🌱 4th Of July Activities In Boulder + Wapos Restaurant Fire Cause

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First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 86 Low: 62.

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Here are the top three stories in Boulder today:

1. Are you looking for 4th of July activities in Boulder? There are plenty of ways to celebrate the holiday this weekend, ranging from the Boulder Symphony Concert Celebration to the Louisville Slugger Independence Day Tournament. If you want to hike or picnic at Chautauqua, the Park-to-Park hiker shuttle will be running on Jul. 2, 3 and 4 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for free. (BoulderColoradoUSA.com)
2. An electrical shortage in the Wapos Restaurant’s attic led to a fire that caused “significant damage” on Thursday. The restaurant said it would be temporarily closed while it repaired damage from the fire, according to a Facebook post created just before midnight that night. In the meantime, the owners of the restaurant said customers could go to DosWapos in Lafayette, 1389 Forest Park Circle. (Boulder Daily Camera)
3. The housing market moderation has begun to show in Northern Colorado and the Boulder Valley and is believed to be caused by interest-rate increases and general economic uncertainty. As reported by Information and Real Estate Services LLC, May home sales sold on par with April, but median prices are down in all but one community. Boulder, which has led the region in home prices, saw 53 homes sell in May, down from 57 in April. (Boulder Daily Camera)

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Today in Boulder:

• Finger-Picking Folk By Johnny Blueheart Trio At BOCO Cider! (6:00 PM)
• "The Book Of Will" By Lauren Gunderson At University Of Colorado Boulder (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for your new best friend? Check out our list of Boulder-area pets that are currently up for adoption, including Burt, Chelsea, Scooter, and more. (Boulder Patch)
• The Boulder JCC will be hosting a Family Shabbat in the Park in Longmont on Friday, Jul 8 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Advance registration is required and admission is $12 per family. For more information and to register, click here. (Boulder Jewish News)
• Don't miss the 42nd Annual Pearl Street Arts Fest, happening Jul. 16 and 17 along the one and only Pearl Street Mall in downtown Boulder! Over 90 artists will have their works on display, and there will be a children's activity area. Learn more here. (Downtown Boulder via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. Have a great 4th of July weekend!

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.