BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Metro Caring - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://metrocaring.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Metro Caring REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20230101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Denver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20230312T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20231105T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20240310T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20241103T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20250309T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20251102T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20260308T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20261101T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240905T103000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240905T123000 DTSTAMP:20260414T233454 CREATED:20240726T033726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T034024Z UID:10000473-1725532200-1725539400@metrocaring.org SUMMARY:Diabetes Among Friends at WellPower DESCRIPTION:Metro Caring’s Diabetes Self-Management Support Program is a six-week course designed to provide tools for people with diabetes and their loved ones to eat well\, monitor blood glucose\, be active\, and manage stress. Participants learn and share with others experiencing diabetes\, with support from Registered Dietitians and peer leaders. Everyone creates a weekly action plan to achieve their goals and has access to a shopping trip at Metro Caring after attending class. \nThis class in English language will be held at WellPower at the Dahlia campus\, and YOU are invited! \nContact Khadijatu via email or by calling 303-860-7200 to register for this free class. \nClass Dates\nThursday\, August 8\, 2024\nThursday\, August 15\, 2024\nThursday\, August 22\, 2024\nThursday\, August 29\, 2024\nThursday\, September 5\, 2024\nThursday\, September 12\, 2024 URL:https://metrocaring.org/event/diabetes-among-friends-at-wellpower/2024-09-05/ LOCATION:WellPower Dahlia Campus\, 3401 Eudora St\, Room 104\, Denver\, CO\, 80207\, United States CATEGORIES:Nutrition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://metrocaring.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Website-Event.png ORGANIZER;CN="Khadijatu Fofanah-Stevens":MAILTO:KStevens@metrocaring.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240911T093000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240911T120000 DTSTAMP:20260414T233454 CREATED:20240625T050815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T002816Z UID:10000298-1726047000-1726056000@metrocaring.org SUMMARY:Cocina y nutrición DESCRIPTION:Cook healthy food\, learn about nutrition\, and make new friends in this free 9-week Spanish language cooking class! Class attendees will receive a voucher to shop in our Fresh Foods Market each week without an appointment. \nClass Dates: Every Wednesday starting July 3\nWednesday\, July 3\nWednesday\, July 10\nWednesday\, July 17\nWednesday\, July 24\nWednesday\, July 31\nWednesday\, August 7\nWednesday\, August 14\nWednesday\, August 21\nWednesday\, August 28 \nSpace is limited to 10 – 12 people. Register quickly by emailing Andrea Cervantes. URL:https://metrocaring.org/event/cocina-y-nutricion/2024-09-11/ LOCATION:Metro Caring\, 1100 E. 18th Ave.\, Denver\, CO\, 80218\, United States CATEGORIES:Nutrition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metrocaring.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/CocinaYNutricion2023-34-scaled-e1719273719618.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Andrea Cervantes":MAILTO:acervantes@metrocaring.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240912T103000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240912T123000 DTSTAMP:20260414T233454 CREATED:20240726T033726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T034024Z UID:10000474-1726137000-1726144200@metrocaring.org SUMMARY:Diabetes Among Friends at WellPower DESCRIPTION:Metro Caring’s Diabetes Self-Management Support Program is a six-week course designed to provide tools for people with diabetes and their loved ones to eat well\, monitor blood glucose\, be active\, and manage stress. Participants learn and share with others experiencing diabetes\, with support from Registered Dietitians and peer leaders. Everyone creates a weekly action plan to achieve their goals and has access to a shopping trip at Metro Caring after attending class. \nThis class in English language will be held at WellPower at the Dahlia campus\, and YOU are invited! \nContact Khadijatu via email or by calling 303-860-7200 to register for this free class. \nClass Dates\nThursday\, August 8\, 2024\nThursday\, August 15\, 2024\nThursday\, August 22\, 2024\nThursday\, August 29\, 2024\nThursday\, September 5\, 2024\nThursday\, September 12\, 2024 URL:https://metrocaring.org/event/diabetes-among-friends-at-wellpower/2024-09-12/ LOCATION:WellPower Dahlia Campus\, 3401 Eudora St\, Room 104\, Denver\, CO\, 80207\, United States CATEGORIES:Nutrition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://metrocaring.