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

In today's newsletter:

  • How could Adams 12 school closures reshape education for Broomfield families?
  • How Broomfield volleyball turned Legacy's errors into a key league win
  • How local ag businesses can tap $5,000 internship grants

Also on today's calendar: Fempire Comedy Festival and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 87 and low of 49 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 83, low: 54.
  • Monday: Very warm, with a high of 89 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Adams 12 parents and teachers fight proposed school closures - Bucket List Community News (bucketlistcommunitynews.com) — Families in Broomfield and nearby cities face the possible closure of six Adams 12 schools, including five elementary schools and one middle school, with a final board vote set for October 7. Parents and teachers are urging the district to reconsider, arguing closures and a new arts-focused magnet school could disrupt students' stability, staffing, and successful programs even as officials cite declining enrollment and budget pressures.
   

• Broomfield volleyball gets past feisty Legacy (dailycamera.com) — Broomfield High's volleyball team boosted its league standing Thursday night with a 3-1 home win over Legacy, capitalizing on more than 20 Legacy service errors. Senior Adelaide Griest praised the Eagles' all-around effort as they improved to 11-5 and strengthened their push to host regionals, keeping local fans focused on a promising postseason run.
   

• Colorado Ag Internship Grants Open for 2027 (northfortynews.com) — From its Broomfield offices, the Colorado Department of Agriculture is inviting farms, ranches and ag businesses to apply for 2027 internship grants worth up to $5,000 per intern. Any qualifying operation in the state, including those near Broomfield, can seek reimbursement for wages and related costs while providing hands-on training to future agricultural workers, with applications due November 2, 2026.
   

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  • Glendale Mayor, Bryan Kennedy, features Mayor Sorenson in new book (sheboygansun.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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