Sister C News
October 2026 |
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Just click the "x" in the upper right corner of the message that pops up from Instagram to view the video. You do not need to have an Instagram account. |
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KIDS' GARDEN OPENING CELEBRATION
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Dreams do come true…and this one—an outdoor play space for kids visiting Sister Carmen Community Center—was a long time coming! We celebrated the completion of our Nature Nook with a party on October 2nd. It's been wonderful to see this special space come to life in our garden. A HUGE thank you to all the generous donors and dedicated volunteers who helped make this natural wonderland a reality! |
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Dean & Becky Leffingwell
Colorado Garden Foundation |
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- Anonymous Donors
- Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Denver (8th Grade)
- Boulder County Parks & Open Space
- Colorado Materials, Inc.
- CU Boulder School of Education
- F5 Louisville
- First Interstate Bank
- Holy Cross Alumni Club
- Holy Family High School Student Athletes
- Immaculate Conception Middle School Vacation Bible School
- Jeff Love & Peg Bundgaard
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| - Joe & Rosie Granados
- Molly Hargarten
- Myron Collins
- SCCC Weekly Garden Volunteers
- Steve M
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Summit Middle School Honor Society, Art Students & Teacher Meghan Chase
- Ted Balink
- TouchSource
- Trex & Indian Peaks Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution
- Young Men's Service League (YMSL) of Boulder - Ultimate Gift Project
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Here’s to many years of joy, wonder, imagination, and exploration for the children in our community! If you'd like to see the transformation of this space, please see videos of kids' garden projects below.
If you'd like to visit this new addition to our garden in person, come anytime from dawn to dusk. Just park on the north side of our building (near our offices and flagpole) and follow the signs and sidewalk along the west side of our building to the Children's Garden entrance. |
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| Wednesday, November 11th: All services (food bank, offices, and thrift store) will be closed for Veterans Day. |
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| SCCC Participant Claudia (pictured here) did a wonderful job leading our pupusa cooking class in October! Upcoming Cooking Classes: Wednesday, November 4th*: The menu has not been finalized yet, but we are planning an Asian-themed cooking class. *Please note this is a week earlier than we normally hold class because of our Veterans Day closure.
Monday, November 23: While the kids are out of school Thanksgiving week, bring them to an empanada-making class at Sister Carmen! Please register here to help us plan for this event. Thank you! |
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We extend heartfelt thanks to everyone who donated to our September Community Food Drive! Over 4,300 pounds of food, household goods, and toiletries were collected for our neighbors. What a wonderful way to recognize Hunger Action Month! Thank you also to all our volunteers and staff who gave their time, energy, and enthusiasm to help with this event.
If you missed the food drive, you can visit sistercarmen.org to learn about other ways to donate food. Thank you! |
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| GIVE MONTHLY, CHANGE LIVES ALL YEAR LONG! |
Or you can make kindness a habit by giving a monthly financial gift. Your steady support means we can plan ahead and be ready when a neighbor walks through our doors. Click here to give securely online, and multiply your impact by making it monthly. Thank you! |
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Just click the "x" in the upper right corner of the message that pops up from Instagram to view the video. You do not need to have an Instagram account. |
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In just ONE day the Young Men’s Service League-Boulder County transformed slats of wood into a beautiful pergola that will provide much-needed shade for children playing in the sandbox of our new children’s garden. We’re so grateful for their hard work, generosity, and the lasting gift they’ve given our community. We can’t wait to see the many smiles this shady spot will bring!
Click the video to see how the YMSL constructed the pergola. |
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Again, just click the upper right "x" to view on Instagram. |
| Thanks to the vision of Boulder Valley School District’s Summit Middle School Art Teacher Meghan Chase and her wonderful students, the kids' garden fence was also transformed in just one day!
We’re so grateful for their creativity, hard work, and the beautiful gift they’ve given our community. The mural adds joy and wonder to the area. Click to view the video for an incredible before and after. |
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We're also endorsing Amendment 87, the Income Tax Fairness Act, this November. Most Colorado taxpayers will get a tax cut while giant corporations and households earning over $500,000 will pay their fair share for our schools, health care, and child care. Learn more about Amendment 87 here. |
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