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Website-Event.png ORGANIZER;CN="Khadijatu Fofanah-Stevens":MAILTO:KStevens@metrocaring.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240917T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240917T183000 DTSTAMP:20260414T233454 CREATED:20240919T164706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T190836Z UID:10000495-1726592400-1726597800@metrocaring.org SUMMARY:Kidz in the Kitchen (English) DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free four-week nutritional cooking class at Metro Caring for kids from 1st to 5th grade and their families. Each week\, we’ll discuss different nutritional topics and activities\, as well as cook and eat together. This class is presented in English. \nTo attend\, please email Andrea. \nClass Dates\nTuesday\, September 17\, 2024\nTuesday\, September 24\, 2024\nTuesday\, October 1\, 2024\nTuesday\, October 8\, 2024 URL:https://metrocaring.org/event/kidz-in-the-kitchen-english-2/2024-09-17/ LOCATION:Metro Caring\, 1100 E. 18th Ave.\, Denver\, CO\, 80218\, United States CATEGORIES:Nutrition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://metrocaring.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Website-Event-8.png ORGANIZER;CN="Andrea Cervantes":MAILTO:acervantes@metrocaring.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240918T093000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240918T120000 DTSTAMP:20260414T233454 CREATED:20240625T050815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T002816Z UID:10000299-1726651800-1726660800@metrocaring.org SUMMARY:Cocina y nutrición DESCRIPTION:Cook healthy food\, learn about nutrition\, and make new friends in this free 9-week Spanish language cooking class! Class attendees will receive a voucher to shop in our Fresh Foods Market each week without an appointment. \nClass Dates: Every Wednesday starting July 3\nWednesday\, July 3\nWednesday\, July 10\nWednesday\, July 17\nWednesday\, July 24\nWednesday\, July 31\nWednesday\, August 7\nWednesday\, August 14\nWednesday\, August 21\nWednesday\, August 28 \nSpace is limited to 10 – 12 people. Register quickly by emailing Andrea Cervantes. URL:https://metrocaring.org/event/cocina-y-nutricion/2024-09-18/ LOCATION:Metro Caring\, 1100 E. 18th Ave.\, Denver\, CO\, 80218\, United States CATEGORIES:Nutrition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metrocaring.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/CocinaYNutricion2023-34-scaled-e1719273719618.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Andrea Cervantes":MAILTO:acervantes@metrocaring.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240919T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240919T190000 DTSTAMP:20260414T233455 CREATED:20240910T221042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T180636Z UID:10000493-1726765200-1726772400@metrocaring.org SUMMARY:Contacto Con La Naturaleza / Overwintering and Soil Care Class DESCRIPTION:Join us in learning how to grow your own food and work with the soil. Our local farmer and friend\, Arnaldo\, will teach us the basic principles of farming and the importance of nutrients in soil. This class is taught in Spanish and interpreted in English. Participants of all ages are welcome to participate in the workshop. Register here. \nÚnase a aprender a cultivar su propia comida y trabajar con la tierra. Nuestro granjero local y amigo\, Arnaldo\, enseñará sobre los principios básicos de la agricultura y la importancia de los nutritivos en nuestra tierra. Esta clase se imparte en español y interpretado en inglés. Los participantes de todas las edades son bienvenidos a asistir a este taller. Registrate aqui. \n19 de septiembre\n5 – 7pm\nMetro Caring Education Center (el segundo piso) URL:https://metrocaring.org/event/contacto-con-la-naturaleza-overwintering-and-soil-care-class/ LOCATION:Metro Caring Education Center\, 1100 E. 18th Avenue\, Denver\, CO\, 80218\, United States CATEGORIES:Urban Agriculture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://metrocaring.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Website-Event-6.png ORGANIZER;CN="Eve Hemingway":MAILTO:ehemingway@metrocaring.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240921T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240921T170000 DTSTAMP:20260414T233455 CREATED:20240909T202840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T160437Z UID:10000492-1726916400-1726938000@metrocaring.org SUMMARY:HarvestSHARE 2024 DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, September 21st between 11 am and 5 pm at the 12th annual Denver HarvestSHARE! \nMetro Caring is partnering up with Denver Food Rescue\, Fresh Food Connect\, and SAME Cafe to host a “Right to Food” block party on 30th Avenue between Madam CJ Walker Park and Frederick Douglass Park. \nYou can expect free produce\, produce for purchase from our farm partners\, seeds and seedlings giveaways\, children’s toys\, face painting\, voter engagement\, chalk art\, and much more. Our Urban Agriculture team will also host a vermicomposting workshop at 2 pm. \nThere is no registration or entrance fee to attend HarvestSHARE. Learn more about HarvestSHARE on Facebook. URL:https://metrocaring.org/event/harvestshare-2024/ LOCATION:30th Avenue\, 1900 E 30th Avenue\, Denver\, CO\, 80205\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Food Utility,Urban Agriculture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://metrocaring.