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Greetings Arvada! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Gold Strike Park's redesign will reshape a historic corner of Arvada
  • Why was a tank‑like vehicle rolling through an Arvada cul‑de‑sac?
  • Arvada remembers coach Jordan Marquez's impact on players and friends

Also on today's calendar: FREE Jefferson County Home Show, October 2027 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why should you never iron a 4-leaf colver? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Cooler with heavy rain, with a high of 62 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Thursday: Clouds breaking and warmer, temps: high: 70, low: 46.
  • Friday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 82 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribe dignitaries lead ground blessing at Gold Strike Park (arvadapress.com) — Gold Strike Park in Arvada is beginning a major multi‑year redesign, marked by a Ground Blessing Ceremony led by Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribe dignitaries and city leaders. The project aims to honor Indigenous history while overhauling park infrastructure, with completion expected in fall 2028 and more details available through the city's website.
   

2. Residents call police after spotting tank rolling through Colorado streets, only to learn it's for an HBO show (newsbreak.com) — Arvada residents recently called police after a tank‑like armored vehicle rolled through their neighborhood during filming for HBO's Neighbors, sparking confusion and concern. No one was injured or arrested, but a neighbor briefly appeared with a rifle, and police are now reviewing filming permits and media releases tied to the long‑running dispute.
   

3. Arvada, Colorado, Mourns Jordan Marquez, Northern Colorado Football Coach Remembered (richlandtoday.com) — Arvada is mourning Jordan Marquez, a Northern Colorado football coach and Arvada West graduate whose sudden death has deeply affected players, friends, and fellow coaches. Local leagues are honoring his impact by sharing tributes and directing tournament proceeds and donations to support his family.
   

4. Before takeoff: Northglenn plans first delivery drone regulations in the metro (westword.com) — Arvada is already seeing pre-applications for drone delivery hubs, as nearby Northglenn moves toward becoming the first metro city with detailed rules for Walmart- and Wing-operated delivery drones. The emerging regulations could shape how and when drones operate around homes, schools, and shopping areas across the north metro, including Arvada.
   

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