Author: Joanne Davidson
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NONPROFIT REGISTER | Weekend’s worth of cowboy songs, poetry makes great last-minute gift idea
COLORADO COWBOY GATHERING Golden News: Eight cowboy poets and musicians from across the world will be taking part in the 2022 Colorado Cowboy Gathering. Tickets for the Jan. 15 and 16 event are now on sale, with prices ranging from $20 to $99. The lineup includes 2016 Western Music Hall of Fame inductee Dave Stamey;…
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NONPROFIT REGISTER | Image of Museum of Nature and Science takes top prize in photo contest
Y/OUR DENVER PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION News: A stunning exterior view of Denver Museum of Nature and Science at night, shot by Alan Ford, has been named Best in Show at the 2021 Y/OUR Denver Photography Competition. For the competition sponsored by the Denver Architecture Foundation and the Colorado Photographic Arts Center, photographers of all skill levels…
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NONPROFIT REGISTER | Owl Club celebrates its 80th year during a virtual presentation
OWL CLUB OF DENVER Denver News: The Owl Club of Denver will mark the 80th anniversary of its founding by hosting a virtual celebration on Dec. 18. It begins at noon and is open to all who are interested in learning more about the club and its history of service to the community. The club…
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NONPROFIT REGISTER | Young Guns reception launches Coors Western Art Exhibit & Sale festivities
THE YOUNG GUNS Denver News: There’s going to be a Rhinestone Rodeo on Dec. 9 when the Young Guns host their 10th annual preview of the Coors Western Art Exhibit & Sale. The $75-a-ticket event includes a hosted bar, passed appetizers and a silent disco. Festivities begin at 6 p.m. on the third floor of the…
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NONPROFIT REGISTER | Tour a historic home, decorated for the holidays, from the comfort of your computer screen
CENTRAL CITY OPERA Denver News: The historic McCourt Mansion — once home to Peter McCourt, younger brother of the infamous Baby Doe Tabor — is the setting for the Central City Opera’s annual L’Esprit de Noel Holiday Home Tour. In-person visits to the E. 8th Avenue residence will not be taking place this year in a nod…
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NONPROFIT REGISTER | 91st toy drive goal: To give 13,000 youngsters a Merry Christmas
DENVER SANTA CLAUS SHOP Denver News: The Denver Santa Claus Shop, now in its 91st year, is collecting new toys and cash donations so that it can make Christmas merrier for at least 13,000 youngsters from low-income Denver families. “Our mission is ‘A Toy for Every Girl and Boy,’ and nothing, including COVID, keeps us…
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NONPROFIT REGISTER | Role of the arts in health equity to be discussed at Nov. 30 forum
COLORADO BUSINESS COMMITTEE FOR THE ARTS Denver News: Health equity, according to a press release from Colorado Business Committee for the Arts, is achieved when every person can access and attain their full health potential. Unfortunately, barriers such as language and cultural differences can stand in the way. On Nov. 30, a panel of arts…
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NONPROFIT REGISTER | Colorado Ballet Gala returns – bigger and better – after COVID hiatus
While many nonprofit organizations struggled to survive during 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic brought in-person fundraising to a screeching halt, Colorado Ballet was fortunate to have thrived. A $1 million gift from a charitable foundation that wishes to remain anonymous helped keep the company afloat. So too did a $500,000 donation from an individual who…
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NONPROFIT REGISTER | Holiday ornament inspired by women in Colorado history can be ordered now
GOVERNOR’S RESIDENCE PRESERVATION FUND Denver News: Orders are now being taken for West Portico, the 2021 collectible holiday ornament offered by the Governor’s Residence Preservation Fund. It depicts Alice Cheesman driving an early Ford Model T on 8th Avenue with the stately Colonial Revival mansion in the background. “Many do not know that this home…
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NONPROFIT REGISTER | Join a virtual Chat4Change for insights on why so many women are leaving the workforc
THE WOMEN’S FOUNDATION OF COLORADO Denver News: Lauren Casteel, president and chief executive officer of The Women’s Foundation of Colorado, is set to join Katica Roy, a gender economist, founder and chief executive officer of Pipeline, on Nov. 30 to discuss The Great Resignation: Why Work Isn’t Working for Women. The 90-minute virtual presentation begins…