Author: Joanne Davidson
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Foundation’s first gala celebrates Douglas County heroes | NONPROFIT REGISTER
DOUGLAS COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION Castle Rock News: The Douglas County Community Foundation’s first Heroes Gala – a tribute to first responders, members of the Armed Forces and others who put their lives on the line every day – is going to be a tough act to follow, thanks to all of the unique elements that…
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Luncheon’s ‘Invest in women’ theme reflects foundation’s mission | NONPROFIT REGISTER
THE WOMEN’S FOUNDATION OF COLORADO Denver News: One might think that in a crowd of 1,800, there’d be a myriad of opinions on just about everything. Especially women and money. The exception: The Women’s Foundation of Colorado’s annual luncheon where thunderous applause erupted every time president/CEO Lauren Casteel, keynote speaker Sallie Krawcheck and moderator Danielle…
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Museum marks its 50th with an evening of good vibes | NONPROFIT REGISTER
Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus Denver News: Fifty years ago, the first pocket calculator was introduced, the popular TV show M*A*S*H had its premiere, words like “groovy” and “can you dig it?” were vocabulary mainstays, and Tony Orlando and Dawn’s “Tie a Yellow Ribbon ’Round the Ole Oak Tree” topped the Billboard Year-End…
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Fans of artist Dave Yust invited to join him for an informative talk | NONPROFIT REGISTER
KIRKLAND MUSEUM OF FINE & DECORATIVE ART Denver News: Fort Collins-based artist and educator Dave Yust will discuss his artistic process and works featured in the exhibition Dave Yust – Evidence of Gravity & Other Works at a Sept. 13 program to be held at Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art, 1201 Bannock St.…
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Rising country star Conner Smith featured at Mile High Q & Brew | NONPROFIT REGISTER
TENNYSON CENTER FOR CHILDREN Denver News: Conner Smith, recipient of Spotify’s 2022 Artist to Watch designation, will be here Sept. 15 to entertain at the 13th Mile High Q & Brew fundraiser benefiting Tennyson Center for Children. Smith, 22, is a seasoned veteran of Nashville’s elite songwriting community and is hailed as one of country…
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Chamber recognizes 25 most powerful women in business | NONPROFIT REGISTER
COLORADO WOMEN’S CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Denver News: When it comes to describing why Rosemary Rodriguez was chosen to receive the Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce Top 25 Legacy Award for 2023, it’s almost easier – and quicker – to list the very few things she hasn’t done. But that wouldn’t be fair. Rodriguez has spent…
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Denver ‘stars’ trip the light fantastic for a good cause | NONPROFIT REGISTER
CLEO PARKER ROBINSON DANCE Denver News: Thirteen community leaders may have been stepping out of their comfort zones on Aug. 12, but they didn’t miss a beat as they paired up with members of the Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble to dance their hearts out at the 13th annual Dancing with the Denver Stars. The…
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Denver arts community shares over $2 million in grants | NONPROFIT REGISTER
BONFILS-STANTON FOUNDATION Denver News: The Bonfils-Stanton Foundation has distributed over $2 million in grants, the largest of which is a $1 million gift to Denver Civic Arts Foundation, to support the upcoming renovations to the theater on the former Teikyo Loretto Heights University campus in Denver’s Harvey Park neighborhood. The $1 million will be given…
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Time to speak up on behalf of endangered spaces | NONPROFIT REGISTER
COLORADO PRESERVATION, INC. Denver News: Aug. 21 is the deadline to submit nominations for places to be included in Colorado Preservation, Inc.’s 2024 list of the state’s Most Endangered Places. Individuals and organizations are encouraged to nominate historic buildings and sites threatened by factors that include abandonment and neglect, development pressures and extreme weatherization and…
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Dean of Apprenticeship named as new programs launched | NONPROFIT REGISTER
EMILY GRIFFITH TECHNICAL COLLEGE Denver News: Emily Griffith Technical College, recently recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Apprenticeship as an “Apprenticeship Ambassador,” has launched two new apprenticeship programs and hired Kevin Riebau as its dean of apprenticeship. The Nurse Assisting Registered Apprenticeship will help students build on their certificate in nurse assisting…