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Forest City won’t confirm or deny it, but The Stapletonion has learned from anonymous sources that the Lego company will design and build many of their amazing Lego replica creations in the facility owned by Prologis. One of the highlights of the facility will be a visitors’ center, making Stapleton North a tourist destination, and the centerpiece will be a life sized model of a section of the old Stapleton neighborhood, including homes by various builders. Visitors (from Aurora and beyond) will be able to walk through Lego versions of homes they’ve until now only dreamed about seeing the inside of. [Read more…] about Legoland Coming to Stapleton!

In October 2013, SUN conducted a survey asking questions mostly about the enrollment process at Stapleton schools and amenities residents would like to see in the Eastbridge town center. Here are the results of that survey: [Read more…] about SUN Survey Highlights

The Denver Zoo is a popular attraction for many Stapleton stay at home parents and nannies. For that reason, hundreds of Stapleton residents buy a yearly pass, and then spend thousands of dollars at the Zoo all summer long while kids are not in school. Stapleton residents also flock to the zoo for the special activities such as zoo lights and of course Boo at the Zoo. For this reason, the Denver Zoo wants to say thank you to Stapleton for all of their support. [Read more…] about Boo at the Zoo to Add “Stapleton Day” Next Year

Send in Halloween pictures of your child, you, or your family to The Stapletonion, and if we publish your submissions in our November 20th issue, you will receive a free Stapletonion tee shirt(s). The photos must be of you or your family and friends, can be anywhere, but we will not accept any photos of pets being dressed up. The Stapletonion does not take a stance on gun ownership or the death penalty, but on something as important as dressing up pets, we have to say NO. Please send photos to: Stapletonion@gmail.com, with the subject line “Halloween.” Thank you in advance for your submissions, and Happy Halloween!]]>

The SUN Education Expo erupted into chaos and mayhem Thursday night, as long-simmering tensions surrounding the planned overhaul of elementary school admissions finally boiled over. Within hours, warring factions of enraged parents had taken to the streets in a pitched battle over educational preferences for their children, and Stapleton appeared to be on the brink of a full-scale civil war. Central Park West residents quickly claimed Stapleton’s high ground by occupying the Airport Control Tower, while Eastbridge residents began building a massive barricade at the site of their nonexistent town center. The barricade appeared to be constructed primarily of discarded toys, barely-used children’s clothes that no longer fit, and old furniture that had been relegated to area basements after Ikea opened in Centennial. [Read more…] about School Boundary Dispute Triggers Massive Rioting, Mayhem

Aside from the occasional gun fire, car chases, police sirens, and fireworks, the area of Aurora bordering Stapleton is a quiet neighborhood. But now that the through streets are allowing Stapleton residents to speed through to cut a little time off their trips to Costco, Aurorans have found their sometimes peaceful neighborhood has become a little less peaceful. “We have definitely noticed an increase in traffic,” said Megan Glynn. “It has been disruptive to our community.” Megan said that most of the damage is emotional. “You see them driving by in their expensive SUVs not even making eye contact with us. I bet when they drive in Stapleton, they acknowledge others around them. When they drive through here, it’s obvious they are just trying to get through without even smiling.” [Read more…] about New Through Traffic Disruptive to Quiet Aurora Neighborhood

Forest City has confirmed to The Stapletonion that King Soopers will be exercising its contractual first right of refusal and will be putting a grocery store in what will eventually be the Eastbridge Town Center. “We are very excited to continue our strong partnership with King Soopers,” said Forest City President Phil Dargossi. “King Soopers has been a great asset to this community, and we know they will build another great store which residents will really appreciate.” [Read more…] about King Soopers So Nice, We’re Getting it Twice!

Halloween has long been a favorite holiday of the single crowd. It is another excuse to have parties and drink in excess, which everyone likes, plus you get to be creative and dress up and not be judged (that much). And for those who want to attract members of the opposite sex, Halloween gives them a chance to show a little more skin than usual. “Halloween is great,” remarked local resident Sandy Thompson. “Everyone is in a good mood and you talk about your costumes instead of work. Plus, it has no religious implications, so you don’t have to deal with that stuff either. So overall, just a great Holiday.” [Read more…] about Stapleton Wives Still Enjoy Dressing Slutty on Halloween