24 NOVEMBER 28-DECEMBER 4, 2024 westword.com WESTWORD | REAL ESTATE | RENTALS | HEALTH WELLNESS | SERVICES | EMPLOYMENT | ADULT | MUSIC | CLASSIFIED | CANNABIS CALENDAR Colorado’s cannabis community has already moved passed Thanksgiving and is now in full holiday season mode. Christmas decora- tions and steep dispensary deals are already popping up, and there’s a cannabis winter wellness expo on the way. And if you want to light one up among friends while giving back, a RiNo pot lounge is offering discounted entry fees for toy donations this December. Learn more about those events and other skunky gatherings around Denver in our Cannabis Calendar, and see the full version at westword.com/marijuana. High Notes Open Mic Friday, November 29, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. High Society Dispo & Lounge 7667 Washington Street Singers, comedians, poets and any other kind of performer (where’d all the jugglers go?) are welcome to perform at High Notes Open Mic, where all you have to do is show up. The cannabis-friendly entertainment is free to attend (21+), but all cannabis products must be purchased on site. Sign up by 7 p.m. to perform, and learn more at 303-993-5760. Doses & Mimosas Saturday, November 30, 11 a.m Plant Magic Cafe 925 East 17th Avenue Learn about psychedelics and plant medi- cine over natural (and magical) drinks made with blue lotus and amanita muscaria, two stimulating natural libations likely to make you smile. Located in the back of Plant Magic Cafe, the hangout space and small bar has mimosas, Bloody Marys and other drinks, with Plant Magic employees on hand to talk about psychedelics and Colorado’s new de- criminalization laws. Each $25.31 ticket (21+) includes the blue lotus and amanita muscaria drinks. Find out more at eventbrite.com. Tetra Toy Drive Sunday, December 1, through Saturday, December 21 Tetra Lounge 3039 Walnut Street It’s tokes for tots season at Denver cannabis venue Tetra Lounge, which is hosting a toy drive through December 21. Just bring in a new or unopened toy and receive 50 percent off daily and monthly memberships, which usually cost $20 and $50. Find out more about Tetra and its weekly events and of- ferings at tetralounge.com or 720-800-3011. Winter Wellness Escape Friday, December 6, 7 to 10 p.m. Hanover Evans Station 1933 South Acoma Street Hailed as an atypical wellness night, this party will be full of “smooth saxophone vibes, arti- sanal hors d’oeuvres and crafted mocktails to warm your soul,” according to hosts Mary J’s Apothecary. There will be swag bags, a lineup of wellness-focused cannabis brands on site to inform and educate about products and routines, and a sprinkle of winter magic to keep the fun high. Tickets (21+) start at $31.72, with a VIP and yoga session option for $48.80. Learn more at eventbrite.com. ■ A S K A S T O N E R BY HERBERT FUEGO Dear Stoner: I’ve been seeing two-, four- and eight-gram jars of rosin for sale, and they’re priced at better value than single grams. Would the rosin keep well, and do you think I’d get too acclimated after dabbing the same strain for so long? Almond B. Dear Almond B.: If you’re thinking about spending $300-plus on eight grams of rosin, then it’s fair to say you’ve already acclimated to THC and dabbing. And when you’re fl ush with hash or grass, it takes a lot of discipline not to smoke or share more. While puffi ng the same strain for a month can get boring and impact your tolerance, too, an occasional break or keeping a few other rosin or fl ower varieties around should be enough to keep you balanced. Buying rosin Costco style is obviously good for the budget if you can afford it on the front end, and the hash will keep just fi ne in the fridge. Maybe get two four-gram jars for a nighttime/daytime combo instead of going all out with eight, though, and make sure to sniff and look at what you’re buying fi rst. That’s no small investment. Dear Stoner: How will marijuana reschedul- ing impact veterans? If it’s approved, would I be able to get medical marijuana from the VA? Would my benefi ts still be at risk if I smoked weed? Shawn Dear Shawn: A lot remains to be seen with federally reclassifying cannabis from Sched- ule I to III — including whether it actually happens. President Joe Biden and his admin- istration may have endorsed the process, but it’s already been pushed back to 2025, and Biden will be out of the White House by then. And even under Biden, the DEA has been criticized for delaying the process and giving anti-cannabis groups an unfair platform at an upcoming (and unscheduled) hearing on po- tential rescheduling, while no veterans’ rights group is among the 25 hearing participants. Nobody knows how a Schedule III des- ignation will change cannabis policy across the board, but the Department of Veterans Affairs won’t be jumping to prescribe medi- cal marijuana. VA offi cials have already taken the “more research is needed” approach when asked about rescheduling, so insur- ance won’t cover your cannabis purchases any time soon, either. However, the depart- ment has said that a vet’s cannabis use won’t impact access to VA benefi ts and health care, and that former service members can discuss cannabis use with VA providers. ■ WARNING: Use of Marijuana Concentrate may lead to: 1. Psychotic symptoms and/or Psychotic disorder (delusions, hallucinations, or difficulty distinguishing reality); 2. Mental Health Symptoms/Problems; 3. Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS) (uncontrolled and repetitive vomiting); Cannabis use disorder/ dependence, including physical and psychological dependence Programmatic Cannabis Network Organic & Local SEO • Website Design Social Media Management • Print Media Get started today with a FREE Digital Audit. marijuanamarketingxperts.com
