Originally delivered on 8/3/2025 1:04 pm

SUBJECT: SUNI August 2025 Newsletter

Dear Neighbors,

August always sneaks up on us—back-to-school announcements hit our inboxes, Costco rolls out Halloween merch, and the last long evenings remind us to enjoy what’s left of summer.

This month, we’ve got a great lineup of gatherings that mix fun with purpose:

  • SUNI Sipper at Waldschänke (Aug 19 · 6 PM): Drinks, community, and Bingo with friends old and new. 🍹 

  •  Leevers Locavore School Fundraiser (Aug 23 · 2 - 4 PM): A chance to support SUNI while enjoying local flavors.

  • 🌿 Sunnyside Health & Wellness Festival (Sept 6 · 9 AM–12 PM · Chaffee Park): Live yoga and wellness demos, 25+ local vendors, Wilder the Generation Wild mascot, face painting, caricatures, bike safety booths, and more. It’s free, family‑friendly, and a great reminder to care for body, mind, spirit, and one another.

🚸 Safe Streets, Safe Starts
With Denver Public Schools back in session on Monday, Aug. 18, our streets will be bustling with kids walking, biking, and rolling to school. Please stay alert, slow down near schools, and give yourself a little extra commute time. 

Lowering speeds on local streets is part of Denver’s broader Vision Zero goal of eliminating traffic-related deaths and serious injuries by 2030—and every driver, biker, and walker plays a role. Want to get more involved? Request a free “Slow Down” yard sign (English or Spanish) by emailing district1@denvergov.org. 

Consider joining the Transportation & Infrastructure Advisory Board Meetings, which meet monthly to advise the city on transportation policy (Spanish interpretation available). 

Together, we can ensure Sunnyside’s streets are safe for everyone.

We’re also excited to spotlight two local businesses making a difference right here in Sunnyside:

  • Bucket List Community Café — Sunnyside neighbor Vicky Collins publishes this free, hyperlocal news hub powered by student journalists, with 3 weekly newsletters, an active social media presence, and a monthly KGNU radio spot.

  • Birch Road Clubhouse — A one‑of‑a‑kind membership lounge in the Highlands, offering a sun‑filled workspace by day and a BYOB social club by night—without the bar tab.

Learn more about both in our Business Spotlight section below.

💡 Did You Know? August is Intersectionality Awareness Month, a time to reflect on how race, gender, class, ability, and other aspects of identity overlap to shape our experiences. The term intersectionality, coined by Kimberlé Crenshaw in 1989, reminds us to work toward inclusivity and equity in all we do as a community.

See you out and about!


The SUNI Board

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In This Month's Letter
  • SUNI July Sipper @ Waldschänke - Aug 19
  • Locavore Pig Roast Fundraiser - Aug 23
  • SUNI Health and Wellness Festival - Sept 6
  • Land Use
  • Community Scoop
    • City Updates

    • Important Plans and Initiatives 

    • Community Events

  • New Business Member Welcome 

SUNI Sipper @ Waldschänke | 📅 Mon, Aug 19 - 6PM (Bingo @ 6:30)

Mark your calendars for Monday, August 19 at 6 PM—we’ll kick things off with drinks and community fun before Bingo starts at 6:30 PM and runs until about 8:30. 

SUNI has a table reserved by the stage, plus members get 10% off their tab! There’ll be announcements between rounds, a gift bag giveaway, and plenty of chances to mingle with neighbors. Don’t miss it!

Address: 4100 Jason St, Denver, CO 80211

Aug. 23rd - Locavore's Annual Pig Roast & Public School Fundraiser

Locavore’s Annual Pig Roast is coming up on Saturday, August 23rd, from 2–4 pm.  SUNI & HUNI team up with Locavore every year to host a delicious pig roast. 100% donations go to supporting a public school in the neighborhood. We rotate schools each year. Mark your calendars! 

Save the Date! Health and Wellness Festival on Sept 6!

Celebrate health, wellness, and community at the 2025 Sunnyside Health & Wellness Festival! Thanks to our generous co-sponsor, Better Buzz Yoga!
 📍 Saturday, September 6 | 9 AM – 12 PM | Chaffee Park

Join us for this free, family-friendly event featuring Wilder, the lovable mascot from the Generation Wild Camps, who will be spreading joy and inspiring kids to explore the outdoors!

Enjoy a morning filled with:

  • Live yoga and wellness demonstrations

  • 25+ Local health and wellness vendors and Denver Partners

  • Face painting and caricature artist

  • Bike safety and outdoor recreation booths

Whether you’re looking to move your body, connect with neighbors, or learn new ways to live well, this event has something for everyone. Walk, bike, or roll to the park and celebrate wellness, nature, and neighborhood connection in the heart of Sunnyside.

Next Monthly Meeting via Zoom

Stay Informed, Get Involved!

This is your opportunity to connect, share your thoughts, and make a difference. 

Note: We have a new permanent day/time. It is the 1st Wednesday of the month.

📅 Next Meeting: August 6th, 6:30-8:00pm
📍 Location:Join the Zoom here


Monthly agenda will be updated prior to the meeting. 

