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.
Christie Gosch
Northfield Athlete Creates Basketball Clinic for Immigrant Children
“I’ve been fortunate enough to have trainers, mentors, and high-level coaches that have helped me. I know that’s not the case with all kids,” Montoya said. “I just want to give back with something I’m personally good at.”
Central Park Family Helps Young Athlete Pursue a Soccer Dream
Andre Erickson was just 15 years old when he left California for Denver to join the Colorado Rapids Academy, a high-level training program designed to develop elite soccer talent. To help athletes relocate, the Rapids operate a homestay program that matches players with local host families.
Indie Prof: Casablanca and It Was Just an Accident
Considering the slow new movie season, I have a review of another film from the Best International Feature category at this year’s Oscars: “It Was Just an Accident”. And The Cube Cinema Series this month is the classic “Casablanca.”
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.
Bird Sightings: Swallows’ Nests
Here are examples of nests in which swallows raise their young.
What’s on Your Ballot?
Put in your address, pick the party you are registered with, and see what will be on your 2026 Primary Ballot – Election day is June 30.
DPS Weighs $44 Million Tax Proposal for Schools
At a series of six community meetings in May, Denver Public School officials sought public input on a proposed tax measure designed to address a growing gap in school funding.
Teen Creator Market Takes Over Stanley Marketplace
On a Saturday night in May, creators from throughout the area gathered at Stanley Marketplace to sell their work, from fluorescent jewelry and digital prints to buttercream-slathered cinnamon rolls, crocheted animals, and candles shaped like glasses of lemonade.
Front Page Design – Second Place Winner
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.
Indie Prof: “Summer of Soul” and “The Secret Agent”
We hope to see you in June for another great event: the screening of the Academy Award winning documentary Summer of Soul on Friday, June 12. Doors open at 6:30pm, and the film starts at 7pm. Find more information and tickets at mca80238.com.













