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In today's newsletter:

• How long can Boulder’s pricey “brand” keep startups from leaving?
• How Boulder scientists are steering NASA’s latest comet-watching mission

Also on today's calendar: Max's Seussical - Teen Cast and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the windowsill say to the glass? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Sunshine; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 71 and low of 44 degrees.
• Tuesday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 64, low: 46.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 68 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Boulder's ‘brand' still buoys natural, organic sector (bizwest.com) — Natural and organic food leaders say Boulder’s reputation and community spirit still attract companies and talent, even as high housing and business costs push some startups to nearby cities. Local executives and the Boulder Chamber discuss manufacturing space shortages, workforce training needs, and how leveraging the “Boulder brand” and lifestyle continues to shape jobs, investment, and innovation here.
   

• NASA's PUNCH mission observes comet Lemmon during its solar pass (primetimer.com) — Boulder plays a key role in NASA’s PUNCH mission, with Southwest Research Institute operating the spacecraft from the city as it tracks Comet Lemmon near the Sun. The four-satellite mission is capturing detailed images of the comet’s tail reacting to solar wind, while also providing continuous views of the Sun’s outer atmosphere and space weather that affect the inner solar system.
   

📸 Around Boulder

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Boulder

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Tuesday December 23

• Storytime Break: No storytime today!
  Boulder Public Library All Locations
• All Ages Storytime
  NoBo Corner Library Community Room (2nd Floor), NoBo Library
  10:15 am

Wednesday December 24

• Boulder AI for Business
  Boulder Public Library Arapahoe Room, Main Library
  9:00 am

Thursday December 25

• All Ages Storytime
  NoBo Corner Library Community Room (2nd Floor), NoBo Library
  10:15 am

Friday December 26

• Storytime Break: No storytime today!
  Boulder Public Library All Locations
• All Ages Storytime
  NoBo Corner Library Community Room (2nd Floor), NoBo Library
  10:15 am

Saturday December 27

• Storytime Break: No storytime today!
  Boulder Public Library All Locations
• STUDIO 24: Open Studio
  Boulder Public Library STUDIO 24 Classroom, NoBo Library, Makerspace STUDIO 24
  10:00 am

Thursday January 1

• Max's Seussical - Teen Cast
  The Locol Theatre, 800 S Hover St, Longmont, CO, 80501
  7:00 pm

📣 Boulder Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday December 22

• All Ages Storytime
  NoBo Corner Library Community Room (2nd Floor), NoBo Library
  10:15 am

Tuesday December 23

• Storytime Break: No storytime today!
  Boulder Public Library All Locations

Wednesday December 24

• Boulder AI for Business
  Boulder Public Library Arapahoe Room, Main Library
  9:00 am

Saturday December 27

• STUDIO 24: Open Studio
  Boulder Public Library STUDIO 24 Classroom, NoBo Library, Makerspace STUDIO 24
  10:00 am

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Yesterday, when most of us had the luxury of being sheltered, I saw a homeless man picking up trash along 28th.
  This was right before the winds came. I made it a point to tell him, that I appreciate him. I didn't have any cash on hand or I would have given it… (Nextdoor Goss - Grove)
• As frustrating as this all is, I'm thankful there weren't any fires.
  I'm also thankful for when I have electricity that I actually have it. It really sheds some light on what a lot of people around the world and even… (Nextdoor Dakota Ridge)

• Moxy Boulder posted a job opening for Houseperson in Boulder. Apply here.
• Boulder Jewish Community Center posted a job opening for Infant Teacher in Boulder. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Boulder here.

🗞 Nearby News

Gunbarrel

• Christmas tree lot sells trees from Colorado, keeping business local and helping thin wildfire fuels (cbsnews.com)
• Boulder County-area cone zones for Dec. 20-26 (dailycamera.com)

Louisville

• Power out? Here are charging station locations in Boulder County (coloradohometownweekly.com)

Niwot

Ok Boulder! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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