Entries by sschafer

Sign Up to Volunteer for Basket of Joy!

The Denver Post Basket of Joy, produced in partnership with Volunteers of America and Safeway, and sponsored by Denver Mattress and InnovAge is Saturday, December 10, 2016. Co-founded in 1983 by former Denver Post columnist Woody Paige, the Basket of Joy program continues to bring joy in the form of a holiday fruit basket to […]

Congratulations to Colorado 4-H

The Denver Post Community Foundation and Pedal The Plains were proud to present a $7,000 grant to Colorado 4-H on Saturday, September 17 in La Junta, Colorado in support of their mission and dedication to youth.

The Denver Post Holiday Passport To The Arts Tickets Available Now!

Don’t miss the holiday classic, A Christmas Carol, on Thursday, December 1 at 6:30 p.m. at the Stage Theatre. Tickets are $40 each and will be sold on a first come, first served basis while supplies last. Proceeds benefit The Denver Post Community Foundation.    For more information and to purchase tickets, click here. 

Trans-Siberian Orchestra at the Pepsi Center Nov. 19

A Holiday Must-See for a Great Cause    Don’t miss this must-see holiday concert! Trans-Siberian Orchestra presents The Ghosts of Christmas Eve – The Best of TSO and More, will be in Denver on Saturday, November 19 with two showtimes 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. and in Colorado Springs on November 20 at 3:00 p.m. and 7:30 […]

The Denver Post Season To Share Begins Oct. 30

The Denver Post Season To Share Holiday Campaign is almost here! Through The Denver Post Season To Share, a McCormick Foundation Fund, grants are made to local nonprofit organizations making a difference for low-income children, adults and families. These qualified nonprofits provide life-changing programs that offer year-round education and mentoring; give access to healthy meals […]

3rd Annual Singleton Legacy Grant Awarded to Colorado FFA Foundation

$50,000 grant will support Supervised Agricultural Innovation Grant program   The Denver Post Community Foundation presented its 3rd Annual Dean Singleton Legacy Grant to the Colorado FFA Foundation on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2016. This year’s grant will assist FFA students to start or enhance an enterprise through a supervised and mentored program. By providing grants […]

19th Annual Drive For Life Blood Drive to be Held Nov. 1

Broncos Fans Are Just The Right Type     Every two seconds someone in the United States requires a transfusion of donated blood. 2016 will be the 19th year of Drive for Life, the Denver Broncos Community Blood Drive with Bonfils Blood Center and the largest single-day blood drive in the history of Colorado. Drive […]

John Irving Kicks Off The Denver Post Pen & Podium Series

Award Winning Author Welcomed by Sold-Out Crowd  On Monday, September 26, the crowd of loyal Pen & Podium subscribers and guests were introduced to John Irving, a self proclaimed “worst case scenario” type of writer. He said “you think that was bad, just wait!” Mr. Irving was genuine, funny, and honest about his writing process […]

Celebrating Another Great Finish for Pedal The Plains

“The Ride for the Rest of Us” was Held Sept. 16-18  The 154 mile, three-day ride took more than 850 cyclists through the southern Colorado towns of Ordway, Fowler, and La Junta for the 5th anniversary of the event. With close to 20 educational stops and signage along the route, the riders were immersed in […]