It’s not that easy to slow down along MLK Jr. Blvd., but that’s just what you’ll need to do if you head to Bluff Lake Nature Center for “Nature Wonder Wanders.”
A Wonder Wander Walk at Bluff Lake
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Christie Gosch
New Ice Cream Shop Hits a High Point in Town Center
High Point, which started 10 years ago, still makes everything by hand, including all ice creams, waffle cones, mix-ins like cookies and brownies, and sauces as well as natural flavorings like mint.
…NE News Updates
This month: 1) Housing Units to Open at Mosaic Campus; 2) New Statewide E-bike Rebate Program; 3) Spinelli’s Market Coming to Aurora; 4) All-Terrain Wheelchairs Available at Two Aurora Parks; 5) Project Worthmore Meets Increased Demand for Food; 6) Updated Plan for Migrants; City Services Restored.
Indie Prof: Finishing Off Oscar Films and a Great New TV Series
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who came to our powerful screening of Seven Winters in Tehran on April 5 at The Cube. Stay tuned for more events. This month, we finish off the Oscar films, I add an Oscar-nominated doc, and for icing, I give you a great new TV series.
Local Events: May thru Early June
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Linda Kotsaftis Named Editor of Front Porch
Longtime Denver journalist Linda Kotsaftis has been named editor of Front Porch newspaper. Most recently, Kotsaftis served as the chief content officer at Rocky Mountain PBS, where she oversaw news strategy and production across its digital, social, and broadcast channels.
Bird Sightings: Songs of the Season
For many birds, spring migration and breeding season are in full swing. Some birds are more often heard than seen including two elusive, chicken-like birds, the sora and the Virginia rail, and the smaller yellow-breasted chat.
Ashley Elementary Welcomes Migrant Students, Names New Principal
Last fall, after months of slogging through jungles and over rain-soaked mountain passes, a first grader from Venezuela found himself warm, well-fed, and shakily tracing the letters of his name at Ashley Elementary School in the East Colfax neighborhood. This student, like many of his classmates, had never before attended school and spoke only Spanish when he entered the United States. Ashley welcomed him with arms open wide.
P.A.R.T.Y. Teaches Teens to Make Safer Choices
On a recent Saturday morning, a group of 15 Denver teens listened as emergency medical technicians talked about what it feels like to be the first on the scene of a car crash—especially when it involves young people.
Chef Troy Guard Brings Burgers to His Third Restaurant in Eastbridge
The Eastbridge restaurant will have many of the favorite burgers and milkshakes from the Congress Park location plus new options.
…NE News Updates
This month: 1) Brian Duwe Named New Principal at McAuliffe; 2) Northfield Girls Play in State Basketball Finals; 3) Park Hill Couple Opens The W Restaurant; 4) New Parking Fees at Stanley Marketplace; 5) Two East High School Deans Shot by Student Intend to Sue DPS; and 6) Exchange Your Gas-powered Lawn Mower for an Almost-Free Electric One.
Indie Prof: “The Body Politic,” “Mediha,” and The Zone of Interest
This is a busy month for local film: The ACT Human Rights Festival runs in Ft. Collins from 4/3–4/7, the Woman+Film Festival screens at the Sie from 4/10–4/14, and we have a wonderful film screening at The Cube on 4/5 @ 6:30pm. More below, and I also owe you two Oscar reviews; I give you one this month and one next. To the films.
