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Local Events: May thru Early June
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Christie Gosch
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.
Local Events: April thru early May
View and add local events FREE at FrontPorchNE.com/events. Submissions by the 17th will be considered for printing in the upcoming month’s issue.
Support Local Journalism, Get Tickets!
For every $25 Front Porch receives, get one general admission ticket to the Denver Museum of Nature & Science PLUS entry to the ticketed exhibit—Orcas: Our Shared Future.
Bird Sightings: Wood Ducks
Wood Ducks are tree ducks—they perch on tree branches, usually near or not far from water.
Concerned about the Climate Crisis? Move from Anxiety to Action!
The Week is a three-part series to inform and inspire us about what we can do to effect change. Each session starts with a one-hour video followed by a discussion with fellow community members. There is still time to tip the scales to a more sustainable and healthy planet. Join us!
