🌱 Video Store Memory + Employment Fraud + CO Preps For omicron

Good morning, Boulder! Let's get you all caught with what's happening in and around Boulder today.

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Tuesday's weather: Plenty of sun. High: 62 Low: 47.

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Here are the top stories today in Boulder:

1. Colorado testing for omicron variant as providers prepare for its arrival. (FOX31)
2. Where Are Boulder County's Beloved Video Store Owners Today? Showtime Video and Video Station video store owners hit rewind on the glory days. (CO Daily)
3. Thousands Of Fraudulent Unemployment Claims Still Active In Colorado: Each claim has to be investigated manually, and there's no timeline for when investigations will be completed. (Patch)
4. Colorado Voters Typically Reject Tax Hikes: But there's an exception when it comes to funding parks and trails. Open space advocates hope the recent support is a greater commitment to conservation. (CO Sun)
5. Sign Up For Boulder County Emergency Alerts: The county's alert system sends out notifications for emergency situations to phones, by text messaging and e-mail. (Patch)

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Today in Boulder:

• Boulder Chamber Update: What does the Fur Ban mean for your business? (11 a.m.)
• Heart of Recovery: Addiction Recovery Support & Meditation (ONLINE) (5:30 p.m.)
• Therapist Social: At NorthStar Transitions. (Noon-1 p.m.)

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Boulder Patch Notebook

• Recommended Read: "Mr. Churchill's Secretary," by Susan Elia MacNeal. (Boulder Public Library)
• Apply For A Boulder Arts Commission Grant: Applications are now open for arts and culture funding for 2022. A total of $925,000 is ready to be distributed for community projects, arts education and operating support for organizations. (Boulder)
• Share-A-Gift Holiday Donations: Since 1972, Share-A-Gift's Toys for Tots has provided toys, bikes and books for children of low-income families in the area. For cash donations or further information, please visit their website. (Share A Gift)

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