🌱Students Request No Concealed Weapons On Campus + Tea Time?

Hello, hello! Karena Garrity here with your Saturday edition of the Boulder Patch newsletter, filled with all the local news you need to know right now. Including updates on:

• CU Boulder students are against guns on campus.
• Enjoy art and learn.
• Boulder is on the map for afternoon tea!

But first, today's weather:

Sunny to partly cloudy. High: 56 Low: 34.

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Here are the top three stories today in Boulder:

1. Conveying their concern about guns at school, University of Colorado students made a request to the Board of Regents. Students reportedly asked that carrying a concealed weapon on campus be prohibited. According to Fox 31 Denver, "The mass shooting at the King Soopers in Boulder is one of the reasons they are fighting for a ban on all weapons. Gun rights groups say concealed weapons can make a campus safer." (FOX 31 Denver)
2. In celebration of Black History Month art galleries all around Boulder are open throughout the month, highlighting Black artists. According to 9 News.com KUSA, "Their goal is for people to not only see beautiful art, but also learn something new and leave with more knowledge." The majority of shows will be open through the end of the month. For a list of participating galleries click here. (9News.com KUSA)
3. Do you like to relax and have a nice hot cup of afternoon tea? Well, you are in the right place! Boudler's own Hotel Boulderado has made the famed Historic Hotels of America's annual list of the 25 best afternoon tea experiences in the United States. The premier luxury hotel opened its doors in 1909, but reportedly did not begin serving its holiday (during the months of November and December) afternoon tea until the 1990s. See you on the mezzanine! (Boulder Daily Camera)

Today in Boulder:

• Allison Lorenzen & Midwife - Chautauqua Auditorium (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Colorado Ballet: "Act I ➡ Act II ➡ Act III Love. Loss. Redemption. All it takes is one spark to ignite a passionate and turbulent downfall. There's still time to experience this Chopin-scored love story for the ages. Tickets to Val Caniparoli's LADY OF THE CAMELLIAS are still available for this weekend and start at just $40. " (Colorado Ballet via Instagram)
• US National Weather Service Denver/Boulder Colorado: "Wondering about next week's potential snow event? Yes - confidence in a storm system continues to increase. But - we're still too far out to start talking about specifics. The overall pattern looks favorable." (US National Weather Service Denver/Boulder Colorado via Facebook)
• Humane Society of Boulder Valley: "Will you be mine? Come meet sweet Dexter this weekend and start your Valentine's Day celebration early! Feb. 11 - 14 will feature waived adoption fees for animals 1 year and older, who have been at HSBV for 14 days or more. " (Humane Society of Boulder Valley via Facebook)
• Boulder Theater: "Jorma Kaukonen (of Hot Tuna) is coming to the Boulder Theater on August 6! Tickets are on sale now at https://loom.ly/KDwnaQY" (Boulder Theater via Facebook)

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— Karena Garrity

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