🔗 2025 Agenda Folder

Additional Resource Links

SUNI Documentation:

🔗 SUNI Public Land Use Folder

Past Meeting Recording:

🔗 Land Use YouTube Channel

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

Residential Quick Permit Update

Effective May 22, 2025
Doing new construction or an addition on a single-family, duplex, or townhome? Your trade Quick Permit now hinges on having the main Residential Construction Permit in hand first. Linking the permits lets contractors pull up shared plans and keeps inspections in sync.
More info + tutorial: DenverGov.org/QuickPermits · Questions: planreview@denvergov.org

Don't Forget to Renew Your Membership

At SUNI, we believe an informed neighborhood is a thriving one. By becoming a member, you help us:

  • Attend government & committee meetings to represent Sunnyside’s voice

  • Organize community events & fundraisers

  • Arrange scholarships for local students

  • Support local businesses & nonprofits

Membership strengthens our neighborhood’s unity, growth, and involvement—all while keeping residents informed.

👉 Join today and be part of the Sunnyside community that makes a difference!

🗣️ Your Voice Matters!

Denver City Council is asking residents to take the Your City, Your Voice survey to help shape the future of neighborhood engagement and Registered Neighborhood Organizations (RNOs). The survey takes just 5 minutes, is available in multiple languages, and will guide how Denver connects with and supports local communities. Make sure our neighborhood is heard—take the survey today: Your City, Your Voice Survey.

Free Summer Fun from District One

Wednesday, August 13: Free Yoga in the Park series under the Historic Elitch Carousel Dome from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. All levels are welcome. Bring a mat or a towel and connect with your mind, body, and community.

Friday, August 15: Free movie in Zuni Park. Arrive at 6:00 p.m. to explore the resource fair, tackle the climbing wall, and grab dinner from food trucks. The film starts at 8:00 p.m.

Free Movie Night in Zuni Park - August 15 - vote for the movie!

Councilwoman Sandoval will be hosting a free movie in Zuni Park on Friday, August 15th. Bring your blankets and chairs to watch Despicable Me 4 under the stars with friends and family! There will be food trucks, city resources, and a free climbing wall for all to enjoy! The fun starts at 6:00 pm and the movie will begin at 8:00 p.m.

🌱 Help Shape Denver’s Future Landscapes

The City Planning Department is exploring updates to Denver’s zoning code to promote climate‑resilient landscaping—yards and green spaces that use less water, thrive during drought, reduce urban heat, and support pollinators.

📍 Starting this weekend and continuing all summer, the project team will be at pop‑up events across the city to hear from residents. An online survey will also be available soon for more input.

Your voice matters! Stop by a pop‑up, share your thoughts, and help create a greener, more resilient Denver.

Notification: Trevista's Frankie Falcon Mural Repaint, Sept 6-7

📍 41st Ave & Navajo
🗓 Sat–Sun, Sept 6–7 (intersection closed 7 AM Sat → 7 PM Sun)

Trevista Falcon Families and artist Anthony Garcia are hosting a weekend of community painting. Detours will be posted, but residents can still reach their homes. Volunteer sign-up and exact schedule coming soon. 

Bucket List Community Cafe
Spotlight On... Bucket List Community Café

Meet Vicky Collins, Sunnyside neighbor and publisher of Bucket List Community Café—your free, hyperlocal source for neighborly news in Denver.

From local stories and community issues to events and interviews, Bucket List delivers solution‑oriented journalism that ensures every voice feels represented. Their work is powered by student and recent graduate journalists from CU Boulder, MSU Denver, and DU.

📬 Stay Connected:

  • 3 newsletters each week (Events on Tuesday, News Roundup on Friday, and 5 Questions on Sunday)

  • Active on Facebook + Instagram

  • On the radio! Tune in to KGNU every first Thursday at 3 p.m.

💡 Want to support community news? Subscribe for free, share your concerns, or feature your business in their directory (check out their media kit for details).

👉 Reach Vicky at vicky@teletrendstv.com and join a growing community committed to thoughtful, grassroots journalism.

Bucket List Community Café is proud to be sponsored by SUNI and Evergreen Design Studio.

Spotlight On... Birch Road Clubhouse

Birch Road Clubhouse is a membership space, much like a gym or a coworking space, but focused more on the social side of life. Members have access to the 3000+ sq foot lounge, dining room, and outdoor patio every day of the week from 8:00 AM to 1:00 AM via a fingerprint scanner for only $145/month. 

The sun-filled lounge is a great place to work during the day when you're looking for a change of pace but get frustrated with the noise or crowds at coffee shops. In the evening, join in an exclusive members event or invite in friends for a BYOB night out. It's not like a bar, and it's better than your living room. 

Birch Road offers a night out without the expense for members and guests because it is 100% BYOB, that means no bartenders, no menus, no bill at the end of the night. 

Visit www.birchroad.com/the-highlands for more details on membership and to book a visit!

Connect with Sunny: Report Neighborhood Issues Online

Damaged sidewalk?  Need to report another issue?  Denver's Online Services Hub is your one-stop shop!  Find your local representative, track snow plows, and access many city services online. https://denvergov.org/Online-Services-Hub

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