MCA Calendar
Monthly Delegate Forum
This will be a hybrid forum, meaning individuals can attend in person or virtually. Members' who would like to contact the Board or their Delegate with questions or suggestions, please email them by visiting the links below.
AGENDA
Contact DELEGATES or BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Meeting Location: The Cube (8371 E Northfield Blvd. Denver, CO 80238)
Click HERE to register/join the meeting via Zoom.
Active Minds
Location: Sam Gary Library
The Great Depression
In the autumn of 1929, a crash of prices on Wall Street triggered a global economic contraction that would last for over a decade. Join Active Minds for a look back at the Great Depression. We will examine the origins of the depression and its legacy as well as take a look at it through the lens of our current economic environment.
Active Minds
Location: Sam Gary Library
The Evolution of NATO
Created after World War II, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) played a pivotal role in fighting and ultimately winning the Cold War. Subsequently, NATO took on different roles in countries like Bosnia and Afghanistan. Recently, the role of NATO in Europe has been revisited in the midst of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Join Active Minds as we take a look at the triumphs and challenges of NATO and how it continues to adapt to the 21st century landscape.
Active Minds
Location: Sam Gary Library
The Art of Ansel Adams
Ansel Adams is one of the most iconic American photographers. Throughout his lengthy career he broke ground not only in his breathtaking black-and-white landscapes of the American West, but also in his development of photographic technique, and his environmental conservation work. Join Active Minds as we explore how Adams’ artistry continues to shape our perception and relation to the natural environment.
Q4 MCA Annual Meeting of District Delegates & Executive Board Meeting
2025 Q4 - Annual Meeting of District Delegates & Executive Board Meeting:
If you are a member and would like to contact the Board or your Delegate with your suggestion and thoughts, please email them by visiting our website at the link below.
Contact DELEGATES or BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Click HERE to join meeting
AGENDA: Click HERE
Winter Welcome
Friday, November 21st 2025 | 5:00-8:00pm
Join us as we flip the switch on our holiday lights at the 29th Ave Town Center on Friday, November 21st. There will be live performances from the Denver Dolls & more, vendors selling goodies and a Winter Welcome bar selling hot chocolate and adult beverages!
The tree lighting ceremony will begin at 6:00pm!
Additionally, there will also be Girl Scouts selling s’mores, MCA partners giving away special treats and pictures with Santa beginning at 5:00pm.
*We will close 29th Avenue from Quebec to Roslyn Street at 8:00am to set up for the event.
Active Minds
Location: Sam Gary Library
The Art of Camille Pissarro
>From mid-October 2025 to February 2026, the Denver Art Museum will host the first American retrospective in 40 years of Camille Pissarro. Often referred to as the first Impressionist, Pissarro rewrote the rules of painting by documenting everyday life around him, from landscapes to cityscapes to the people that inhabited these spaces. Join Active Minds as we follow Pissarro from his upbringing in St. Thomas to the bustling artistic city that was 19th century Paris, and examine works that helped change the art of painting forever.
Active Minds
Location: Sam Gary Library
Istanbul: Biography of a City
Straddling the point where the Mediterranean and Black Seas meet, Istanbul is a city of two continents: Europe and Asia. Originally settled as Byzantium, it would later be named Constantinople before being taken in 1453 by the Ottoman Turks and given the name Istanbul. Join Active Minds as we explore the rich and fascinating story of one of the world’s great cities.
Annual Members' Meeting & Delegate Election
Annual Meeting Agenda and Materials
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Final Farmers Market & Pumpkin Patch
Final Farmers Market & Pumpkin Patch
Sunday, October 12th | 8:30am-12:30pm
Shoppers will receive a coupon for every $10 they spend at the vendors' booths. Coupons can be redeemed at the pumpkin patch for a free pumpkin. There will be a variety of pumpkin sizes ranging from small to large. Pumpkin quantities are very limited and coupons are only valid while supplies last.
Coupon details:
1 Ticket = 1 small pumpkin
3 Tickets = 1 medium pumpkin
5 Tickets = 1 large pumpkin
Pumpkins will be separated by sizes and located on the stage on the east side of The Green. Pumpkins are very limited and are not guaranteed. This market will be the final Farmers Market of the season.
