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Hi there, Arvada! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Arvada West pulled off its dramatic late comeback win
  • How a regional crime ring's arrests could affect safety in Arvada.

Also on today's calendar: WanderFest '26 (10th Anniversary Party) and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 90 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Partly sunny with a shower, temps: high: 85, low: 60.
  • Sunday: An a.m. shower; partly sunny, with a high of 90 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Arvada West flag football rallies late versus Valor Christian at Trailblazer Stadium (coloradopreps.com) — Arvada West's flag football team stayed unbeaten in 5A Jeffco play with a late 19-7 comeback win over Valor Christian at Lakewood's Trailblazer Stadium. The Wildcats' defense delivered a crucial goal-line stand, then big plays from Macie Ferguson, Grace Schillie, and quarterback Emerson Drake sealed the victory and kept Arvada's squad atop the league heading into upcoming non-league games.
   

• 8 suspects arrested, 2 at large in connection with hundreds of violent Denver crimes (denvergazette.com) — A major anti-violence task force has tied hundreds of shootings, robberies, and other crimes across the metro area to a single group whose activity reached into Arvada and nine other jurisdictions. Eight suspects are in custody and two remain at large, all facing organized crime charges as investigators continue seeking tips from residents who may have information.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • My new neighbors.
    A Cooper's Hawk and some scrub jays. Scrub Jays are normally up in the foothills and scrub oaks, but they seem to have taken a liking to my hedges… (Nextdoor Ralston Estates)
  • PSA: If someone lets you merge, give a wave.
    It costs you nothing but buys so much goodwill. (Nextdoor Leyden Rock)
  • Schwan's Company posted a job opening for Part-Time Merchandiser in Arvada. Apply here.
  • Arc Thrift Stores posted a job opening for Production Supervisor in Arvada. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Arvada here.

🗞 Nearby News

Wheat Ridge

  • USA TODAY Sports Super 10 Colorado flag football rankings, Week 3 (marconews.com)

Westminster

  • The Homebuyer's Pre-Offer Checklist in Westminster, Colorado (chattypattysplace.com)
  • Westminster tenants call for change from Greystar Apartments and the City of Westminster (denver7.com)
  • Weekend things to do: Adult Nights at Bright Nights and more (denvergazette.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: Mount Rushmore (Thank you J.J. W. for sending it in!)
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