🐾 Mysterious illness plagues Denver pups

🐾 Mysterious Ailment Plagues Denver Dogs

Veterinarians are warning pet owners about a novel respiratory illness spreading among dogs in Colorado. The infection is highly contagious, resistant to treatment, and in some cases, has proven to be fatal. Experts are encouraging pet owners to contact their vets if they notice symptoms like coughing, sneezing, and lethargy. [Axios Denver]

🇺🇸 Judge Allows Trump on 2024 Ballots

Former President Donald Trump will be allowed to appear on Colorado’s Republican primary ballot next spring, a Denver District Court judge ruled last week. While Trump did engage in insurrection, the judge said, the constitution does not bar him from seeking the presidency again. [CPR]

💰 DPS Board Votes to Increase Board Pay

The Denver school board voted to increase board member compensation to as much as $33,000 per year, quadrupling the previous maximum possible. The change will only affect the three new members sworn in earlier this month since state law prohibits sitting board members from increasing their own pay. [Chalkbeat]

🎁 Holiday Shopping Season is Here!

We recommend skipping the big box stores this Friday, but where should you go to find that perfect gift for everyone in your life? We’ve got answers today on the podcast. [City Cast Denver 🎧]

Thanksgiving is this week and everyone deserves a seat at the table. Here are five local organizations you can support that are committed to ensuring all Denverites have access to a hot, heaping, wholesome meal this Thursday (and all year round).

Ms. Betty’s Harvest Madsgiving

Local husband-and-wife chef duo Tajahi and Danielle Cooke are accepting monetary donations to help distribute 15,000 holiday meals to Denver-area shelters for Thanksgiving.

Denver Rescue Mission Turkey Drive

Drop off a frozen turkey or non-perishable sides to Denver Rescue Mission locations across metro Denver by tomorrow for its turkey dinner meal boxes being doled out to thousands of Denverites in need.

Jewish Family Service Virtual Food Drive

Fill a virtual shopping cart with Butterball turkeys and all the fixins for a wholesome Thanksgiving dinner and help stock up the Jewish Family Service food pantry.

Kitchen for One

This nonprofit food truck is accepting monetary donations and volunteer applications not only to provide a holiday meal for families facing food insecurity this Thanksgiving, but all year long.

Project Angel Heart Cookie Doughnation

You can purchase cookie dough or donate money for Project Angel Heart’s annual Cookie Doughnation fundraiser to support their mission of delivering medically tailored meals to Coloradans living with life-threatening conditions.

More ways to give: 5280 shares even more ways to give a meal this week. And our friends at CPR have rounded up a bunch of volunteer opportunities to get involved with this holiday season.

🎄 Holiday Tree Lot | Daily | Times Vary

Two Little Man Ice Cream locations transform into holiday tree lots for the season, where you can take your pick from a variety of firs and pines. [Highland / West Colfax; Prices vary]

🎁 Merry Christmas with Mariah Carey | Tuesday | 7:30 p.m.

All Mariah wants for Christmas is you! Join the undisputed queen of holiday cheer at her big show at Ball Arena. [Auraria; $49.95+]

🪩 Casual Dance Party | Friday | 5-9 p.m.

Hit the dance floor at this early evening shindig featuring DJs Tyler Jacobson and DogBoy spinning the best Britpop, shoegaze, and more. [Speer; Free]

Our Guide to Holiday Shopping in Denver

Whether you’re looking for festive mall vibes, kitschy trinkets, or a one-stop-shop, today on the City Cast Denver podcast, we share our favorite places to get your holiday shopping on.