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Thornton, Colorado Patch AM: a 4 min readCheers Thornton! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How much can Thornton households save under new drought rebate incentives?
- Thornton rider’s hit-and-run crash highlights Colorado’s rising motorcycle death toll
Also on today's calendar: Ride With Us RIDE Day Experience (Thornton, CO) and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Very warm, with a high of 87 and low of 61 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 85, low: 50.
- Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 84 and low of 57 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Adams County Commissioners Vote to Expand Water Conservation Rebates Amid Drought Concerns (northdenvernews.com) — Thornton residents are now eligible for expanded Adams County rebates to upgrade to water‑efficient toilets, appliances, and irrigation systems, complementing the city’s Stage 1 drought restrictions in place since March. The program aims for at least a 10% citywide water-use reduction through stricter outdoor watering rules, park and golf course changes, and incentives that lower the cost of conservation-focused home improvements. 
• CDOT tracking uptick in motorcyclist deaths (9news.com) — A Thornton motorcyclist is recovering from an April 20 hit-and-run at East 120th Avenue and Fairfax Street that left him hurt and searching for the driver. His story comes as state transportation officials report a sharp rise in motorcycle deaths across Colorado, especially during warmer months, raising fresh concerns about rider safety on local roads.
📸 Around Thornton
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Pilates with Bianca →
Anythink Huron Street Library, 9417 Huron St, Thornton
5:30 pm
Thursday May 14
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Other local events
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Honor Society Induction
Century Middle School Denver, CO 80241
5:30 pm -
4th Grade Field Trip
Stem Lab Denver, CO 80233 -
3rd & 4th Grade Night of the Notables
Westgate Charter Denver, CO 80241
4:00 pm -
Food Truck Carnival →
E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park, 11701 Community Center Dr, Northglenn
4:00 pm -
End of Year Carnival
The Studio School Denver, CO 80233
5:00 pm -
FCS Volunteer@ Hunters Glen Carnival
Century Middle School Denver, CO 80241
5:00 pm -
Banthom House - 2026 Arts Thornton Music Series →
Thornton Arts & Culture Center, 9209 Dorothy Blvd, Thornton
7:00 pm -
Ride With Us RIDE Day Experience (Thornton, CO) →
16535 Washington St, Thornton
10:00 am
Thursday May 14
Friday May 15
Saturday May 16
📣 Thornton Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Volunteer Breakfast
Skyview Elementary School Denver, CO 80241
8:00 am -
Battle of the Books Author Visit
Century Middle School Denver, CO 80241
8:50 am -
6th Grade Field Trip
Westgate Charter Denver, CO 80241
9:00 am -
Ice Cream Social
Century Middle School Denver, CO 80241
4:30 pm
Wednesday May 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Good morning neighbors I just wanted to start off the morning with some positivity by letting you know that there is still good people out there reason being yesterday I went to Walmart and I was checking out on some stuff when I realized that I
forgot my debit card where Walmart doesn’t accept Apple Pay. I told the cashier to suspend my order and that I will figure out how to pay with the QR… (Nextdoor Lambertson Farms) - I need two people tomorrow for roughly six hours to load branches in a dump trailer.
While I cut them off of trees at 2 locations 20hr call me at 3036679780 be at location at 930 (Nextdoor Thornton Park)
- Arby's Restaurant posted a job opening for Team Member in Thornton. Apply here.
- The Learning Experience posted a job opening for Toddler and Preschool Teachers Wanted in Thornton in Thornton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Thornton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Northglenn
- Anythink Libraries selects Northglenn Express Library site (northglenn-thorntonsentinel.com)
- Colorado conversion therapy survivors support bill heads to Polis's desk (timescall.com)
Commerce City
- Shelter‑in‑place issued as police hunt Commerce City shooting suspects who injured woman, 86 (denver7.com)
- Dark smoke from Suncor refinery fills sky for second time in a month (9news.com)
- Denver Fence Guys Installs Ornamental Iron Fences Across North Denver (desmoinesregister.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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