❄️ How high will your heating bill be this winter?

❄️ How Much Will Your Heater Cost You This Winter?

Temperatures outside are trending down, which means your energy bill will likely start trending up. Xcel Energy officials estimate the average residential heating bill in Colorado will spike about 15% this year for the months of October through December. But the good news is that’s still about 35% lower than the average for that time last year. Assuming the weather remains predictable, home energy bills are expected to come out to an average of $86 per month — about $45 less than last year. [Denver Post 🔒]

• Need assistance? See if you qualify for financial help from the federally funded Colorado Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP).

👋 So Long, Original Quiznos

The location of the very first Quiznos sandwich shop (established in 1981, as the storefront sign proudly announces) is set to become David Nails & Beauty. The restaurant on East 13th Avenue and Grant Street was closed in April for nonpayment of taxes, but had hopes of an eventual reopening. Now, a Quiznos spokesperson reports that the brand’s focus is “on growth opportunities.” [9News]

• Dive deeper: Learn all about the fascinating rise and fall of this Denver-based toasted sub empire. [City Cast Denver 🎧]

🚫 If Kaiser Employees Go on Strike …

Contract negotiations between union reps and Kaiser Permanente continue to make slow progress ahead of the current contract’s Sept. 30 expiration date. Union employees want better wages, hiring practices, and bonus policies. If demands aren’t met, 3,000 of Kaiser’s Colorado-based nurses, lab techs, and other hospital staff are prepared to launch a three-day walkout on Oct. 4, disrupting care service for half a million Colorado Kaiser patients. [CPR]

📽️ Silent Disco Movie Night | Thursday | 6-10 p.m.

Pack a picnic and something cozy to cuddle up in for a screening of “Edward Scissorhands” or “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” at this outdoor movie night — silent disco-style! [Lakewood; Free]

🛩️ Free Day at the Museum | Wednesday | 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Explore the wonders of aviation and space exploration at the world-class Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum with no cost for admission. [Lowry Field; Free]

☕ National Coffee Day | Friday | All Day

Cafes and breakfast joints across metro Denver will be offering discounts and specials in honor of this delicious holiday. Need some more inspiration? Listen to this podcast episode ranking our favorite coffee shops in the city. [Citywide; Prices vary]

The 6 Most Haunted Places in Colorado

Along with changing leaves and a crisp morning chill, autumn often brings with it the insatiable itch for something spooky! So to help us set the season’s vibes, the City Cast Denver podcast crew brings paranormal superfan Thad Mighell on the show to run down his list of Colorado’s most haunted destinations. OooOOoo!