Bored as well as broke? We’ve got good news for you. This February, there’s no way you’ll miss out on the festivities with the slew of markets, events, and activities to keep you entertained at zero cost. Look forward to brilliant displays at River Hongbao 2024, not one but two pet-friendly farmers’ markets, and your chance to win a car.
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If George Zivkovic (C8) was surprised by the idea of International Golden Retriever Day, Peter Miniutti of Ashbury wonders what he thinks about today “which is both ‘wear red day’ and ‘work naked day’. Decisions, decisions.”
Alternative names offered for Jim Pollitt’s Audrey parking spot (C8) are all sunshine and lollipops. Those consistently fortuitous parking spaces have always been referred to by both Brian Moore of Armidale and Max Petrie of Palm Beach as “a Kojak park”, while David B. Porter of Chatswood and Mel White of Greenwich both emphatically rule in favour of “Doris Day Parking”.
Another who offers an alternative to the ‘Audrey’ parking spot (C8) is Suzanne Saunders of Mullumbimby. “To my 82-year-old father, and my 78-year-old friend, it’s always been ‘a rock star park’.”
Every dog has its day
February 3, 2021 â 9.00pm
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âHappy International Golden Retriever Day,â declares George Zivkovic of Northmead. âYes, really!â
The tennis exploits of Robert and Lucia French (C8) have copped a serve from Brian Keast of Minnamurra: âI play tennis against Robert and Lucia in Kiama and can assure you that Robert will never have a fall on the court. If the ball is hit anywhere out of his reach he simply calls: âYours Lucia!â By Jove, she keeps him in good condition.â
âEnding up on the ground doesnât mean having to lose your dignity,â reckons Graham Lum of North Rocks. âI donât ever intend to have a fall but I may trip, slip, lose my footing or take a tumble.â
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Kerry White, left, not pictured, and his 6 month old dog Walter wait with hundreds of other dogs and their owners as they gather outside of the Golden Visitor’s center on Feb. 3 in Golden. (Helen H. Richardson, The Denver Post)
Denver Digs Trees
It may seem a bit early to be thinking about spring, but now’s the time to apply for
The Park People‘s tree distribution program,
Denver Digs Trees. The annual program adds lots of green to city blocks by offering free and low-cost medium and large shade trees. All Denver residents are eligible to participate, regardless of where they live in the city. The cost is $35 per tree $10 if you live in one of the 28 targeted neighborhoods. Participants will rake in the savings, as the trees normally sell for $150. For 2021, only yard trees will be available; no street trees will be offered. (Digger crews will still be available for planting assistance.) Applications will be accepted online start