🌱 'Christmas Comet': When To Watch For Leonard + Good News

Good morning, fellow Denverites! Amber Fisher here with the latest issue of the Denver Daily. I'm bringing you info about the beloved "Christmas comet," a leaky "luxury" apartment building, a roundup of good news and weather predictions.

First, today's weather:

You can expect a mild Sunday with clouds and sun. High: 64 Low: 21.

Here are the top stories today in Denver:

1. It's time to start scanning the skies over Denver to see comet Leonard, which astronomers expect to show off its tail as it comes closer to our planet and the sun in its eons-long orbit. Because of the timing of its close approach, Leonard has been called the "Christmas comet." It will be closest to Earth on Dec. 12, but you may be able to spot it in the days before and after. (Denver Patch)
2. Some residents of downtown's 'Grand' Apartments — where rent can cost more than $5,000 a month — are infuriated, ABC 7 reports. The residents say there have been multiple floods and other issues. (The Denver Channel)
3. It's that time of week again! Here's a roundup of good news from across our metro area, and some holiday cheer to boot. (Denver Patch)
4. Looking to get your hands on a perfect Christmas tree? If a real tree is on your wish list this season, here is a selection of some of our favorite Christmas tree farms near Denver. (Denver Patch)
5. There's a chance that rain and snow could return next week, but let's not hold our breath! (FOX31 Denver)

Today in Denver:

• HS Piano Recital - Denver School of the Arts HS (11:30 a.m.)
• Sunday Swing Supper Club in Golden (4 p.m.)
• Nancy Norton (aka Uncle Nance) at Comedy Works downtown (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Denver Police Department: "Friends, today we want to introduce you to Oreo. Oreo is a one-year-old Labrador Retriever and American Pit Bull Terrier mix and he is as sweet as he is handsome.... Don't miss your chance to add this happy guy to your family before the holidays!" (Facebook)
• City and County of Denver Government: "In Pfizer clinical trials, children ages 5-11 experienced less severe side effects from the vaccine than those ages 16-25. The mild side effects of the #COVID19 vaccine greatly outweigh the risk of being infected with COVID-19." (Facebook)
• Denver Museum of Nature & Science: "Help us ignite passion for nature and science with your gift on Dec. 7 for #ColoradoGivesDay2021! Your gift will help us share immersive virtual science experiences with our community, host world-class exhibits, and carry out great science ..." (Facebook)
• Denver Botanic Gardens: "The Shop at the Gardens has a festive selection of holiday décor and gifts. Open daily from 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Members receive 10% off of purchases. Masks are required indoors for all visitors ages 3 and up." (Facebook)
• Denver Broncos Community Development: "Social justice in terms of education means to me that everybody needs to have an equal playing field when it comes to funding, when it comes to opportunity.” - Bradley Chubb (Facebook)

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— Amber Fisher

About me: I'm a Patch editor covering news in Denver's metro area and Boulder. I've spent the past nine years working for various news outlets across North America, including Chicago Patch, Global News and WBEZ. I've covered high-profile court cases, civil rights abuses, mass shootings, natural disasters and major crimes — but also countless happy news stories about kindness, innovation and resilience. When I'm not writing articles, I can be found hiking, snowboarding, debating politics with my husband and attempting to be a sci-fi and astronomy geek.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Denver Daily? Contact me at amber.fisher@patch.com.