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🌱 Why is a Florida coral rescue mission based in Westminster?
Westminster, Colorado Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Westminster! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why is a Florida coral rescue mission based in Westminster?
Also on today's calendar: Mother's Day Candle Making & Brunch Experience and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: 4. What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Clouds yielding to some sun, with a high of 60 and low of 38 degrees.
- Saturday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 71, low: 46.
- Sunday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 71 and low of 46 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• A unique mission to save coral from a devastating disease – and the Coloradans helping to make it happen (kunc.org) — Right here in Westminster, the Butterfly Pavilion is quietly housing a 250-gallon coral “ark” tank that’s part of a nationwide effort to rescue a diseased Florida reef. Local marine biologist Sara Stevens leads the project, explaining how fragile coral ended up thriving in Colorado and what it takes to keep this unusual exhibit alive. 
📸 Around Westminster
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Upcoming Events in
Westminster
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★ Featured events ★
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Mother's Day Candle Making & Brunch Experience →
Aloft Broomfield Denver, 8300 Arista Pl, Broomfield
11:00 am
Saturday May 9
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Other local events
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Murder Mystery Dinner Theater Show at the Old Spaghetti Factory (Denver) →
The Old Spaghetti Factory, 9145 Sheridan Blvd, Westminster
7:30 pm -
Community Playdate - CH →
Westminster Public Library, 3705 W 112th Ave, Westminster
9:30 am -
Free In-Person Event! Let's Talk Divorce: Meet Oona Metz, Author of Unhitched →
Cadillac Condominiums, 1111 Ash St., Denver
5:00 pm -
PTO Dine Out - Chipotle 104th & Federal
Cotton Creek Elementary School Westminster, CO 80031
4:00 pm -
One Book One School Family Event
Rocky Mountain Elementary School Westminster, CO 80031
4:00 pm -
Community Playdate - CH →
Westminster Public Library, 3705 W 112th Ave, Westminster
9:30 am -
Dance Together-A class for parents and kids on Thursday! →
9910 Wadsworth Pkwy, Westminster
3:30 pm -
Food Truck Carnival →
E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park, 11701 Community Center Dr, Northglenn
4:00 pm
Friday May 1
Monday May 4
Wednesday May 6
Thursday May 7
Thursday May 14
Friday May 15
📣 Westminster Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Unified vs Staff Basketball game / End of year awards →
Northglenn Middle School Denver, CO 80233
5:00 pm -
School Dance
Century Middle School Denver, CO 80241
5:30 pm -
Spring Musical - Oliver! Jr.
The Studio School Theater
6:00 pm -
The Wizard of Oz →
Parsons Theatre, 1 E Mem Pkwy Entrance, Northglenn
7:00 pm
Friday May 1
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- If your dog ever has a leg injury or your vet has recommended that they have their leg amputated, Please Read This First..........
Our dog had a torn achilles tendon in her back leg. We had taken our baby to our regular vet (who had first recommended an amputation) but then a… (Nextdoor NorthPark) - HE IS HOME!!!!
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE for your support and well wishes. SO HAPPY to have him home (Nextdoor Old Town Westminster)
- City of Westminster, CO posted a job opening for Recreation Aide (Substitute) in Westminster. Apply here.
- Lowe's Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Full Time - Receiver/Stocker - Day in Westminster. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Westminster here.
🗞 Nearby News
Northglenn
- Suspect taken into custody in Northglenn after SWAT team called, nearby schools placed under secure perimeter (kktv.com)
- Bald eagle found shot in Northglenn flies again after more than 100 days of rehabilitation (kktv.com)
- The Docket: Real estate lawsuit roundup for 4.30.26 (businessden.com)
Broomfield
- Colorado 2026 Wildfire Outlook plan announced amid heightened concern in summer months (kdvr.com)
- Crocs: Q1 Earnings Snapshot (thetelegraph.com)
Ok Westminster! 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: The letter R (Thank you Brenda C. for sending it in!)
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