Ten Thousand Villages Fundraising Event in Cherry Creek Friday, November 14th!

Ten Thousand Villages will be teaming up Water For People for a fundraising event at their Cherry Creek store beginning at 5:00 pm and lasting until 8:00 pm. Please invite your friends, family and colleagues to this opportunity to get a head start on your holiday shopping and support two non-profit organizations. Water For People helps people in developing countries improve their quality of life by supporting the development of locally sustainable drinking water resources, sanitation facilities, and health and hygiene education programs. Ten Thousand Villages works with over 100 artisan groups in more than 30 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America to bring us fair trade jewelry, home decor, gifts and more.
There will be snacks and drinks available.
Ten Thousand Villages is located at 2626 East 3rd Avenue in Cherry Creek.

September's Metro Denver Monthly Economic Summary had good news for Denver.

The following are just some of the highlights of Denver's successful growth.----Colorado metro areas have a greater capacity to create and sustain jobs than many cities nationwide, according to the Milken Institute’s “2008 Best Performing Cities Index.” Criteria for the ranking include job and wage growth plus measures designed to gauge the health of the technology sector.

----Denver ranks third among 50 metropolitan areas in the Beacon Hill Institute’s Metro Area Competitiveness Report 2007. The report evaluates each metro area’s long-term competitiveness based on government andfiscal policy, infrastructure, business incubation, and other criteria. Denver won particularly high ranks for its infrastructure, public safety, human capital, and business incubation.


----Mayflower Transit’s 2008 Customer Relocation Study shows Colorado had the nation’s 15th-largest share of inbound moves through the first eight months of 2008. Slightly more than 55 percent of Colorado shipmentsover that period were inbound while nearly 45 percent were outbound, which suggests the state is still gaining new residents.


See the full report here: http://www.metrodenver.org/metro-denver-economy

Harvest Party Will Feature Local Artist, Shawndell Oliver

***Shawndell Oliver, a native Colorado Artist, who has always had a vision to incorporate
her artistic talent with her love for animals, the Colorado mountains and International cultures.
Having traveled extensively, Shawndell has interwoven her knowledge of oils, acrylics, light,
shadows and three dimensional textures with her passion to let the viewer feel and embrace
the emotional power of each image or thought.

*Whether she is sharing her interpretation of the animals she met while living in Africa,
her oversized breathtaking Buddhas or riding the mountain range creating the true sensation
of Colorado landscapes only captured from the back of her own horse, she is a true artist.

*Nationally known for her pet portraits, Shawndell has a professional and personal need to let
her pet portraits truly capture the unconditional love we see in our own pets eyes.
This is a magical challenge that she delivers in each painting. Shawndell's collectors have
come to appreciate that every technique she uses is unique and expresses her
own true love of sharing her talent with others.

**We hope you can join us this Wesndesday for a very special event and opportunity to enjoy Shawndell's beautiful art in a wonderful setting.

Harvest Party This Wednesday Will Benefit The Bienvenidos Food Bank

***Local artist, Shawndell will have her "trees series" on display this Wednesday, Nov 12th from 5-8 at our Harvest Party to benefit the Bienvenidos Food Bank.

***The requested items for this time of year: Canned Green Beans (or corn), Stuffing (box or bags), Jell-O (large or small), Gravy Packets , A Safeway gift card ($5 denomination) to be used toward the purchase of a Thanksgiving Turkey.

***Bienvenidos (also known as the NW Family Assistance Center) is an organization based in Northwest Denver. Their mission is to provide emergency food to NW Denver residents. This year, the Bienvenidos Food Bank's Thanksgiving Box program, will serve approximately 700 area families (many of which will be reached through partnering with our local schools). Those of you wishing to learn more about the Bienvenidos Food Bank can visit their website at: http://www.bienvenidosfoodbank.org/.

***During the Harvest Party we will have tours of the building, including the exciting rooftop terraces, cocktails and appetizers, fabulous door prizes and exciting artwork all for a very worthy cause! An event you don't want to miss....

New York Times article on Denver!!

***The New York Times has described Denver as one of the country's true cultural hotbeds! They described our city as "the new Chicago, chefy and musical with serious eco-cred and zero attitude". Recommended hangouts include Bistro Vendome and Rioja, Alex Seidel's Fruition, where the cheese plate earns raves, and afterhours, the divey jazz club El Chepultepec or Billy's Inn for 75 types of tequila. The New York Times chose Francois Safieddine as the Denver mascot, the night-life impresario and World Poker Champ who owns 5 Degrees, 24k, Monarch and the new Suite 200 in Larimer Square.***

Take a Video Tour of Wash Park North

I just completed this video of unit 102, Wash Park North's largest residence. At 1646 square feet, 102 boasts an open floorplan with island kitchen, large living room with a corner fireplace, formal dining area and generous, light filled windows. The two bedrooms both have walk-in closets and deluxe full baths. This 1st floor unit has a glass slider that opens onto a lovely stained concrete patio - great for enjoying A beautiful Colorado day. The city and mountain views seen in this video were taken from the penthouse unit (403).



http://www.propertypreviews.com/realestate/3165/340_south_lafayette_street_denver_co

Celebrate the Harvest at Wash Park North

****Wash Park North is planning a fall Harvest Party and Art Show at their model unit at 340 South Lafayette on the evening of November 12th. Join us in celebrating the change of seasons and share the harvest by bringing a

non-perishable food item to donate to Bienvenidos Food Bank. To learn more about the Bienvenidos Food Bank please visit their website at: www.bienvenidosfoodbank.org Wine and appetizers will be provided. Come meet your neighbors, view beautiful works of art by local artist-Shawndell and take a tour of the brand new luxury condos at Wash Park North. Be among the first to view these beautiful homes ranging from $275,000 to $650,000. Wash Park North features high ceilings, modern finishes and is only one block from Washington Park.

Call June Schlesinger at 303-521-7292 to rsvp or schedule your showing appointment today!****