“Do you know how much water it takes to raise a cow?” It was a simple question, and though I could claim hog and sheep farming as part of my childhood, I didn’t know the answer.
Christie Gosch
Local Events Nov–Early Dec
View/add events at FrontPorchNE.com/events. Submissions by the 17th will be considered for the upcoming month’s issue.
Indie Prof: 2024 Denver Film Festival and More
It is once again time for the Denver Film Festival. The last few years have set records for attendance, and this year should be no different. The quality of the films remains excellent. The festival runs from November 1–10.
Consider a Gift to Front Porch
Front Porch is a community newspaper that relies on support from advertisers and our readers. Consider a gift to Front Porch this holiday season.
Ballot Issues Explained at October Event
On a mid-October evening, voters turned out for a ballot information session led by Pearlanne Zelarney with the League of Women Voters (LWV), a non-partisan grassroots organization.
Opinion: Northfield High School Students Support Ballot Issue
The hallways of the performing arts department at Northfield High School are almost always teeming with activity. Every day you can see students marching by with guitars and saxophones or sitting in a circle to devise a piece of theater. The school is home to 2,300 students, and around 50% of them participate in the performing arts in some capacity.
Denver Voters Face Big Issues and a Very, Very Long Ballot
Colorado voters are being asked to make significant policy decisions on a very long list of 2024 ballot measures, and the heaviest responsibility falls on Denver citizens.
Four NE Denver Neighborhood Groups Hold a Community Forum
In a first-of-its-kind joint meeting, four northeast Denver neighborhood groups gathered in October to talk to city leaders about their concerns and hopes at the Zion Senior Center at 5151 33rd Ave. Denver.
Bird Sightings: Hawks Prey on Snakes
Bird Walks: Nov. 2 and Dec. 7 from 8–10am. Walks are free but you must RSVP at www.blufflake.org/birdwatching. All are welcome.
Return Your Ballot Early!
The upcoming Nov. 5 General Election will be the 14th election I have overseen as your Clerk and Recorder. Amongst those, this one will not only be the most closely watched, but will matter the most.
A New Place to Play in Denver
The Denver Museum of Nature & Science (DMNS), in partnership with Denver Parks and Recreation, has transformed four acres of City Park into a multi-sensory play experience inspired by the ecology of the state.
Ballot Information Night—Oct. 16
The League of Women Voters present a Ballot Information Night on Wed, Oct. 16 at The Cube. In partnership with Front Porch and The MCA.