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August and Early September Events
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Christie Gosch
August SUN News
Stapleton United Neighbors (SUN) is a Registered Neighborhood Organization (RNO) regulated by Chapter 12 / Article III of the Revised Municipal Code of the City of Denver. Any owner of real property and/or any resident located within the neighborhood boundaries are considered to be SUN members; there are no membership dues.
Lilac Ash Borers
Theo Sam, an inquisitive 9-year old, has many ideas and questions about the world around him. When he spotted holes in a tree near his mailbox, he puzzled over them briefly before beginning to investigate.
Should Stapleton Be Renamed? The community debates the question. Plus Ballot Q&A and Letters to the Editor
Views on whether to keep or change the name of the Stapleton community—plus answers to your questions about the ballot and Letters to the Editor
Tanzania’s Hadza say: “We Think You’re Lost”
Photographer Mike Holtby got rare access to view and photograph the Hadzabe (Hadza) tribe, the last hunter gatherer tribe in Tanzania. This communal and egalitarian society does not value private property, and does not want modern technology or even farming to interfere with their values and traditions, says Holtby.
Northeast City Council Members Talk about Growth
Incoming City Council Member Amanda Sawyer ran on a platform that opposed Denver’s rapid growth, and is especially interested in slowing development in District 5. Councilman Chris Herndon, just re-elected to his third and final term, says Denver is handling growth “in a responsible manner.”
Preventing and Treating Eating Disorders: Share Your Meal, Share Your Day
Anne Marie O’Melia, a Lowry resident and physician at the Eating Recovery Center (ERC) in Lowry, says eating disorders are a complex mix of both medical and psychological factors, and may include a range of issues and personality traits.
Denver Firefighter Camp: Empowering Kids
Each summer, about 75 youth put out fires, cut up a car wreck, use an ax, climb ladders, and learn valuable CPR and first aid skills in a free three-day camp put on by the Denver Fire Department.
Station 39 Is Open
Station 39, a nearly 13,000-square foot, $9.4 million facility opened on May 31, 2019. It is home to one engine company with 12 fire fighters on staff.
Making Central Park Blvd. Comfortable for Cyclists
Stapleton’s rail station is one factor that made Central Park Blvd. (CPB), from Montview to 36th Ave., a high priority location for one of Denver’s eight high-comfort bike lane projects.
The Indie Prof: The 9th Annual Science-Fiction Film Series
July is Science-Fiction month, and this year marks the return of the 9th annual Science-Fiction Film Series. I host the entire six-week series, in conjunction with the Museum of Nature and Science (DMNS) and the Denver Film Society (DFS).
Fly, Climb, Jump, Balance and more
Urban Air includes more than your standard fare of trampolines and dodgeball, though you will find “Pro Zone” performance trampolines here as well as basic trampolines.