Cube Cinema Showcase: Singin' in the Rain
This October, we’re bringing timeless joy to the screen with one of Hollywood’s most beloved musicals: Singin’ in the Rain!
Step into the golden age of cinema and experience the dazzling choreography, unforgettable songs, and irresistible charm of Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds, and Donald O’Connor. Whether you're a longtime fan or seeing it for the first time, this film is guaranteed to lift your spirits and leave you humming “Good Morning” all week long.
Hosted by Dr. Vincent Piturro, Film Studies Professor at Metropolitan State University of Denver and writer of the Indie Prof column in the Front Porch newspaper, each month’s screening will include engaging insights and discussion.
The Cube Cinema Series will take place on the second Friday of every month*, featuring a curated selection of films both classic and contemporary. Come for the movie, stay for the conversation be prepared for a night that will keep you on the edge of your seat… and maybe make you think twice about your next shower.
*Unless otherwise posted.
Tickets include a free popcorn and one soft drink.
Active Minds
Location: Sam Gary Library
Georgia O’Keeffe
Born in Wisconsin in 1887, Georgia O’Keeffe would emerge at a young age as a promising artist. Eventually she would come to be renowned for her abstraction of natural forms such as flowers, clouds and, perhaps most famously, desert spaces of the American Southwest. Join Active Minds as we trace the outlines of one of the most prominent figures in 20th Century modern art.
Farmers Market
Every Sunday, June 22nd through October 12th 8:30am – 12:30pm, South Green
Local vendors provide Colorado-grown produce, tasty baked goods, specialty meats, gourmet food items and more! We strive to support and enhance the surrounding communities by providing an experience where fresh and wholesome products can be found.
Farmers Market
Every Sunday, June 22nd through October 12th 8:30am – 12:30pm, South Green
Local vendors provide Colorado-grown produce, tasty baked goods, specialty meats, gourmet food items and more! We strive to support and enhance the surrounding communities by providing an experience where fresh and wholesome products can be found.
Active Minds
Location: Sam Gary Library
India
In the aftermath of the 2024 general elections in India, “the world’s largest democracy” finds itself at an inflection point. The country has been led since 2014 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a controversial but widely popular leader from the BJP, a Hindu Nationalist party. His policies have alienated the Muslim minority within India, particularly in the disputed Muslim-majority region of Jammu and Kashmir. Join Active Minds as we explore the current situation in India as well as the political and historical backdrop against which it is set.
Farmers Market
Every Sunday, June 22nd through October 12th 8:30am – 12:30pm, South Green
Local vendors provide Colorado-grown produce, tasty baked goods, specialty meats, gourmet food items and more! We strive to support and enhance the surrounding communities by providing an experience where fresh and wholesome products can be found.
Monthly Delegate Forum
This will be a hybrid forum, meaning individuals can attend in person or virtually. Members' who would like to contact the Board or their Delegate with questions or suggestions, please email them by visiting the links below.
Contact DELEGATES or BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Meeting Location: The Cube (8371 E Northfield Blvd. Denver, CO 80238)
Click HERE to register/join the meeting via Zoom.
Farmers Market
Every Sunday, June 22nd through October 12th 8:30am – 12:30pm, South Green
Local vendors provide Colorado-grown produce, tasty baked goods, specialty meats, gourmet food items and more! We strive to support and enhance the surrounding communities by providing an experience where fresh and wholesome products can be found.
Pours in the Park- Cider & Wine Tasting
Cider & Wine Tasting Extravaganza at Conservatory Plaza! 🍎🍏
As summer winds down, join us for a refreshing and fun-filled end-of-summer cider and wine tasting. There will be live music, great food and crisp cider & wine.
Tickets for pours in the park are $35 and is strictly 21+.
Cube Cinema Series- Psycho
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 | 7:00 PM (DOORS OPEN AT 6:30 PM)
Step into the suspense this September as The Cube launches its brand-new monthly Cinema Series with Alfred Hitchcock’s legendary thriller, Psycho. Join us on Friday, September 12 for an unforgettable evening of cinematic tension, iconic imagery, and a story that redefined the genre.
