Celebrate Summer with the Old S. Gaylord Street Memorial Day Festival

Memorial Day weekend means a three-day weekend, the opening of pools and the unofficial start of summer! Denver has lots great ways to spend the holiday weekend but for many in the Wash Park neighborhood, the Old South Gaylord Street Annual Memorial Day Weekend Festival is a tradition.

The second oldest district in the city, Gaylord Street has hosted the annual holiday weekend festival for 33 years! With old favorites as well as some new events set to debut this year, the festival offers a great way spend the holiday weekend with something for everyone to enjoy.

Saturday, May 26^th

First ever Saturday Movie Night!

• Movie starts at 9:00pm (Plan to arrive around 8:30pm)
• Original Footloose will be shown
• Bring a blanket to sit on or rent a chair in the limited seating area for $2/per chair
• Deschutes Brewery will be present their newest summer selections!

Sunday 10am- 8pm & Monday 10am-4pm

Event Highlights:

70 amazing vendors will line all of Gaylord Street showcasing a wide variety of unique jewelry, clothing, art and much more! Don’t forget to also stop into the great local businesses of Old South Gaylord Street.

As always there will be numerous food stands with lots of tasty options to fill your appetite, including the always popular shaved ice and turkey legs. Deschutes Brewery, 1800 Margarita and Coke are the official drink sponsors of the festival.

Live music will again play a big part of the weekend festivities. Kicking off the two-day line up will be the winners of the Young Songwriters competition from Swallow Hill.  The festival’s musical performances range from the “funky and jiving” music of The Last Riot to the sounds and style of New Orleans with Blue Sky Carnival. You can see the full music line up HERE.

A new addition to the festival this year is the Colorado Art Pavilion. Sponsored by Arts of Denver, demonstrations and features of local Colorado artists will be available for festival guests to browse.

Fun for kids this year will be in full swing! Popular attractions include the giant slide, climbing wall, bungee trampoline and bounce house. Carnival games with the chance to win prizes also will be available.

I hope you enjoy your holiday weekend! 

-Courtney Ranson Licensed in the State of Colorado

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"Let's Move Together" at the Denver Arthritis Walk this Sunday

The month of May is National Arthritis Month. Movement is part of our lives every day- getting into the car, playing at the park, taking a walk; but for more than 50 million Americans suffering from Arthritis tasks such as these can often be painful and debilitating. Arthritis is the most common cause of disability in the US today and is one of the most prevalent chronic health problems that exist.  

Arthritis knows no boundaries. It is not something that only affects those as they age. One of the most common types of arthritis is Juvenile Arthritis, which affects over 300,000 children under the age of 18. Madison Morgan (pictured above), the daughter of a good friend of mine, was diagnosed with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis when she was just a baby. What began as extremely high and long-lasting fevers when she was 11 months old turned out to be a signal of JRA in Madison’s right knee.

While Madison’s parents were grateful that they were able to identify the source of her fevers, Madison’s mobility and daily activities were still often greatly affected and even painful. Madison’s JRA remains a part of her life today but does not define who she is. A driven, happy, and thriving 6 year-old Kindergartner, Madison exemplifies determination and strength.

Join Madison, her family and many of your neighbors at the Denver Arthritis Walk at Wash Park this Sunday! The Arthritis Foundation’s signature event, The Arthritis Walk is held in communities nationwide in order to raise both awareness and funds to help those living with arthritis. Participate in honor of a friend or family member or come and show your support for arthritis research, health education and government advocacy policies.

Here is what you need to know about the event this Sunday:

When: Saturday, May 20^th 9:00am-2:00 pm

Registration: There is no fee to register for this event. Registration will take place from 9:00-11:00am on the day of the event.

Schedule of Events:

10:45-11:00 am- Opening Ceremonies

11:00-11:30am- Fun Run

11:10am-12:30pm- Walk Begins

11:30am-2:00pm- Expo area opens with kids zone and entertainment

Parking: Parking is available at South High School and around the park. Be sure to plan ahead though as spaces are often limited and fill up quickly!

Learn more about the Arthritis Foundation mission Let’s Move Together by clicking here.

If you would like to support Team Madison visit her Fundraising Page here. 

Let's all move together this Sunday!

-Courtney Ranson Licensed in the State of Colorado

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Why Denver's Real Estate Market is "Hot" Right Now

The Denver real estate has received a lot of praise for staying resilient and remaining an industry leader even in tough economic times. 2012 has brought continued success and growth for the city, which has warranted the attention of many industry followers and professionals over the past few months.

