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Good morning to you Denver! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Denver pet owner cited after dog dies; what local pet parents should know
  • Will Burlington become the next big draw on 16th Street Mall?
  • How $10,000 in grants and volunteers boosted Denver nonprofits in one day

Also on today's calendar: Rickie Byars "I Release & I Let Go" Concert and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 75 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 77, low: 51.
  • Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 82 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Pet care center owner cited for animal cruelty after dog dies in hot car (denvergazette.com) — A Denver dog died of heat exposure after reportedly being left in a car by the owner of Happy Tail Happy Dog, a local pet care center that markets safety as a top priority. Denver Animal Protection has issued a criminal summons, and the case will proceed in Denver County Court as officials and advocates stress never leaving pets in parked vehicles.
   

2. Burlington Eyes 16th Street Mall Store Downtown (whatnow.com) — Downtown Denver's 16th Street Mall may soon get its first Burlington store, with the retailer in talks to lease 23,000 square feet in the historic Denver Dry Goods Building. A letter of intent and a funding application to the Denver Downtown Development Authority are already in motion, signaling a potential new shopping anchor for residents and workers frequenting the mall.
   

3. Junior League of Denver supports metro area nonprofits through annual Day of Service (cbsnews.com) — Denver residents benefited this weekend as the Junior League of Denver fanned out across metro-area nonprofits, combining volunteer muscle with $10,000 in grants. From Grow Local Colorado's harvests to other partner groups, the effort aims to chip away at systemic poverty facing women and families in Denver neighborhoods.
   

4. Former NICU patients reunite with caregivers at Denver Health (9news.com) — Families who once relied on Denver Health's NICU returned this weekend to Denver to reunite with the nurses and caregivers who supported them through difficult early births. Parents shared how staff guided them emotionally and medically, and one former NICU mom is now studying nursing in Aurora, inspired to return as a NICU nurse herself.
   

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    Please please if you see him let me know. He is a timid cat and hides if things are too loud.he went missing from home off Parker and iliff. (Nextdoor Hampden Heights North)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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