🌱 Black & Gold Day Game To Air On ESPN + Relatives Suing Gun Company

Hi all. Karena Garrity here with your Tuesday edition of the Boulder Patch newsletter, filled with everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Including updates on...

• Relatives suing gun company in Boulder King Soopers shooting.
• Boulder Jewish Festival.
• Black and Gold Day!

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Here are the top three stories in Boulder today:

1. Relatives of five of the 10 people killed in the Boulder King Soopers shooting are suing gun-maker Sturm, Ruger & Co. over how it marketed the firearm used in the massacre. According to 9News.com KUSA, "the lawsuit by relatives was served on the [Sturm, Ruger & CO.] Thursday and is expected to be filed this week in Superior Court in Stamford, Connecticut, according to Andrew Garza, a lawyer for the plaintiffs. (9News.com KUSA)
2. Save the Date, the Boulder Jewish Festival is back! Mark your calendars for June 4. The event will be held at the Pearl Street Mall featuring a full day of festivities, including bands and performances, a Jewish food festival, a curated marketplace showcasing fine art and "Judaica," and family-friendly activities provided by a variety of community organizations. The event is free. Hope to see you there! (Boulder Jewish News)
3. Colorado University has announced its annual spring football game, part of CU's Black & Gold Day, will air on ESPN on Saturday, April 22. Black & Gold Day will include an intrasquad football game at Folsom Field at 1 p.m. as well as family activities, games for kids, inflatables and autograph sessions with current and former players. CU is charging $10 for admission. Students are free of charge but need to claim their tickets. Hope to see you there! (9News.com KUSA)

Today in Boulder:

• Blood Drive at the Museum of Boulder (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Summit Dog Rescue - Boulder, Colorado: "Come on husky people!!! Share this beautiful boy!" (Summit Dog Rescue - Boulder, Colorado via Facebook)
• Boulder Coffee Cafe And Lounge: "We are so excited for the @roconlyevents Artisan Market coming up April 16th (11:00am-4:00pm)" (Boulder Coffee Cafe And Lounge via Instagram)
• YMCA of Northern Colorado: "More than a year after the Marshall Fire, the Y continues to step up for those impacted by this horrific disaster. On top of serving as a shelter during evacuations, the Y has provided free memberships and camp to many families who lost ..." (YMCA of Northern Colorado via Facebook)
• Boulder JCC: "On April 9 a special exploration of Passover will take place at the Milk & Honey Farm! Together we'll discover the signs of spring and make the Seder plate come alive through a multi-sensory adventure. Advanced registration is required, ..." (Boulder JCC via Facebook)

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

— Karena Garrity

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