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Website-Event-4.png ORGANIZER;CN="Emily Settlecowski":MAILTO:esettlecowski@metrocaring.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240924T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240924T183000 DTSTAMP:20260414T233455 CREATED:20240919T164706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T190836Z UID:10000496-1727197200-1727202600@metrocaring.org SUMMARY:Kidz in the Kitchen (English) DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free four-week nutritional cooking class at Metro Caring for kids from 1st to 5th grade and their families. Each week\, we’ll discuss different nutritional topics and activities\, as well as cook and eat together. This class is presented in English. \nTo attend\, please email Andrea. \nClass Dates\nTuesday\, September 17\, 2024\nTuesday\, September 24\, 2024\nTuesday\, October 1\, 2024\nTuesday\, October 8\, 2024 URL:https://metrocaring.org/event/kidz-in-the-kitchen-english-2/2024-09-24/ LOCATION:Metro Caring\, 1100 E. 18th Ave.\, Denver\, CO\, 80218\, United States CATEGORIES:Nutrition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://metrocaring.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Website-Event-8.png ORGANIZER;CN="Andrea Cervantes":MAILTO:acervantes@metrocaring.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240925T093000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240925T120000 DTSTAMP:20260414T233455 CREATED:20240625T050815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T002816Z UID:10000300-1727256600-1727265600@metrocaring.org SUMMARY:Cocina y nutrición DESCRIPTION:Cook healthy food\, learn about nutrition\, and make new friends in this free 9-week Spanish language cooking class! Class attendees will receive a voucher to shop in our Fresh Foods Market each week without an appointment. \nClass Dates: Every Wednesday starting July 3\nWednesday\, July 3\nWednesday\, July 10\nWednesday\, July 17\nWednesday\, July 24\nWednesday\, July 31\nWednesday\, August 7\nWednesday\, August 14\nWednesday\, August 21\nWednesday\, August 28 \nSpace is limited to 10 – 12 people. Register quickly by emailing Andrea Cervantes. URL:https://metrocaring.org/event/cocina-y-nutricion/2024-09-25/ LOCATION:Metro Caring\, 1100 E. 18th Ave.\, Denver\, CO\, 80218\, United States CATEGORIES:Nutrition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metrocaring.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/CocinaYNutricion2023-34-scaled-e1719273719618.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Andrea Cervantes":MAILTO:acervantes@metrocaring.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240926T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240926T120000 DTSTAMP:20260414T233455 CREATED:20240917T181038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T181038Z UID:10000494-1727344800-1727352000@metrocaring.org SUMMARY:Diabetes Cooking Club DESCRIPTION:September’s session will be focused on stress management and living with diabetes. A healthy meal will be provided. \nTo RSVP\, please contact Khadijatu\, Wellness Program Coordinator via email or by calling (303) 860-7200. URL:https://metrocaring.org/event/diabetes-cooking-club/ LOCATION:Metro Caring\, 1100 E. 18th Ave.\, Denver\, CO\, 80218\, United States CATEGORIES:Nutrition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://metrocaring.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Website-Event-7.png ORGANIZER;CN="Khadijatu Fofanah-Stevens":MAILTO:KStevens@metrocaring.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240926T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240926T193000 DTSTAMP:20260414T233455 CREATED:20240823T035809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T035809Z UID:10000477-1727371800-1727379000@metrocaring.org SUMMARY:Fermentation Workshop DESCRIPTION:Join us in learning how to preserve your surplus vegetables – like carrots and radishes – using lacto fermentation (using just salt!). You’ll get to take home canned vegetables after this free class! \nRegister here. \nAprende a conservar tus verduras – como las zanahorias y los rábanos – a modo de la fermentación (solo necesita sal!) Puede llevar las verduras enlatadas contigo después del taller. \nRegistra aqui. URL:https://metrocaring.org/event/fermentation-workshop/ LOCATION:Metro Caring\, 1100 E. 18th Ave.\, Denver\, CO\, 80218\, United States CATEGORIES:Urban Agriculture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://metrocaring.