Good News Roundup For Denver's Metro Area

DENVER, CO — Good news happens in Colorado every day, but it can often be overshadowed by the latest pandemic, crime, natural disaster and political news.

So Patch decided to dedicate a weekly roundup of news that will hopefully uplift readers' spirits a bit and offer some hope.

Here are some recent good news stories from across Denver's metro area:

Denver's Cherry Creek Winter Wanderland Returns In 2021
The popular holiday market has quickly become an annual tradition in Denver. Here's everything you need to know.

Fundraiser Launches For Military's 'Christmas Card Grandma'
Marlys Halbeisen has sent more than 100,000 cards to military members in honor of her late husband, but her tradition may end without funds.

Lakewood Cultural Center Theater, Orchestra: Event Schedule
The Lakewood Cultural Center is hosting a season filled with live performances. Here's a list of upcoming events.

Full Blood Lunar Eclipse, Century’s Longest: Watch In Denver
A partial lunar eclipse is cause for a watch party in Denver to see the full frost moon turn red in the longest such event this century.

Lakewood Resident To Compete On Wheel Of Fortune
Coloradan Gabe Cox grew up watching the decades-old game show, and now she's been chosen as a contestant.

In-N-Out Proposing Another Location In Arvada
A neighborhood meeting is planned this month as part of the restaurant’s application to develop a new restaurant near Wadsworth and I-70.

Electric Buses Join The Fleet For Denver Public Schools
The district says the bus will reduce diesel exhaust emissions and will save more than $60,000 in fuel and maintenance costs.

Amtrak Winter Park Express Returns For Another Season
Winter Park is scheduled to open to skiers for the season on Nov. 17.

Celebrate The Holidays With Non-Stop Christmas Music On KOSI 101.1
“We’ve had listeners asking us to change to Christmas music since Labor Day,” said Program Director Jim Lawson.

Fort Carson Soldier Gets Ready To Compete In Miss America Pageant
Maura Spence Carroll was crowned Miss Colorado this summer.

Shop Local, Small Businesses At Junior League's Mile High Holiday Mart
The event will be held in person on the University of Denver Campus, with strict COVID-19 protocols in place.

‘A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving' Special Returning To PBS

A PBS deal to air Charlie Brown Thanksgiving and Christmas classics is like a Linus-approved security blanket for Americans.