Students Protest Tay Anderson's Position + Vaccine Clinics Open

Get on up, fellow Denverites! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today in town — from local protests, to ramping up vaccines, to crazy beer brews.

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First, today's weather:

Clear throughout the day. High: 73 Low: 47. Air quality is expected to be in the 'good' or 'moderate' categories, according to the latest state forecast.

Here are the top stories in Denver today:

1. Denver high school students gathered Monday to protest Tay Anderson’s position on the Denver School Board after he was censured for what the board called "inappropriate behavior." Anderson says the accusations are rooted in racism. (CBS Denver)
2. As vaccine deadlines approach for City and County of Denver workers and other local employees, four clinics are each offering up to 1,000 coronavirus vaccine doses a day. The sites opened Monday in Aurora, Commerce City, Jefferson County and Colorado Springs. (Patch)
3. Tired of all the pollution in Denver's metro area? Take action and ditch your car Wednesday for Bike to Work Day! Our city's annual event is the second-largest of its kind in the nation — around 30,000 people are expected to participate. (FOX31 Denver)
4. Chef Francisco Quintana is continuing his track record of hard work, passion and deliciousness with the launch of three new ghost kitchen concepts. (Westword)
5. From a brew crafted with 200 pounds of waffles ... to another inspired by one of our city's favorite ice cream flavors ... 5280 Magazine has published a list of The 7 Most Creative Beers You Can Drink This Fall: (5280 | The Denver Magazine)

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Today in metro Denver:

• IRA Retirement Investing Webinar. (12 p.m.)
• Fundraiser to support Skinner Middle School. (4 p.m.)
• Teen Dungeons and Dragons Virtual Game Night. (5:30 p.m.)
• National Honor Society Induction Ceremony. (5:30 p.m.)
• Restorative Yoga (in-person) - Glendale Branch YMCA (6:15 p.m.)

Denver Patch Notebook

• Denver Police Department: "September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and we just want to take a moment to check in and to remind you that it's okay to not be okay. If you or someone you know is struggling with depression, anxiety, mental or emotional instability, or suicidal thoughts, you are not alone and there is help." (Facebook)
• Denver Center for the Performing Arts: "Camp Christmas is coming to Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park this holiday season! Tickets go on sale this Friday!" (Facebook)
• City and County of Denver Government: "Applications are open for Nonprofit Emergency Relief Funds. Funding in grants of up to $15,000 will support the important work of nonprofits in some of our most under-resourced communities." (Facebook)
• Denver Public Schools: "On Friday, Sept. 17, we celebrated the opening of Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting event. Congratulations to the school leadership, founders, program partners and to the founding class of 2025!" (Facebook)
• Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce: "That's a wrap on the Chamber's 2021 Office Olympics! Congratulations to the teams who took home [awards]." (Facebook)

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