Workers Against Vaccine Mandate + Controversial Western Arena

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First, today's weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 95, low: 63. Smoke pollution has improved in Denver, but ozone pollution may impact those who are sensitive.

Here are the top stories today in Denver:

1. Just over 78 percent of Denverites have received at least one dose of their COVID-19 vaccine, city health officials said. Over the past week, more than 700 new coronavirus cases were reported in Denver, and more than 78,900 cases have been reported in the city since the pandemic began. (Denver Patch)
2. Denver Airline workers have been asked to help evacuate refugees, members of our country's military and federal employees from Afghanistan as the United States continues its withdrawal. (CBS Denver)
3. Denver voters are set to decide Nov. 2 the fate of a controversial new proposal for an arena and market at the National Western Center. (CBS Denver)
4. Some of Denver's frontline workers are speaking up against city’s vaccine mandate. They say it's their right to have a choice. (FOX 31 Denver)
5. Colorado 2021 fall foliage peak map: Can you believe we're already talking about the leaves changing color? Here's the best time to plan your Colorado excursions around catching fall colors in all their splendor. (Denver Patch)

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Today in Denver

• Women Entrepreneurs' Networking and Lead Generation. (5:30 p.m.)
• 7th to Red Rocks - Denver Green School. (12 a.m.)
• Kinder 1st Day of school- half day - Carson. (8:05 a.m.)
• 8th Graders- 1st Day of School - Merrill. (8:45 a.m.)
• Power & Politics: August 2021 - Colorado Black Women-Action. (6 p.m.)
• Back to School Night 7th/ 8th - West Middle School. (6 p.m.)
• Back-to-School Night - Lincoln Elementary. (6 p.m.)

Denver Patch Notebook

• VISIT DENVER: "The ancient secrets of Stonehenge are leaving town in two weeks! Don’t miss Denver Museum of Nature & Science’s Stonehenge, viewable through Sept. 6." (Facebook)
• Denver Police Department: "Our streets are not for racing. We here at the Denver Police Department recognize the dangers of illegal street racing and work hard to address resident complaints." (Facebook)
• Denver Public Schools: "Students and families at Garden Place Academy welcomed the new school year - and DPS's new superintendent, Dr. Alex Marrero - with excitement, nerves, and bright optimism." (Facebook)
• City and County of Denver Government: "Not only are COVID-19 vaccines free, quick and easy at these state-operated vaccine sites, but they also come with a $100 Walmart gift card, $40 in Chipotle gift cards or a $50 Colorado Parks and Wildlife voucher." (Facebook)
• Denver Broncos Community Development: "Empowered women empower women. Thank you to Dress for Success Denver Executive Director Amara Martin for hosting an informative and empowering #EmpowermentSummit session." (Facebook)

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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. 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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