Colorado

This comes from the great community service organization, Democrats Work:

Tornado Cleanup in Greeley

When: Saturday, July 19th 2008, at 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Where: Meet at the banners across the street from the State Farm Regional Office
1555 Promontory Circle
Greeley, CO 80634

Info: Join the Weld County "Democrats in Action" and Democrats Work as we help with tornado recovery efforts in Weld County.

Volunteers will help remove debris, cut down trees and begin to clear a key entryway to the City of Greeley known to locals as “Treasure Island”.

Please wear work gloves, hats, as well as sunscreen and bring any tools or equipment that might be useful including wheel barrows, hand saws, gas powered chain saws, small tractors with buckets or backhoes.

If you are unable to do the physical labor involved, but wish to help, then donations of bottled water, snacks and lunch items are gratefully accepted from 8:00 a.m. until noon.

We will meet at the site which will be marked by banners, across the street and northwest of the State Farm Regional Office, 1555 Promontory Circle, Greeley, Colorado, 80634.

Serve lunch to residents at The Crossing in Denver

When: Tuesday, August 5th 2008, at 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Where: The Crossing
6090 Smith Road
Denver, CO 80216

Info: Democrats Work and a team of middle-school students will serve lunch to formerly homeless families and individuals residing at The Crossing, one of The Denver Rescue Mission's facilities.

RSVP HERE

Ready, Set, CO!--Serve Lunch to Denver's Hungry

When: Friday, July 25th 2008, at 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Where: Trinity Methodist Church
1820 Broadway
Denver, CO 80202

Info: Join a team of Democrats Work volunteers as we help Capitol Hill Community Services prepare and serve lunch to Denver's homeless. . . and cleanup afterwards!

Lunch will be served at Trinity Methodist Church. Please use the Garden Level entrance on the Broadway side and a receptionist will guide you to the kitchen.

This event is limited to 12 people, so sign up today!
Notes: All volunteers who RSVP will receive a free Democrats Work t-shirt!

Ready, Set, CO! - Horseshoe Park and Creek Cleanup in Aurora

When: Saturday, July 12th 2008, at 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Horseshoe Park - meet in the parking lot next to the softball fields
2141 S. Kittredge Way
Aurora, CO

Host: Democrats Work
Info: Join Democrats Work volunteers and Aurora Parks and Open Space to cleanup the Horseshoe Natural Area in Aurora. We will be removing trash and debris from the park and the creeks that converge there.

All equipment will be provided. Wear some clothes that can get dirty, bring a friend, and let's get to work!
Notes: The first 12 people to RSVP will receive a free Democrats Work t-shirt!

Playground Build at Force Elementary - Denver, CO

When: Saturday, June 28th 2008, at 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Where: Force Elementary School
1550 S. Wolff St.
Denver, CO 80219

Info: Join Metro Volunteers and Democrats Work to finalize playground construction at Force Elementary on June 28. Volunteers will be building, planting, and painting starting at 8:00 a.m.

You are invited to stay after the work is complete to enjoy a BBQ celebrating the playground opening.

The more the merrier, so grab a friend, dress to get dirty, and let's get to work!

Notes: As always, the first 12 people to RSVP will receive a free Democrats Work t-shirt.

IdeaRaiser with Mark Udall (Idea Raiser)

Join Mark Udall and special guests State Treasurer Cary Kennedy and John McConnell (Earth Day Founder) at an IdeaRaiser.

Friday, May 9 at 6:30 PM
Host: Russ Green
Contact Phone: 303-393-1816
Location:
East High School (Denver, CO)
1545 Detroit St
Denver, CO 80206

What is an IdeaRaiser?

IdeaRaisers are conversations that bring people together to talk about their experiences and ideas for how to make Colorado and our country better. They provide an opportunity for people to have direct input to federal candidates and to drive policy. It is a great way for people to participate in the democratic process.

You have the power. This is a great way to be part of the process.

Colorado Renewable Energy Conference
"Renewable Energy: Fueling Prosperity"
Weekend, June 6 - 8, 2008
Pueblo Convention Center
320 Central Main St.
Pueblo, CO

With Tracks Focusing on
* Community,
* Technology, and
* Transportation

Keynote Speaker:
Congressman Mark Udall
(CO - 2)

CRES has reserved a block of rooms at the Pueblo Marriott
(110 West First St., connected to the Conference venue)
for a special rate of only $89/night ...
RESERVE YOURS NOW!

For more info, call: 303-806-5317 or email here: info_at_cres-energy.org

Colorado Renewable Energy Conference
"Renewable Energy: Fueling Prosperity"
Weekend, June 6 - 8, 2008
Pueblo Convention Center
320 Central Main St.
Pueblo, CO

With Tracks Focusing on
* Community,
* Technology, and
* Transportation

Keynote Speaker:
Congressman Mark Udall
(CO - 2)

CRES has reserved a block of rooms at the Pueblo Marriott
(110 West First St., connected to the Conference venue)
for a special rate of only $89/night ...
RESERVE YOURS NOW!

For more info, call: 303-806-5317 or email here: info_at_cres-energy.org

The 2008 CoSEIA Annual Meeting and Conference and SEI Solar Industry Seminar
March 25-29, 2008
Ft. Collins, CO Marriott

Please SAVE the DATES - this year's event promises to be bigger and better than ever! Click here for registration details. This year, we are doing things a little differently, so please note the changes!

This year's event will be held at:
Ft. Collins Marriott Hotel
350 East Horsetooth Rd.
Ft. Collins, CO 80525

A major renovation was recently completed at this hotel, so the rooms are very fresh and nicely done - and they were awarded the Energy Star rating for their renovation! There is a great restaurant in the lobby, and all the amenities you would expect from a Marriott property.

Guest rooms will be offered at a group rate of $109/night if reserved by Feb. 25. After that time, the rooms will go up to the regular rate of $169/night - so RESERVE EARLY!! In addition, discounted rooms will also be available for only $99/night if reserved by Feb. 25 at the nearby Marriott Courtyard property, and shuttle service to/from the main hotel will be available. These rooms will also go up to their regular rate of $159/night after Feb. 25.

Room reservations are available now, and must be made directly through the hotel at 1-970-226-5200,
1-800-228-9290, or online at http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/ftcco-fort-collins-marriott/ (enter group code: SOLSOLA). If calling for reservations, please reference the Colorado Solar Energy Industries Association event.

Arbor Day Tree Planting in Denver
Saturday, April 26th 2008, at 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Huston Lake Park
Intersection of S. Zuni Street and W. Ohio Ave.
Denver, CO

Host: Democrats Work
Info: Join the Democrats Work Convention Crew to help Denver Parks and Rec plant 150 trees in Hutson Lake Park in celebration of Arbor Day.

Working together, we can help beautify the city before the Convention arrives in August and plant trees that will give back to our community long after the Convention is gone.

Denver Parks and Rec is providing lunch for volunteers who'd like to stick around. So dress to dig, bring a friend, and let's get to work. All materials will be provided.

Notes: The first 12 people to RSVP will receive a free Democrats Work t-shirt!