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🌱 Patch AM: How did Arvada West lose control after its early touchdown?
You won't want to miss Harvesting Hope Farm-to-Table Fundraising Dinner on the Arvada Patch calendar
Hello Arvada! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How did Arvada West lose control after its early touchdown?
- See how West Arvada's night sky looked during Thursday's lunar eclipse.
Also on today's calendar: Harvesting Hope Farm-to-Table Fundraising Dinner and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 86, low: 62.
- Monday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 83 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Cherokee Trail football handles Arvada West in Week 1 season-opener for Cougars (coloradopreps.com) — Arvada football fans saw Arvada West fall 45-15 to Cherokee Trail at the North Area Athletic Complex, despite the Wildcats grabbing an early 7-0 lead. Cherokee Trail exploded for 38 unanswered points behind big plays from quarterback Bryson Peterson and running back Owen Newell, while A-West now looks to regroup for a road matchup against Mullen High School next Friday. 
• Your best photos of Thursday night's lunar eclipse (cpr.org) — Arvada skywatchers played a small but special role in Thursday night's dramatic partial lunar eclipse, with one featured photo captured from West Arvada. The piece showcases images from across Colorado, highlighting the deep red moon and bright sliver that many residents spotted around 10 p.m., whether using telescopes, cameras, or just a quick phone snap.
📸 Around Arvada
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Arvada
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★ Featured events ★
- Harvesting Hope Farm-to-Table Fundraising Dinner →
Mountain View Menagerie, 27276 Co Rd 15, Johnstown
5:00 pm
Friday September 25
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
- CLOSED on Mondays
Community Table 8555 W 57th Ave, Arvada, CO 80002 - Preschool Time
Standley Lake Library 8485 Kipling Street, Arvada, CO 80005
9:15 am - Toddler Time
Standley Lake Library 8485 Kipling Street, Arvada, CO 80005
10:15 am - Family Time
Standley Lake Library 8485 Kipling Street, Arvada, CO 80005
11:15 am - Computer Foundations: Navigating the Internet
Standley Lake Library 8485 Kipling Street, Arvada, CO 80005
1:00 pm - Adult Learn-to-Sew Club
Standley Lake Library 8485 Kipling Street, Arvada, CO 80005
5:30 pm - FREE Laundry Services Now On Tuesdays
Community Table 8555 W 57th Ave, Arvada, CO 80002
3:00 am - Toddler Time
Standley Lake Library 8485 Kipling Street, Arvada, CO 80005
9:15 am - Mystery Night @ New Terrain Brewing Co →
New Terrain Brewing Company, 16401 Table Mountain Pkwy, Golden
6:00 pm - Baby Goat Nights 2026 - 9/9 →
New Terrain Brewing Company, 16401 Table Mountain Pkwy, Golden
5:00 pm - WanderFest '26 (10th Anniversary Party) →
New Terrain Brewing Company, 16401 Table Mountain Pkwy, Golden
12:00 pm
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
Thursday September 3
Wednesday September 9
Thursday September 17
📣 Arvada Shout Outs!
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Arvada PatchAM possible:
- Arbor View Senior Living — (303) 732-5909
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- This is our new puppy Zephyr!
He is a 11 months old rescue. Happy National Dog Day! (Nextdoor Harvest) - Tried GOOMBA'S PIZZA yesterday at 64th and Wadsworth, we had a medium size "ISLANDER" and all I can say is it's absolutely amazing, that flavor and the fresh ingredients is beyond pleasing!
A medium is huge. We ate one slice there and decided to take it home to finish it off... Their stools are metal and not very comfortable. We highly… (Nextdoor Lake Arbor)
- King Soopers, Inc. posted a job opening for Grocery Night Clerk in Arvada. Apply here.
- Elwood Staffing posted a job opening for Material Handler in Arvada. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Arvada here.
🗞 Nearby News
Wheat Ridge
- Voters in Colorado city of Wheat Ridge to decide on sales tax increase in November election (cbsnews.com)
- 4 Chain Restaurants With the Best Pierogies, According to Chefs (eatthis.com)
- Prost Brewing Co. is bringing its German-style beers to Colorado Springs (gazette.com)
Westminster
- The Butterfly Pavilion is making room for a new eight-armed star (westword.com)
Ok Arvada! 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: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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