all nine restaurants of the Bonanno Concepts group, plus the 16 concepts at Milk Market in LoDo, will request the document before admitting customers. Find out reasons why along with customers' responses at CBS Denver. Today's Denver Daily is brought to you by Ring. Joey was home alone when he collapsed on a hot day. Watch what helped save his life. Today in Denver: Get up early for a good cause: The 5th Annual Make-A-Wish® Colorado Walk For Wishes starts at 8:30 AM at Great Lawn Park, live or virtual. 8th Annual Cheesman Park Art Fest - Enjoy a charming award-winning festival with an outstanding lineup of 140 juried fine artists and craftspeople from across the nation, plus some of the city's best food trucks. Free admission. (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)Whimsy Studios Denver's Kids' Club - Parents are invited to drop off their kids and let them explore their creativity independently. Ages 7-15. (10:30 AM) Heaven Creamery RiNo Grand Opening - Discover 500+ flavors of healthier and more wholesome frozen desserts. (1:00 PM - 11:00 PM) Sound Travels : Saturday Night Live Music - Experience the Colorado tradition of high-quality improvisational music at The Louisville Underground (at The Corner
 640 Main Street). (8:00 PM) Denver Patch Notebook Denver Center for the Performing Arts celebrates the return of Hamilton to the city! Tickets go on sale October 5 at 10am MST! (Facebook) Denver Museum of Nature & Science invites you to see how the slow survive in "Survival of the Slowest," opening at the Museum October 22. (Facebook) Denver Public Schools honors #DisabilityAwarenessMonth and #DyslexiaAwarenessMonth. Visit DPS's Cultural Moments web page to learn how you can join in. (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Social Security Seminar (October 5) Taxes in Retirement Webianr (October 11) Add your event You're all caught up for today. I'll see you soon! If you're feeling these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read along. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Ash DeMello Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Denver Daily? Contact me at [email protected].