🌱 Boulder Patch: Everything Going On Today (Wed, Jan 25)

Hi all! Celeste "Pirate Queen" Wetzel here with your Wednesday edition of the Boulder Patch newsletter, filled with all the community information you need to know right now. Today's issue includes updates on:

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But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy, a flurry; cold. High: 33 Low: 19.

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Here are the top stories in Boulder today:

1. Boulder County Sheriff’s Office investigating stabbing in Gunbarrel (Boulder Daily Camera)
2. Molly Bloom, author of 'Molly's Game,' to speak at CU Feb. 27 (University of Colorado Boulder)
3. Employee Passport back for spring with new round of prizes for faculty, staff (University of Colorado Boulder)
4. Opinion: Sheriff Curtis Johnson responsible for reporting on Marshall Fire's cause (Colorado Hometown Weekly)
5. Sensing Ice: Explorations of Knowing Nature - Boulder Events (Boulder Daily Camera)
6. Boulder Tuesday Thursday Hikers - Boulder Events (Boulder Daily Camera)
7. High of 32 with a chance of snow today in Boulder (Boulder Daily Camera)
8. Boulder Starbucks successfully unionizes (KRDO)
9. New guide lays out a Boulder bucket list (The Denver Post)
10. 🌱 No Ice Fishing At Gross Reservoir + Boulder Shelter CEO Leaving (Patch)
11. Tips for living with roommates on and off campus (University of Colorado Boulder)
12. Former CU Buffs, others to be honored by Sportswomen of Colorado (Longmont Times-Call)
13. Arkansas transfer JD Domineck embracing new opportunity with CU Buffs (Longmont Times-Call)
14. Boulder County Dems to host HD12 candidate forum (Longmont Times-Call)
15. Exhibition: "Lasting Impressions" (Longmont Times-Call)
16. Longmont man accused of possession of child sexually exploitative material (Boulder Daily Camera)
17. Boulder begins repair program for manufactured homes damaged by winds in Marshall Fire (Broomfield Enterprise)
18. Boulder women’s angel-investor group deploys first round of capital (Boulder Daily Camera)
19. Grillo Center: How to prevent frostbite and hypothermia (Boulder Daily Camera)
20. Tim Drugan, Boulder Reporting Lab (KUNC)
21. 'Gateway drug' no more: Study shows legalizing recreational cannabis does not increase substance abuse (University of Colorado Boulder)
22. Specialized Bicycle layoffs hit Boulder operation (BizWest)
23. CU Boulder engineers develop material that could give ‘soft robots’ independent movement (Longmont Times-Call)
24. Boulder to consider ban on gas hookups this year (KUNC)
25. Diversity, equity and inclusion update: January 2023 issue | CU Boulder Today (University of Colorado Boulder)
26. After Golden West's decision to close assisted living facility, residents fear losing a 'safety net' (KUNC)
27. Get paid: Research opportunities and on-campus jobs (University of Colorado Boulder)
28. Prenatal pollution exposure linked to lower cognitive scores in early life (University of Colorado Boulder)

Today in Boulder:

From my notebook:

