Author: Joanne Davidson
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Professor headlines preservation org’s event | NONPROFIT REGISTER
COLORADO PRESERVATION, INC. Denver News: Dr. Max Page, professor of architecture and director of historic preservation initiatives at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst, is among those who’ll be delivering keynote addresses at Colorado Preservation, Inc.’s 2023 conference. The event opens with Page’s address on Feb. 8 and runs through Feb. 10 at the Hilton Embassy Suites…
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Pink Rodeo raises breast cancer funds, awareness | NONPROFIT REGISTER
American Cancer Society Denver News: Cancer survivors, their families and a host of metro-area political figures were well-represented at the National Western Stock Show’s Pink Rodeo held Jan. 12 in the Denver Coliseum. The event was presented by Cigna, whose market lead, Brett Winingham, and regional vice president, Kasia Iwaniczko MacLeod, presented a check for…
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Humanitarian Awards highlight symphony’s MLK Jr. Tribute Concert | NONPROFIT REGISTER
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Colorado Holiday CommissionDenver News: Buffalo Soldiers of the American West in Colorado, along with seven individuals, were honored when the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Colorado Holiday Commission partnered with the Colorado Symphony to observe the birthday of the slain civil rights leader. Recipients of the commission’s 2023 Humanitarian Awards…
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Boots ‘n Business Luncheon celebrates rural, urban ways of life
When U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack spoke Friday at the Boots ‘n Business Luncheon, his remarks centered on how essential it is that farmers and ranchers thrive, and how 20% of all American jobs are connected to agriculture. He also praised the sponsoring Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce and National Western Stock Show, along…
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An artful start to Stock Show’s special events
The 30th Coors Western Art Exhibit & Sale returned Tuesday with the traditional Red Carpet Reception, a by-invitation soiree where some 900 guests gathered for drinks, dinner and the opportunity to have first crack at purchasing the paintings, sculptures and furniture created by 75 artists whose work celebrates the American West. Proceeds from the Red…
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66th Denver Debutante Ball defies the odds | NONPROFIT REGISTER
DENVER DEBUTANTE BALL Denver News: It takes fortitude, along with keen organizational skills and a sense of calm, to chair an event with as many moving parts as the Denver Debutante Ball. Good thing that 2022 chairwoman Julie Egan possesses all three, because there were a couple of big surprises leading up to the Dec.…
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Former Denverite to head national organization | NONPROFIT REGISTER
THE ASSOCIATION OF JUNIOR LEAGUES INTERNATIONAL New York City News: Melanie Schild, a former member of the Junior League of Denver, has been named chief executive officer of The Association of Junior Leagues International and will assume office on Jan. 3. The New York City-based AJLI is the parent organization for Junior League chapters in…
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A new twist for an old favorite | NONPROFIT REGISTER
JACK AND JILL OF AMERICA Denver News: Twenty-nine “brilliant, kind and funny” seniors from nine area high schools were presented at the Belle and Beautillion, a formal dinner and dance hosted by the Denver and South Suburban chapters of Jack and Jill of America. June Johnson and Winnie Johnson started what was formerly the Jack…
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Designs sought for competition T-shirt | NONPROFIT REGISTER
Denver Ballet Guild Denver News: For the first time in its 38-year history, the Young Dancers Competition, will have a commemorative T-shirt, designs for which are now being sought. T-shirt submissions are due Dec. 23, with the finalists announced on Dec. 26 and the winner revealed on Jan. 1. Designs should be simple and joyful,…
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Reception musters support for effort to save wild horses, burros | NONPROFIT REGISTER
AMERICAN WILD HORSE CAMPAIGN Denver News: Stay Wild, Denver! Those words weren’t a behavioral command, but the theme for an intimate fundraising reception for the American Wild Horse Campaign held at Gallery 6 in the Santa Fe Arts District. A minimum $250 donation was suggested for the Dec. 9 event that was highlighted by remarks…