🌱 Good News Roundup + Adorable Pets Up For Adoption

Happy Sunday, people of Denver! Let's start today off on an informed note. Here's everything you need to know in Denver today, including some good news, a school email that has people talking, and last but not least, the latest from the ambitious 'Wheat Ridge Christmas Card Grandma.'

First, today's weather:

You can expect a Sunday filled with pockets of clouds and sun, with a high of 66 and a low of 49.

Here are the top stories today in Denver:

1. Let's start this Sunday off, as we often do, with some good news! Here's a roundup of good news from across our metro area. (Denver Patch)
2. Denver's Willow Elementary School sent out an email to parents and community members that's drummed up a conversation about indigenous history and Thanksgiving. While some say it's important to revisit the tradition, others say they're tired of guilt tripping. (The Denver Channel)
3. COVID-19 vaccinations among Denver jail inmates are on the rise, thanks to a noodle and coffee incentive, the Denver Sheriff's Department says. (9News.com KUSA)
4. Over the past few years, thousands of overseas military members have received Christmas cards from a loving, ambitious Coloradan, known as the 'Wheat Ridge Christmas Card Grandma.' She's launched a fundraiser to keep the tradition alive. (Arvada Patch)
5. If you've been hoping to add a fluffy ball of love and affection to your family, look no further than these shelters in the Denver area for a pet you can take home. (Denver Patch)

Today in Denver:

• Sunday Swing Supper Club (4 p.m.)

Denver Patch Notebook

• Denver Museum of Nature & Science: Are you ready to rock? “GUITAR: The Instrument That Rocked The World” opens next Friday, and you can book your spot today. (Facebook)
• City and County of Denver Government: To be fully vaccinated by Christmas, people should get their first dose of vaccine by this weekend. (Facebook)
• Denver Botanic Gardens: "Seeing the Invisible" presents virtual works that engage with existing features of the gardens' natural landscape. The augmented reality exhibition features new works by international artists. (Facebook)
• Denver Center for the Performing Arts: Ready to return to the theater in 2022? The center has you covered with six new shows on sale now. (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.

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