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Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Paid parking proposal for Olde Town Arvada draws outcry from business owners (arvadapress.com) — Arvada officials are weighing a paid parking plan for Olde Town that could start as early as 2027, and many local shop owners fear it will drive customers away or even force closures. The city says it's still gathering feedback via an online survey through Sept. 9 and will discuss the issue at a Sept. 15 council study session viewable online.
2. News About Golden - September 4, 2026 (goldentoday.com) — Arvada's proposal to introduce paid parking in Olde Town has local business owners worried it could drive away customers and even force closures, though the city says no final decision is made. The newsletter also recaps Golden-area sports, wildlife concerns, a new federal geothermal research center, and a criminal case involving a regional water source.
3. Things to do in Denver this weekend, Sept. 4-7 (denverite.com) — Arvada residents have a full Labor Day weekend of nearby options, from performances of the thriller "Misery" at the Arvada Center to the Arvada Farmers Market in Olde Town on Sunday. The guide also highlights dozens of festivals, concerts, and family activities across metro Denver and the mountains, with times, locations, and prices to help you plan.
4. Boulder' Upstart Crow stages Shakespeare, Longmont's Jesters puts Mel Brooks comedy on stage (theater guide) (dailycamera.com) — Arvada theatergoers can catch the stage adaptation of "Misery" at the Arvada Center on Wadsworth Boulevard, running through Oct. 11 with tickets starting around $60. The regional theater guide also highlights upcoming productions in Boulder, Denver, and Longmont, giving Arvada residents plenty of options for fall entertainment within an easy drive.
5. Holy Family makes major statement in 3A football powerhouse clash at NAAC (coloradopreps.com) — A high-scoring showdown at Arvada's North Area Athletic Complex saw Holy Family roll past defending 3A champion Pomona 64-28, fueled by a four-touchdown second quarter from quarterback Kaden Hopkin. The Tigers added big special-teams and defensive plays, while Pomona's night was marred by a late knee injury to quarterback Tucker Ingersoll and a string of second-half setbacks.
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