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Website-Event-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Eve Hemingway":MAILTO:ehemingway@metrocaring.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241001T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241001T183000 DTSTAMP:20260414T233455 CREATED:20240919T164706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T190836Z UID:10000497-1727802000-1727807400@metrocaring.org SUMMARY:Kidz in the Kitchen (English) DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free four-week nutritional cooking class at Metro Caring for kids from 1st to 5th grade and their families. Each week\, we’ll discuss different nutritional topics and activities\, as well as cook and eat together. This class is presented in English. \nTo attend\, please email Andrea. \nClass Dates\nTuesday\, September 17\, 2024\nTuesday\, September 24\, 2024\nTuesday\, October 1\, 2024\nTuesday\, October 8\, 2024 URL:https://metrocaring.org/event/kidz-in-the-kitchen-english-2/2024-10-01/ LOCATION:Metro Caring\, 1100 E. 18th Ave.\, Denver\, CO\, 80218\, United States CATEGORIES:Nutrition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://metrocaring.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Website-Event-8.png ORGANIZER;CN="Andrea Cervantes":MAILTO:acervantes@metrocaring.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241002T093000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241002T120000 DTSTAMP:20260414T233455 CREATED:20240625T050815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T002816Z UID:10000301-1727861400-1727870400@metrocaring.org SUMMARY:Cocina y nutrición DESCRIPTION:Cook healthy food\, learn about nutrition\, and make new friends in this free 9-week Spanish language cooking class! Class attendees will receive a voucher to shop in our Fresh Foods Market each week without an appointment. \nClass Dates: Every Wednesday starting July 3\nWednesday\, July 3\nWednesday\, July 10\nWednesday\, July 17\nWednesday\, July 24\nWednesday\, July 31\nWednesday\, August 7\nWednesday\, August 14\nWednesday\, August 21\nWednesday\, August 28 \nSpace is limited to 10 – 12 people. Register quickly by emailing Andrea Cervantes. URL:https://metrocaring.org/event/cocina-y-nutricion/2024-10-02/ LOCATION:Metro Caring\, 1100 E. 18th Ave.\, Denver\, CO\, 80218\, United States CATEGORIES:Nutrition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metrocaring.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/CocinaYNutricion2023-34-scaled-e1719273719618.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Andrea Cervantes":MAILTO:acervantes@metrocaring.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241008T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241008T183000 DTSTAMP:20260414T233455 CREATED:20240919T164706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T190836Z UID:10000498-1728406800-1728412200@metrocaring.org SUMMARY:Kidz in the Kitchen (English) DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free four-week nutritional cooking class at Metro Caring for kids from 1st to 5th grade and their families. Each week\, we’ll discuss different nutritional topics and activities\, as well as cook and eat together. This class is presented in English. \nTo attend\, please email Andrea. \nClass Dates\nTuesday\, September 17\, 2024\nTuesday\, September 24\, 2024\nTuesday\, October 1\, 2024\nTuesday\, October 8\, 2024 URL:https://metrocaring.org/event/kidz-in-the-kitchen-english-2/2024-10-08/ LOCATION:Metro Caring\, 1100 E. 18th Ave.\, Denver\, CO\, 80218\, United States CATEGORIES:Nutrition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://metrocaring.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Website-Event-8.png ORGANIZER;CN="Andrea Cervantes":MAILTO:acervantes@metrocaring.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241009T093000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241009T120000 DTSTAMP:20260414T233455 CREATED:20240625T050815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T002816Z UID:10000302-1728466200-1728475200@metrocaring.org SUMMARY:Cocina y nutrición DESCRIPTION:Cook healthy food\, learn about nutrition\, and make new friends in this free 9-week Spanish language cooking class! Class attendees will receive a voucher to shop in our Fresh Foods Market each week without an appointment. \nClass Dates: Every Wednesday starting July 3\nWednesday\, July 3\nWednesday\, July 10\nWednesday\, July 17\nWednesday\, July 24\nWednesday\, July 31\nWednesday\, August 7\nWednesday\, August 14\nWednesday\, August 21\nWednesday\, August 28 \nSpace is limited to 10 – 12 people. Register quickly by emailing Andrea Cervantes. URL:https://metrocaring.org/event/cocina-y-nutricion/2024-10-09/ LOCATION:Metro Caring\, 1100 E. 18th Ave.\, Denver\, CO\, 80218\, United States CATEGORIES:Nutrition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metrocaring.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/CocinaYNutricion2023-34-scaled-e1719273719618.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Andrea Cervantes":MAILTO:acervantes@metrocaring.