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In today's newsletter:
- What changes now that the Dairy Arts Center owns its building?
- How safe is your bike in Boulder right now?
- How will Corine Waldau reshape Boulder’s business and economic strategy?
Also on today's calendar: Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings and 8 more events.
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- Friday: Very windy; a p.m. shower, with a high of 66 and low of 48 degrees.
- Saturday: A t-shower in spots; cooler, temps: high: 51, low: 34.
- Sunday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 60 and low of 43 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Dairy Arts Center Buys Back Its Building from the City of Boulder (westword.com) — Boulder’s Dairy Arts Center now fully owns its Walnut Street building again, after the City of Boulder approved a complex buyback that shifts long-term stewardship to the nonprofit. The move secures this key arts hub’s future, strengthens its ability to fund upgrades, and reinforces its role supporting hundreds of local groups and preserving Boulder’s grassroots creative culture. 
2. $956,277 worth of bicycles stolen in Colorado city of 108,000 residents thus far in 2025 (denvergazette.com) — If you bike in Boulder, nearly $1 million in reported bicycle thefts this year—and 494 stolen bikes—show how serious the problem remains, even with a 34% drop from 2024. The city’s detailed public tracking system and push for registration may boost reporting, while experts urge secure storage, strong locks, and Bike Index registration to improve recovery odds.
3. Waldau returns to Boulder Chamber as AVP, director of Economic Council (bizwest.com) — Boulder’s business community will see a familiar face back in a key leadership role as Corine Waldau returns to the Boulder Chamber to lead economic-impact programs and its Economic Council. She’ll oversee Boulder Together and other initiatives with local investors and government partners, drawing on her pandemic-response experience and recent banking work to support the city’s keystone industries and broader economic health.
4. Boulder jury convicts Jimmy West in murder of 19-year-old Zaria Hardee (boulderreportinglab.org) — A Boulder County jury has convicted Jimmy West of second-degree murder in the death of 19-year-old Zaria Hardee and a judge sentenced him to 96 years in prison. Prosecutors relied on physical evidence tied to West’s camp and testimony from Boulder authorities, while the defense tried to raise doubts about who committed the killing. Friends and community members continue to mourn Hardee’s loss.
5. CHSAA's 2025 all-state volleyball team from the Front Range (dailycamera.com) — Boulder volleyball fans can celebrate junior libero/setter/defensive specialist Maja Giecold earning CHSAA all-state honorable mention after racking up 286 digs this season. She joins standout players from Legacy, Niwot, Mead, Silver Creek, Lyons and other nearby schools who were also recognized for big kill, dig, block, and ace totals across multiple classifications.
📸 Around Boulder
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Boulder
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- BLDG 61: CNC Appointments and CNC Office Hours
Boulder Public Library BLDG 61 Woodshop, Main Library, Makerspace BLDG 61
10:00 am - All Ages Storytime at NoBo
NoBo Corner Library Community Room (2nd Floor), NoBo Library
10:15 am - All Ages Storytime
NoBo Corner Library NoBo Library
10:15 am - Sensory Playtime
Boulder Public Library Community Room (2nd Floor), NoBo Library
11:00 am - Sip and Shop Saturdays
Boulder History Museum Museum of Boulder, 2205 Broadway, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
11:00 am - A Snowy Day Creative Movement Storytime
NoBo Corner Library Community Room (2nd Floor), NoBo Library
2:00 pm - Spotlight: A Boulder Notoriety Show
Boulder Public Library Canyon Theater, Main Library, Theater
4:00 pm - Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
St. John's Episcopal Church of Boulder 1419 Pine Street Boulder, Colorado 80302
4:15 pm - Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA
St. John's Episcopal Church , 1419 Pine St , Boulder
8:45 pm - All Ages Storytime
NoBo Corner Library Community Room (2nd Floor), NoBo Library
10:15 am - Max's Seussical - Teen Cast
The Locol Theatre, 800 S Hover St, Longmont, CO, 80501
7:00 pm
Saturday December 20
Monday December 22
Thursday January 1
📣 Boulder Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Q2 Exhibition Day
New Vista High School 700 20th St, Boulder, CO 80302
8:00 am - Virtual Storytime
Boulder Public Library Main Library
10:00 am - STUDIO 24: Open Studio
NoBo Library , STUDIO 24 Classroom , Boulder
10:00 am - All Ages Storytime
NoBo Library , Community Room (2nd Floor) , Boulder
10:15 am
Friday December 19
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💬 Chatter
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- The little library fairy struck again!
I’m so happy! Inspired by them I decorated the library for Christmas and put out festive dog biscuits and holiday book stickers and took little… (Nextdoor Mtn Terrace & Table Mesa) - Can I help you save your food?
I have half a top loading freezer worth of space and my power is still on. I'm in Arborwood condos on O'Neal Cir. If you have space or need space use… (Nextdoor Howard Hueston Park)
- BJ's Restaurants, Inc. posted a job opening for Janitorial in Boulder. Apply here.
- Aerotek posted a job opening for General Production Worker in Boulder. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Boulder here.
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