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🌱 How Glendale’s elevation is testing elite RugbyTown 7s athletes this year
And check out Free Paint Recycling Event! on the Glendale Patch calendar
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!)
- 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 ★
- Free Paint Recycling Event! →
Heritage High School, 1401 W Geddes Ave, Littleton
10:00 am
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
- 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 - October 6, 2026 City Council Meeting →
Glendale, CO Calendar, 950 S Birch Street, Glendale
7:00 pm - Coffee with the Principal
McMeen Denver, CO 80246
8:00 am - 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 - Eye Love Care Clinic
McMeen Denver, CO 80246 - Indoor Cycling
Spin Room
6:00 am - Menagerie Exotique →
Valkarie Gallery LLC, 445 S Saulsbury St, Lakewood
5:00 pm
Friday October 2
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
📣 Glendale Shout Outs!
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🗞 Nearby News
Englewood
- Officials continue investigating death of Ole Miss student from Atlanta (wsbradio.com)
- Brightfin Unveils Budget Clarity AI, Giving Every Finance and IT Leader a Financial Analyst at the Tip of Their Fingers (natlawreview.com)
- Best private high schools in Colorado (krdo.com)
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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