✊ Why Stranahan’s employees are protesting

✊ Stranahan’s Employees Allege Unfair Union Bargaining

Dave Infante, a reporter covering the national beverage industry, reports workers at Stranahan’s Distillery are being “stonewalled” by management as they negotiate for their first union contract with UFCW Local 7. Stranahan’s employees held a protest at the distillery on Friday, calling for fair bargaining. [Substack]

🎒 Cops in Schools Keeps District Divided

The Denver school board remains starkly divided on one of the most hot-button issues facing the district right now: cops in schools. After an hour-long debate last week, the board still has no resolution and no next steps. The board’s next meeting allowing public comment is tonight. [Chalkbeat]

⛺ Safe Campsites Could Be Here to Stay

Tonight, City Council is scheduled to hear from the public, then vote on making Denver’s sanctioned campsite program (for people experiencing homelessness) permanent. It approved, sanctioned campsites would be allowed to stay in one location for up to four years, rather than only a few months; the cap on site capacity would be lifted; and rules for where sites are permitted would be expanded. [Denverite]

🤘 Where to Catch the Best Summer Concerts

Yes, Red Rocks is world-famous, and for good reason! But there’s plenty more great venues in town to catch a live show. So which has the best sound quality? Best vibes? Best seating? We’re asking the pros. [City Cast Denver 🎧]

🍩 Mini Monday Madness | Monday | All Day

Enjoy mini versions of your favorite Voodoo doughnuts for only $1 each or a dozen for $10 at Voodoo’s South Broadway location! [Baker]

👐 CHOW Mental Health Meeting | Monday | 6-7 p.m.

The Culinary Hospitality Outreach and Wellness organization welcomes chefs, servers, bartenders, dishwashers, and others in the hospitality field to participate in a safe, supportive conversation around mental health in the industry. [Virtual / La Alma-Lincoln Park; Free]

🍶 Yoga, Sake, and Sushi | Monday | 6-7:30 p.m.

One hour of all-levels yoga followed by sushi and sake! [Five Points; Pay-What-You-Can]

🥕 Mobile Food Pantry | Tuesday | 9-11 a.m.

Anyone regardless of income level is welcome to stop by Regis University for a box of nonperishable foods, fresh produce, meat, and dairy. [Regis; Free]

The Best Local Concert Venues, According to the Pros

Today on the City Cast Denver podcast, host Bree Davies chats with local musicians Kalyn Heffernan and Gregg Ziemba of Wheelchair Sports Camp about the best concert venues in town and their pro tips for making the most of them.