Mile High Mamas - A first glimpse at the zoo's new Toyota Elephant Passage

Wednesday, May 16, 2012 Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. A first glimpse at the zoo's new Toyota Elephant Passage Are you excited for the Denver Zoo's new 10-acre exhibit Toyota Elephant Passage that opens June 1? You will be after checking out our kid-friendly sneak peek. Also, win tickets to the preview next week and learn how everyone will need to make reservations, even after its official opening. This week, the Denver City Council approved a homeless-camping ban. Families make up two-thirds of Denver's homeless population and guest blogger Letia weighs in with her stirring post, My Family's Home Among the Homeless. The Time magazine cover story of a woman breastfeeding her 3-year-old son ignited a firestorm of controversy. Be sure to read this post On Being a Good (and Bad) Mother as a poignant reminder to not judge our fellow mamas. Meet Mile High Mamas' newest blogger Dana who will be sharing her journey with infertility and IVF. Events Celebrate the rich musical history of Denver's Five Points neighborhood at the Five Points Jazz Festival. Seven stages of song will run all afternoon. Denver's young musicians are in the spotlight with a special youth stage and kid-friendly fun. Enjoy a day in the park at the seventh annual Highlands Ranch Music Arts Festival. The festival features two days of music and a vendor market that includes snack sellers, crafters and local artists. Contests In conjunction with Target's School Library Makeover Program (coming to a school near you!), they are giving away a fabulous prize pack valued at over $500. Win: A Nook reader, 10 age-appropriate books, a bookshelf, blanket, $50 gift card and a "Fatboy" chair. WIN a Family Four-Pack of tickets to see the Denver Outlaws professional lacrosse team! Win 4 tickets to the the preview of Toyota Elephant Passage at the Denver Zoo. Denver Deals The new Concorde Career College dental clinic will open in Aurora in June. Dental students, under the close supervision of faculty, will offer deeply discounted dental services including cleanings, fluoride treatments, sealants, athletic mouth guards and x-rays. Cleanings run $25-$35. Blockbuster feels so confident that you will love the blue ticket unlimited movie and games rental that they are offering a FREE Month. Extra! Extra! Reading Corner. Want to help your kids pursue their dreams? (Who doesn't?) Don't miss this month's selected book, activity and craft to help your kids in their journey. We're wrapping up out Becoming Mothers features with the stories from some fantastic Colorado moms. Read how a Journey Begins with Purplish-blue, a Halloween homebirth that will not spook you, and this mom's shove into motherhood. Could/would you ever go vegan? If you're curious, find out how to go vegan, family style: How new vegan fare makes an animal-free diet tastier than ever. At Mile High Mamas, we are building out our Facebook community. Be sure to become our fan to receive the latest updates on the best deals, events and exclusive Facebook contests! Want to tell your friends about our newsletter? Have them subscribe here. Mile High Mamas c/o The Denver Post 101 W. Colfax Ave. Denver, CO 80202 To stop receiving this newsletter, unsubscribe here. Join Mile High Mamas: