Community Corner
🌱 Which local soccer powerhouse will own Edwards on Oct. 5?
And on the Edwards Patch calendar - Cupcakes & Ceramics
Good day Edwards! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Which local soccer powerhouse will own Edwards on Oct. 5?
- How new federal dollars will boost CMC's Edwards health programs
- See how an Edwards private school ranks among Colorado's best
Also on today's calendar: RISE for OUR WATERS '26 - Presented by MidFirst Bank & EVTU, Art by DeYoung and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 68 and low of 38 degrees.
- Friday: Sunny and very warm, temps: high: 74, low: 42.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 74 and low of 40 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Battle Mountain, Eagle Valley soccer teams gear up for senior nights and epic showdown (vaildaily.com) — Local soccer fans in Edwards can circle Oct. 5, when Battle Mountain and Eagle Valley, both tied atop the 4A Western Slope at 4-2, meet for a pivotal showdown on the Huskies' home field. Before that, both teams celebrate senior night Thursday, while Vail Mountain School also hosts Delta as local programs jostle for playoff positioning. 
• Western Slope hospitals, CMC receive millions in federal grants for rural healthcare (vaildaily.com) — Colorado Mountain College's Edwards campus is set to expand its in-demand radiologic technology program thanks to a share of $169.5 million in new rural health grants. Over the next five years, the funding will help double radiology enrollment, launch new medical training tracks, and place more graduates into well-paying healthcare jobs at local Western Slope hospitals.
• Best private high schools in Colorado (krdo.com) — Families in Edwards will notice one local private high school earning an A+ grade in a new statewide ranking of Colorado's best private schools. The list, based on Niche's 2027 data, compares enrollment, student-teacher ratios, and overall performance, offering a snapshot of how Edwards stacks up against top schools in Denver, Boulder, Vail, and beyond.
📸 Around Edwards
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Edwards
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★ Featured events ★
- Cupcakes & Ceramics →
Alpine Arts Center, 280 Main St Unit C-101, Edwards
1:00 pm
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
- RISE for OUR WATERS '26 - Presented by MidFirst Bank & EVTU, Art by DeYoung →
Edwards Interfaith Chapel, 32138 U.S. 6, Edwards
5:00 pm - Pottery →
Alpine Arts Center, 280 Main St Unit C-101, Edwards
5:00 pm - Cocktails & Canvas →
Alpine Arts Center, 280 Main St Unit C-101, Edwards
6:30 pm - Screening 1 of "A Reflection of LIfe" →
Conservation Center, 33601 US-6, Edwards
5:30 pm - Storytelling on the Land →
EVLT Conservation Center, Edwards
5:00 pm - Cocktails & Canvas →
Alpine Arts Center, 280 Main St Unit C-101, Edwards
6:30 pm - Screening 2 of "A Reflection of LIfe" →
Conservation Center, 33601 US-6, Edwards
5:30 pm - Pottery →
Alpine Arts Center, 280 Main St Unit C-101, Edwards
5:00 pm - Pumpkin Carving Party →
Alpine Arts Center, 280 Main St Unit C-101, Edwards
10:00 am - Cocktails & Clay →
Alpine Arts Center, 280 Main St Unit C-101, Edwards
6:30 pm
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Saturday October 10
Monday October 12
Wednesday October 14
Wednesday October 21
Thursday October 22
Saturday October 24
📣 Edwards Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Therapeutic Yoga Flow →
Avon Calendar, 90 Lake Street, Avon
8:30 am
Thursday October 1
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hi all, I am looking for a carpet cleaning person that doesn't have a minimum.
I only need one bedroom cleaned and also a small swath of carpet down stairs. I know everyone has a minimum charge. Thank you for your help. (Nextdoor Miller's and Main)
- Garney Construction, Inc. posted a job opening for Carpenter in Edwards. Apply here.
- Troon posted a job opening for Busser in Edwards. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Edwards here.
🗞 Nearby News
Avon
- Avon mayor supports Union Pacific merger as long as communication and cooperation improves (vaildaily.com)
- Eagle County schools are betting on Ballot 5B as teachers get priced out of the valley (vaildaily.com)
Eagle
- Steamboat High School Mountain Bike team is undefeated (steamboatradio.com)
- Colorado awards $1M for projects to deter human-bear conflicts (newsfromthestates.com)
- Police In Colorado Town Got 40 Bear Calls In 30 Days (newsbreak.com)
Vail
- Vail Resorts (NYSE:MTN) Announces Earnings Results (watchlistnews.com)
Ok Edwards! 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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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