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🌱 Patch AM: Arvada man among two drowning victims recently identified at Eleven Mile Reservoir
Also, don't miss Mystery Night @ New Terrain Brewing Co on the Arvada Patch calendar

What's up Arvada! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Arvada man among two drowning victims recently identified at Eleven Mile Reservoir
- Community remembers Phyllis Mae Mariano, who spent her later years in Arvada
Also on today's calendar: Mystery Night @ New Terrain Brewing Co and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 94, low: 67.
- Friday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 96 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Eleven Mile drowning victims who died 8 days apart identified (gazette.com) — An Arvada man, 67-year-old Paul Scanlon, has been identified as one of two people who drowned at Eleven Mile Reservoir this month after his kayak flipped on August 6 despite his wearing a life jacket. Authorities also named a Denver man who died in a separate paddleboarding incident eight days later, and both cases remain under investigation.
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• In Loving Memory of Phyllis Mae (Anselmo) Mariano (krtnradio.com) — Arvada residents are connected to the life of Phyllis Mae Mariano, a longtime Trinidad nurse and dairy operator who spent her later years creating art while living in Arvada and died here on August 2 at age 90. Her story spans decades of medical service, volunteer work, and creative pursuits that touched communities across Colorado and beyond.
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📸 Around Arvada
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Arvada
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
- Preschool Time
Standley Lake Library 8485 Kipling Street, Arvada, CO 80005
9:15 am - GED Tutoring & Test Prep
Community Table 8555 W 57th Ave, Arvada, CO 80002
10:00 am - Toddler Time
Standley Lake Library 8485 Kipling Street, Arvada, CO 80005
10:15 am - Paws for Reading
Standley Lake Library 8485 Kipling Street, Arvada, CO 80005
4:00 pm - Cosmic Conversations
Standley Lake Library 8485 Kipling Street, Arvada, CO 80005
6:00 pm - Family Time
Standley Lake Library 8485 Kipling Street, Arvada, CO 80005
6:30 pm - DMV2GO Motor Vehicle Services
Community Table 8555 W 57th Ave, Arvada, CO 80002
3:00 am - Archwell Health - Healthcare for Seniors
Community Table 8555 W 57th Ave, Arvada, CO 80002
4:00 am - Mystery Night @ New Terrain Brewing Co →
New Terrain Brewing Company, 16401 Table Mountain Pkwy, Golden
6:00 pm
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
Thursday September 3
📣 Arvada Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Back-to-School Meet & Greet
Edison Denver, CO 80212
3:30 pm - Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting →
Wheat Ridge, CO Calendar Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
6:30 pm - GED Tutoring & Test Prep
Community Table 8555 W 57th Ave, Arvada, CO 80002
10:00 am - Sustainable Wheat Ridge →
Wheat Ridge, CO Calendar Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
6:00 pm
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Arvada PatchAM possible:
- Arbor View Senior Living — (303) 732-5909
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Update: Pet Reunited
A dog who went missing in Arvada, CO, has been safely reunited with their family after 5 hours, 30 minutes. More details here https://www.pawboost… (Nextdoor Arvada Mountain View) - Tuesday Update - Eric's Still Missing: Going out with flyers today and walking this afternoon.
Please let me know if you are a walker and want to be added to Eric's search team through lovelost (if you see any leads you can send it directly to… (Nextdoor Highlands)
- McDonald's posted a job opening for DAY SHIFT SERVICE TEAM MEMBERS NEEDED: Make Up To $17/hr! in Arvada. Apply here.
- Arby's Restaurant posted a job opening for Team Member in Arvada. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Arvada here.
🗞 Nearby News
Wheat Ridge
- Wheat Ridge considering e-bike, scooter ordinances as usage increases in city (denvergazette.com)
- QualityStocksNewsBreaks – USA Rare Earth, Inc. (NASDAQ: USAR) Reported Q2 2026 Results, Advanced Integrated Rare Earth Supply Chain (qualitystocks.com)
- Wheat Ridge considers ordinance to restrict drone use in public spaces (denvergazette.com)
Westminster
- Congressman Joe Neguse to Join Transportation Leaders at Sustainable Transportation Summit (yellowscene.com)
- Colorado's drought is causing another fishing spot to lose its fish (kdvr.com)
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: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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