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🌱 Will Dillon’s beloved Ice Castles return after Cripple Creek’s cancellation?

Dillon, Colorado Patch AM: a 3 min read

What's up Dillon! 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:

  • Will Dillon’s beloved Ice Castles return after Cripple Creek’s cancellation?

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 73 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Sunday: A p.m. shower in places, temps: high: 73, low: 42.
  • Monday: A stray afternoon t-shower, with a high of 72 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Ice Castles will not return to Cripple Creek for the 2026-27 season (denver7.com) — Dillon residents may be wondering what the Cripple Creek Ice Castles cancellation means for other Colorado locations, as organizers haven’t yet said whether Dillon’s popular attraction will return. The Cripple Creek event was halted over business, weather, and water concerns, after drawing thousands of winter visitors. Organizers emphasize they value their Colorado partnerships and hope to revive the experience in future seasons.
   

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    Wednesday October 7
  • SCE Bike to School Day & Bagels
    Summit Cove Elementary School Dillon, CO 80435
    8:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Anyone have puzzles that you're willing to part with?
    My teenage son and I are having a binding moment over them. New puzzles are appreciated! (Nextdoor Dillon)
  • U.S. Bancorp posted a job opening for Relationship Banker - Vail/Dillon/Avon, CO in Dillon. Apply here.
  • Mondelez International posted a job opening for Full-Time Nabisco Merchandiser/Order Writer in Dillon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dillon here.

🗞 Nearby News

Silverthorne

  • Silverthorne's Rainbow Park to transform into a pumpkin patch during Pumpkin Fest (summitdaily.com)
  • Former Bakers' Brewery building sells for $1.5 million, could house multiple businesses (summitdaily.com)
  • This week in history: Ptarmigan Fire breaks out, A-Basin and Keystone founder dies, ski areas race to open and more (summitdaily.com)

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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: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Dillon

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Dillon

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.