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Good morning to you Arvada! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Why Arvada just hit pause on Olde Town paid parking plans.
• What Arvada's new smart water meters could mean for your household.

Also on today's calendar: President, Arvada Art Studio Tour and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 83 and low of 55 degrees.
• Saturday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 79, low: 53.
• Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 73 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Arvada pauses plan for paid parking in Olde Town (arvadapress.com) — Arvada City Council has hit pause on a proposed paid parking plan for Olde Town after strong pushback from local businesses and nearby residents worried about lost customers and overflow parking. Instead, the city will first focus on improving the underused RTD Olde Town Transit Hub garage and overall accessibility, while staff analyze 4,000 survey responses and refine ideas like a possible "first hours free" approach.
   

• Badger Meter sells utilities a water meter that restricts service remotely (kimmonson.com) — Every Arvada water customer is getting a new smart meter tied to Badger Meter's EyeOnWater app, with installations running through late 2027 or early 2028. The story explains how these meters can support remote flow control, outlines Colorado's current protections against remote shutoffs for gas and electric but not water, and raises privacy and billing concerns highlighted by local advocates.
   

📸 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 →
  1721 Red Cloud Rd, Longmont
  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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Other local events

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 20
• Pierogies on Tap: A Pop-Up Cooking Class at Resolute Brewing →
  Resolute Brewing Tap & Cellar, 18148 West 92nd Lane, Arvada
• Birding by Kayak →
  Arvada, CO Calendar Arvada, CO 80002
  7:30 am
Monday September 21
• I AM HER: THE KICKOFF PARTY →
  Mermaid Walking Boutique, 5760 Olde Wadsworth Boulevard, Arvada
• Preschool Time
  Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling Street, Arvada
  9:15 am
• Cooking with Friends - Lentil Soup →
  Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada
  11:30 am
Tuesday September 22
• Cooking with Friends - Lentil Soup →
  Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada
  11:30 am
Wednesday September 23
• Celebration of Fall Lunch →
  Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada
  1:00 pm
• Adult Children Supporting Aging Loved Ones →
  Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada
  5:30 pm
Thursday September 24
• Blood Drive →
  Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada
  8:30 am
• Bunco Bash →
  Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada
  1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• We've added a new baby to the family!
  Please help me welcome Kol. Our Newfoundland baby. (Nextdoor Westlake)
• Searching for lost dog.
  He is a Light brown Pomeranian male. He has tags but number is not updated. He got out yesterday while at work. The area he got loose was around… (Nextdoor Lamar Heights)

• Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Team Member in Arvada. Apply here.
• i9 Sports Corporation posted a job opening for Weekend Flag Football Youth Sports Official in Westminster. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Arvada here.

🗞 Nearby News

Wheat Ridge

• USA Rare Earth, Pasqal and Riven Test Quantum Machine Learning for Rare Earth Separation (thequantuminsider.com)
• Full closures of I-70 planned in Wheat Ridge for two weekends (denverite.com)
• Massive 2015 Year-End Link Dump! Something for Everyone! (southernrockiesnatureblog.com)

Westminster

• Westminster: City maintains 2026 Drought Watch and expands community water conservation push through Water Saving Contest and OUR Westminster engagement platform (northdenvernews.com)
• Lamont School of Music and Theatre Announces 2026-27 Season (du.edu)

Ok Arvada! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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