Hot Dogs, Cool Cats

Good morning, Denver!

Welcome back from vacation—I hope everyone had a warm, fun, and long weekend, because we sure did 😎

In today’s scoop:

• Free cat microchipping

• Adopt a pet for $50

• Avoid a $95 fee

• Restaurant openings

Let’s jump into it.

— Angelica & Tatiana

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RAPID REPORTS

🐱 Free cat microchipping

All of July, the Denver Animal Shelter offers free cat microchipping. Why chip? One in three pets go missing, and only 2% of unchipped cats make it home. Plus, adopt a pet for just $50 through the Hot Dogs, Cool Cats special.

🥗 3 new restaurant openings

After a busy June for Denver’s dining scene, July is kicking off with 3 new restaurant openings:

• 🥩 Carne, 2601 Larimer Street

• 🍟 Eat Here at Millers & Rossi, 3542 Walnut Street

• 🥑 Two Hands, 3985 Tennyson Street

⚖️ City Council meeting

Today, the Denver City Council will vote on three Nov. 5th ballot measures:

• Creating a Ballpark Improvement District around Coors Field

• Establishing the Department of Human Rights and Community Partnerships as a chartered cabinet agency

• Allowing certain city employees to negotiate union contracts, possibly including a right to strike.

• See full agenda

The meeting is at 3:30PM in the City Council Chambers at Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber 1437 Bannock Street, Room 450. The public is welcome to attend or watch live on Zoom here.

🚔 Avoid a $95 fee

Starting July 15, Denver Police will enforce expired vehicle registration and temporary license plates for one month, responding to resident complaints. Avoid a $95 fine by updating your registration and plates now. This move temporarily lifts a May policy limiting stops for minor offenses, allowing officers to target more dangerous violations like reckless driving and speeding.

🇺🇸 Rapids midfielder joins Olympic Team

Colorado Rapids midfielder Djordje Mihailovic joins the U.S. Men's Olympic Team, becoming the second Rapids player to compete in the Olympics after Joey DiGiamarino in 2000. Watch the U.S. team starting July 24 against France.

⚽️ Rapids beat St. Louis

Colorado Rapids beat St. Louis CITY SC at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park yesterday. The Rapids started strong with a 6th-minute goal by Kévin Cabral and pulled ahead with goals from Cole Bassett, Jonathan Lewis, and Darren Yapi.

Game Highlights:

• COL: Kévin Cabral (6’)

• COL: Cole Bassett (35’)

• COL: Jonathan Lewis (81’)

• COL: Darren Yapi (90’)

⚾️ Royals crushed the Rockies

The Kansas City Royals crushed the Colorado Rockies 10-1 yesterday. Nolan Jones broke Singer's shutout in the seventh, but the Rockies couldn’t rally while Rockies’ Tanner Gordon struggled in his MLB debut.

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Today

😹 Laugh off the Sunday Scaries. Ellen DeGeneres is at the Paramount Theater today at 8 PM. 1621 Glenarm Pl., Denver, CO 80202

🍿 Enjoy a sunset and a movie. Film on the Rocks is back at Red Rocks with The Wizard of Oz. 7 PM today at 18300 W. Alameda Pkwy., Morrison, CO 80465.

🎬 A free movie at the park. Bring your blankets and your dogs and enjoy Trolls Band Together at Infinity Park. 7 PM today at 4400 E. Kentucky Ave., Glendale, CO 80246.

Tiny Tots To-Do

At The Denver Scoop, we love to connect readers with fun local events. Every Monday from now until September, we’re bringing you a list of kid’s activity every weekday of the summer. Enjoy… and hang in there! 🤪

MONDAY 7/8: Film on the Rocks: The Wizard of Oz
Enjoy a film live at Red Rocks Amphitheater today with a pre-show performance. Doors open at 6:30PM at 18300 W. Alameda Pkwy., Morrison, CO 80465.

TUESDAY 7/9: Sunset Cinema: Who Framed Roger Rabbit
A free outdoor movie at Denver Performing Arts Complex Sculpture Park. Tuesday at 6:30 PM. 1400 Curtis St Denver, CO 80202.

WEDNESDAY 7/10: Summer Kids Club: Denver Police Department
Beat the Denver heat and join the Denver Police Department inside at Grand Court from 10:30AM-11:30AM for a fun activity. 3000 E. 1st Ave., Denver, CO 80206.

THURSDAY 7/11: Discovering Teen Rex
Celebrate the incredible Teen Rex find, discovered by local children in North Dakota at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO 80205.

FRIDAY 7/12: Bubble Planet Experience @ WOW! Children's Museum
An immersive experience surrounded by bubbles! Step into a planet beyond your imagination with VR technology, themed rooms, fantastical landscapes, and even a hot air balloon flight simulator. 3900 Elati St., Denver, CO 80216.

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