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The West Colfax Association of Neighbors – aka WeCAN – welcomes you to the West Colfax neighborhood!

Founded in 2009, WeCAN is a nonprofit neighborhood organization serving West Colfax and south Sloan's Lake.

West Colfax is a West Denver neighborhood, bordered by Sheridan Boulevard on the west, Federal Boulevard on the east, 19th Avenue and Sloan's Lake on the north, and the Lakewood Gulch on the south. Our neighborhood has a rich and diverse history plus many modern amenities. From the hustle and bustle of West Colfax Avenue to the tranquility of a sunset at Sloan's Lake Park, the neighborhood has something for everyone. We hope you find something of interest on our site and hope to see you soon.

 

West Colfax Association of Neighbors - WeCAN - is a Neighborhood Association serving the West Colfax and south Sloan's Lake neighborhoods.
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Denver Police District 1 Citizen's Advisory Group (C.A.G.) meets TOMORROW: SEPTEMBER 25TH, 6:00p at the District 1 station (1311 W. 46th Ave.). A reminder, this meeting is normally is held on the 3rd Monday of each month, but is meeting on the 4th Monday just this month.

Please come and hear the current police activity in the District and ask the Commander any question you may have. Dinner provided! ... See MoreSee Less

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Denver Police District 1 Citizens Advisory Group (C.A.G.) meets TOMORROW: SEPTEMBER 25TH, 6:00p at the District 1 station (1311 W. 46th Ave.). A reminder, this meeting is normally is held on the 3rd Monday of each month, but is meeting on the 4th Monday just this month.Please come and hear the current police activity in the District and ask the Commander any question you may have. Dinner provided!
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Got an alley in need of some TLC? Let us know about it and we'll add it to our clean-up list on October 7th!

West Colfax Clean Up DayOct 7, 9:00am1400 Quitman St, Denver, CO 80204-1415, United StatesThe bi-annual West Colfax Clean-up Day is coming October 7! Join WeCAN, @[105035592876668:274:Extreme Community Makeover], and @[362438728891:274:Confluence Ministries] for a day of beautifying the neighborhood!

We will complete exterior home repair or improvement projects for a neighbor in need, clean up the local school gardens, clean up trash on the streets and alleys, remove graffiti, and build new relationships and make connections with your West Colfax neighbors

Lunch will be provided. Projects are generally completed by 4PM, but you can come for a half day. Children of all ages are welcome to come with an adult willing to work with and supervise them.

Please RSVP to Diana Dietvorst at 303-550-9853 or Diana@wecandenver.org to volunteer for the day. ... See MoreSee Less

West Colfax Clean Up Day

2 days ago

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Rafael Espinoza, Denver District 1 Councilman's next Community Conversations is tomorrow! Come on out and meet and talk with one of our West Colfax representatives!

Community Conversations with CM EspinozaSep 22, 9:00amCherry Bean ... See MoreSee Less

Community Conversations with CM Espinoza

3 days ago

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It's Welcoming Week at Rodolfo "Corky" Gonzales Branch Library. Join the library this Saturday at 1:00pm for an international celebration!

Welcoming Week CelebrationSep 23, 1:00pmRodolfo "Corky" Gonzales Branch LibraryWelcoming Week brings together immigrant, refugee and native-born Denverites to celebrate the diversity of our city. Join us for this fun, social event, with delicious food from the @[1230768207028346:274:Vinh Xuong Bakery], a special project led by artists from the @[87396029335:274:Denver Art Museum], and performances by Arcinda and @[153705531053:274:Mudra Dance Studio] ... See MoreSee Less

Welcoming Week Celebration

3 days ago

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Monday means WeCAN Running Club here in West Colfax! Join your neighbors every Monday evening for a run, walk, or jog around Sloan's Lake. Return to Seedstock for a BOGO beer!

16 runs with us and you earn your very own WeCAN Running Club pint glass!

WeCAN Running ClubSep 25, 6:30pmSeedstock BreweryMonday means WeCAN Running Club here in West Colfax! Join your neighbors every Monday evening for a run, walk, or jog around Sloan's Lake. Return to Seedstock for a BOGO beer!

16 runs with us and you earn your very own WeCAN Running Club pint glass! ... See MoreSee Less

WeCAN Running Club

3 days ago

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