Denver Post author Steve Raabe has some new advice for homebuyers in the Mile High City, “Look early. Think fast. Hone your quick-draw skills with the checkbook”. The reason for this new quick acting mentality? Denver is now second in the nation for quick sales, meaning properties are going on the market and not staying there long. Denver’s average length of time that a home is listed before being sold is 33 days, compared to the national average of 89 days.

While the number of homes that are selling quickly is on the rise, inventory is not. As highlighted in an earlier DWP blog “Denver is a Leader in the Nation’s Real Estate Market”, CEO of OwnAmerica.com, Greg Rand believes that Denver has “good city fundamentals”. People are moving to the city from all over the country, causing an increase in buyer demand.

 

The final factor contributing to Denver’s current healthy and fast moving market is the rapidly decreasing foreclosure sales across the entire state. Foreclosure sales were down 25% in the 1^st quarter of 2012 compared to the same quarter of 2011. Colorado as a whole is showing improvement with 11 of the 12 state counties reporting a decline in foreclosure auction sales (Pankratz, 2012).

Don’t let your dream home get away from you! Do your research, look diligently and take Raabe’s advice to not hesitate if you come across “the one”. 

-Courtney Ranson Licensed in the State of Colorado

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Don't Miss these Upcoming Cherry Creek Events

The Cherry Creek district is renowned for its amazing restaurants and businesses and is home to some of the summer’s most highly anticipated events. In addition to the larger events such as the Cherry Creek Sneak and the annual Arts Festival, the district also plays host to numerous smaller events throughout the year. Three upcoming events in Cherry Creek offer fun and diverse activities and all benefit great local organizations and non-profits.

Colorado Shops for Kids- May 1 through 14

Colorado Shops for Kids is one of the most important fundraisers for the Colorado Children’s Campaign. Colorado Shops for Kids is a coupon book, filled with amazing discounts of 25-30% off or buy one, get one free to be used at some of Denver’s best retailers. The coupon book can be purchased for $50 and the proceeds will benefit over 1.2 million children in Colorado.

This year, the kick off event for Colorado Shops for Kids will be held at Little Me’s in Cherry Creek on Friday, April 27 from 4-7pm. The event will also include:

• Appetizers from Pasquini’s and The Hawt Dog & Sausage Eatery
• Treats from Sugarlicious and Yogurt Guru
• Wine from Il Castagno Distributors
• Be entered to win an hour of design consultation and a $175 gift certificate to HW Home when you use your Little Me’s coupon voucher

Pura Vida Pur-A-Thlon- May 11

Join Pura Vida for a day filled with classes, food and fun all to support Brent’s Place. Sign up for individual or a full day of classes taught by Pura Vida staff including cycling, strong body, dance and yoga. After twelve hours of classes, food and fun celebrate at the Viva la Vida party. Proceeds from the day will support Brent’s Place, which supports children with cancer and their families.

• Classes offered from 6am-6pm
• Click HERE to learn more about registration options and event pricing

Grapes & Galleries- June 29

Grapes & Galleries is a fun night of walking the streets of Cherry Creek North, visiting the shops and galleries of the districts while enjoying appetizers and wine. The night will end with an after party and silent auction at the JW Marriott with proceeds benefitting the Home Builder’s Foundation. The Home Builder’s Foundation provides accessibility solutions and home modifications for individuals with disabilities.

• Wine Walk 5-8pm
• After Party & Auction 8-10pm
• Tickets are $75/person

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A Refresher on Denver Street Sweeping

The month of April brings more beautiful (and unpredictable) spring weather, April Fools Day and Easter, but it also marks the beginning of street sweeping season in Denver. It may have been a while since you had to check that sign on your block and remember not to park on a certain side of the street so here is a little “sweeping refresher” for those of you that live in Denver:

• Residential streets are swept once a month starting in April and ending in November
• Refresh your memory and look for the “no parking sign” on your block with street sweeping specifics such as date and time or click HERE for a map to view Denver block specifics.
• Check your tree branches to make sure that they are not sticking out and into the street as they could possibly hit a street sweeper. The city requires that branches be 13.5 feet above the ground.
• Street sweeping violations can result in a ticket or even having your car removed. Last year, ticket amounts were doubled from $25 to $50 and the city of Denver gave out over 100,000 tickets

While street sweeping is often hard to remember and the price for forgetting is aggravating the service does have its benefits to keeping Denver a clean and healthy city. According to the city, in 2011 41,335 cubic yards of debris was removed from 113,700 miles of Denver streets. Ultimately, street sweeping helps decrease air and water pollution.

To help you remember your street sweeping day there are some great reminder services offered by the city to avoid that $50 ticket.

• Email reminders- simply enter your information to receive email reminder the week of your street’s sweeping
• Calendar stickers- order stickers for your home calendar or personal planner to use and plan ahead with.

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