Good morning Littleton! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
How Littleton's huge new Costco project could reshape Mineral Avenue.
Also on today's calendar: Just Between Friends Douglas County and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Wednesday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 83 and low of 62 degrees.
Thursday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 76, low: 59.
Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 80 and low of 57 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Costco-anchored development to boost Littleton's economy (9news.com) — A massive new Costco-anchored development is moving forward at the former Lumen Technologies campus at Mineral Avenue and Broadway, which Littleton leaders call the city's biggest project in decades. The Mineral Place project will add a 159,000-square-foot Costco, additional retail, and a 370-unit apartment complex, promising new jobs, housing options, and a stronger tax base for Littleton residents.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Black bear in our pine tree in CK. Very noisy and appears to be slightly injured. Just a heads up to keep an eye on your pets and garbage cans tonight. Thanks (Nextdoor CKS/E)
Biggggg ol bear making his way up Fairwood right now and wreaking havoc.. he has knocked down every single trash can he can find. Definitely the biggest one I've seen this year. (Nextdoor Roxborough)
Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for (USA) Overnight Stocking Coach at Walmart in Highlands Ranch, Colorado in Littleton. Apply here.
Olive Garden posted a job opening for Line Cook in Littleton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Littleton here.
Broncos brace for Mahomes in his return as Chiefs host Monday night opener (wsvn.com)
Bird sanctuary owner wants to know: What happens to hummingbirds when wildfires hit? (cpr.org)
Greenwood Village
CSI's new initiative, Rally Colorado, is off to a stylish start (coloradopolitics.com)
Ok Littleton! 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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!