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In today's newsletter:

• Which statewide political events are coming to Littleton this week?
• How a Littleton pizza shop rallied for a wounded officer
• How a tiny new tax could bring trains through Littleton

Also on today's calendar: Christy Sports Outlet Grand Opening and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 74 and low of 51 degrees.
• Monday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 77, low: 50.
• Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 81 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Colorado Politics Calendar Sept. 21-27 (coloradopolitics.com) — Littleton residents can plug into state politics this week with Jason Crow's 5th Annual Crowfest at 2920 Brewery Lane on Saturday evening, plus other nearby party meetings and forums across the metro area. The calendar lays out daily events from Sept. 21–27, including luncheons, Democratic Socialists organizing calls, and League of Women Voters forums you can attend or join online.
   

• 'I still have a bullet inside of me': Fundraiser hosted for Golden police officer, shot during deadly OIS (kdvr.com) — A Golden police officer recovering from a serious August shooting was the focus of a fundraiser Saturday at Saucy's Pizza on South Kipling Street in Littleton, with all proceeds going to support his family. Neighbors packed the restaurant throughout the day as the officer described his long recovery ahead and thanked first responders and community members who helped save his life.
   

• Colorado's population corridor should have corridor-style passenger trains (coloradopolitics.com) — Littleton residents inside the Front Range Passenger Rail District will soon vote on a new one‑third‑cent sales tax to help fund CoCo passenger trains extending service from Denver through Littleton to Colorado Springs and Pueblo by 2032. Essentials like groceries and utilities would be exempt, while the project aims to finally bring regular corridor-style rail service to Colorado's most populated stretch.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Littleton

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 25
• Christy Sports Outlet Grand Opening →
  Christy Sports Outlet Littleton, 8601 W Cross Dr, Littleton
  10:00 am
• Rickie Byars "I Release & I Let Go" Concert →
  Cimarron Middle School, 12130 Canterberry Pkwy, Parker
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday September 21
• MS Boys Soccer, home vs Englewood →
  Falcon Field, 6548 W Ottawa Ave, Littleton
  3:30 pm
• Alpha →
  5814 S. Datura St, Littleton
  6:00 pm
• Alpha en Español →
  5814 S. Datura St, Littleton
  6:00 pm
• Level 3 Ladies Formation →
  5120 South Lowell Blvd., Littleton
  6:30 pm
• Level 1/2 Ladies Formation →
  5120 South Lowell Blvd., Littleton
  6:30 pm
• Life Group Kickstart →
  Littleton
  6:30 pm
Tuesday September 22
• Heat Pump Jam at Littleton Brewing Co →
  1201 West Littleton Boulevard, Littleton
• Adult + Child Creative Playgroup (Littleton) →
  artSPARK Creative Studio, West Belleview Avenue, Littleton
  10:00 am
• SH Boys Soccer, home vs Estes Park →
  Falcon Field, 6548 W Ottawa Ave, Littleton
  4:00 pm
• Sterling Ranch HOA →
  4155 Piney River Avenue, Littleton
  4:00 pm
• Mini Makers (Littleton) →
  artSPARK Creative Studio, West Belleview Avenue, Littleton
  4:00 pm
• MS Volleyball, home vs Belleview Christian →
  FRCS Gym, 6637 W Ottawa Ave 1, Littleton
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Lost Dog!
  Sterling Ranch, last seen Taylor River/Blue River. Got out of his collar, name is Ricky. Terrier poodle mix, 30 lbs. Will be scared but is sweet… (Nextdoor Sterling Ranch)
• FLOWER A DAY 9-18-26
  Done with Europe. How about a quick hop to San Jose, 2015, for a hyacinth close up (Nextdoor Foothill Green)

• Tempur Sealy International, Inc. posted a job opening for Production Manager in Littleton. Apply here.
• Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Bakery Wrapper / Clean Up in Littleton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Littleton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Englewood

• Broncos welcome back Tebow, Dawkins for first visit in 15 years (9news.com)
• Love and legs come in threes: Local family of tripedal dogs in need of surgery help (oilcity.news)
• Gallagher's (AJG) Colorado Deal Is Another Brick in a Very Big Wall (insidermonkey.com)

Centennial

• Denver area events for Sept. 18 (denvergazette.com)
• Denver advances plans to build 5280 Trail (axios.com)
• After breakout year, Avalanche believe Sam Malinski can find another gear (gazette.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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