🌱 Starbucks Shutters Union Store + Calderon Running For Mayor

Hi there, Denver. I'm here in your inbox today to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on around town, including updates on:

• One of the first unionized Starbucks in Colorado is shutting down later this month in Colorado Springs.
• Christy Sports is helping kids get discounted ski passes at Monarch and Loveland ski areas.
• Lisa Calderon announces her candidacy for Denver Mayor in April 2023.

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Thursday's weather: Sunny and beautiful. High: 69 Low: 44.

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Here are the top stories today in Denver:

1. Getting more kids on the slopes is a win-win-win. Christy Sports has partnered with Loveland Ski Area and Monarch Mountain to provide discounted season passes for kids as a way reduce the cost of winter sports for families and to get more kids outdoors during the winter months. (EIN News)
2. Another candidate throws their hat in the ring for Denver Mayor. This morning, Lisa Calderon announced her intentions to vie for the seat come this spring. The Denver municipal election is in April 2023, and there are already 13 other candidates running for the top spot, with more expected to announce any day. (Denverite)
3. Timed entry ends at Rocky Mountain National Park for the season. After Oct. 11, entry permits will no longer be required to enter the park. It's possible that longer lines and congestion may exist, so be prepared for longer than normal lines, especially on weekends. (KDVR)
4. State of Colorado Outdoor Recreation Grant recipients announced. The Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Office announced 10 recipients as part of the first round of Outdoor Recreation grants. More than $3.8 million will be distributed this year, and the grants are designed to promote strategic economic development investments across the state. (Valley Voice)
5. One of the first unionized Starbucks in Colorado has shut down. A Starbucks store in Colorado Springs announced that the company was closing the store permanently. Management blames the closure over health and safety concerns, but the both employees and union disputes this reasoning. (CPR)

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Today in Denver:

• Employment law in Colorado: Workshop. (9 a.m.)
• Community Cares Cafe: Finding Your Voice. (11 a.m.)
• Historic Denver: Annual dinner & awards. (Noon)
• Latin Folk Music: Performance. (4 p.m.)
• Farm stand: At Mountair Park. (4 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• ARPA funds continue to support homeless emergency response. Some of the funds that the City of Denver received as part of the American Rescue Plan Act, has provided resources to purchase a hotel that served as a key element of Denver's COVID-19 homelessness emergency response. The City is partnering with Colorado Coalition For the Homeless with a plan to create a more sustainable supportive housing program at the location. (Denver)
• Corn Maze at Chatfield Farms. Wind your way through seven acres of corn. Click the link to get tickets. (Corn Maze)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday! See you tomorrow morning for another update. — Brad K. Evans

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