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DenveriteHappy Monday, Boulder! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in Boulder today.

Monday's weather: Mostly cloudy and cooler. High: 43 Low: 27.

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Here are the top four stories in Boulder today:

  1. Boulder Book Store hopes replace kids' books lost in Marshall fire. The local book shop is hoping to raise more than $80,000 to donate $100 gift cards to students who lost their homes and belongings.(9News)
  2. As a result of metro Denver's population boom over the past decade, lots of new homes have been built in fire-prone areas. For many, the devastation caused by the Marshall Fire came as a shock, especially because it was assumed that wildfires were largely a problem for those living in the mountains – not in suburban developments on the plains. (Denverite)
  3. The City of Boulder has hight turnover rate, and nearly 100 open positions. More than 16% of City of Boulder employees left their jobs last year, according to the city's data, a number that has remained elevated among pre-pandemic levels. Remaining staff is saddled with strenuous workloads amid multiple community crises and the demands of a new city council. (Boulder Beat)
  4. With love from Louisville: A website designed to help those who lost everything in Marshall Fire will give all proceeds raised to the Boulder County Wildfire Fund. (7News)

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Today in Boulder:

  • Woodshop - Basic Session: Boulder Public Library. (4:00 p.m.)
  • Incredible Years: Free parenting class. (5:30 - 7 p.m.)
  • Citizenship Class: Boulder Public Library. (5:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Boulder Parks and Recreation seeks your input. This Master Plan Update will guide the department's investments and operations for the next five to seven years. The three overarching ideas of "restore," "connect," and "sustain" in this strategic plan are applicable for our community now and into the future. Help shape the future of City of Boulder Parks and Recreation through on-demand and staff-hosted workshops. (Boulder)
  • Ride with Boulder Mountainbike Alliance: On Saturday Jan. 29th, bring your big tires along for the 9th annual WinterBike race, complete with a JuniorBike for ages 10-15. After the race, the fun continues with a live DJ, food, prizes, awards, and more! (Copper Mountain)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you Tuesday morning for another edition of the Boulder Daily. — Brad K. Evans

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