Denver, CO
Cleanup scheduled after encampment moves in across from Denver elementary school
DENVER — A cleanup is scheduled for subsequent week after a gaggle of homeless individuals moved in throughout a Denver elementary college.
Kieran Schweidel, a mum or dad of a 7-year-old at Polaris Elementary, says he first observed the tents originally of this week. A video he shared with Denver7 exhibits somebody sleeping beneath a window on college property as not too long ago as Thursday.
“Having to drop your child off proper throughout the road, you already know, it isn’t comfy,” he mentioned Friday. “Why select proper right here? And in case you suppose you place [your tent] down, you look out, you are like, “Oh, wait, there is a college. Possibly I ought to simply decide my tent up and transfer two blocks.””
He expressed his considerations in regards to the encampment’s proximity to the varsity’s directors. They had been already conscious, he says, and had reached out to town. That is when he discovered the encampment had been given a 7-day discover.
“Psychological well being and homelessness usually go hand-in-hand. That is an opportunity that could possibly be taken exterior town. I do not really feel comfy taking that probability proper subsequent to the varsity,” Schweidel mentioned.
A neighborhood member, who didn’t need to be recognized or seem on digital camera, was fast to level out not everybody feels the way in which he does.
“You are blowing this out of proportion,” the girl mentioned. “I simply introduced some heat garments and hand heaters. Please know that this isn’t how the neighborhood feels.”
Denver Public Colleges despatched Denver7 the next assertion:
“Whereas we’re optimistic that the individuals right here might be good neighbors, college officers have shared considerations about trash, drug paraphernalia and human waste on the playground and the sidewalks college students use to get to and from the varsity. We’re working with the neighborhood to deal with these points.”
These points are being addressed as quickly as subsequent week. A spokesperson with Denver’s Division of Transportation says a large-scale cleanup is scheduled for Tuesday.
“Whereas there aren’t any authorized exceptions to behave faster primarily based on proximity to a college, the Metropolis does attempt to prioritize them,” the spokesperson mentioned.
When requested about shelter area, town mentioned there are a whole bunch of beds accessible to accommodate these tenting close to the varsity.
DENVER — The Denver Zoo is closing early on Saturday ahead of a “takeover” event that’s set to take place at City Park.
The zoo traditionally closes at 8 p.m. on Saturdays as part of its summer hours.
A spokesperson told Denver7 the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance was notified by the Denver Police Department of a teen “takeover” event at City Park scheduled for Saturday. As a precaution, the zoo is adjusting its hours and will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Denver
Teen describes meetup near Shops at Northfield that led to police response
Roughly 300 teens gathered at The Shops at Northfield last weekend for a similar event. According to the Denver Police Department, the group entered different businesses and “engaged in physical altercations among themselves.”
Officers arrived to disperse the group in order to prevent “further escalation,” according to Denver PD. Some teenagers broke into smaller groups, disturbing the area of Central Park Boulevard and 46th Street.
Following the event, Denver7 spoke with two community youth advocates, who called on the community to get involved in finding solutions to keep teens productive and out of mischief this summer.
Denver7 also sat down with DPD Division Chief of Operations Rick Kyle to get answers about how police are responding. Kyle said DPD was aware of plans for the “takeover” at Northfield before it happened, and worked with mall security to respond.
“There’s several that we’ve seen advertised, not just in Denver, but in other areas,” Kyle told Denver7. “These events have the potential to be very dangerous. When groups are gathering with the intent to cause havoc, they can escalate into very dangerous situations that could cause injury or property damage. Any parents that are aware of their kids planning to participate in these, we highly recommend that they discourage such activities.”
The division chief said his department is aware of future planned events.
“We have some plans in place for upcoming events that we think will be even more effective than what we had on Sunday,” Kyle said, without sharing details in order to maintain “operational security.”
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Denver PD knew of Shops at Northfield ‘takeover’ plan ahead of event, division chief says
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Denver PrideFest is back
Saturday-Sunday. Colorado’s biggest LGBTQ+ weekend returns June 28-29, with Denver Pride, a celebration that includes a massive festival, PrideFest at Civic Center park, a charitable 5K and of course the annual parade. That moves from East Colfax Avenue to 17th Avenue this year, stepping off at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday at Franklin Street and continuing to Lincoln Street. Organizers at the nonprofit The Center on Colfax expect about 100,000 attendees.
At Civic Center park, tens of thousands more will sample local food and drink, visit vendors, support LGBTQ nonprofits, and dance and sing to entertainment from top DJs, drag queens and kings, including Pattie Gonia, Detox, Vanessa Vanjie, and CHIKA. Admission is free; visit denverpride.org for more information about the 5K and the parade. — John Wenzel
Buntport’s “Handlers”
Friday-Sunday. The sharp players at Buntport Theater brought back an audience favorite this month. “The Book Handlers,” which debuted in 2018, is a satirical comedy about anti-intellectualism, and takes its inspiration from an essay by Irish author Brian O’Nolan. In it, he proposes a service for wealthy people who buy fancy books, but never read them; the book handlers would come in to make the tomes look well-read, worn and even dog-eared.
The show has been running since June 13, and will close on Sunday, June 29. But in the meantime, you can catch one of the final three showings on Friday and Saturday, at 7:30 p.m., or on Sunday, at 2 p.m. The theater is located at 717 Lipan St. and there is a name-your-own-price option. Go to buntport.com for tickets and information. — Jonathan Shikes
Denver Dog Fair
Saturday. The National Western Complex on Saturday, June 28, will be filled not with cowboys and horses but a puppy kissing booth, “celebrity” dogs, a furry fashion show, and more as part of the Denver Dog Fair. After entertaining dogs and their humans — and adopting out 187 pups at last year’s event — the fair from Dana Cain Events returns with dog-related vendors, competitions, demos and more.
Admission: $20 for humans, with kids 5 and under free (a family four-pack goes for $72). Dog tickets cost $5 per pup. Free parking. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday at the National Western Complex Expo Hall’s Stadium Arena, 4655 Humboldt St. in Denver. Visit denverdogfair.com for more. — John Wenzel
See the sea lions
Open now. Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance (formerly just Denver Zoo) this month unveiled a huge, beach-themed update to its popular sea lion habitat — one of the highest-visibility, most photographed and most popular parts of the 80-acre City Park institution.
The zoo’s California sea lions update replaces Northern Shores, “which started housing sea lions in 1987, and offers significant upgrades for the animals and guests, including a 16-foot viewing window that allows guests to observe the sea lions’ natural movements and behaviors underwater,” officials wrote. It also features new saltwater pools and filtration systems, further supporting the animals’ health.
Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily at 2300 Steele St. in Denver. Admission: $26 for adults, $23 for seniors, and $19 for ages 3-15, with kids under 2 free. Online timed ticket reservations are required for entry. Visit denverzoo.org for more information. — John Wenzel
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The Denver Police Department is looking into planned “takeover” events after it said hundreds of teens gathered at a mall and started multiple fights.
According to the DPD, around 300 juveniles gathered in the area of the Northfield Mall around 6 p.m. Sunday before entering different businesses, physically fighting amongst themselves and causing disturbances. Officers said they dispersed the group, but some separated into smaller groups and began causing disturbances around Central Park Boulevard and 46th Street.
Authorities said there was no damage reported. Although two small items were reported stolen from one of the businesses, police said it’s unclear if that was related to this group. No arrests were made.
DPD said they’re aware of plans for similar “takeover” events and are making plans to minimize their impact. They encouraged anyone with information on the events to contact them at (720) 913-2000 or, in the case of an emergency, call 911.
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