Christie Gosch, Author at Front Porch

Filling the School Board Vacancy

Apr 25, 2016

The largest and most diverse district in DPS, northeast Denver, was without a school board representative from mid-February to late April.

Sexting: It’s more common than you’d think

Apr 25, 2016

After seeing the number of kids going through the justice system, attorney Karen Steinhauser, started her free educational talk, “It’s not the 70s anymore.” The talk covers legal issues that affect young adults, particularly sexting.

First Big Wonderful at Stanley May 21

Apr 25, 2016

The Big Wonderful founder Josh Sampson describes his project this way: “It’s so much fun. Big fun. More fun. Ultimate fun.” Starting on May 21, the popular community marketplace will be held at The Stanley twice a month offering vendors, food trucks, family activities and live music.

Staycation at DIA

Apr 25, 2016

A train/hotel combination gives local residents a new staycation option: travel the A-line commuter rail train to the new Westin DIA.

Roots Elementary: Offering Individualized Learning

Apr 25, 2016

As adults, we like to say “age doesn’t matter” to avoid being stereotyped. To the people behind Roots Elementary School in northeast Park Hill, the same can be said for children.

Running Across America…Blind

Apr 25, 2016

Stapleton resident and blind ultrarunner Jason Romero is running across America.

Movies: Singin’ in the Rain & The Godfather

Apr 25, 2016

Each month the Indie Prof reviews a current film in the theater and a second film available at Redbox or VOD. However, this month he has two special reviews.

Colorado Brown Stain – Inspiration for Fluoridation

Apr 25, 2016

Colorado birthed a revolutionary health advance that impacts societies worldwide. And it happened by accident, owing to a newbie dentist’s curiosity, and some funky water that dribbled off Pikes Peak.

Playing the Federal Budget Simulator

Apr 25, 2016

In the midst of this seemingly endless campaign season, two nonprofits have partnered to produce an online budget simulation tool whose goal is the polar opposite of sound-bite politics: an engaged and informed citizenry.