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🌱 How are Englewood High students learning to outsmart misleading social media?

Englewood, Colorado Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Englewood! 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:

  • How are Englewood High students learning to outsmart misleading social media?
  • How far has Englewood’s $41.5 million park makeover really come?
  • Can Englewood’s 12–2–1 girls soccer squad extend their playoff streak?

Also on today's calendar: Spring Festival and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What dries when it gets wet? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sunlit and pleasant, with a high of 71 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Sunday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, temps: high: 75, low: 49.
  • Monday: An afternoon shower in spots, with a high of 69 and low of 40 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Social Media: A double edged sword for teens (thepirateer.com) — Students and teachers at Englewood High School are wrestling with how constant social media use affects stress, misinformation, and mental health, and they’re turning to media literacy lessons for help. Teens share how they verify what they see online, while a teacher explains why understanding AI, screen time, and self-regulation is becoming an essential life skill in Englewood classrooms.
   

• Denver7 follows up on Englewood park improvement bond projects (denver7.com) — Englewood’s $41.5 million park bond is actively transforming neighborhood parks, with Cushing Park finished, Emerson Park nearly done, and Rotolo Park next in line. City staff say they’re closely tracking budgets as they move toward bigger projects like renovating the Englewood Recreation Center and upgrading Pirate’s Cove and Belleview Park attractions.
   

• Girls' soccer is headed to the playoffs (thepirateer.com) — Englewood High School’s varsity girls soccer team is charging into the playoffs with a 12–2–1 record and a tight-knit roster that’s grown together for years. Players describe overcoming challenges, leaning on strong coaching, and looking ahead to their fourth straight postseason, which kicks off Thursday, May 7.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Saturday May 2
  • Parks & Trails Scavenger Hunt →
    Cherry Hills Village, CO Calendar Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113
    9:00 am
  • Toddler Time
    Columbine Library, 7706 West Bowles Avenue, Littleton
    9:15 am
  • Family Time
    Columbine Library, 7706 West Bowles Avenue, Littleton
    10:15 am
  • Venardos Circus →
    Aspen Grove, 7301 S Santa Fe Dr, Littleton
    11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Bella and Benny
    Benny loves Astrid and she gets excited to play with him when he comes in. He wants nothing more than to give her kisses the whole time. Goofy mid… (Nextdoor Southwest Englewood)
  • My beloved 96 ford bronco was stolen in front of my home on West Eastman Ave, behind the Gothic three weeks ago and there have been zero signs since.
    I have a strong feeling it is parked somewhere close due to the battery being on its last leg and the gas being low. License plate reads “TAMISH” and… (Nextdoor Englewood Area 2)
  • Sam's Club posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Englewood. Apply here.
  • Kroger posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Englewood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Englewood here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Newmont Corporation $NEM Stake Cut by Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. (marketbeat.com)

Ok Englewood! 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 towel (Thank you Christy H. for sending it in!)
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