Community Corner
🌱 Why CB South leaders say vandalism is threatening key neighborhood amenities
And on the Crested Butte Patch calendar - Nutcracker [Rated CB]
Hi Crested Butte! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why CB South leaders say vandalism is threatening key neighborhood amenities
- What new terrain just opened—and what lift CBMR hopes to fire next
Also on today's calendar: Nutcracker! [Rated CB] and 5 more events.
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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Crested Buttefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 43 and low of 16 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 43, low: 18.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 44 and low of 16 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• CB South dealing with chronic vandalism - The Crested Butte News (crestedbuttenews.com) — Crested Butte South is grappling with repeated vandalism to stop signs, playgrounds, bus stops, and even county election equipment, stretching the POA’s limited resources. Local managers and Mt. Crested Butte Police are increasing attention and urging residents to speak up, not look away. Future vandals now face full prosecution, as leaders weigh investing in upgrades like a major Red Mountain Park playground overhaul. 
• Crested Butte Mountain Resort opens Paradise Lift terrain (crestedbuttenews.com) — Paradise Lift is now spinning at Crested Butte Mountain Resort, thanks to recent storms and heavy snowmaking, giving locals more terrain before the holidays. Crews are focusing on upper-mountain runs like Upper Keystone and Upper Park, with Silver Queen Lift targeted next. The resort is carefully balancing East River water rights and wet-bulb temperatures to keep snow guns running efficiently.
📸 Around Crested Butte
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Crested Butte
★ Featured events ★
- Nutcracker [Rated CB]
Center for the Arts Crested Butte, 606 6th St, Crested Butte
7:00 pm
Friday December 12
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Other local events
- Nutcracker! [Rated CB]
Center for the Arts Crested Butte , 606 6th St , Crested Butte
7:00 pm - 2025 MTCB Light Up The Night
The Lodge at Mountaineer Square , 620 Gothic Rd C-100 , Crested Butte
4:00 pm - Manic Focus Live
Public House , 202 Elk Ave , Crested Butte
8:00 pm - Chanukah in Crested Butte
Crested Butte Museum , 331 Elk Ave , Crested Butte
5:00 pm - Play With Art - School Year
The Trailhead Children's Museum , 501 Elk Ave , Crested Butte
9:00 am - Mr. Sun Plays Ellington’s Nutcracker
Center for the Arts Crested Butte , 606 6th St , Crested Butte
7:00 pm - CRESTED BUTTE, CO - MAJESTIC THEATRE
Majestic Theatre , 507 Red Lady Ave #110 , Crested Butte
12:30 pm
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
Wednesday December 17
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
📣 Crested Butte Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Cookbook Club: Ski Snack
Center for the Arts Crested Butte , 606 6th St , Crested Butte
6:00 pm - Cookbook Club: Ski Snacks: Easy, Tasty Recipes for Powder Days and Mountain Adventures
Center for the Arts Crested Butte , 606 6th St , Crested Butte
6:00 pm - Santa on the Patio
Crested Butte Mountain Resort , 12 Snowmass Rd , Crested Butte
4:30 pm
Thursday December 11
Saturday December 20
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- WM posted a job opening for Diesel Mechanic, $7,500 Sign on, $250 a Month Gas Stipend, Stable year round work in Crested Butte. Apply here.
- Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Gunnison. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Crested Butte here.
🗞 Nearby News
Aspen
- Aspen dining scene levels up with new restaurants from renowned chefs (denverpost.com)
- Sleep Inside This Living Bauhaus Art Museum in Aspen (matadornetwork.com)
- Northern Ute tribal member works with Aspen Historical Society to improve native history education (aspenpublicradio.org)
Snowmass Village
- Snowmass Village introduces new method for people to show gratitude (aspentimes.com)
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