The Jets Lacrosse Club, which started in 2009 with “a handful” of players, now has 14 teams with a total of about 250 players, mostly from Stapleton, Park Hill and Lowry, says U13 coach Stephen Flannery.
Kids
What is an iZone?
Four northeast schools with a shared commitment to the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme have been approved by the Denver Board of Education to form an Innovation Zone (iZone).
A Fun Place to Become Tech Savvy
“We’re helping kids to be creative problem solvers who can navigate fast-evolving technology,” says Brenda Lane, co-owner of MindCraft Makerspace in the Stanley Marketplace.
August & Early September Events
Events happening in our area in early August & September
Scouting Includes Girls
Come 2019, the “Boy Scouts” become Scouts BSA. This more gender-inclusive label is just part of the reorganization process following the Boy Scouts of America’s (BSA’s) decision to incorporate girls into their Cub Scout and Boy Scout programs.
Setting up a Lemonade Stand to the Letter of the Law in Denver
Technically, even a child’s lemonade stand falls under the same rules and regulations as other temporary businesses.
Friendly New Bookstore Comes to NW Aurora
With all the excitement surrounding the opening of Stanley Marketplace in northwest Aurora, the quiet opening of a secondhand bookshop just down the street may have gone unnoticed.
July & Early August Events
Local events happening in July and early August 2018
The Book Worm: July 2018
Book reviews by the Denver Public Library – Schlessman Family Branch
What’s Next for DPS? The Search for Solutions
In June, A+ Colorado, an educational advocacy organization, released “Start with the Facts: Denver Public Schools at a Inrossroads,” a report that examines the current state of affairs in Denver Public Schools (DPS) and recommends future directions.
Growing Number of Grads Sparks New Test Prep Biz
The three owners of Next Level Prep are parents with kids the same ages: each has a son age 17 and a daughter age 15. Their high schoolers are part of the first generation born in Stapleton.
June & Early July Events
Area events taking place in June and early July












