Good morning, Lafayette.

Lafayette transferred management of its One Lafayette fund to the Community Foundation Boulder County after voters approved a dedicated mental health and human services sales tax in 2021—this year, the foundation awarded about $29,000 to 12 nonprofits that deliver food assistance, youth support, and safety-net services. The Community Trust process, led by over 80 local volunteers, managed the reviews and will continue to support local community services in the future.

Boulder County Commissioners voted by a 2+1 margin to update the minimum wage for unincorporated areas; the wage will be $16.82 per hour starting Jan 1, 2026 and will rise yearly by the consumer price index beginning in 2027.

The county will soon update its website with FAQs in English and Spanish.

City officials announced today that coffin burials have been paused indefinitely at Lafayette Cemetery after the state archeologist found overlapping gravesites and unmarked remains during a recent burial—cremains burials will continue while ground-penetrating radar helps update the records at a cost of $83,000. Plot owners can choose to maintain their plot for cremains burial, switch to a plot at Coal Creek Cemetery, or receive a refund.

Crews finished resurfacing sections of the LoBo Trail between Monarch Road and Highway 52 in Boulder County — the trail is now open with all detours removed.

Minor work remains on parts of the trail, and the Monarch Park Trailhead has also reopened.

Donny Most’s 'Mostly Swinging' with the Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra

6-7 p.m. — Nissi's Entertainment Venue & Event Center — $25-30 — Enjoy an evening of big band classics sung by the iconic Donny Most in a vibrant jazz setting.

Silent Book Club Lafayette

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Acreage by Stem Ciders — Free entry — Gather with fellow book lovers in a cozy atmosphere to enjoy reading together.

Epic Acoustic Classic Rock with Mike Masse

6-7 p.m. — Nissi's Entertainment Venue & Event Center — $25 reserved seating — Enjoy an intimate evening of acoustic renditions from classic rock legends.

Face Vocal Band: Rock The Halls!

6:30 p.m. — Nissi's Entertainment Venue & Event Center — $40-$50 — Experience holiday classics with a twist in a full-on a cappella rock party.

Lafayette Bird Watching

1-3 p.m. — Greenlee Wildlife Preserve — Free entry — Explore the joy of bird watching with knowledgeable guides at this family-friendly event.

Mistletoe & Melodies with the CJRO

7-9 p.m. — Muse Performance Space — Celebrate the season with an evening of holiday tunes and jazz standards performed by the CJRO Quintet.

Merry Christmas Baby Concert

6 PM — Nissi's Entertainment Venue & Event Center — Reserved seating $15, GA door $20 — Enjoy a festive evening of big band jazz and gospel with holiday classics.