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🌱 Which history book best uncovers Dillon’s gold rush-era roots?

Dillon, Colorado Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Dillon! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which history book best uncovers Dillon’s gold rush-era roots?

Also on today's calendar: Massive Mid-Century Modern Art & Pottery Sale with Original Works by Silvio Carl Fracassini and 6 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Very warm with hazy sun, with a high of 89 and low of 53 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Hazy sun and hot, temps: high: 91, low: 57.
  • Saturday: Hazy sun, a shower; warm, with a high of 86 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Mountain bookstores share recommendations to dive into 150 years of Colorado history (summitdaily.com) — If you want to better understand Dillon’s past, one recommended title dives into the gold rush history of Summit County towns including Dillon, Keystone, and Silverthorne. Mountain bookstores across the High Country are sharing their favorite reads on Colorado’s 150 years, from Indigenous history and mining lore to spooky tales, river photography, and Aspen memoirs.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I have misplaced my post box key for here in the neighborhood.
    Does anyone know how I go about getting a replacement? (Nextdoor Whispering Pines Ranch)
  • Jimmy John's Franchise, LLC posted a job opening for Team Member in Dillon. Apply here.
  • Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. posted a job opening for Groomer in Dillon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dillon here.

🗞 Nearby News

Silverthorne

  • Silverthorne to host community block party for August First Friday (summitdaily.com)
  • Summit County government loses revenue after Silverthorne cancels contract, selects Front Range company for building inspections (summitdaily.com)
  • Ryan Lange finishes 10 hours ahead of pack in Summit's 200-mile race with 40,000 feet of elevation gain and loss (vaildaily.com)

Frisco

  • Annual sandcastle building contest to return to Frisco Aug. 9, boasting new family division (summitdaily.com)
  • Backcountry Chiropractic Provides Pediatric Chiropractic Care in Summit County, CO (commercialappeal.com)
  • Perseid Meteor Shower, which inspired John Denver's ‘Rocky Mountain High,' will peak this month with up to 70 shooting stars per hour (aspentimes.com)

Ok Dillon! 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: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Dillon

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