Goodwill honorees attest to ‘The Power of Work’
Four Goodwill employees were honored at the Power of Work Luncheon, April 25, attracting a sold out house of 900 guests to the Marriott City Center. Jackie Weimer won the Family Strengthening Award for continuing to train race horses on the ranch she and husband Jim Weimer run. Jackie Weimer benefitted from Goodwill’s AgrAbility program that holds workshops to help farmers and ranchers who have mounting disabilities. Beset by scoliosis, knee replacements and difficult breathing, she continues ranching thanks to Jill Stump, who helped get Jackie new equipment.
The Gathering Place takes virtual trip to Bourbon Street
Sports Authority Field at Mile High became Bourbon Street in New Orleans, April 13, as The Gathering Place held its Bon Temps benefit.
Audra Dobbs bridal shower brings out bride, groom’s rich heritage
Miss Rodeo Colorado 2009, Audra Dobbs, of Glenwood Springs, is marrying Sean McNicholas later this month in the Immaculate Conception Cathedral. Dobbs is the daughter of Ann Martin and Sean is the son of Kevin and Mary McNicholas of Cherry Hills Village.
Fleurish – CSO Ball a glittery gathering of loyal supporters
The Colorado Symphony Orchestra Ball, April 28, brought together numerous cultural luminaries and as formalities began, everyone in the Sheraton Denver ballroom learned the endangered orchestra was back on its financial feet with a full performance calendar for the 2012-2013 fiscal year. That good news came from president and CEO, Gene Sobczak, resulting in a rousing round of applause.
Gloryus Goings On – Cindy Acree awards given out by CNI Hope April 14
The Colorado Neurological Institute in Englewood gave out its 2012 Cindy Acree Hope Awards at a celebration, April 14. Acree, a member of the Colorado Legislature, is one tough cookie, having survived a stroke and enduring epilepsy, becoming an icon of bravery, literally what Colorado Neurology calls “an ambassador of hope.” In that image, CNI [...]
Fleurish – Hope Springs Eternal supports inner city Catholic schools
By Glory Weisberg Tuition scholarships for more than 1,000 students at area Catholic schools gave inner city students help and more hope for a brighter future than they may have in the public schools in their own neighborhoods. That help amounted to $1.2 million last year with help from the Seeds of Hope Charitable Trust. [...]
The B.I.G. Day – what a day it was: Chamber more than doubles goal of volunteers
It was a day of giving and gratitude, sweat equity and camaraderie, dirty hands and warm smiles as the second annual B.I.G. Day (Be Involved, Give) proved that community spirit is alive and well in south metro Denver. The 2012 goal was to have 1,000 volunteers spread over 30 nonprofit events throughout the community to [...]
Tonier ‘Neen’ Cain to give keynote at ADMHN event
11th Annual Mental Health Benefit Luncheon set for May 11 “Eighty percent of our population has been traumatized. The trauma is the underlying reason and the basis that leads to the self-medication, the drug use, and then eventually landing in jail,” according to the documentary Healing Neen, 2010 RE: the Maryland Correctional Institution for Women). [...]
Life’s ups and downs: Sie Center for Down Syndrome helps kids live to their potential
By Peter Jones As the Anna and John J. Sie Center for Down Syndrome marks its first anniversary, the little girl who inspired the organization is a walking testament to the potential in children who carry the chromosomal condition. “Ninety percent of how she functions is just like any other kid her age,” Michelle Sie [...]
Central City Opera Guild parties for Preservation
By Glory Weisberg Central City Opera owns historic homes and other properties built during the Gold Rush, and through the years they’ve needed costly repairs before any of their annual summer opera stars can occupy them. Buckets hold water from a leaky roof, space heaters need to warm the stars’ operatic voices, floors and foundations [...]
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