Hosted by Dr. Vincent Piturro, Film Studies Professor at Metropolitan State University of Denver and writer of the Indie Prof column in the Front Porch newspaper, each month’s screening will include engaging insights and discussion.
The Cube Cinema Series will take place on the second Friday of every month*, featuring a curated selection of films both classic and contemporary. Come for the movie, stay for the conversation be prepared for a night that will keep you on the edge of your seat… and maybe make you think twice about your next shower.
*Unless otherwise posted.
Active Minds
Location: Sam Gary Library
U.S. National Parks
The world's first national park, Yellowstone, was created by an act of Congress in 1872. Today, the national park system includes over 400 units (63 national parks), over 84 million acres of land, and hosts over 300 million visitors per year. Join Active Minds as we tell the story of the development of our national parks system and highlight some of the more notable parks and their stories.
Farmers Market
Every Sunday, June 22nd through October 12th 8:30am – 12:30pm, South Green
Local vendors provide Colorado-grown produce, tasty baked goods, specialty meats, gourmet food items and more! We strive to support and enhance the surrounding communities by providing an experience where fresh and wholesome products can be found.
Denver Municipal Concert Band
The Denver Municipal Band’s "Sizzling Sounds of Summer" concert takes place on Saturday, September 6 at the South Green from 6-7:15 p.m. with the Concert Band. The last free concert in their summer series will include summer tunes from around the world including pieces by Chick Corea, Andrew Lloyd Weber, Clifford Brown, and more. Guest soloist, steel drum virtuoso, Tom Miller, will share a taste of the Caribbean in his solo works and Shane Endsley, renowned Denver-based jazz trumpeter, will play a newly commissioned arrangement of a the famous jazz ballad "I Remember Clifford" as a tribute to Shane’s mother, Pamela Endsley. Pamela played principal flute in the Denver and Colorado Symphonies and in the Denver Municipal Band for 40 years. She passed away this past February.
Bring a blanket, a picnic, and community spirit for this finale to summer with a lively, feel-good evening filled with music from across the globe. The concert is free and open to all. It will be held at 29th Avenue and Roslyn Street in South Green on September 6 from 6-7:15 p.m.
Pours in the Park: Wine Tasting
Indulge in a delightful summer evening under the stars at Buffalo Wallow (5545 Valentia Ct) from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM!
Savor a curated selection of wines paired perfectly with an array of artisanal charcuterie. Let the soothing sounds of live music set the perfect backdrop as you relax and unwind with friends and fellow wine enthusiasts.
Don't miss out on this enchanting evening of great wine, delectable food, and wonderful company. We look forward to seeing you there!
Tickets are $35; this event is strictly 21+..
Farmers Market
Every Sunday, June 22nd through October 12th 8:30am – 12:30pm, South Green
Local vendors provide Colorado-grown produce, tasty baked goods, specialty meats, gourmet food items and more! We strive to support and enhance the surrounding communities by providing an experience where fresh and wholesome products can be found.
Active Minds
Location: Sam Gary Library
South Africa: From Apartheid to Global Citizen
Join Active Minds as we explore the history of South Africa, its struggle with race and its journey to rejoin the international community since apartheid ended in 1994. We will discuss the pivotal role played by Nelson Mandela, the impact of immigration/colonialism, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and other important aspects of this story. We will end with a look at the current events, challenges, and opportunities for South Africa.
Farmers Market
Every Sunday, June 22nd through October 12th 8:30am – 12:30pm, South Green
Local vendors provide Colorado-grown produce, tasty baked goods, specialty meats, gourmet food items and more! We strive to support and enhance the surrounding communities by providing an experience where fresh and wholesome products can be found.
2025 Central Park Kids Triathlon
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED FOR 2025
This race will have all the components of an official triathlon including, timing chips, finisher medals, race shirts, kids swag bag, etc.
Please email programs@mca80238.com with any questions.
This race will have all the components of an official triathlon including, timing chips, finisher medals, race shirts, kids swag bag, etc.
6-7 years - 25 meter swim, 2.5K bike, 1K run
8-9 years - 50 meter swim, 3.5K bike, 1.5K run
10-11 years -100 meter swim, 5K bike, 2K run
12-13 years - 100 meter swim, 5K bike, 2.5K run
In order to keep this event safe, enrollment will be capped per age group. All athletes must be able to complete the swim portion of the race unassisted.
