🌱'The Cause' Opened At CU Boulder + Sneaks ‘n Cleats Gives Away Shoes

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• The grand opening of CU Boulder's Center for African and African American Studies was celebrated.
• Pink Floyd Friday night!
• Young people are making a positive difference in the community.

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Here are the top four stories today in Boulder:

1. Fittingly, on the first day of Black History month, after 15 years in the making, professor and center director Reiland Rabaka saw his dream realized and the CU Boulder Center for African and African American Studies celebrated its grand opening. The center, also called "The Cause," is housed inside Macky Auditorium Concert Hall. The first of its kind on CU Boulder's campus, the center is also the first to serve students, staff and faculty inclusively at the same time. This center represents a very important milestone for the institution that will be treasured and revered for years to come. (Longmont Times-Call)
2. Looking for something fun to do this Friday night? Why not head over to the Fiske Planetarium a 2414 Regent Drive, Boulder to be immersed in Pink Floyd’s ‘Dark Side of the Moon’ Liquid Sky show? Tickets are $8-$12. For more information go to calendar.colorado.edu. (Boulder Daily Camera)
3. Making a valuable difference in his community student-athlete and junior at Stargate Charter School, Reed Schoenfeld started Sneaks ‘n Cleats non-profit a year ago with a mission to ease the struggle families in need face to keep shoes on the feet of quick-growing children. On Wednesday, the youth empowerment organization "I Have A Dream" Foundation of Boulder County hosted Sneaks 'n Cleats first shoe giveaway during which several Boulder kids received new shoes. If you are in need of new shoes, Sneaks ‘n Cleats inventory can be seen on the nonprofit’s website. (Boulder Daily Camera)
4. A man was found not breathing inside a tent in Boulder Wednesday after reportedly ingesting fentanyl. The man was rescued by Boulder Police officers who administered Narcan. According to CBS Denver, "the man was taken to the hospital where he continues to recover." Read more at CBS Denver (Patch)

Today in Boulder:

• Catapult: A BFA dance concert - University of Colorado Boulder (6:30 PM)
• Heavy Diamond Ring - Chautauqua Auditorium (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Colorado Rockies: "During Black History Month, we're joining MLB in recognizing the trailblazers of our game." (Colorado Rockies via Instagram)
• Visit Colorado: "Our state wouldn't be what it is today without the significant contributions of our Black communities and entrepreneurs. Explore Colorado's rich Black history in Breckenridge and beyond at the link in our bio." (Visit Colorado via Instagram)
• Boulder Junction Chamber of Commerce: "If you're looking for a local snowshoeing trail, consider trekking beautiful Star Lake Nature trail system. The trails might be short in mileage, but they certainly aren't lacking in pristine Northwoods beauty!" (Boulder Junction Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• Boulder County Government: "Celebrate Black History Month Boulder County Commissioners Support Local Events and Urge Residents to Raise Awareness of Black History." (Boulder County Government via Facebook)
• Downtown Boulder: "There are plenty of ways to stay busy downtown this winter. Check out our Things to Do blog for February ideas! https://boulderdowntown.com/events/things-to-do-downtown" (Downtown Boulder via Facebook)
• Boulder County Government: "Have thoughts on the RTD Northwest Rail Peak Service Study on commuter rail service from Denver Union Station to Boulder and Longmont? Attend a virtual self-guided online meeting to learn more and submit your input." (Boulder County Government via Facebook

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— Karena Garrity

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