Anyone doing any urban gardening in Stapleton?  I’m gonna give gardening a go this year so I’m on a mission to learn  more about it.   Why not?  I like activities that I can do with my kids and that serve multiple purposes.  Seems like a great thing to do with my daughters, I need the healthy food, I can save money (maybe), we can share it with neighbors, it goes hand in hand with cooking new things, etc.  I’d love to chat with other people that have been doing it in the area to learn what works and what doesn’t.  I’m taking a series of classes on how to grow your own food at “The Garden” restaurant in N Park Hill (Not familiar with The Garden..click here).  Each monthly class will tell me what I’m supposed to be doing during that time of the year.  So last month I learned how to set up an environment in my basement where I can germinate seeds and grow them indoors for about 8 weeks before they are ready to be planted outside.  My phase 1 of this basement setup is in the picture in this post…yes I know what it looks like but that’s legal in CO now so we’re good.  They’re onions I swear.

If anybody else wants to learn more about how this all works I can catch you up on the class you missed and the next one is coming March 16th from 2-4 PM at The Garden which is located at 3435 Albion St Denver, CO.  The class will be focused on planning your garden and how to prepare it for planting.  This planning will be key since our yards are, for the most part, so tiny in Stapleton.  Sharing with others that are growing will likely be key so we can all get what we need.  The class is $15 and you can pay the day of the event. I brought my 4 year old last time and even though she was the only kid she did great and she was definitely welcome.  Their website doesn’t have info on this class up yet but I’m sure it will soon.  Hope to see you there!

Joe Phillips – Synergy Real Estate Team – (720) 545-9003 – joe@synergyret.com

On February 9th at the Central Park Rec Center the Stapleton MCA will be hosting it’s next “Kids Night Out” program for kids age 7-12.  The MCA just posted some details about what these events are like:

I don’t know the first thing about Karate so when I was introduced to Mike Giles from Mike Giles Family Karate in Stapleton I was curious to learn more about his business.  Check out the brief video below to learn more about Mike and what they teach.  It sounds like they have a lot of great programs for kids and adults and the lessons go way beyond kicking and punching.  As a parent I love to hear that they’re teaching character development, how to listen, how to develop good habits, how to deal with bullying, how to be aware of strangers and much more!

Mike and his wife Karen are both fully committed to teaching karate and between them they have 30 years of experience so you know you’re dealing with experts!

If you’re interested for yourself or for your kids the first class is free so you can try it out.  Mike Giles Family Karate is located at 7506 E 36th Ave #480 Denver, CO 80238 and you can call them at (303) 377-kick (5425).  Don’t forget to check out the video below with owners Mike and Karen and feel free to share it with anyone you know who may be interested.

Joe Phillips – Synergy Real Estate Team – (720) 545-9003 – joe@synergyret.com

 Just a quick note that Stapleton’s “Winter Welcome” is coming Nov 16th in the 29th Ave Town Center.  If you haven’t been before it’s a lot of fun, especially for the kids.  It’s the perfect chance to grab some cider, hang out with family and neighbors and get in the holiday spirit.  There will be a tree-lighting, hot chocolate, carolers, a jazz band and the stores usually offer some goodies as well.  The event is from 6-8PM and it’s free.  See you there!

Joe Phillips – Synergy Real Estate Team – (720) 545-9003 – joe@synergyret.com

All are welcome to come out and enter the Jack O Lantern carving contest on the Founders Green at 5:30 – 7:30 on October 28th.  (If you want to enter a pumpkin come at 5:30 with your already carved pumpkin, judging starts at 6PM) Carve your best pumpkin and bring it down to the free contest for a chance to win cool prizes including the top prize of an ipad!  Last year there were approximately 70 pumpkins, all of which get displayed on the Green which is really cool to walk around and check out with the kids.  It’s a fun event but it’s also for a good cause, they will be collecting food for The Gather Place and Food Bank of the Rockies.  For more details click here to go to a post about the event on Stapleton Connect.

I’m sure we’ll be there with our girls to check this out, hope to see you there.

Joe Phillips – Synergy Real Estate Team – (720) 545-9003 – joe@synergyret.com