🌱 Flying Out Of DIA? Get There Early! + Good News Roundup

Hey, fellow Denverites! Amber Fisher here with your Sunday copy of the Denver Daily. I'm bringing you a DIA holiday travel reminder, a roundup of good news, CDC holiday guidance and the latest list of pets who are looking for their forever homes.

First, today's weather:

You can expect plenty of sunshine today, with a high of 55 and a low of 34.

Here are the top stories in Denver today:

1. Let's start our Sunday off with some good news! There's been some pretty sad news lately, which can overshadow the good stuff. So here's a roundup of some good news stories from the past week! (Patch)
2. More than two million passengers are expected to make their way through the Denver International Airport this Thanksgiving holiday, and that means you'll need to get there at least two hours early, airport officials say. (CBC via Patch)
3. Around 59.7 percent of the U.S. population has now been vaccinated against COVID-19, and 63.2 percent of Colorado's population has been vaccinated, the latest data shows. Though Colorado is doing a better job vaccinating its population than other states, there are still significant quantities of the vaccine sitting idle. (24/7 Wall St.)
4. As Coloradans make final preparations for Thanksgiving dinner, guidance shared by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows how Americans can have a safe holiday with friends and family. Here's an overview of that guidance. (Patch)
5. Do you want to add a furry friend to your family and have a positive impact on the world at the same time? Maybe it's time to adopt a pet! Shelters in Denver and environs have dogs, cats and other animals ready and waiting for someone to take them home. (Denver Patch)

Today in Denver:

• Turkey Day Virtual 5K by Kiddie Academy (9 a.m.)
• Free Family Mini Photo Sessions in Capitol Hill! (9 a.m.)
• 33rd Annual Champagne Cascade (10 a.m.)
• Lionel Young Band with Johnny O Band (6 p.m.)
• Steve-O at Comedy Works South (6:30 p.m.)

Denver Patch Notebook

• Denver Center for the Performing Arts: It's been 1061 days since the last performance of "A Christmas Carol." The center is inviting audiences back to experience the holiday tradition and the magic of live theater." (Facebook)
• Denver Police Department: On Nov. 5, officers were called to a convenience store in the 1000 block of N. Federal Boulevard on a report that a credit card skimmer had been placed on a card reader. (Facebook)
• Denver Museum of Nature & Science: Don’t miss your chance to see the world’s largest playable guitar, measuring in at 43.5 feet long and certified by Guinness World Records in “GUITAR: The Instrument That Rocked The World,” open now! (Facebook)
• VISIT DENVER: Thanksgiving is all about the food — but that doesn't mean you have to be the one to cook! If you want to celebrate without hours over the stove, Visit Denver has a list of some of Denver’s best restaurants for all your Thanksgiving eats. (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? You can email me at amber.fisher@patch.com.