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🌱 Patch AM: How many new taxes could hit Arvada shoppers this November?
And on the Arvada Patch calendar - Marmalade Music
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:
- How many new taxes could hit Arvada shoppers this November?
- Have you seen these two kids last reported missing from Arvada?
- Which chilling Stephen King story is now onstage at Arvada Center?
Also on today's calendar: Fempire Comedy Festival and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 83 and low of 55 degrees.
- Monday: Very warm, temps: high: 87, low: 62. 🌶 Hot!
- Tuesday: Increasing cloudiness, with a high of 82 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Jefferson County voters face tax hike barrage on November ballot (completecolorado.com) — Arvada voters will see a crowded November ballot with Issue 7A's new regional rail sales tax plus multiple Jeffco-wide and neighboring city tax hikes competing for the same household dollars. While the Colorado Connector train tax would apply in Arvada, the line would not actually serve the city, and separate fire, school, Lakewood, and Wheat Ridge measures could still affect where locals shop and how much they pay in sales and property taxes. 
2. 2 kids missing, last seen in Arvada (denverpost.com) — Two juveniles are missing after at least one was last seen Friday morning near West 80th Avenue and Kipling in Arvada, and state investigators have issued a Missing Indigenous Person alert. Authorities describe the teens' appearances and clothing and urge anyone who spots them or has information to immediately call 911 or the Arvada Police Department.
3. Mel Brooks comedy, Neil Simon play, a local tale of dementia hit Boulder County (theater guide) (dailycamera.com) — Arvada theater fans can catch the thriller "Misery" at the Arvada Center on Wadsworth Boulevard through Oct. 11, alongside a wide slate of Front Range productions. The regional guide highlights comedies, dramas, and immersive shows in Boulder, Denver, Longmont, and Westminster, giving Arvada residents plenty of nearby stage options this month.
4. Goodnight, Oscar: Hello, David Nehls (denvergazette.com) — A longtime music director at the Arvada Center is taking on a demanding lead role in "Goodnight, Oscar," now running at Miners Alley in Golden. The story traces David Nehls' journey from his early Arvada Center days to this new challenge, highlighting his Colorado ties and why his piano skills make this production uniquely possible for Front Range audiences.
📸 Around Arvada
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Arvada
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★ Featured events ★
- Marmalade Music →
Arvada
6:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
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Other local events
- Book Club - "The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store" by James McBride
Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada
1:00 pm - Emily Barnes at Marmalade Lounge →
Marmalade Lounge, Arvada
6:00 pm - WildTang Meter Challenge →
Arvada CO - Preschool Time
Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling Street, Arvada
9:15 am - Toddler Time
Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling Street, Arvada
10:15 am - Technology Help Session
Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling Street, Arvada
1:00 pm - Bavarian Beats and Sweets
Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada
1:30 pm - Drawing + Painting: Teens (Arvada) →
artSPARK Creative Studio, Wadsworth Boulevard, Arvada
6:00 pm - Cosmic Conversations
Standley Lake Library, 8485 Kipling Street, Arvada
6:00 pm - Fempire Comedy Festival →
Junkyard Social Club, 2525 Frontier Ave, Boulder
7:00 pm - Fempire Comedy Festival →
Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St, Boulder
7:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Friday October 23
Saturday October 24
📣 Arvada Shout Outs!
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- Arbor View Senior Living — (303) 268-4747
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Tomorrow is my birthday, and somehow it feels a little surreal.
I can't believe how many years have passed since I first came to the U.S.I still remember how hard those early days were. I never asked my parents or… (Nextdoor Historic Olde Town) - Hello!
We found this cat today, does he belong to anyone? Super sweet, male, intact and no chip. It was near the playground on the trail side. 86th street… (Nextdoor Pomona)
- Panera posted a job opening for Catering Lead in Arvada. Apply here.
- Michaels posted a job opening for Retail Store Manager (Bench) in Arvada. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Arvada here.
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: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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