🌱Do You Want To Volunteer? + Working To Protect Places Of Worship

Hey, hello! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new copy of the Boulder Patch newsletter. Here's what you need to know about what's happening these days in town, including:

• Are you looking to volunteer? Now is your chance!
• Working together to protect places of worship.
• First every day of giving!

But first, today's weather:

A blend of sun and clouds. High: 51 Low: 31.

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Here are the top three stories today in Boulder:

1. Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity? We might have just what you are looking for! There is just one week left to apply for this amazing opportunity. Are you caring and compassionate? If so, the Boulder County Sheriff's Office is recruiting volunteers to be on-scene victim advocates to assist victims of crime, accidents, and critical trauma. The Sherrif's office is looking for help for the night shifts and weekend shifts. To learn more, please visit: boco.org/SheriffVictimAssistance or call Kris at 303-441-4737." (Boulder County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
   
2. In an effort to protect the places of worship in Boulder, faith leaders are training with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Working together, community members and local law enforcement recently met with the FBI at the Boulder Jewish Community Center to discuss violence and threats that are currently facing houses of worship in the area and response measures that can be taken. (FOX 31 Denver)
   
3. Get excited for Buffs All In CU Boulder’s first-ever giving day! It will be held on March 8. For 24 hours, Forever Buffs will team up during the campus’ inaugural day of giving to support areas they value most. According to the University of Colorado Boulder, donors will have the opportunity to support CU Boulder’s people, programs and trailblazing spirit through the following featured funds; Basic Needs Center Fund, Financial Aid Endowment Fund and CU Boulder Fund for Excellence. Additional funds representing schools, colleges and units across campus, designed to help shape future leaders, foster innovation and impact humanity, will also be available. Buffs All In donors can choose an area that resonates with them most powerfully. For more information and to donate on March 8, visit the Buffs All In website. (University of Colorado Boulder)

Today in Boulder:

• Voces Vivas Art Auction - through 2/26 (12:00 AM)
• Voces Vivas Closing Ceremony - Boulder Chamber (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Summit Dog Rescue - Boulder, Colorado: "SDR alum, Mali, celebrates his five year Adoptaversary today!! He went to an amazing family, and is truly loved! In 2018, SDR saved him right before Thanksgiving! He had been an escape artist in his original home in Kansas.” (Summit Dog Rescue - Boulder, Colorado via Facebook)
• Downtown Boulder: "When is your favorite season to experience downtown? ⛰" (Downtown Boulder via Facebook)
• City of Boulder Colorado Government: "To assist community cultural groups with the affordability of venues, the #Boulder Arts Commission and eTown offer up to 12 days per calendar year of fee-waivered space at eTown Hall " (City of Boulder Colorado Government via Facebook)
• Boulder Theater: "Introducing the Whethan and Walker & Royce Weekend starter pack. Includes 1 ticket to Whethan at Boulder Theater on March 2 and 1 ticket to Walker & Royce at The Fox Theatre on 3/3 for $40 (over $20 in savings!). Limited quantities available..." (Boulder Theater via Facebook)
• Boulder Voices for Children: "Boulder County OASOS' Program Coordinator Jax Gonzales and Seb Fairbanks recently joined us at our office for an LGBTQIA+ Health and Inclusion training. And, they were fantastic!" (Boulder Voices for Children via Facebook)

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— Karena Garrity

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