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241013T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241013T120000 DTSTAMP:20260414T233455 CREATED:20240827T041917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T160437Z UID:10000478-1728806400-1728820800@metrocaring.org SUMMARY:The bRUNch Run DESCRIPTION:The bRUNch Run celebrates a decade of combining fitness\, food\, and community in Denver. This family and dog-friendly 5K\, 10K\, and 15K race is happening on October 13 and offers athletes a scenic run followed by a brunch festival featuring top local restaurants. Runners receive a commemorative maple syrup-scented French Toast medal and a gift bag from amazing partners—all while helping to raise funds for Metro Caring in its fight against hunger. \nRace Pricing\n5K: $55 – $65\n10K: $65 – $75\n15K: $75 – $90 \nRegister today! \nBecome a Sponsor\nHelp make this event even more amazing by becoming a sponsor\, and receive exclusive opportunities to engage with the Denver Brunch Running community. URL:https://metrocaring.org/event/the-brunch-run/ LOCATION:Central Park\, 8801 M.L.K. Jr Blvd\, Denver\, CO\, 80238\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://metrocaring.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Website-Event-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241016T093000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241016T120000 DTSTAMP:20260414T233455 CREATED:20240625T050815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T002816Z UID:10000303-1729071000-1729080000@metrocaring.org SUMMARY:Cocina y nutrición DESCRIPTION:Cook healthy food\, learn about nutrition\, and make new friends in this free 9-week Spanish language cooking class! Class attendees will receive a voucher to shop in our Fresh Foods Market each week without an appointment. \nClass Dates: Every Wednesday starting July 3\nWednesday\, July 3\nWednesday\, July 10\nWednesday\, July 17\nWednesday\, July 24\nWednesday\, July 31\nWednesday\, August 7\nWednesday\, August 14\nWednesday\, August 21\nWednesday\, August 28 \nSpace is limited to 10 – 12 people. Register quickly by emailing Andrea Cervantes. URL:https://metrocaring.org/event/cocina-y-nutricion/2024-10-16/ LOCATION:Metro Caring\, 1100 E. 18th Ave.\, Denver\, CO\, 80218\, United States CATEGORIES:Nutrition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metrocaring.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/CocinaYNutricion2023-34-scaled-e1719273719618.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Andrea Cervantes":MAILTO:acervantes@metrocaring.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241023T093000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241023T120000 DTSTAMP:20260414T233455 CREATED:20240625T050815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T002816Z UID:10000304-1729675800-1729684800@metrocaring.org SUMMARY:Cocina y nutrición DESCRIPTION:Cook healthy food\, learn about nutrition\, and make new friends in this free 9-week Spanish language cooking class! Class attendees will receive a voucher to shop in our Fresh Foods Market each week without an appointment. \nClass Dates: Every Wednesday starting July 3\nWednesday\, July 3\nWednesday\, July 10\nWednesday\, July 17\nWednesday\, July 24\nWednesday\, July 31\nWednesday\, August 7\nWednesday\, August 14\nWednesday\, August 21\nWednesday\, August 28 \nSpace is limited to 10 – 12 people. Register quickly by emailing Andrea Cervantes. URL:https://metrocaring.org/event/cocina-y-nutricion/2024-10-23/ LOCATION:Metro Caring\, 1100 E. 18th Ave.\, Denver\, CO\, 80218\, United States CATEGORIES:Nutrition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metrocaring.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/CocinaYNutricion2023-34-scaled-e1719273719618.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Andrea Cervantes":MAILTO:acervantes@metrocaring.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241025T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241025T213000 DTSTAMP:20260414T233455 CREATED:20240702T043136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T161309Z UID:10000410-1729879200-1729891800@metrocaring.org SUMMARY:Cornucopia 2024 DESCRIPTION:Food for all. Hunger for none.\nFifty years ago\, a community came together to help people put nutritious food on the table. Since then\, thousands upon thousands of people have pitched in at Metro Caring to ensure there is truly food for all. As we work toward the future our community envisions\, it’s time for 50 years of hunger for none. \nWe invite you to our celebratory dinner and fundraiser in a stunning new location with extended festivities. We’ll commemorate 50 years of our mission and celebrate a future without hunger through powerful stories\, recognition of change-making leaders\, and a culinary tour of diverse foods and refreshments from around our community. \nTickets\n$100 general admission$80 young professional$1\,200 for a reserved table \n \n Buy Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n Can’t make the event?Consider purchasing tickets for us to share with our community! \n \n \n \n \n \n Become a Sponsor\nKickstart the success of Cornucopia with an impactful sponsorship and receive exclusive recognition and perks\, including your own table. \n \n Sponsor the Event\n \n \n \n \n \n Our Sponsors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Susie and Henry Higginbottom \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Frequently Asked Questions\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Can I purchase tickets at the door?