Vol. 2, No. 9 2026

CANstruction on Campus

Starting October 9, canned goods will be transformed into an incredible Canstruction sculpture in support of We Don't Waste. The sculpture will be built in the CSU Spur Hydro building lobby, under the spiral staircase, and will be free and open to the public.

Throughout the display, you can help turn cans into community impact by donating shelf-stable and canned food. Your donations will help We Don't Waste provide more food to neighbors in the Globeville, Elyria and Swansea communities.

📅 See the sculpture: October 9–November 9

📍 Where: CSU SPUR – Hydro building lobby

🥫 How to help: Bring a donation and look for collection bins throughout campus!

Market at the Center Season Recap

This year in partnership with CSU Spur Second Saturdays, Market at the Center ran from May through September, with each month featuring a unique theme. Creating opportunities for visitors to shop local, connect with community vendors and partners, and enjoy a variety of activities throughout the season. We welcomed 70 vendors and partners, with 170 vendor placements throughout the market. More than 50% of our vendors were women-owned or women-led businesses.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for one or more markets and helped make this season so special. We can’t wait to see you back for another season in May 2027!

Watch the recap video here!

The Triangle NWC Update

There are still several ways to share your voice and be part of the Triangle planning process! Join our partners for a planning workshop to share your ideas, or submit ideas through the survey on their website, where you can browse, like, and comment on ideas shared by neighbors.

👉 Submit ideas and view survey results here: https://civictrust.app/index/triangle

Find upcoming meetings and Learn more about the project at: www.denvergov.org/nationalwesterncenter

CSU Spur Activities

2nd Saturday: (Dia de Los Muertos Celebration)

Date: October 10

Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Location: CSU Spur, 4777 National Western Drive, Denver, CO, United States

CSU Spur Guided Tour (Free Registration)

Date: October 16 & 25

Time: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Location: CSU Spur, 4777 National Western Drive, Denver, CO, United States

FREE Community Ticket Giveaways!

Stay tuned for community tickets to Oktoberfest, happening October 16–18 and October 22–25!

Stay in the know and be the first to hear about FREE community tickets, sign up for our text platform: Text NWCENTER to 21000.

THE LOCAL SCOOP

Next Food Market

November 6 | 11 AM – 1 PM

National Western Center (5115 Race Court, Denver)

Community Resources

Looking for local programs, events, or helpful recourses? Click here to explore this month’s latest flyers, announcements, and support information.

Partnership Spotlight:

With more than 100 submissions, our partners at Metro Water Recovery have received over 170 votes for the Metro utility cabinet art contest! Stay tuned—next month, we’ll announce the winning design, which will soon be brought to life on artwork at the National Western Center campus.

Step into the Home Show for hands-on demonstrations, expert advice, and exclusive offers to elevate your home. Free Admission for all!

October 16-18, 2026 at the Livestock Center – North Hall.

For more information, visit: denverhomeexpo.com

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