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🌱 Patch AM: Worried about overhanging trees on Bowles? Here’s who must fix them
Coming up: Novelty Lights Open House and Showroom Grand Opening on the Littleton Patch calendar
What's up Littleton! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Worried about overhanging trees on Bowles? Here's who must fix them
- Why Littleton's Aspen Grove market lettuce is suddenly selling out
- What a lawsuit alleges about safety at a Littleton Dollar Tree
Also on today's calendar: Novelty Lights Open House and Showroom Grand Opening and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 88 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 94, low: 65.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 96 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Driving You Crazy: It looks like some severely overhanging trees on Bowles in Littleton could fall on a car (denver7.com) — If you drive Bowles Avenue in Littleton, the city is actively monitoring and maintaining overhanging trees that could pose a safety risk, especially aging cottonwoods near the roadway. Officials explain which trees the city trims, what nearby property owners must handle, and how you can report hazardous branches through Littleton's SeeClickFix system or your insurance if damage occurs. 
2. Parasitic outbreak has Coloradans turning to local lettuce growers (rmpbs.org) — Littleton shoppers worried about a national cyclospora outbreak can still find locally grown lettuce at the Aspen Grove Farmers Market, where Elizabeth-based Further Up Farms is selling out each week. The farm's aquaponic system and quick harvest-to-table turnaround are drawing more customers seeking safer, fresher greens, even as state health officials say there's no evidence Colorado grocery produce is contaminated.
3. Dollar Tree 'gooning' incident sparks lawsuit in Colorado (canoncitydailyrecord.com) — A new Colorado lawsuit against Dollar Tree highlights a disturbing pattern of alleged sexual assaults in its stores, including one case where a woman was reportedly followed and groped at a Littleton location. The suit claims chronic understaffing, minimal security, and limited camera coverage have turned some stores into easy targets, and accuses the company and property owners of failing to protect customers.
4. Former aide sues Colorado state Rep. Sheila Lieder, accuses lawmaker of forced campaign work (denverpost.com) — A former aide has filed a lawsuit accusing state Rep. Sheila Lieder, a Democrat representing the Littleton area, of pressuring her into unpaid campaign work and retaliating when she sought leave and later vacation. The case, filed in Denver District Court, also names House Democratic leaders and aims to spotlight working conditions for aides at the Capitol, while all defendants decline comment on advice of counsel.
5. That Parenting Musical Will Get Album Featuring Christopher Jackson, Bonnie Milligan, More (playbill.com) — A parenting-themed musical that once had its premiere staging at Littleton's Town Hall Arts Center is now getting a studio cast album featuring Broadway names like Christopher Jackson and Bonnie Milligan. The show, developed partly in Colorado theaters, draws on the creators' real-life experiences raising young kids and has since moved from local stagings to an Off-Broadway run and broader licensing.
📸 Around Littleton
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Littleton
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★ Featured events ★
- Novelty Lights Open House and Showroom Grand Opening →
3700 N Windsor Dr, Aurora
3:00 pm - Columbine Poms Paint Recycle Event →
Columbine High School Parking Lot, 6201 S Pierce St, Littleton
9:00 am
Thursday August 20
Saturday August 29
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Other local events
- Career Club - August
ATD Rocky Mountain Chapter Virtual - Zoom information to be sent with registration
9:00 am - Early Birds Book Club and Social
Southglenn Library 6972 South Vine Street, Centennial, CO 80122
9:00 am - Toddler Storytime (Ages 2-3)
Southglenn Library 6972 South Vine Street, Centennial, CO 80122
9:30 am - Family Storytime (All Ages)
Southglenn Library 6972 South Vine Street, Centennial, CO 80122
10:30 am - Spanish Family Storytime/Hora De Cuentos para la familia (All Ages)
Southglenn Library 6972 South Vine Street, Centennial, CO 80122
4:00 pm - Back to School Night
Newton Middle School 4001 East Arapahoe Rd, Centennial, CO 80122
6:00 pm - Back to School Night
Powell Middle School 8000 South Corona Way, Littleton, CO 80122
6:30 pm - August Coffee and Conversations – Virtual Networking Event
ATD Rocky Mountain Chapter Virtual - Zoom information to be sent with registration
8:30 am - After Teaching Through 61 U.S. Colleges, Mr. EWS Returns with Affordable Online Fashion Class →
, Highlands Ranch
9:00 am - End of Summer Luau →
Kids Wonder, 7562 S University Blvd, Centennial
6:00 pm
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
Friday August 28
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- UPDATE: The dog mentioned in this post is NOT Lilo and the lady has had this dog for a few years
Hello! I just wanted to come on here and let everyone know that I did see the post about a potential sighting of Lilo!! There are neighbors who are… (Nextdoor NE Littleton) - I just found this kitten next to Brookridge Self Storage.
He followed me home and I gave him some food and water. If anyone knows the owner, please DM me. (Nextdoor Brookridge Heights)
- Denco Family, Inc. posted a job opening for Housekeeping Associate - Fairfield Inn & Suites #12229 - Littleton, CO in Littleton. Apply here.
- Target posted a job opening for 4am Inbound (Stocking) (T0271) in Littleton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Littleton here.
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: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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