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In today's newsletter:

• How a Broomfield quantum firm just landed a global energy partner.
• How a new Front Range train tax could affect Broomfield shoppers
• See why Rock Creek Farm is a fall standout near Denver

Also on today's calendar: Encouragement Day Festival 2026 and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the chicken go to the gym? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Warm; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 61 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 89, low: 66.
• Sunday: A stray afternoon t-shower, with a high of 88 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Quantinuum to explore energy-industry uses for quantum tech with Saudi oil giant (bizwest.com) — Broomfield-based quantum computing firm Quantinuum has signed a memorandum of understanding with Saudi energy giant Aramco to explore how quantum technology could tackle complex energy and digital-transformation problems. The deal positions one of Broomfield's most prominent tech companies at the forefront of global research into fault-tolerant quantum systems, potentially bringing more high-end research activity and visibility to the local innovation scene.
   

• Front Range Passenger Rail District, Colorado, Levy Sales Tax to Fund Colorado Connector Train Measure (November 2026) (ballotpedia.org) — Broomfield voters are slated to be included in a proposed Front Range Passenger Rail District sales tax that would help fund a new Colorado Connector train linking cities from Pueblo to Fort Collins. The November 3, 2026 ballot measure seeks a 0.333% sales and use tax to build and operate the line, with annual independent audits and citizen taxpayer review of the dedicated revenues.
   

• Denver Fall 2026: Beer Fests, Dining & Events Guide — Food & Beverage Magazine (fb101.com) — Broomfield's Rock Creek Farm gets a shout‑out as a scenic fall agritourism stop, highlighted for its foothills views amid Denver's packed lineup of beer festivals, arts events, and family attractions. While most happenings are in Denver proper, the guide positions Rock Creek Farm as a key draw for seasonal traffic and hospitality businesses across the metro area.
   

📸 Around Broomfield

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Broomfield

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 12
• Encouragement Day Festival 2026 →
  Junkyard Social Club, 2525 Frontier Ave, Boulder
  6:00 pm
Friday September 25
• Harvesting Hope Farm-to-Table Fundraising Dinner →
  Mountain View Menagerie, 27276 Co Rd 15, Johnstown
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday September 7
• No School- Labor Day
  Thunder Vista P-8 BROOMFIELD, CO 80023
Tuesday September 8
• No School- Staff Workday
  Thunder Vista P-8 BROOMFIELD, CO 80023
• PTO Event Qdoba Dine Out
  Mountain View Elementary School Broomfield, CO 80020
  4:00 pm
• Girls Soccer
  Thunder Vista P-8 BROOMFIELD, CO 80023
  4:30 pm
• Council Meeting - 6 p.m. →
  City and County of Broomfield, CO Calendar, One DesCombes Drive, Broomfield
  6:00 pm
Wednesday September 9
• Academic Letter Ceremony
  Legacy High School BROOMFIELD, CO 80023
  7:45 am
• BHMS Girls Volleyball v Monarch (Sparks)
  Broomfield Heights Middle School , 1555 Daphne St, Broomfield, C
  5:00 pm
• BHMS Girls Volleyball @ LMS (Johnston)
  Broomfield Heights Middle School Louisville Middle School, 1341 Main St, Louisville, CO 80027
  5:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday September 4
• Coffee Chat! ~ school entrance at AM drop off
  Lafayette Elementary School 101 North Bermont Ave., Lafayette, CO 80026
  7:50 am
• Westgate Fun Run for iLab
  Westgate Charter Denver, CO 80241
  8:00 am
• First Friday Coffee & Conversation
  Skyview Elementary School Denver, CO 80241
  8:00 am
• Coffee & Convo w/ Principal Garcia
  Monarch School 263 Campus Drive , Louisville, CO 80027
  8:05 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hi neighbors!
  My name is Beth and I've been living in the neighborhood a while. Love it here and love to spread joy. No matter how yesterday went, today is a fresh… (Nextdoor Baseline)
• Owls hooting to each other tonight just before midnight.
  Turn up the volume on the videos. Do you give a hoot? (Nextdoor Broadlands2)

• Chuy's posted a job opening for Janitor/Busser in Broomfield. Apply here.
• Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Broomfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Broomfield here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lafayette

• Trump's plan for a fence at Lafayette Park near White House gets review by federal panel (coloradohometownweekly.com)
• Restoration Logistics Uses Precision Moisture Mapping in Emergency Flood Restoration (wyomingnewsheadlines.com)
• Rep. Neguse and Gov. Polis Call for an Immediate Cease to Wild Horse Helicopter Roundups in Colorado (house.gov)

Westminster

• Westminster exempts diapers, formula, and feminine hygiene products from city sales tax (denver7.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: He was working on his pecks (pecs). (Thank you W F C. for sending it in!)
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