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Stapleton, Park Hill, Lowry, Montclair, Mayfair, NW Aurora COLORADO JUNE 2018 NORTHEAST DENVER The outcome of the vote: SUN Will Keep its Name Stapleton residents cast their ballots on the question of whether the neighborhood association name should change to Central Park United Neighbors or remain Stapleton United Neighbors (SUN). n May 15, Stapleton residents voted on whether to change the name of their registered neighborhood organization to Central Park United Neighbors or keep it Stapleton United Neighbors (SUN). The bylaws of the organization require 66 percent approval Oby in-person vote to make the change. Of 452 ballots cast, 58 percent were in favor—but since that did not meet the 66 percent threshold for a bylaw change, the name remains Stapleton United Neighbors. Read neighbors’ comments about the process on page 11. Final Days of 2018 Legislative Session Were Nail-Biters ho tries to solve big problems like fixing Colorado’s roads, shoring up the state pension system and rescu- Wing the state’s civil rights commission in just 48 hours? Colorado’s 100 legislators, of course. Former Denver Post city editor Todd Engdahl brings Front Porch readers the highlights of the 2018 session on page 31. 2020 Vision: DPS Looks To Increase NE School Seats PS Superintendent Tom Boasberg thinks by 2020 Dadditional seats will be needed in the Greater Park Hill/Sta- pleton middle school enrollment zone and Northfield High School. The dis- trict is exploring how to finance those The legislators in the Front Porch distribution area share their thoughts on the session on page 30. Back row, Reps. seats in advance of the 2020 bond. James Coleman and Leslie Herod. Front row, from left, Sens. Lois Court and Angela Williams. Not pictured is Rep. DPS Supt.Tom Boasberg Article by Melinda Pearson on page 4. Chris Hansen. June 2018 1 Front Porch – NE Denver sta130324 MCA_Header_L5.pdf 1 3/22/13 2:24 PM Events & Announcements at Stapleton Movie on The Green – The Greatest Showman meats, gourmet food items and more. o Friday, June 1, at dark, The Green become a vendor or if you would like more Join us on The Green (29th & Roslyn) for information about the event, visit our first outdoor movie in 2018! We will coloradofreshmarkets.com. be showing the musical movie, The Greatest MoJaBlu Concert Series – Showman. Concessions will be sold and pro- Sammy Mayfield Blues Band ceeds will benefit a local nonprofit. Food Thursday, June 21, 6:30-8:30pm, Conservatory trucks will also be available. Green Concert on The Green – The Long Run Join the Stapleton MCA and Live@Jack’s Saturday, June 9, 6–8pm, The Green on Thursdays for an evening of Motown, Find your spot on the lawn and take in Jazz and Blues on Conservatory Green. food-truck treats while you enjoy our first Our MoJaBlu Concert features the Sammy concert of the summer on The Green. We Mayfield Blues Band. Sammy is a master will feature The Long Run band, a group blues guitarist, singer and composer who of professional Colorado-based musicians gigs all over the world. This is a free con- dedicated to the faithful reproduction of cert open to the public and food trucks will be there to serve you. Stapleton photographer Molly Garg’s photo of Jack Kirkwood, taken at Jet Stream music by the Eagles. All concerts are free and open to the public. pool last summer, was a winner in the National Association of Professional Child Concert on The Green – That Eighties Band Photographers (NAPCP) competition. Active Minds presents Winston Churchill Saturday, June 23, 6–8pm, The Green Thursday, June 14, 6:45pm., Sam Gary Library Experience one of the hottest 80s tribute As one of the key architects of the Allied bands in the country. Enjoy an evening on victory in World War II, Winston Chur- The Green, featuring That Eighties Band, chill is widely regarded as one of the most and sample menus from local food trucks Contents important political leaders of the 20th available that evening. All concerts are free century. Join us as we examine Churchill’s and open to the public. 