Painting project complete
October 1, 2016 – 9:16 am
Thank you to everyone that participated in our second painting project. The final results are beautiful!
Check back here for additional projects and activities. We’ll post opportunities as they become available.
September events at Riverside
August 28, 2016 – 11:32 amYou are welcome to join the Fairmount Heritage Foundation’s free tour of Riverside!
September’s tour will be taking place at 10 am on Sunday the 11th.
See the web site of Fairmount Cemetery for more information.
Painting project is under way!
August 28, 2016 – 11:24 amOur 2016 painting project is under way!
Thanks to everyone who is helping to beautify the cemetery. Work will continue over the next weeks – check back here for further details on how to help.
Volunteer Opportunity August 21st and 28th
August 13, 2016 – 4:44 pmYou are invited to join the Friends of Historic Riverside Cemetery in a painting project at Riverside!
We’ll be prepping and painting the planter just north of the office on the mornings of August 21st and 28th, from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Water, snacks, sunblock and painting supplies will be provided. Bring gloves, a hat, and a small stool or pad for your knees as this planter is low to the ground and much of the work will be kneeling or seated. Go to Themonstercycle and learn more.
If you are interested in attending please RSVP to friends@friendsofriversidecemetery.com so we can be sure to have enough supplies. Any questions you may have may be directed to the above email.
We look forward to seeing you there and to another successful painting project!
August events at Riverside
July 31, 2016 – 12:43 pmPlease join us for the following events at Riverside in August!
Vintage Baseball Game – Saturday, August 6th, 2016 at 11:30 am
Hosted by Fairmount Heritage Foundation Click here for more information.
Free summer tour of Riverside – Sunday, August 14th at 10:00 am
Hosted by Fairmount Heritage Foundation Click here for more information.
Check back often for additional events and opportunities to volunteer!
2016 Annual Members Meeting
June 20, 2016 – 4:54 pmPlease join us for the 2016 Friends of Historic Riverside Cemetery annual meeting.
At this meeting we’ll discuss news and events related to Riverside as well as the plans and goals for the group in the coming year. Board members and officers for 2017 will be elected at this meeting.
The RTD North Metro light rail line is going to have a significant impact on the cemetery. This meeting is a great way to learn more about these and other exciting things happening at Riverside.
This year’s meeting will be held on Saturday, July 23rd at 12:00 noon at the TAXI II conference room. The TAXI complex is located at 3457 Ringsby Court in Denver. Click here for a map and directions.
We look forward to seeing you!
Date set for Baseball at Riverside
April 16, 2016 – 11:24 amThis year’s annual Colorado Vintage Base Ball Association game at Riverside Cemetery has been set for Saturday, August 6th, 2016. Click here to read a Broomfield Enterprise article about this year’s games and click here to learn more about the CVBBA.
RTD North Light Rail Newsletter
March 28, 2016 – 3:20 pmClick here to review the March 2016 RTD North Light Rail update. The update provides lots of great information about progress and upcoming work.
Exciting progress on the North Light Rail line
February 19, 2016 – 10:49 amThe girders are starting to go in on the RTD North light rail Skyway Bridge. This is the bridge near Riverside. Click here to read about the bridge and to see pictures of the girder installation.
Major progress is expected during the entirety of 2016. Click here to learn more about the overall project and plans for 2016.