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🌱 Patch AM: Why Arvada paused paid parking plans for busy Olde Town streets

Also check out President, Arvada Art Studio Tour on the Arvada Patch calendar

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Hello Arvada! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Arvada paused paid parking plans for busy Olde Town streets

Also on today's calendar: President, Arvada Art Studio Tour and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Christine S.!

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 78 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 82, low: 57.
  • Saturday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 79 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Arvada city council pumps the brakes on paid parking plan for Olde Town (denver7.com) — Arvada City Council has paused its plan to introduce paid parking in Olde Town after thousands of residents and business owners pushed back, keeping parking free for now. Officials will instead focus on better signage, more parking data, and improvements to the Vance Street transit hub, with no set timeline for revisiting paid parking.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • This is Butters and Flynn.
    The cutest dog in the world and the sweetest dog in the world (well in my opinion) (Nextdoor Lakecrest Cluster)
  • Does anyone have any experience or a recommendation for taking care of a baby squirrel that fell from the nest?
    We took it to the vet because it is after hours for wildlife services. We are keeping it warm and giving it fluids recommended by the vet. Thanks (Nextdoor Sierra Vista)
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  • PGA TOUR Superstore posted a job opening for Studio Golf Instructor in Westminster. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Arvada here.

🗞 Nearby News

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Westminster

  • Westminster: City maintains 2026 Drought Watch and expands community water conservation push through Water Saving Contest and OUR Westminster engagement platform (northdenvernews.com)
  • Measles case confirmed from visitor to Denver metro area; here are the possible exposure sites (koaa.com)
  • It's Spider Season. Here's What Hikers Should Know. (outsideonline.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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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