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:

Casa Bonita Partners With Dana Rodriguez, Acclaimed Denver Chef & Restaurateur
The James Beard Award nominee will serve as executive chef.

Cherry Creek Winter Wanderland Opens In Denver
The popular holiday market is back in 2021, and it's set to open Thursday.

‘Darth Blader' And ‘Super Scooper' Among Winning Boulder Snowplow Names
More than 200 Boulder students submitted entries to the naming contest.

New Coffee Shop Set To Open In Littleton
Black Rock Coffee Bar is opening a new location in Littleton.

Jeffco Giving Tree Program To Help Children In Need
The annual Giving Tree program is back in Jefferson County. Here's how you can help local kids have a happy holiday.

Horseshoe Holiday Market Returns In Denver
The holiday market, coming to Denver's Globeville neighborhood, will showcase small businesses.

Volunteers Donate Time To Protect Drivers From Catalytic Converter Theft
Hands of The Carpenter garage in Golden is a nonprofit that fixes cars for single mothers.

Colorado Ballet's Holiday Classic ‘The Nutcracker' Gets Whole New Look
The company launched a capital campaign in 2019 to fund new sets and costumes.

Tickets Go On Sale For Denver Zoo Lights
The holiday tradition, which supports wildlife conservation, is expected to sell out quickly.

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.

‘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.