With the holidays just around the corner, it's a season for gratitude, giving back, and remembering the importance of our real-world connections.
While it's easy to get caught up in the media world, the story is in our face-to-face moments – a chat on the sidewalk, a hello at the coffee shop, or catching up at school drop-off.
These days, it feels more important than ever to celebrate what unites us and lend a helping hand where possible.
Speaking of lending a hand, we're excited to team up with the Azatlan Recreation Center for their annual Toys and Christmas celebration!
Another great opportunity to support your neighborhood's children is to donate to Trevista's Teacher Support Fund. All donations are tax-deductible.
Did you know Colorado ranks in the bottom third for public school funding? Since 2008, the state has withheld $10 billion from K-12 education, forcing schools to rely on community fundraising to support essential staff.
As a Title 1 school, Trevista faces these same funding challenges. With help from our community, we can retain vital support staff.
Mark your calendars! We're joining forces with our friends at BRUN for a festive Holiday Sipper on December 10th (the location is coming soon!).
Please also take a moment to honor our veterans tomorrow for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve America.
Lastly, don't forget that our neighborhood is always evolving. Stay in the loop on the latest land-use updates for both residential and commercial spaces. It's your chance to stay informed and make your voice heard!
Warmly,
The SUNI Board
Become a SUNI member to stay up to date on all the fun and important news in the neighborhood.
Thank you to Denver City Council President Amanda P. Sandoval
Thank you and the city for a generous $1,000 sponsorship of our RNO. Your support enables us to serve and advocate for the community. We appreciate your commitment to helping our neighborhood thrive!
Congratulations to SUNI Board Member, Trupti Suthar
Congratulations to our Treasurer, Trupti Suthar for being recognized by the Denver Inter Neighborhood Cooperation as the recipient of the Neighborhood Star Award at this year's Annual Awards!
"Trupti has consistently demonstrated unparalleled knowledge, engagement, and innovation. Her countless years of dedication to the board have not only ensured SUNI’s sustainability but also fostered significant growth. Her leadership and passion have made a lasting impact on our community, and she continues to be a driving force in its ongoing development." - SUNI President, Joey Shearer
Sunnyside Halloween House Decorating Winners
We proudly announce the winners of our SUNI Halloween House Decorating Contest. Each winner will receive a gift card. Thank you to all participants and voters for making the event a success.
In This Month's Letter
SUNI Events
Mark Your Calendar
Land Use
Community Scoop
District 1 Corner
Upcoming community events
Sunnyside Connect Block Captains Q4 Meeting
Date: Sunday, November 17, 2024
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Birch Road 3845 Lipan St. Denver
Refreshments provided: Bagels, fruit, bubbly water, tea, and coffee
Bring joy to children in our community this holiday! 🎁🎄 Aztlan Rec Center is hosting its Annual Toys for Kids Event on December 20th. Donate new, wrapped, or unwrapped toys to Azatlan (Drop off at the Center or order on Amazon). Together, we can make this event a success and create a brighter holiday season.
Birch Road: Willamette Valley Wine Tasting in Denver
Saturday, November 16th - Two Sessions: 1 pm & 4 pm
Join us for a unique wine tasting experience featuring the best wines from the Willamette Valley. Enjoy a bountiful charcuterie spread, meet the winemakers, and learn about their craft.
Monthly Land Use Meeting - November 14th at 6:30pm-8:00pm via Zoom
Don't miss your chance to help shape the future of the Sunnyside neighborhood. Join us virtually for our monthly land use meetings. We share all RNO notices we receive from the city. We also discuss upcoming development proposals.
Topics this month include:
Updates and Notifications
Open to public topics
Monthly agenda will be updated prior to the meeting.
Are you interested in joining our Land Use committee? Want us to cover any specific topics in the future? We like to hear from you! Send an email to trupti.suthar@sunnysidedenver.org
Denver to Accelerate its Rollout of Citywide Compost Service
Accelerated citywide compost collection.
67,000 customers in four districts will be contacted in December.
Every-other-week recycling and every-nine-week large item pickup in 2025.
Aim to improve customer service and waste diversion.
No changes to trash collection fees.
Sidewalk Program Fee Coming in 2025
96% of property owners will pay a flat annual fee of $150.
Owners with more than 230 linear feet of sidewalk will pay an additional $3.50 per foot over 230.
Fee starts as early as January 2025 and will be included on stormwater bills.
Sunnyside Music Festival is seeking new board members to join the team!
Visit the link below to join an entirely volunteer-run organization and give back to your community It’s a great way to support local schools, and businesses, and throw an amazing party!
Denver Parks & Recreation seeks eight Colorado-based artists or teams to create murals for the city's trail network. The murals should celebrate "the ONE" - a place, community, person, or activity that makes a difference. Applications are due November 24, and the murals will be installed in early 2025. To learn more about this call for artists including how to apply, CLICK HERE.
CDOT Station Charette
CDOT invites you to join a station charette for the Federal Boulevard BRT project on December 4th from 9:30 am to 11:30 pm at CDOT Headquarters in Denver. Collaborate with us on BRT station ideas. Visit the project website for more information.
