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File under: Sustainable, Seafood, iPhone
11 Jun 09 | Green Ideas
For those of us concerned with the seafood we eat and how it may impact ecosystems, the Monterey Bay Aquarium has an iPhone app called Seafood Watch that helps you make sustainable seafood choices, whether at a restaurant or shopping for dinner.
Get details on SeafoodWatch here
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Bike to Work Day, Wednesday, June 24
10 Jun 09 | Events
Mark you calendars and get your bikes ready! Wednesday, June 24 is Denver’s “Bike to Work Day.” While many of you already bike to work (thank you!), others may be interested in giving it a try.
As if breakfast stations & prize giveaways aren’t enough incentive, here are a few more reasons to participate:
* It’s a great way to fit exercise into your day;
* Fewer cars on the road means less congestion on roads and pollution in the air;
* Cycling energizes you to start your day and de-stresses you afterwards so you arrive at work and home feeling refreshed;
* You save a lot of money on gas and maintenance for your car; and
* You might surprise yourself by loving it.
For more details and to register, check out the official website at:
http://www.drcog.org/btwd2009/
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Kickin’ the Discounts on Colfax
27 May 09 | Eats & Drinks
Want to save a little cash while shopping at the hippest places nearby? Get a MyColfax card and get discounts at restaurants, bars, coffee shops, salons, and other stores along Colfax Ave. Just go to their website and sign up. It’s free, and you’ll also receive info on upcoming Colfax events.
Check out their site at: www.mycolfax.org
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Garden Exchange Offers Garden Space
22 May 09 | Green Ideas
Interested in gardening but don’t have a place to plant? Check out the “Grow Local Colorado” website’s Garden Exchange Program. Homeowners can post if they have space, and people looking to garden can post for “space wanted.” At last look, there were a few offerings of space in the Capitol Hill and Congress Park areas.
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Farmer’s Markets are Back in Season
19 May 09 | Green Ideas
It’s May, and the Farmer’s Markets are back! Pick up some fresh fruits, veggies and specialty gourmet items at one of two locations: Saturday mornings at Cherry Creek Market at 1st Ave and University, or Sunday mornings at the City Park Market at E. Colfax and Columbine (Lodge and Works residents note: that’s just 2 blocks away!). Check the website for days and times.
Web: www.coloradofreshmarkets.com
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Free Street Sweeping Reminders
15 Apr 09
Also, starting this month, Denver’s street sweepers are back in action, which could result in a parking ticket if you’ve parked your car on the street on a street-sweeping day. To avoid this, you can sign up at My Motor Maid to get reminders via text message or email. It’s free!
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First Friday Art Events, Friday April 3
03 Apr 09 | Events
Wow, another First Friday with a plethora of events in Denver and beyond. The best part? They’re all free. Here are a few worth mentioning:
Spring into Art at Belmar Art District
445 S. Saulsbury Street, Lakewood
6-9 pm
Don’t miss the new exhibit openings on Block 7! The whole block will be open for an evening of art and culture. Especially worth checking out is “All Creatures Great and Small” at the Ink Lounge Gallery.
First Friday at Fancy Tiger Clothing
14 S. Broadway, Denver
7-10 pm
For wearable art, check out Fancy Tiger Clothing as they present “Denver Made,” featuring the creations of Denver artists.
First Friday at Ironton Gallery
3636 Chestnut Place, Denver
6-9 pm
Besides having a sweet outdoor hand-forged firepit and a beautiful industrial sculpture garden, Ironton Studios features the work of innovative artists. This Friday is the opening reception for Patricia Murphy’s exhibit “Smoke,” showcasing her “her exploration of strong, yet modest, women—from the Bolivian women wrestlers known as Cholitas to the overlooked street vendor.”
Santa Fe Art Walk
500 Santa Fe, Denver
Within a six-block section of Santa Fe Drive area, from 5th Ave. to 10th Ave., you can enjoy over 30 participating galleries and artist studios joining the First Friday Art Walk (6-9 pm).
