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🌱 Patch AM: Why Arvada’s drought surcharge is on hold—for now
Be sure to catch Harvesting Hope Farm-to-Table Fundraising Dinner on the Arvada Patch calendar
Coffee in hand, Arvada? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Arvada's drought surcharge is on hold—for now
- How an Arvada news mom inspired a brand-new stage play
Also on today's calendar: Harvesting Hope Farm-to-Table Fundraising Dinner and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A stray afternoon t-shower, temps: high: 91, low: 67.
- Saturday: A couple of p.m. t-showers, with a high of 92 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Arvada tabling proposed drought surcharges as residents work to conserve water (arvadapress.com) — Arvada has shelved proposed drought surcharges for now because residents have already cut water use by about 14%, putting the city close to its 20% savings goal. City leaders still warn this is a serious, multi-year drought, with stepped-up enforcement, fines for water waste, and the possibility that surcharges and an extended drought declaration could return as soon as spring 2027. 
• Veteran arts journalist pens play detailing mother's foundational role with the Arvada Citizen (arvadapress.com) — Arvada readers get a look back at the trailblazing reporter who helped build the Arvada Citizen while raising eight kids and even running for Jeffco clerk. Her son, longtime arts writer John Moore, has turned her story and that era's ambitious Arvada women into a new play, "The Crime Reporter," debuting with staged readings in Fort Collins next month.
📸 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
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Other local events
- Active Adult - Friday Bingo
Apex Center Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, CO, 80003
1:00 pm - 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 - 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
Friday August 28
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
Thursday September 3
Wednesday September 9
📣 Arvada Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- GED Tutoring & Test Prep
Community Table 8555 W 57th Ave, Arvada, CO 80002
10:00 am - Welcome Back Student Celebration
Skinner Middle School - Spirit Friday
Edison Denver, CO 80212 - Smokin - Tribute to Boston →
Buffalo Rose, 1119 Washington Ave, Golden
8:00 pm
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
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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
- He's home safe and sound!
Thank you everyone for all the prayers and to the amazing nearby neighbor who posted about his visits in their backyard! I was able to enter the… (Nextdoor Skyline) - For all the folks that responded concerning the little bird injured by a cat, she was treated and released.
I was informed a wound from a cat often kills without treatment so please keep kitty inside, on a leash or enjoying outside in a cattery to prevent… (Nextdoor Rainbow Ridge)
- Arc Thrift Stores posted a job opening for Production Supervisor in Arvada. Apply here.
- Kratos Industries, LLC posted a job opening for Inventory Control Specialist - KP&C in Arvada. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Arvada here.
🗞 Nearby News
Wheat Ridge
- Wheat Ridge police identify DoorDash driver wanted in King Soopers assault case (denver7.com)
- Colorado community considers new rules for e-bikes, high-powered electric vehicle riders amid safety concerns (cbsnews.com)
- Driving You Crazy: What are the yellow poles at 29th at Depew and other nearby intersections for? (denver7.com)
Westminster
- Raising Cane's Plans Six Restaurant Openings in September (qsrmagazine.com)
- When Air Conditioning Replacement May Be the Better Choice (rivertonjournal.com)
- Fast-drying Colorado lakes trigger unrestricted fishing rules affecting north metro waters (northdenvernews.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 jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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