🌱 How low water is reshaping this year’s Idaho Springs rafting adventures

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In today's newsletter:

• How low water is reshaping this year’s Idaho Springs rafting adventures

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 79 and low of 52 degrees.
• Thursday: Decreasing clouds and warm, temps: high: 73, low: 39.
• Friday: Warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 71 and low of 41 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Colorado rafting season is underway, adapting to low water levels (kdvr.com) — Idaho Springs’ Clear Creek Rafting Company has kicked off its season with beginner-friendly trips tailored to this year’s lower water levels. Owners say milder flows and new low-water rafts should make Clear Creek especially welcoming for families and first-timers, while still offering intermediate runs that may be slightly less intense than usual across a strong statewide rafting season.
   

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📸 Around Idaho Springs

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Idaho Springs

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday May 14

• May Meeting →
  Idaho Springs Elks Lodge# 607, 1600 Colorado Blvd, Idaho Springs
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday May 14

• Preschool Adventures at Evergreen Nature Center
  Evergreen Chamber of Commerce Evergreen Nature Center, 27640 CO-74, Evergreen, CO 80439
  9:00 am
• Red Rocks Hike
  Evergreen Chamber of Commerce Red Rocks Park
  9:00 am
• Toddler Time
  Evergreen Library 5000 Highway 73, Evergreen, CO 80439
  9:15 am
• Drop In & Play
  Evergreen Library 5000 Highway 73, Evergreen, CO 80439
  9:45 am
• Spouse/Partner Loss Support Group led by Mount Evans Home Health Care & Hospice
  Evergreen Chamber of Commerce Mount Evans Home Health Care & Hospice, 3081 Bergen Peak Drive, Evergreen, Colorado 80439
  3:00 pm
• Thirsty Thursday's @ Blackbird Cafe
  Evergreen Chamber of Commerce Blackbird Cafe 25940 Highway 74 Evergreen, CO
  4:00 pm
• EverBot’s Elementary AI+Robotics Workshop
  Evergreen Chamber of Commerce Conifer Library 27122 Main St #100 Conifer, CO 80433
  4:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday May 13

• Seniors4Wellness Game Day
  Evergreen Chamber of Commerce Buchanan Recreation Center Bristlecone Lounge 32003 Ellingwood Trail Evergreen, CO 80439
  12:30 pm
• Quarterly Classic Book Group: Their Eyes Were Watching God
  Evergreen Library 5000 Highway 73, Evergreen, CO 80439
  1:00 pm
• Whiskey & Wing Wednesdays!
  Evergreen Chamber of Commerce Revival Brews Downtown Evergreen
  3:00 pm
• Great Decisions: The Future of Human Rights and International Law
  Evergreen Library 5000 Highway 73, Evergreen, CO 80439
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
  Clear Creek County is seeking input on Ordinance 19 as we draft a new version of the regulations for Short Term Rentals (STRs). We encourage all… (Nextdoor )

• Sam's Club posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Evergreen. Apply here.
• Life Care Centers of America posted a job opening for Housekeeping Assistant in Evergreen. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Idaho Springs here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Black Hawk

• Black Hawk Police Report, 26-02 (themtnear.com)

Evergreen

• Driver rescued from burning Mini Cooper on Highway 74 (westernslopenow.com)
• Champs, placers, season-best efforts top state swim results (canyoncourier.com)
• Parents demand answers from Jeffco Public Schools about unreleased safety audit flagging 153 threats (denver7.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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