🌱 How Glendale’s elevation is testing elite RugbyTown 7s athletes this year

Hey there, Glendale! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How Glendale's elevation is testing elite RugbyTown 7s athletes this year
• What Glendale police uncovered after the deadly Esprit Cherry Creek gunfight

Also on today's calendar: Free Paint Recycling Event! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Warmer with clouds breaking, with a high of 71 and low of 48 degrees.
• Friday: Sunny and warmer, temps: high: 82, low: 53.
• Saturday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 85 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Coast Guard officer finds camaraderie, purpose on the rugby pitch (defense.gov) — RugbyTown 7s is bringing elite international rugby back to Infinity Park in Glendale, showcasing fast-paced sevens play at the city's challenging elevation. Coast Guard Lt. j.g. Conroy O'Donnell describes how the Glendale tournament fuels his training, camaraderie, and competitive drive, and urges other service members to join local clubs and prepare hard for playing at altitude.
   

• Wild Gunfight Mele At Esprit ­Cherry Creek Apartments (glendalecherrycreek.com) — Glendale police are investigating a deadly August 31 gunfight at the Esprit Cherry Creek Apartments that left a juvenile dead and riddled buildings and vehicles with bullets. Working with neighboring departments and Mexican authorities, Glendale detectives have identified suspects tied to a Venezuelan criminal organization and expect more arrests, while city leaders link the violence to broader immigration and border-policy disputes.
   

📸 Around Glendale

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Glendale

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 3
• Free Paint Recycling Event! →
  Heritage High School, 1401 W Geddes Ave, Littleton
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Friday October 2
• PTSA Coffee on the Blacktop
  Lincoln Elementary Denver, CO 80209
  8:15 am
• Coffee with the Principal
  Steele Denver, CO 80209
  8:30 am
• Friday FUNday - Sweet Action
  Steele Denver, CO 80209
  3:05 pm
Tuesday October 6
• October 6, 2026 City Council Meeting →
  Glendale, CO Calendar, 950 S Birch Street, Glendale
  7:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Coffee with the Principal
  McMeen Denver, CO 80246
  8:00 am
Thursday October 8
• Eye Love Care Clinic
  McMeen Denver, CO 80246
• Total Body Conditioning
  Studio
  8:30 am
• A Taste for Life →
  Infinity Park Event Center, 4400 E Kentucky Ave, Glendale
  6:00 pm
Friday October 9
• Eye Love Care Clinic
  McMeen Denver, CO 80246
• Indoor Cycling
  Spin Room
  6:00 am
Saturday October 10
• Menagerie Exotique →
  Valkarie Gallery LLC, 445 S Saulsbury St, Lakewood
  5:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

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Denver

• Colorado children served by Raise the Future get new wardrobe experience (cbsnews.com)

Ok Glendale! 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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