🌱 Omicron Is In CO + Arctic Rain + The Pig That Saved Avery

Good morning, Boulder! Here's what you need to know to get this Friday started off right.

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Friday's weather: Mild with plenty of sunshine. High: 60 Low: 38.

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Here are the top stories in Boulder today:

1. Patch Boulder County Holiday Food Drive: Give to Feeding America. (Patch)
2. Omicron Variant Detected In Colorado Woman Who Recently Traveled To Africa: The omicron variant was first identified overseas last week, and it's already in Colorado. (CO Sun)
3. Rainfall In Arctic Soon To Be More Common Than Snowfall: This transition will occur decades earlier than previously predicted, a new study co-authored by scientists at the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC) at CU Boulder indicates. (CU Today)
4. The Pig That Saved Avery: Hog Heaven Imperial Red IPA returns for a limited time. (Weekly)
5. No, It Hasn't Snowed Much Yet: But it's Colorado's meager snowpack that should worry you. (CO Sun)

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Today in Boulder:

• First Friday: Art Walk. (6 p.m.)
• Boulder Ballet: "The Nutcracker." (7 p.m.)
• Amali Jewelry: Trunk Show. (10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.)
• Friday Night Jazz: Hotel Boulderado. (5 - 8 p.m.)

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Boulder Patch Notebook

• How To Mail A Santa Letter From Boulder. (Patch)
• Summit Dog Rescue: Meet Murphy. SDR is looking for a foster or adopter in the Boulder area only. (Facebook)
• King Soopers Announces: The Table Mesa location will re-opening on Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022. (Facebook)
• Boulder Coffee Cafe And Lounge Open Mic: Wednesdays (6-8 p.m.) Books are open for Thursday and Saturday shows. Stay tuned for more info on how to perform. (Instagram)

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