\n Yes\, if tickets do not sell out in advance. We would prefer that guests purchase tickets online in advance so we can better plan to welcome you. \n \n \n \n \n \n Is my ticket tax-deductible?\n A portion of ticket purchases may be tax-deductible based on the goods and services received at the event. You will receive an acknowledgement letter following Cornucopia that will indicate the tax-deductible amount\, if applicable. \n \n \n \n \n \n What is the attire?\n Festive casual – come as you are!  \n \n \n \n \n \n If I cannot attend\, can I make a donation?\n Yes\, when you access the link to purchase tickets you will also have the option to donate directly to Metro Caring and/or donate tickets to Cornucopia for community members who might otherwise be unable to attend using the same link. \n \n \n \n \n \n Is there parking available?\n Yes\, free parking is available on site.  \n \n \n \n \n \n Is seating assigned?\n Reserved tables will be identified for event sponsors and people who purchase a full table. The remaining tables are open seating for guests. \n \n \n \n \n \n What are the Cornucopia awards?\n The Cornucopia awards are an opportunity to honor our impactful community by presenting two awards at the event based on nominations from the community. If you are inspired by a Metro Caring community member\, you can submit a nomination above. URL:https://metrocaring.org/event/cornucopia-2024/ LOCATION:Mile High Station\, 2027 W Colfax Ave\, Denver\, CO\, 80204\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://metrocaring.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Cornucopia-2024-Website-Event-Image_2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241030T093000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241030T120000 DTSTAMP:20260414T233455 CREATED:20240625T050815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T002816Z UID:10000305-1730280600-1730289600@metrocaring.org SUMMARY:Cocina y nutrición DESCRIPTION:Cook healthy food\, learn about nutrition\, and make new friends in this free 9-week Spanish language cooking class! Class attendees will receive a voucher to shop in our Fresh Foods Market each week without an appointment. \nClass Dates: Every Wednesday starting July 3\nWednesday\, July 3\nWednesday\, July 10\nWednesday\, July 17\nWednesday\, July 24\nWednesday\, July 31\nWednesday\, August 7\nWednesday\, August 14\nWednesday\, August 21\nWednesday\, August 28 \nSpace is limited to 10 – 12 people. Register quickly by emailing Andrea Cervantes. URL:https://metrocaring.org/event/cocina-y-nutricion/2024-10-30/ LOCATION:Metro Caring\, 1100 E. 18th Ave.\, Denver\, CO\, 80218\, United States CATEGORIES:Nutrition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metrocaring.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/CocinaYNutricion2023-34-scaled-e1719273719618.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Andrea Cervantes":MAILTO:acervantes@metrocaring.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241106T093000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241106T120000 DTSTAMP:20260414T233455 CREATED:20240625T050815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T002816Z UID:10000306-1730885400-1730894400@metrocaring.org SUMMARY:Cocina y nutrición DESCRIPTION:Cook healthy food\, learn about nutrition\, and make new friends in this free 9-week Spanish language cooking class! Class attendees will receive a voucher to shop in our Fresh Foods Market each week without an appointment. \nClass Dates: Every Wednesday starting July 3\nWednesday\, July 3\nWednesday\, July 10\nWednesday\, July 17\nWednesday\, July 24\nWednesday\, July 31\nWednesday\, August 7\nWednesday\, August 14\nWednesday\, August 21\nWednesday\, August 28 \nSpace is limited to 10 – 12 people. Register quickly by emailing Andrea Cervantes. URL:https://metrocaring.org/event/cocina-y-nutricion/2024-11-06/ LOCATION:Metro Caring\, 1100 E. 18th Ave.\, Denver\, CO\, 80218\, United States CATEGORIES:Nutrition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metrocaring.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/CocinaYNutricion2023-34-scaled-e1719273719618.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Andrea Cervantes":MAILTO:acervantes@metrocaring.