* Please note: If you register for the incorrect age group your registration will be cancelled and you will not be guaranteed a space in the race*
Packet Pick Up (The Cube | 8371 Northfield Blvd):
Thursday, August 21st from 2:00-6:30pm
Friday, August 22nd from 10:00am-4:00pm
Saturday, August 23rd from 9:00am-1:00pm
NO PACKET PICK-UP AVAILABLE DAY OF THE EVENT
Transfer/Refund Policy There will be no refunds for this race.
If you participate in outside transfers, please note that the child that has transferred may still participate in the race, but will be disqualified from winning trophies.
MCA Kids Triathlon Transfer Policy:
The MCA does not accept transfers for the Kids Triathlon. If you participate in the selling and/or purchasing of outside transfers your child will be disqualified from current and future Central Park Kids Triathlons. Our transfer policy has been implemented in fairness to all the athletes who registered for the event to ensure that the event starts on time, for safety considerations and event management.
Considerable effort goes into producing an event such as a triathlon and funds are expended and applied in good faith based on registration. Transfers in the weeks prior to the Kids Triathlon causes considerable issues both monetarily and organizationally as packets have been prepared with sized t-shirts, custom bibs and timing chip numbers have been requested based on the participant registration.
Thank you very much for your understanding of this policy.
Inclement Weather Policy In the event of inclement weather on race day, race status will be communicated via www.mca80238.com and an email to participants. In the event that the Kids Triathlon is canceled due to inclement weather, an attempt will be made to reschedule the event. Refunds will not be granted for cancelled or rescheduled events, including the Kids Triathlon.
Waiver Information
The undersigned agrees to save, indemnify, and hold the MCA Inc and their officers, directors, agents, employees, contractors, and subcontractors harmless from and against any and all damages, losses, liabilities, claims, costs, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys? fees asserted against any of the foregoing by the undersigned, his or her family, guests, employees, or invitees arising in any way out of the use, operation, or maintenance of the facility. This indemnification also shall apply to any reasonable Attorney’s fees, asserted by persons who have gained access to the facility as a result of actions or omissions of the undersigned.
I do hereby grant and give these groups the right to use my or my child's) photograph or image with or without my or my child’s name, both singly and in conjunction with other persons or objects and presentations, advertising, publicity and promotion relating thereto.
Participant Waiver:
In agreeing to participate in recreation and fitness activities at the MCA I agree as follows:
I fully understand and acknowledge that recreational and fitness activities have (a) inherent risks, dangers, and hazards and such exists in my use of any equipment and my participation in these activities; (b) my participation in such activities and/or use of such equipment may result in injury or illness including, but not limited to bodily injury, disease, strains, fractures, partial and/or total paralysis, death or other ailments that, could cause serious disability; (c) these risks and dangers may be caused by the negligence of the representatives, employees, or volunteers of the MCA, the negligence of the participants, the negligence of others, accidents, breaches of contract, or other causes; (d) by my participation in these activities and for use of equipment, I hereby assume all risks and dangers and all responsibility for any losses and/or damages whether caused in whole or in part by the negligence or the conduct of the representatives, employees, or volunteers of the MCA, or by any other person.
I, on behalf of myself, my personal representatives and my heirs, hereby voluntarily agree to release, waive, discharge, hold harmless, defend, and indemnify the MCA and its representatives, employees, and volunteers from any and all claims, actions or losses for bodily injury, property damage, wrongful death, loss of services or otherwise which may arise out of my use of any equipment or participation in these activities. I specifically understand that I am releasing, discharging, and waiving any claims or actions that I may have presently or in the future for the negligent acts or other conduct by the representatives, employees, and volunteers of the MCA.
I HAVE READ THE ABOVE WAIVER AND RELEASE AND BY SIGNING IT AGREE. IT IS MY INTENTION TO EXEMPT AND RELIEVE MCA FROM LIABILITY FOR PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR WRONGFUL DEATH CAUSED BY NEGLIGENCE OR ANY OTHER CAUSE.
I do hereby grant and give these groups the right to use my or my child's photograph or image with or without my or my child's name, both singly and in conjunction with other persons or objects and presentations, advertising, publicity and promotion relating thereto.
Q3 Executive Board Meeting
Q3 MCA Executive Board Meeting:
If you are a member and would like to contact the Board or your Delegate with your suggestion and thoughts, please email them by visiting our website at the link below.
Contact DELEGATES or BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Click HERE to join meeting
AGENDA: Click HERE
Farmers Market
Every Sunday, June 22nd through October 12th 8:30am – 12:30pm, South Green
Local vendors provide Colorado-grown produce, tasty baked goods, specialty meats, gourmet food items and more! We strive to support and enhance the surrounding communities by providing an experience where fresh and wholesome products can be found.
Movie on the Green - Wicked
🎬 It’s time for one last magical night under the stars!
Join us on the South Green for our final Movie on the Green featuring the enchanting film Wicked. As the sun sets and dusk settles in, the screen will light up with the story you know and love—filled with music, friendship, and a twist on the classic tale of Oz.
Come early to grab a bite from a variety of local food trucks serving up delicious eats and treats. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and your favorite people for an unforgettable evening of movie magic.
Let’s close out the summer with a little bit of wonder, a touch of mischief, and a whole lot of fun. See you there!
Active Minds
Location: Sam Gary Library
Egypt
After briefly flirting with democracy in the aftermath of the 2011 Arab Spring that toppled the authoritarian regime of Hosni Mubarak, Egypt returned to a militarily backed governance under President Abdel Fatah el-Sisi who has ruled the nation since 2014. Join Active Minds as we explore the history of Egypt and the role it plays in the current Middle East, including its border with Gaza and Israel.
Farmers Market
Every Sunday, June 22nd through October 12th 8:30am – 12:30pm, South Green
Local vendors provide Colorado-grown produce, tasty baked goods, specialty meats, gourmet food items and more! We strive to support and enhance the surrounding communities by providing an experience where fresh and wholesome products can be found.
Opera on the Green
🎶 Opera on the Green 🎶
Get ready for an enchanting summer evening as we bring the beauty of opera to the great outdoors! On Saturday August 9, join us on the South Green for a free, open-to-the-public performance by the acclaimed Central City Opera. The show begins at 6:00 PM, so bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and your love for music.
As the sun sets and the music soars, treat yourself to a delicious dinner from a variety of local food trucks that will be on-site with meals and snacks available for purchase. Whether you're a seasoned opera fan or just looking for a unique night out, this is the perfect way to enjoy world-class music in a relaxed, family-friendly setting.
Denver Municipal Jazz Band
Join us for a lively summer evening as the Denver Municipal Jazz Band takes the stage at 6:30 PM on the North Green! This free concert is open to all, so bring your friends, grab a spot on the grass, and enjoy the music as the sun sets. Food trucks will be on hand with a variety of delicious treats to make the night even sweeter. It’s the perfect way to unwind and soak up the season!
Farmers Market
Every Sunday, June 22nd through October 12th 8:30am – 12:30pm, South Green
Local vendors provide Colorado-grown produce, tasty baked goods, specialty meats, gourmet food items and more! We strive to support and enhance the surrounding communities by providing an experience where fresh and wholesome products can be found.
Concert on the Green: Stone Beat Invasion
Mark your calendars for August 2nd and join us on the South Green for an evening of live music, food, and community fun!
The concert begins at 6:00 PM, featuring the incredible sounds of Stone Beat Invasion. Enjoy a variety of tasty bites from local food trucks and show your support for the businesses and organizations that help bring events like this to life through their generous sponsorships. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and friends—this is a summer night you won’t want to miss!
MoJaBlu Concert Series: DOTSERO
Join us on Thursday, July 31st for the final concert in this year’s MoJaBlu Summer Concert Series, featuring the dynamic sounds of DOTSERO. The music begins at 6:30 PM on the North Green, so bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and your love for live music.
This free, family-friendly evening will also include a variety of local food trucks offering delicious bites, making it the perfect way to enjoy a summer night with friends and family. We’re grateful to our sponsors for their continued support in bringing this community tradition to life.
Come out and help us close the season with great music, great food, and great company!