University Park 125th Anniversary Celebration: Then and Now,
Sunday, September 25, 2011

Thank you to all who attended the 125th Anniversary Celebration. We had a great representation of Then and Now.

We would like to thank our sponsors for contributing to the fun and success of the event. A complete list and what each sponsor gave is below.

We still have a limited number of commemorative prints of Betsy Johnson Welty water color of the Observatory available for $20. Click to puchase.

Thank You to the Sponsors of the Event:

Above it All Balloonery (discounted balloons)
Councilman Charlie Brown(original art piece, one night stay at Hotel Monaco and cake)
Child's Pastry Shop (cookies)
Chipotle (chips, salsa and guacamole)
Country Fair Garden Center (stage floral peices)
Crimson and Gold (wings)
Crystal Hodge, Fuller Sotheby's International Realty (cake)
Crown Burger (Greek Salad)
Einstein Bros Bagel(bagels and sweet breads)
Garlic Knot (Garlic Knots)
Guiry's (Generous cash donation)
Ground Covers (table center peices)
Jordan's Bistro (pizzas)
Kings Soopers on Yale(gift card)
Kokoro (sushi platter)
McDonalds (drinks)
Mulberries Cake Shop (cakes)
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (gift card)
Schlessman Family YMCA (coolers)
University Hills Ace Hardware (shopping spree)
University of Denver Recreation (games for kids)

3pm Walking Tour around park guided by historians, authors and residents Don and Carolyn Etters
3pm Music and Social Hour begins in front of Observatory
3 – 6pm: Poster Sales: Artist Betsy Johnson Welty’s signed posters will be for sale. The poster with a carrying tube costs $20 and cash or check is accepted. There are only 125, so get yours today.

4pm Program in front of Observatory
4:30 Tree Dedication
4:30 – 6pm: Free Tours of the Observatory
4:30 – 6pm: Kids’ Activities for those aged 2-12 years. Visit the craft table sponsored by the University Park Mom’s Club. Or, Join DU Recreation to play in the park