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241113T093000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241113T120000 DTSTAMP:20260414T233455 CREATED:20240625T050815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T002816Z UID:10000307-1731490200-1731499200@metrocaring.org SUMMARY:Cocina y nutrición DESCRIPTION:Cook healthy food\, learn about nutrition\, and make new friends in this free 9-week Spanish language cooking class! Class attendees will receive a voucher to shop in our Fresh Foods Market each week without an appointment. \nClass Dates: Every Wednesday starting July 3\nWednesday\, July 3\nWednesday\, July 10\nWednesday\, July 17\nWednesday\, July 24\nWednesday\, July 31\nWednesday\, August 7\nWednesday\, August 14\nWednesday\, August 21\nWednesday\, August 28 \nSpace is limited to 10 – 12 people. Register quickly by emailing Andrea Cervantes. URL:https://metrocaring.org/event/cocina-y-nutricion/2024-11-13/ LOCATION:Metro Caring\, 1100 E. 18th Ave.\, Denver\, CO\, 80218\, United States CATEGORIES:Nutrition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metrocaring.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/CocinaYNutricion2023-34-scaled-e1719273719618.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Andrea Cervantes":MAILTO:acervantes@metrocaring.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241120T093000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241120T120000 DTSTAMP:20260414T233455 CREATED:20240625T050815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T002816Z UID:10000308-1732095000-1732104000@metrocaring.org SUMMARY:Cocina y nutrición DESCRIPTION:Cook healthy food\, learn about nutrition\, and make new friends in this free 9-week Spanish language cooking class! Class attendees will receive a voucher to shop in our Fresh Foods Market each week without an appointment. \nClass Dates: Every Wednesday starting July 3\nWednesday\, July 3\nWednesday\, July 10\nWednesday\, July 17\nWednesday\, July 24\nWednesday\, July 31\nWednesday\, August 7\nWednesday\, August 14\nWednesday\, August 21\nWednesday\, August 28 \nSpace is limited to 10 – 12 people. Register quickly by emailing Andrea Cervantes. URL:https://metrocaring.org/event/cocina-y-nutricion/2024-11-20/ LOCATION:Metro Caring\, 1100 E. 18th Ave.\, Denver\, CO\, 80218\, United States CATEGORIES:Nutrition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metrocaring.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/CocinaYNutricion2023-34-scaled-e1719273719618.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Andrea Cervantes":MAILTO:acervantes@metrocaring.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241121T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241121T200000 DTSTAMP:20260414T233455 CREATED:20241024T150350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T150927Z UID:10000500-1732210200-1732219200@metrocaring.org SUMMARY:Harvesting Truth: U.S. Food Policy as a Tool of Oppression DESCRIPTION:Join us for a meal\, presentation and panel discussion where we will explore the history of United States food policies\, their role in modern food oppression\, and the surprising link to a popular American holiday. Please RSVP to attend. \nÚnase para una comida\, presentación y panel de discusión donde exploraremos la historia de las políticas alimentarias de este pais\, su papel en la opresión alimentaria moderna y el sorprendente vínculo con una popular festividad estadounidense. Noviembre 21\, 2024 | 5:30-8pm RSVP aquí URL:https://metrocaring.org/event/harvesting-truth-u-s-food-policy-as-a-tool-of-oppression/ LOCATION:Metro Caring\, 1100 E. 18th Ave.\, Denver\, CO\, 80218\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Food Utility ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://metrocaring.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Website-Event-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Cory Scrivner":MAILTO:cscrivner@metrocaring.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241128T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241128T140000 DTSTAMP:20260414T233455 CREATED:20241118T173117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T172649Z UID:10000511-1732791600-1732802400@metrocaring.org SUMMARY:MADSGIVING DESCRIPTION:Ms. Betty’s Harvest Madsgiving will be at Metro Caring to provide warm meals for the community on Thanksgiving. Ms. Betty’s Harvest will be at Metro Caring on Thursday\, November 28 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with hot meals to share on a first-come\, first-served basis with no registration needed. \nHome delivery is also available upon request for those unable to travel. Please request home delivery in advance. \nTo learn more\, visit the Ms. Betty’s Harvest Madsgiving website. URL:https://metrocaring.org/event/madsgiving/ LOCATION:Metro Caring\, 1100 E. 18th Ave.\, Denver\, CO\, 80218\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://metrocaring.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Website-Event-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241210 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241211 DTSTAMP:20260414T233455 CREATED:20241120T222100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T180853Z UID:10000512-1733788800-1733875199@metrocaring.org SUMMARY:Colorado Gives Day DESCRIPTION:December 10 is Colorado Gives Day\, and it’s your opportunity to make a lasting impact. Join the statewide wave of generosity! It’s easily the best day to give. \nWe need your support and invite you to join us in this incredible movement and help us reach our goal of 700 contributors. Your gift\, of any size\, will help us reach this goal! \nYour contribution will directly support our mission to end hunger at its root.  \nFor more ways to give or to start a fundraiser\, visit the Colorado Gives Day website.  URL:https://metrocaring.org/event/colorado-gives-day/ LOCATION:Metro Caring\, 1100 E. 18th Ave.\, Denver\, CO\, 80218\, United States CATEGORIES:Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://metrocaring.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Website-Event-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250116T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250116T190000 DTSTAMP:20260414T233455 CREATED:20240530T063615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T164553Z UID:10000020-1737048600-1737054000@metrocaring.org SUMMARY:Gardening with Chuck: Garden Blues DESCRIPTION:Now that the growing season is over\, let’s debrief. Come share what worked\, what didn’t\, and what you learned this season. We’ll also discuss what organic seeds and supplies you might need next season\, so that Metro Caring can help source them for you. URL:https://metrocaring.org/event/gardening-with-chuck-garden-blues/ LOCATION:Metro Caring\, 1100 E. 18th Ave.\, Denver\, CO\, 80218\, United States CATEGORIES:Urban Agriculture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://metrocaring.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/GardeningWithEveWorkshop1-09-e1717030038943.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Eve Hemingway":MAILTO:ehemingway@metrocaring.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250123T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250123T190000 DTSTAMP:20260414T233455 CREATED:20250130T170835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T171501Z UID:10000668-1737651600-1737658800@metrocaring.org SUMMARY:Nutritional Cooking Class DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our FREE 6-week nutritional cooking class series. We’ll cook together\, learn how to create balanced meals\, and make friends. \nClasses are held on Thursdays from January 23 until February 27 on the 2nd floor of Metro Caring in our kitchen from 5 to 7 p.m. A shopping voucher is offered to class participants to get food in our Fresh Foods Market without an appointment. \nSpace is limited to 10 people. To sign up please email Andrea Cervantes. URL:https://metrocaring.org/event/nutritional-cooking-class/2025-01-23/ LOCATION:Metro Caring Kitchen\, 1100 E 18th Avenue\, Denver\, 80218\, United States CATEGORIES:Nutrition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://metrocaring.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Website-Event-23.png ORGANIZER;CN="Andrea Cervantes":MAILTO:acervantes@metrocaring.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250129T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250129T140000 DTSTAMP:20260414T233455 CREATED:20250108T194845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T164156Z UID:10000587-1738144800-1738159200@metrocaring.org SUMMARY:Free Tax Assistance DESCRIPTION:Receive free\, high-quality tax preparation services if your 2024 household income was $67\,000 or less. \nAppointments will be on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. between January 29 and April 3\, 2025. Make an appointment here. Appointments preferred but walk-ins will be accepted as capacity allows. \nPlease bring the following to your appointment: \n\nPhoto ID for the primary and secondary taxpayers\nSocial security card or ITIN letter for all individuals on the return (photos are acceptable)\nAll 2024 tax documents URL:https://metrocaring.org/event/free-tax-assistance/2025-01-29/ LOCATION:Metro Caring\, 1100 E. 18th Ave.\, Denver\, CO\, 80218\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://metrocaring.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Website-Event-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250130T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250130T120000 DTSTAMP:20260414T233455 CREATED:20250110T000410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T000410Z UID:10000586-1738229400-1738238400@metrocaring.org SUMMARY:Diabetes Cooking Club DESCRIPTION:This Diabetes Cooking Club meet-up will focus on healthy\, non-meat options. \nChef Roni will be preparing lunch. This is a great time for alumni of our Diabetes Among Friends classes to get A1C testing done and visit with classmates and peer-leaders. \nRSVP by Monday\, January 27\, 2025 to Khadijatu via email. URL:https://metrocaring.org/event/diabetes-cooking-club-2/ LOCATION:Metro Caring\, 1100 E. 18th Ave.\, Denver\, CO\, 80218\, United States CATEGORIES:Nutrition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://metrocaring.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Website-Event-4.png ORGANIZER;CN="Khadijatu Fofanah-Stevens":MAILTO:KStevens@metrocaring.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR