Say Yes to Recess
“When we think about the school day, there’s so much of the day when children are being told what to do, who to be with, and it is through play that they really get agency and build confidence.”
Beavers, Pelicans, and Coyotes: Nature Thrives in the City
Most Denver residents expect to see runners, cyclists, and dogs in area parks. Fewer expect to spot a beaver swimming upstream, a flock of pelicans resting on a neighborhood pond, or a mountain lion slinking through a wildlife corridor.
A Local Stuntman’s Film About a Risk-Taking Career
The film project began as a love story between a man and a woman and ended as a story about a different kind of relationship—a love for what some might consider an unusual career filled with literal ups and downs.
A Local Stuntman’s Film About a Risk-Taking Career
The film project began as a love story between a man and a woman and ended as a story about a different kind of relationship—a love for what some might consider an unusual career filled with literal ups and downs.
Front Porch Updates
This month: Project Worthmore Opens The Roots; Next Phase of Construction Begins Near Central Park Station; Colorado’s First Health Science High School Breaks Ground in Aurora; Kappa III Celebrates Grand Opening; DPS Approves Cellphone Ban; My Spark Give Students Access to Extracurriculars; Wings’ Celebrates Colorado’s Aviation Spirit; New Location for Aurora Pride; and Denver Releases Climate Report Alongside Emissions Dashboard.
From Cafeteria to Center Stage: NHS Auditorium Under Construction
After 11 years of art performances in the cafeteria, Northfield High School has now broken ground on an auditorium.
Bring a Book, Take a Book, and Leave Connected to Community
Meetings in coffee shops often lead to big ideas, some that never happen and some that do. For three women in Denver, a caffeinated conversation led to a project centered on community literacy and providing access to books that reflect the experiences of Black and Brown communities.
Green Simple Living: Following Through with Your Landscape Transformation
As the unsettling weather from spring transitioned into a hot, dry summer for Denver, I continue to lean into Robin Wall Kimmerer’s observation that plants are humans’ best teachers.
Fire on the Mountain Wings its Way to Central Park
Out with the burgers, and in with the chicken wings. Locally owned restaurant Fire on the Mountain is coming to the former Tag Burger space in the Eastbridge Town Center.
Indie Prof: The Outrun, Widow’s Bay, and Criminal Record
This month the Indie Prof reviews (and hosts) The Outrun, comedy/thriller/horror show Widow’s Bay, and the detective thriller Criminal Record.
Local Events: August through Early September
View/add events at FrontPorchNE.com/events. Submissions by the 15th will be considered for the upcoming month’s issue.
Denver Shows Up for ‘Potato Palooza’ Giveaway
Cars lined the streets in Park Hill, with people carrying empty bags, boxes, and carts. Some arrived a little too late for “Potato Palooza,” which saw 42,000 pounds of spuds disappear in 90 minutes.
Bird Sightings: Shorebird Stopover at Lake Ladora
Shorebirds in their spring breeding plumages from the southern and coastal United States and Central and South America stop to rest and refuel as they rush north as far as Alaska and the Arctic tundra to breed. Like clockwork, their transient appearance is predictable in land-locked Colorado.
Fate of F15 Park Trees to be Determined at August MCA Meeting
The possible removal of mature cottonwood trees at F15 Park and the adjacent pool area drew swift attention from Central Park residents in July, prompting the Master Community Association Board to consult with a second certified arborist before deciding how to proceed.
DPS Provides Summer Meals for Students and Community
A chicken sandwich, green beans, and an apple were on the menu for the Denver Public Schools Summer Meal Program, launched to make sure food is available during the summer months, not just for students but all children ages 18 and under.
E-Devices Drive Summertime Surge at the ER
The freedoms of summer directly correlate with a busy season in the emergency room at Children’s Hospital Colorado.
‘Chainsaw Mama’ Turns a Tree into Art
The roar of a chainsaw echoed through Denver’s Montclair neighborhood in early June as an artist worked on the carving of a 15-foot elm tree trunk. It’s a sound she’s grown used to—Faye Braaten, also known as “Chainsaw Mama,” has been making tree sculptures for 26 years.
Local Nonprofits Team up to Feed People and Their Pets
On the first Tuesday of each month, We Don’t Waste (based in northeast Park Hill) and the Denver- wide Colorado Pet Pantry set up a market at Bruce Randolph School at 3955 Steele St. The nonprofits offer fresh produce, dairy, meats, spices, drinks, pantry items, and pet food.
New Business Openings
Marczyk FineBurger, Wax Trax Records, and Revel Strength and Wellness.
Front Porch Updates
This month: Community Leaders Ask for Transparency; Denver Seeks Input on 20-Year Vision for Near Northeast Neighborhoods; End-of-Session Town Hall; A New Market Provides Fresh Locally Grown Produce and More; CatsOnly Veterinary Services Coming to Stanley Marketplace; Juneteenth Quilt Project; and Teacher of the Year Finalist from Northfield High School.
Walking Book Club Leaves Sitting Behind
A glass of wine, a comfortable chair, and a spirited conversation about a book. That image might come up when thinking about a book club, but not for a new group in Central Park that takes the story discussion on the trail.
Local Events: July through Early August
View/add events at FrontPorchNE.com/events. Submissions by the 15th will be considered for the upcoming month’s issue.
New Community Gathering Space Opens at Stanley Marketplace
After more than a year of construction along Westerly Creek, a long-awaited new gathering space next to Stanley Marketplace in the Central Park neighborhood officially opened to the public on June 19.
Stores and Homes: An Update on Central Park Development
Construction fencing is a common sight in Central Park these days, leading to excitement and questions about new projects in the area.
A New Owner Named for Stanley Marketplace
A decade after a group of Central Park residents first imagined a place where neighbors could gather under one roof, Stanley Marketplace is preparing for a major transition: new ownership. The northwest Aurora marketplace and community center is under contract for...
Green Simple Living: Seasonal Solutions
The weather of late has been unsettling. The Old Farmer’s Almanac had forecast “above normal” winter temperatures, with normal to near normal precipitation. Unfortunately, as Denverites know, the reality was much starker.
Artemis I Moon Trees Find a Home at Two Denver Schools
Students at Swigert International School in Central Park and McAuliffe International School in Park Hill recently planted trees with an extraordinary journey written into their roots.
Completion of Westerly Creek Project Opens New Chapter for Stanley Marketplace
At the end of May, the Westerly Creek Project at Stanley will be nearly complete, allowing the City of Aurora to officially hand over the area west of the shopping center to its owners.
Dry Winter Raises Concerns About Wildfire Risk and Drought
Denver’s unusually warm and dry winter has many people worried about the potential for drought and fire danger this summer. At a recent meeting of Lowry United Neighborhoods, Denver Fire Chief Desmond Fulton and Denver Water’s Bea Stratton briefed residents on current conditions and shared tips for how to prepare for the spring and summer months.
