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And on the Denver Patch calendar - Novelty Lights Open House and Showroom Grand Opening

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Good morning Denver! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Denver seniors at the Olin say their homes aren't safe
  • Historic Denver dance hall shuts down classes after fire damage

Also on today's calendar: Novelty Lights Open House and Showroom Grand Opening and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 92 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Warm; a stray p.m. t-shower, temps: high: 96, low: 67.
  • Saturday: Very warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 94 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Denver tenants unionize over safety, security concerns (kdvr.com) — Tenants at the Olin Hotel Apartments in Denver have unionized, demanding better security, reliable heat and water, and serious rodent control in their low-income senior housing. City agencies say the building is regularly inspected under Denver's housing standards and urge residents to report problems, but tenants insist unresolved issues are harming their health and safety.
   

• Historic Denver dance center temporarily closed due to fire (cbsnews.com) — A longtime Denver dance hub, the Turnverein Dance Center, is temporarily closed after a fire damaged the historic building, though no injuries were reported. All lessons and events are canceled for now while repairs and an investigation move forward, with updates promised via email and social media for dancers, teachers, and community groups.
   

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  • Comcast Launches Xfinity Shield, Redefining Intelligent Home Protection in Colorado —Zach Pagano Read on Patch
  • Charitable Organizations' Alert! —Viking Foundation Read on Patch
  • Concert Golf Partners Joins Audubon International —Michael Abramowitz Read on Patch
  • I'm near SW Rec center in SW Denver (Belleview and Wadsworth) and we had a black bear in our yard!
    Destroyed our chicken coop! Chickens are all ok btw! Feathers everywhere so I think they were just super scarred, but all seem to have made it out… (Nextdoor Marston)
  • I want to thank the young man who intervened between me and my dog and two free-range German shepherds in Westwood park this morning.
    I am so grateful for you! Thank you for stepping in when you had no reason to except that it was very kind. We need so much more kindness. (Nextdoor Westwood)
  • WellAge Senior Communities posted a job opening for CNA Concierge - Denver North Care Center in Denver. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Commerce City

  • The Stead School in Commerce City, CO (usnews.com)
  • Jackie, California's famous bald eagle, will have remains processed in Colorado (abc10.com)
  • Let's party about it: Leftover Salmon to host 'Brew Ridge Jam' - (smokymountainnews.com)

Aurora

  • ICE owes local hospital nearly $4 million for care provided to Aurora immigrant detainees (sentinelcolorado.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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