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In today's newsletter:

• What Arvada's AAA bond rating really means for your tax dollars
• How far from schools could sex offenders live under Arvada's proposal?

Also on today's calendar: President, Arvada Art Studio Tour and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 74 and low of 53 degrees.
• Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 82, low: 60.
• Thursday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 79 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Fitch Affirms Arvada, CO IDR and Sales Tax Rev Bonds at 'AAA'; Outlook Stable (fitchratings.com) — Arvada's city government just received a reaffirmed AAA credit rating from Fitch, signaling very strong finances and low long‑term debt risk for local taxpayers. The report highlights robust reserves, solid sales tax growth, and a relatively affluent, educated population, all of which help keep borrowing costs low for future city projects and infrastructure investments.
   

• Arvada City Council recommends residency restrictions for sex offenders (arvadapress.com) — Arvada City Council is moving toward an ordinance that would bar most registered sex offenders from living within 500 feet of schools, playgrounds, pools, daycares, childcare facilities, and libraries, with 1,000‑foot buffers for violent offenders that also include parks and trails. The proposal, which would apply only to new residents after a future effective date, now heads to staff for drafting before a formal council vote.
   

📸 Around Arvada

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Arvada

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 18
• President, Arvada Art Studio Tour →
  Burd's Nest Art Gallery, 7611Grandview Ave, Arvada
  9:00 am
Saturday September 19
• Family History Discovery Day →
  Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1721 Red Cloud Rd, Longmont
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Wednesday September 16
• Everyday Eats Boxes for ages 60+
  Community Table, 8555 W 57th Ave, Arvada
  3:00 am
• Family Time
  Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling Street, Arvada
  10:15 am
• Let's Dance
  Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling Street, Arvada
  11:15 am
• Teen Hangout
  Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling Street, Arvada
  4:00 pm
Thursday September 17
• WanderFest '26 (10th Anniversary Party) →
  New Terrain Brewing Company, 16401 Table Mountain Pkwy, Golden
  12:00 pm
Friday September 18
• Arvada West Durden Invitational →
  Arvada CO
• Movies Around Town: GOAT →
  Arvada, CO Calendar, 9190 W 84th Ave., Arvada
  6:45 pm
Saturday September 19
• Community Plant Swap →
  Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada
  9:00 am
• Puzzle Hustle - Team Relay →
  Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada
  10:00 am
Sunday September 27
• Free Family Fall Festival →
  Glory of God Lutheran Church, 12200 W 38th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO, 80033
  11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• UPDATE owner was found yay.
  Found a dog in our yard. Is he yours? Or look familiar? 87th dr and Ellis St (Nextdoor Whisper Creek)
• Skelly is an Arvada West fan and his friend is a Broncos fan.
  I don't think it be a good idea to cheer for the opponent near them. I've heard they don't play well others sometimes. (Nextdoor Woodland Valley 1)

• WellAge Senior Communities posted a job opening for Vivage - Housekeeper - Arbor View in Arvada. Apply here.
• Mortensen Group - Planet Fitness posted a job opening for Overnight Custodian in Arvada. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Arvada here.

🗞 Nearby News

Wheat Ridge

• Flag football Recap: Steamboat Springs Holds Standley Lake Scoreless (maxpreps.com)

Westminster

• Second phase of bridge maintenance begins on I‑270 and US 36 bridges over I‑25 in Adams County, drivers through Westminster and North Denver warned to expect lane closures and delays (northdenvernews.com)
• Westminster announces sales tax exemption on diapers, infant formula and feminine hygiene products starting November 22, 2026, projected to save local families up to $600,000 annually (northdenvernews.com)
• Raising Cane's opens new Denver metro location Monday (9news.com)

Golden

• DOE launches Geothermal Center of Excellence to accelerate gigawatt-scale energy development through national lab and industry partnerships (energiesmedia.com)
• We're so much more civilized. (goldentoday.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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