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🌱 How wild did this elk showdown at Evergreen Lake really get?
Spotted on the Evergreen calendar: Nightmare at 1520 Haunted House

Coffee in hand, Evergreen? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How wild did this elk showdown at Evergreen Lake really get?
- Can Evergreen spoil Green Mountain's shot at the league title Saturday?
Also on today's calendar: Phish Live Stream Watch Party! In Evergreen! and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Clouds giving way to some sun, with a high of 63 and low of 44 degrees.
- Friday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 74, low: 48.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 76 and low of 44 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• In Battle Of Rutting Colorado Elk, Bull Pulls Rival Under Water And Steals Harem (cowboystatedaily.com) — An intense elk rut battle at Evergreen Lake saw a larger bull briefly pin a rival underwater before reclaiming his harem, all captured by a visiting wildlife photographer. The clash, just southwest of town, highlights how aggressive bull elk can become during mating season and serves as a reminder for Evergreen residents to give rutting wildlife plenty of space this fall.
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• Green Mountain flag football overcomes early mistake in shutout win over Dakota Ridge (coloradopreps.com) — Green Mountain's dominant flag football team can clinch the 4A Jeffco League title Saturday morning when they face Evergreen at Evergreen High School. Coming off a 54-0 win and a season of explosive offense and stingy defense, the Rams' visit will bring high-stakes playoff-level action right to Evergreen fans' doorstep this weekend.
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📸 Around Evergreen
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Evergreen
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★ Featured events ★
- Nightmare at 1520 Haunted House →
EPRD Buchanan Fields, 32003 Ellington Trail, Evergreen
8:00 am
Friday October 2
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Other local events
- Jonathan's Open Mic - Live Music
Cactus Jacks
8:00 pm - Phish Live Stream Watch Party! In Evergreen! →
Cactus Jack's Saloon & Grill, 4651 County Highway 73, Evergreen
5:00 pm - Mountainfilm Evergreen
Ovation West Performing Arts at Center Stage, 27608 Fireweed Dr, Evergreen
5:00 pm - Mountain Film Tour: Film. Art. Conversation. →
Center Stage, 27608 Fireweed Dr, Evergreen
5:30 pm - CASS CLAYTON BAND →
Little Bear Saloon, 28075 Colorado 74, Evergreen
8:00 pm - Level V Testing in Denver, USA →
30675 Sun Creek Dr Unit U, Evergreen
11:00 am - October 2026 Chapter Meeting: Evergreen Fire Rescue →
Evergreen CO
6:00 pm - Books & Mediumship →
EPRD Buchanan Fields, 32003 Ellington Trail, Evergreen
5:30 pm - Wine, Women, & Wealth in Evergreen →
Chicago Title of Colorado, 32065 Castle Court, Evergreen
6:30 pm - Wine, Women, and Wealth (WWW) →
Chicago Title of Colorado, 32065 Castle Court, Evergreen
6:30 pm - Divorce Support Group →
Evergreen, 2942 Evergreen Pkwy, Evergreen
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Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I just want to send out appreciation to the universe for clear creek county.
I reported that our property was being flooded because of clogged road gutters, and literally the very next day they're out here fixing it. They work… (Nextdoor Floyd Hill) - Hi neighbors
This one from Monday afternoon really made my blood boil a little bit before it made me smile. An older gentleman a few streets over reached out… (Nextdoor Bear Mountain Vista)
- Innovation Learning, LLC posted a job opening for Part Time After School Lead Teacher - Evergreen, CO in Evergreen. Apply here.
- Bridgestone Corporation posted a job opening for Sales and Service Technician in Evergreen. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Evergreen here.
🗞 Nearby News
Morrison
- Ella Langley Jumps On Stage For Impromptu Performance Of John Conlee's "Rose Colored Glasses" During "Choosin' Texas" Celebration Party (countrychord.com)
- The Ultimate Review: Experiencing the 'Poster for Phoebe Bridgers The Lost Tour Capital One Arena Washington, DC Shirt' (blogspot.com)
- The Strokes come to Flushing Meadows on Friday. Get last-minute tickets (nypost.com)
Golden
- News About Golden - September 30, 2026 (goldentoday.com)
Ok Evergreen! 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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