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Hello Denver! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Scholarship boost for students, United’s chef-curated flights, and build your own bouquet + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
Today’s sponsor, Goldco, is helping folks around Denver help protect their savings after a remarkable few years for gold and silver. Their free guide explains what's behind the run… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.* |
01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Boosting student opportunity: CU Denver received a $3.25 million Reisher Scholars grant, part of a $25 million 25th anniversary initiative, to fund two scholarship programs supporting first-time-in-college and transfer Colorado students -- learn more about the scholarships.
Growing community connections: A $275,000 Healthy Food for Denver's Kids grant brought a community garden to Mosaic Community Campus, offering fresh produce and hands-on lessons for 350 residents with Denver Urban Gardens -- explore the garden impact.
Elevated in-flight dining: United is serving Denver chef Penelope Wong’s dishes in United’s Polaris seats on nonstop flights from Denver to Rome, London, Frankfurt, Munich and Tokyo, after her James Beard win -- see the full menu.
The bill everyone over 50 should double check: Car insurance. If you’ve been on the same plan for years, you might be paying way more than you need to. It’s an easy one to forget about, but switching could save you up to $1,500 this year. Case in point: Shopping around could cut your premium in half — this free comparison tool makes it easy*
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Sweet nostalgia, unlocked: Hammond’s Candies has been handcrafting lollipops, chocolates, brittles and other classic treats since 1920, and you can actually watch the magic on a factory tour. Swing by their factory store for giftable boxes or a personal stash, then thank your future self during the next afternoon slump.
Margs and tacos, anyone? Perdida - Mexican Kitchen brings a lively, Baja-bright escape with tacos, enchiladas, and sizzling fajitas plus Colorado's best margaritas. Slide into the vibrant energy this week or try Brunch in Baja at Wash Park when your weekend could use a mini-vacation.
Blend your own bottle: Skip the grocery aisle vino and spend some time at Bigsby's Folly Craft Winery & Restaurant, where you can taste through Folly-5 flights, snack on chef-crafted bites, then geek out in a custom blending session to mix, bottle, and label your own one-of-a-kind blend.
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04 — Our recommendations
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Home insurance premiums jumped 12% last year alone: That's on top of years of increases that have outpaced inflation. Before you blindly renew with your current insurer, a free comparison tool matches your home with top-rated insurers so you can see quotes side by side, in about two minutes. Some homeowners find hundreds in savings, and if you don't find a better policy, you stay put knowing you checked. *See your options →
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🎳 Carnation Festival @ Anderson Park (Lakewood) | Friday (8/7) at 5:00 PM – Old-school Wheat Ridge fun is back at the Carnation Festival, with Kingpin Posse and Judgement Day handling the soundtrack. Think lawn chairs, good beer, and neighbors you actually like. Expect nostalgia up front, guitar riffs, fried stuff, and quality people watching.
🎺 Fiesta CO with Mariachi Sol De Mi Tierra and more @ Levitt Pavilion | Friday (8/7) at 6:00 PM – Levitt's hosting a free Fiesta CO with Mariachi Sol De Mi Tierra and Chicano Heat, all ages, rain or shine. Big brass, tight harmonies, and a groove that makes even stubborn hips behave, so bring a lawn chair and call it quality time.
💐 Build your own Bouquet @ Fruitdale Farm (Wheat Ridge) | Saturday (8/8) at 8:00 AM – Weekend errands call for a bouquet that doesn't look like it came with a loyalty card. A local flower stand lets you build your own with lush focal blooms, humble fillers, and farm fresh eggs. Saturdays and Sundays, morning hours until they sell out.
🏞 Kendrick Lake Park Tour @ Kendrick Lake Park (Lakewood) | Saturday (8/8) at 9:00 AM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to ditch the thirsty lawn, this tour of Kendrick Lake Park’s xeriscape demo garden is it. Angie Carabetta, Lakewood’s horticultural lead, shares xeriscape tips, kids can hit the jungle gym after, and Fido should sit this one out.
🎒 Denver Days Back to School Fest 2026 @ Westwood Community Center | Saturday (8/8) at 10:00 AM – Denver Days wraps with a proper sendoff that turns the back-to-school checklist into a party. Free for Denver families, with 1,000-plus backpacks, vaccines, basic physicals, Youth on Record live, fresh cuts from R&R Headlabs, and a Goodwill station to personalize packs, because style counts.
🚜 2026 Big Wheels on the Farm Car Show @ Anderson Park Wheat Ridge | Sunday (8/9) at 9:00 AM – Roll into Big Wheels on the Farm, folded into the Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival, where spectating is free, entries cost a bit, and proceeds back WRHS Cheer and National Honor Society. Expect chrome, vendors, food, rides, and the perfume of burnt rubber and kettle corn.
🌮 Sazón Latin Food Festival 2026 @ Improper City | Sunday (8/9) at 12:00 PM – Denver's getting a full-on sabor parade, with an outdoor, family-friendly festival serving curated bites from the Caribbean, Central, and South America, plus live Latin music and drinks. Consider it a Mile High vacation, no sunscreen arguments, just seconds, and dessert.
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07 — Denver report Weather forecastToday — High: 88°F — Low: 62°F — Precip: 0%
Patchy smoke before noon. Sunny, with a high near 88. North northeast wind 2 to 8 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. South southeast wind 3 to 8 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 96°F — Low: 65°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 96. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. This house is wildThis 1921 estate blends Italian Renaissance elegance with modern ease, from soaring ceilings and custom millwork to bespoke stenciled hardwood and French doors. The chef’s kitchen shines with premium appliances, opening to a warm family room and garden parlor. Upstairs, the primary suite feels like a private spa, while nearly an acre of English and Japanese-inspired gardens adds a magical finale.
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