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In today's newsletter:

  • Trying Dry January? See 10 surprisingly fun sober things in Denver.
  • Could Denver dog owners soon face different penalties after a bite?
  • Are you sure your Denver paycheck reflects the new $19.29 wage?

Also on today's calendar: Mystical Hebrew Letters; Channels in the Tree of Life - Free Sample Kabbalah Class and 9 more events.

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  • Thursday: A little snow, up to 1", with a high of 38 and low of 23 degrees.
  • Friday: Windy; a little morning snow, temps: high: 33, low: 20.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and not as cold, with a high of 45 and low of 26 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 10 Sober Things to Do in Denver During Dry January (5280.com) — If you’re doing Dry January in Denver, there’s no shortage of sober-friendly ways to stay busy, from mocktail bars and escape rooms to yoga at Denver Botanic Gardens. This guide highlights specific gyms, music venues, observatory nights, and even a tool library, all centered in Denver neighborhoods and designed to help you socialize and explore the city without alcohol or cannabis.
   

2. Denver may revise animal bite penalties to consider criminal intent (denvergazette.com) — Denver officials are weighing changes to animal bite penalties that could add criminal intent requirements for some violations and shift others to civil infractions. City leaders, animal protection staff, and the public defender’s office are debating how to balance safety, fair penalties, and cross-border enforcement with nearby Aurora, Glendale, and unincorporated Arapahoe County.
   

3. Denver city leaders seek to educate workers, employers on new minimum wage increase (cbsnews.com) — Denver’s minimum wage just rose to $19.29 an hour ($16.27 for tipped workers), and city officials are canvassing local businesses to ensure everyone understands the new law. Denver Labor and the Auditor’s Office are urging workers and employers to check their pay, report possible wage theft, and recognize that the city’s rate is now among the highest in the nation.
   

4. Donation effort underway to thank firefighters after massive Denver apartment fire (denver7.com) — Preschoolers and staff at Denver’s Staenberg-Loup JCC are leading a community donation drive to thank firefighters who battled the recent massive apartment fire near S. Leetsdale Drive and S. Forest Street. Neighbors are also rallying around Igna’s Alpine Tavern, which saw business drop after the fire, while Denver Fire has opened a tip line for residents to share videos or information.
   

5. Inside the National Western Stock Show's new Legacy Building (kdvr.com) — Denver residents are about to get their first look at the new Legacy Building at the National Western Stock Show, opening in time for this weekend’s downtown parade and kickoff events. The year-round venue blends preserved historic materials with modern arenas, art, and gathering spaces, and Stock Show leaders say it will boost Denver’s economy while tightening animal safety protocols after last year’s EHV-1 scare.
   

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