1 The outcome of the vote: 18 Park Hill Garden Walk life before becoming prime minister of En- SUN Will Keep its Name Active Minds presentsGet China’s the latest Economic on Evolution gland, his years in the job, and his lasting Thursday, June 28, 6:45pm, Sam Gary Library Growing Number of Grads 20 sta130324impact MCA_Header_L5.pdfon his country and 1the 3/22/13world. 2:24 PMIn the four decades since the death of Mao 1 Final Days of 2018 Sparks New Test Prep Biz MoJaBlu Concert Series – Tunisia Zedong, China has moved rapidly from a Legislative Session Were a Thursday, June 14, 6:30-8:30pm, Conservatory stagnant communist economy to a bustling Nail Biter 21 Freedom and Happiness Green market-based one, albeit under single party Here after Life in a Burmese StapletonMaster MCA and Community Live@Jack’s invite Associationrule. Join Active Minds as we examine the 4 2020 Vision: DPS Looks To Refugee Camp you to enjoy an evening of Motown, Jazz rapid change in China’s economic stature Increase NE School Seats and Blues on Conservatory Green (49th Pl and the effects it is having both domestical- ly and internationally. Shared Workspace in Aurora & ValentiaEvents St) Our first &MoJaBlu concert 22 of the season features the great voices and How would you develop a MoJaBlu Concert Series – 6 amazing sounds of Tunisia. Free concert 15-acre plot in Stapleton? AnnouncementsThe Mary Louise Lee Band 23 Event List—Also find openat to Stapleton the public, food trucks available. more and post events online Thursday, June 28, 6:30-8:30pm, Conservatory Summer Wine Series Green A Bookstore Shared 50/50 at FrontPorchNE.com 8 Friday, June 15, 6–8pm, The West Crescent Join the Stapleton MCA and Live@Jack’s with the Community The MCA hosts a series of monthly out- on Thursdays for an evening of Motown, 26 Arts Develop door wine tastings boasting a unique theme Jazz and Blues on Conservatory Green. 10 Indie Prof: Well-Rounded Kids and a variety of wines, provided by The Our MoJaBlu Concert features The Mary –Jane Grape Leaf. Registration is $15 for residents Louise Lee Band. Known for her amazing –Solo: A Star Wars Story 27 Running for a Cause and $20 for non-residents. Space is limited. range, emotional fire and sheer charisma Your registration includes an evening of onstage, Mary Louise Lee and her full band wine tastings and cheese samples. Tast- always deliver. This is a free concert open Comments on SUN Vote SUN Spot 11 28 ings will be held from 5–7pm at the West to the public. Food trucks will be available. Crescent (29th Ave & Roslyn St). Tickets Movie on The Green – Spiderman Homecoming 12 Tired of gridlock? 28 Letter to the Editor can be purchased on the day of the event Vote in the primary. Friday, June 25, At Dark, The Green (with space available) for $30. No refunds or Enjoy some popcorn and one of your 29 Recognitions exchanges, please. Must be 21 years old. favorite action heroes on The Green. Join 14 NE News Updates Movie on The Green – Boss Baby your neighbors for the movie, Spiderman 30 Your Legislators’ Thoughts Friday, June 15, At Dark, The Green Homecoming. Thrilled by his experience with 16 Schlessman Library’s Photog- on the 2018 Session It’s a great time of year to be on The the Avengers, young Peter Parker returns raphy and Memory Project Green for a movie under the stars. We will home to confront new villains. Concessions show a comedy featuring Alec Baldwin’s will be sold and proceeds will benefit a local CO Legislators Stagger 31 voice in Boss Baby. Concessions will be sold nonprofit. Food trucks will also be available. Across the Finish Line after and proceeds will benefit a local nonprofit. Like us at Front Porch Newspaper Momentous Session If you have any questions or comments for updates on local news Food trucks will also be available. about the information above, please feel free and events. Stapleton Farmers Market to contact [email protected] Visit FrontPorchNE.com to comment and find Sunday, June 17 and 24, 8:30am-12:30pm, The or call the MCA office at 303.388.0724. articles from past issues. Green The Stapleton Farmers Market is held Jennifer Olsen every Sunday from mid-June through Communications Manager Letters to the Editor mid-October on The Green in Stapleton. [email protected] We welcome your letters. 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