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In today's newsletter:

  • Will Littleton pay to save the walk-through Lee Gulch flumes?
  • Littleton math major earns key scholarship at Texas university
  • Have you really explored Littleton’s two “hidden” botanical escapes yet?

Also on today's calendar: Scams in the Age of A.I.: Facts, Risks, and Smart Prevention and 5 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Kamal H.!

Today's riddle: Where did the two roofs meet? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny, nice and warm, with a high of 76 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 72, low: 47.
  • Monday: Warmer with periods of sun, with a high of 88 and low of 54 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

1. Littleton weighs future of historic Lee Gulch flumes amid Englewood ditch project (littletonindependent.net) — Littleton City Council is deciding whether to spend more than $100,000 every decade to stabilize the historic Lee Gulch flumes near Lower Ridgewood Park as Englewood pipes the City Ditch. Councilmembers are split between preserving Littleton’s heritage and limiting long-term costs, and are asking Englewood to share more of the bill before a June 2 deadline.    

2. Bradshaw, Fridge awarded Mr. ACU, Miss ACU at Senior Sendoff (acuoptimist.com) — A Littleton native, mathematics major Avrie Paxson, was honored with a B. Sherrod Scholarship as part of Abilene Christian University’s Senior Sendoff celebrations. The event recognized numerous graduating seniors for leadership, academics, and service, culminating in a candlelight devotional before commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2026.    

3. 12 Hidden Botanical Gardens In Colorado You'll Want To Explore (myfamilytravels.com) — Littleton residents have two standout escapes on this hidden-gardens list: Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms on Deer Creek Canyon Road and The Hudson Gardens along the South Platte, both perfect for slow walks, native plants, and quiet river-backed views. The article also maps out ten other lesser-known botanical spots across Colorado for future day trips.    

4. Colorado legislature passes bills bolstering protections for mobile home park residents (summitdaily.com) — New statewide bills backed in part by Sen. Lisa Cutter of Littleton aim to strengthen protections for mobile home park residents, including more transparency when parks are sold and tougher penalties for unsafe water. The measures could affect affordable housing communities across Colorado, including any mobile home parks serving Littleton residents, and now await or have received action from Gov. Jared Polis.    


📸 Around Littleton

📸 There is some very cool archtecture in Ft. Logan. —Kamal H.

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    Saturday May 9
  • Toddler Time
    Columbine Library, 7706 West Bowles Avenue, Littleton
    9:15 am
  • Family Time
    Columbine Library, 7706 West Bowles Avenue, Littleton
    10:15 am
  • Tween Scene: DIY Bookmarks
    Columbine Library 7706 West Bowles Avenue, Littleton, CO 80123
    12:00 pm
  • Paws for Reading
    Columbine Library 7706 West Bowles Avenue, Littleton, CO 80123
    1:00 pm
  • Discovery Play
    Columbine Library 7706 West Bowles Avenue, Littleton, CO 80123
    3:30 pm
  • Monday May 11
  • Orchestra - Music Room
    Copper Mesa Elementary School Littleton, CO 80124
    7:30 am

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💬 Chatter

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  • Peace Within
    Peace within is not found in perfect circumstances. It is found in the middle of imperfect moments when you decide to stop fighting yourself. So… (Nextdoor Columbine Valley)
  • It was reported that some areas of Colorado got two feet of snow this week.
    We got about half that amount, but a few years ago a storm dumped quite a bit in our area. My helpful (?) husband got busy shoveling, so (according… (Nextdoor Ken Caryl Valley)
  • Target posted a job opening for 4am Inbound (Stocking) (T0271) in Littleton. Apply here.
  • Lodging Dynamics Hospitality Group, LLC posted a job opening for Housekeeping Room Attendant in Littleton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Littleton here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: At a shingles bar! (Thank you Yann P. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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