Hello, Bucket Listers! As April turns into May, there are a plethora of activities springing up across the metro area. Boulder’s iconic Saturday farmers market is now open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on 13th between Arapahoe and Canyon. Mile High Asian Food Week kicks off this Sunday and runs through May 3. And today, William Shakespeare gets a Mile High salute during the 41st annual DPS Shakespeare Festival, featuring an Elizabethan parade and performances from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Skyline Park and the Denver Performing Arts Complex. Speaking of DPS, let’s turn to the news, as it’s our top story this week.

“Self-Deport” Notices Rattle DPS Families

The DPS community has expressed concerns and worries to DPS about what to do if they receive a “self-deportation” notification from the CBP One app. Photo by Daniel Montoya.

After families in Denver Public Schools received alarming “self-deport” notices via the new CBP Home app, DPS acted quickly—hosting a legal webinar Tuesday to provide answers and reassurance. As one parent said, “I was scared when I got a message saying I had seven days to leave.” Our Daniel Montoya attended the webinar and reports on how immigration lawyer Hanas Meyer and DPS board members Xochitl Gaytán and Marlene De La Rosa attempted to clarify who is affected and what the next steps families should take. While some attendees left with more anxiety than relief, DPS promised to remain a conduit for support and information.

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Toni Tresca is the editor of Bucket List Community Cafe, a regular contributor to Denver Westword and Estes Valley Voice, and the host of the OnStage Colorado Podcast.