• Visit Colorado: "POV: PUEBLO, CO 😎🌄🚵‍♀️ Plan your trip to southern Colorado today! 👉visitpueblo.org #visitpueblo" (Visit Colorado via Instagram)
• US National Weather Service Denver/Boulder Colorado: "Spotter training season is approaching! We have several classes lined up already for March and April across NE Colorado, as well as our first ever Spanish-language options (virtual)! All classes are free, and you must be a resident withi..." (US National Weather Service Denver/Boulder Colorado via Facebook)
• US National Weather Service Denver/Boulder Colorado: "There is increasing confidence in far below normal temperatures from Sunday into early next week. The coldest air will impact areas east of the Continental Divide. Cold sensitive industries and vulnerable populations should begin thinkin..." (US National Weather Service Denver/Boulder Colorado via Facebook)
• US National Weather Service Denver/Boulder Colorado: "❄Areas of light snow are expected through Thursday morning. Snow will be most persistent in the mountains, although can't rule out scattered showers in the foothills/adjacent plains. Be prepared for slick travel!⚠ #cowx" (US National Weather Service Denver/Boulder Colorado via Facebook)
• Boulder Junction Chamber of Commerce: "Whether you're looking for a winter excursion, a sunny summer vacation, or you plan to explore the Northwoods in the fall, The Lodge in Manitowish Waters is an excellent choice. This year-round motel features 20 rooms, 2 comfortable lobb..." (Boulder Junction Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• Summit Dog Rescue - Boulder, Colorado: "SDR has some incredible supporters! We had more donations than we could use… and this awesome couple arranged with our incredible volunteers to pick up the supplies in Niwot , and deliver them to Stray Hearts Animal Shelter - Taos, NM ! ..." (Summit Dog Rescue - Boulder, Colorado via Facebook)
• Downtown Boulder: "Reminiscing on warm days downtown...we love winter but we can't wait for summertime vibes to be back! ☀" (Downtown Boulder via Facebook)
• US National Weather Service Denver/Boulder Colorado: "❄Light snow (1-4") and slick travel in the mountains through tonight. Scattered snow showers (0-1") and a couple slick spots possible in the lower elevations until mid evening - most likely in/near the Palmer Divide area. #COwx" (US National Weather Service Denver/Boulder Colorado via Facebook)
• Boulder Junction Chamber of Commerce: "❄❄For the latest snowmobile trail conditions, check our website! ❄❄" (Boulder Junction Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• Boulder JCC: "Check out the Women of the J Mitzvah Night! These amazing women have come together to create care packages for the Women's Bean Project, a nonprofit social enterprise with the mission to change women’s lives by providing stepping stones ..." (Boulder JCC via Facebook)
• Boulder Theater: "Happy *TICKET TUESDAY*! Enter to win two tickets to see Shakedown Street: 36th Anniversary celebration at Boulder Theater on Saturday, February 4th. Enter here ~ https://app.hive.co/l/3rm2me" (Boulder Theater via Facebook)
• Boulder Theater: "Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival is coming to Boulder next month! Join the Boulder Theater for three nights of spectacular and inspiring films February 21, 22 & 23! 🗻 Each evening features a completely different film playlist that ta..." (Boulder Theater via Facebook)
• Boulder Theater: "Slobotzky and Ricardo Pérez, host the most listened to and popular podcast in Latin America, La Cotorrisa. They will be bringing their comedic flair, celebrity gossip and unique topics to Boulder Theater on Saturday, February 11th! Ticke..." (Boulder Theater via Facebook)
• Visit Boulder, Colorado: "Before heading out into nature, it is always important to plan ahead and prepare. Why is planning important? 🌿It helps ensure the safety of groups and individuals. 🌿It prepares you to Leave No Trace and minimizes resource damage. 🌿It ..." (Visit Boulder, Colorado via Facebook)
• Boulder JCC: "Single moms who are looking to further your community, join us for an evening of connection and support around raising children as a single mother on January 31 at 5 pm! Members of the group help foster support by sharing their challenge..." (Boulder JCC via Facebook)
• Boulder County Government: "RTD is hosting two public in-person open houses that will provide information about the Northwest Rail Peak Service Study, including the locations of proposed commuter rail stations between Longmont and Denver. The first open house will ..." (Boulder County Government via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Mapleton Hill: "Hi All, our Red 97' Dodge Ram Truck Stolen Last Night between 11:00 and 12:00. - If anyone sees an abandoned red truck parked nearby, please contact the Boulder Police or drop us a private note. License Plate OPR 367" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Mapleton Hill: "Unsanctioned camping reported to "Inquire Boulder" and the response from the city. - The tents are still in Central Park including inside the bandshell along with multiple bikes... Instead of replying to this post, please go by the par..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, North Central Boulder: "Hello! - Looking for a plant care/health service whether it be a local company or an experienced individual. Would like someone to come in twice a month to water plants and keep them alive and thriving. There are about 10 plants, most be..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Four Mile Canyon: "Hi Next door Neighbors, - I am looking for a reliable, female dog sitter to come stay at my home and take care of my precious dog, just one dog. I need someone from 11 April to 3 May, this spring. I'm wanting to pay $30/day. I live up 4..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Rural North Boulder: "Hi my name is Salvador and I do DRYWALL REPAIRS if any one needs work done PLEASE call me 720-621-6126 - salvadorrodriguez492@yahoo.com thank you" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Boulder Country Club: "(Click for full frame) - With such a great response from you to my last image of trees in fog from my January 2 photo outing, I'd like to show another photo from the same morning. I have photographed this island of trees in fog before bu..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Howard Hueston Park: "Caring and competent personal assistant currently accepting one more client in the boulder area! - I work efficiently on a wide variety of projects including but not limited to: house cleaning, deep cleaning, organization, meal prep, sch..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Sombrero Ranch: "TREK Bike found in parking lot near corner of Sterling Circle and Valmont over the weekend. - We're looking for its rightful owner. If you lost or had your bike stolen, please reply and describe model, size and color to claim. Here's hop..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Lower Chautauqua: "Antique rocking horse. - $150" (Nextdoor)

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You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Celeste "Pirate Queen" Wetzel

About me: The original Pirate Queen and QA engineer for Patch. Did you know that this week I have worked at least two fourteen hour days? This sprint has been nuts and the engineering team has been keeping me hopping non-stop. I'm exhausted and very close to needing a vacation.

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