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🌱 When is Keystone likely to kick off your ski season?

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Coffee in hand, Keystone? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • When is Keystone likely to kick off your ski season?
  • Could your Keystone nonprofit qualify for new Summit County grant money?

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

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Clouds giving way to some sun, with a high of 60 and low of 33 degrees.
  • Friday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 70, low: 37.
  • Saturday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 71 and low of 39 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Opening dates for Colorado ski areas (gazette.com) — Keystone skiers can start watching the calendar as resorts across Colorado set their opening targets, with Keystone typically aiming for mid-to-late October alongside Arapahoe Basin and Loveland. The schedule outlines when nearby mountains like Breckenridge, Copper, and Vail plan to spin lifts, helping locals plan early-season turns and winter trips.
   

• Summit County opens applications for government grant program (summitdaily.com) — Summit County is now accepting applications for its 2026 Government Grant Program, which can support Keystone-area nonprofits working on health, food insecurity, and climate or environmental projects. Local organizations have until Oct. 23 to apply online, with larger requests needing impact data and financial documents before commissioners make final funding decisions.
   

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    Wednesday October 7
  • SCE Bike to School Day & Bagels
    Summit Cove Elementary School Dillon, CO 80435
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🗞 Nearby News

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Frisco

  • Two new Frisco housing projects celebrate major construction milestones (summitdaily.com)
  • New overnight parking regulations will hit Main Street Frisco this winter. Here's what you need to know. (summitdaily.com)
  • Talking Drones and Other New Tech Is Making SAR Better and Safer. Here's What Could Be Next. (backpacker.com)

Breckenridge

  • Why the Breckenridge Wine Classic Is Worth Planning a Weekend Around (miamiherald.com)

Ok Keystone! 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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