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🌱 How one Brighton freshman found her perfect roommate before move-in
Brighton, Colorado Patch AM: a 3 min readGreetings Brighton! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How one Brighton freshman found her perfect roommate before move-in
Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Hot; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 94 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: Hot; a stray p.m. t-shower, temps: high: 93, low: 65.
- Monday: Hot; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 94 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Sights and Stories From Move-In Day (du.edu) — A Brighton student is starting her first year at the University of Denver, rooming with a fellow Colorado freshman she met online and diving into criminology and campus events. The photo-driven piece captures the energy of DU’s move-in day, from favorite keepsakes and supportive programs to families saying goodbye and students exploring Denver. It offers a glimpse of what local graduates can expect if they head to DU. 
📸 Around Brighton
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Upcoming Events in
Brighton
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Adaptive Swim Lessons Session Begins →
Brighton, CO Calendar, 555 N.11th Avenue, Brighton -
Study Session Meeting →
Brighton, CO Calendar, 500 S. 4th Ave., Brighton
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CPR Class →
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Brighton Gators Swim Team Season Begins →
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After Dark Dance Fitness Class →
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Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
Quist Middle School Mr. Luetjen's room, B101
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Board of Education Linkage Meeting/Planning Session →
School District 27J Lois Lesser Board and Conference Room, 1850 Egbert Street, Suite 120, Brighton, 80601
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Youth Weightroom Orientation →
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Parents' Night Out →
Brighton, CO Calendar, 555 N.11th Avenue, Brighton
Tuesday September 8
Wednesday September 9
Saturday September 12
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🗓 Events Nearby
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NO SCHOOL-Labor Day
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Labor Day - No School for Students and Staff
Weld County S/D RE Fort Lupton, CO 80621 -
Labor Day - No School
Westgate Charter Denver, CO 80241
Monday September 7
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Update- looks like Samson was reunited with his family last night.
So glad that this little guy is finally resting. White with black doodle pup running around the Lochbuie police station. Tried to grab him but ran… (Nextdoor Bella Vista) - Posting to my in-laws neighborhood because the area is so beautiful in Spring…
My fiance and I are getting married in June 2028 and we would love to do an outdoor wedding, but everywhere we have toured is either way outside our… (Nextdoor Elder Box)
- InstaSwim posted a job opening for Private Swim Instructor in Broomfield. Apply here.
- Banter posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager - Banter by Piercing Pagoda - FlatIron Crossing in Broomfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brighton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Fort Lupton
- Highlighting the Internships of Summer 2026 (newswise.com)
- Diesel Readiness Highlighted Ahead of Towing and Cold Seasons (news-press.com)
Commerce City
- Finance Manager jobs hiring near Commerce City, CO at EchoStar (echostar.com)
- Find Top Down Syndrome Care Jobs in Commerce City, CO (care.com)
- Mike Gordon Joins Darrell Scott in Boulder (relix.com)
Ok Brighton! 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: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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