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🌱 Patch AM: How free trishaw rides are changing seniors’ lives in Littleton
Make time for Columbine Poms Paint Recycle Event on the Littleton Patch calendar
Hey there, Littleton! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How free trishaw rides are changing seniors' lives in Littleton
- How Littleton runners turned daily training into lifesaving dog walks
- Why a Littleton parish's lawsuit could reshape local rules nationwide
Also on today's calendar: Columbine Poms Paint Recycle Event and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 91 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 87, low: 61.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 94 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Denver7 Everyday Hero helps older adults rediscover the joy of cycling (denver7.com) — Older adults in Littleton are getting back on bikes thanks to Cycling Without Age Littleton, which offers free trishaw rides piloted by local volunteers. The group has logged 13,000 rides since 2019, often meeting at Hudson Gardens, and recently saw volunteer leader Roy Bash honored as a Denver7 Everyday Hero for his work connecting riders and community. 
• Young people bring hope for homeless pets (bestfriends.org) — Littleton High School's cross-country team is teaming up with the Humane Society of the South Platte Valley to give shelter dogs exercise, attention, and a better shot at adoption during their training runs. Their effort is part of a broader national wave of kids and teens creatively supporting animal rescues, from fundraising crafts to virtual fostering and kitten care programs.
• NACo Legal Advocacy: St. Mary's Catholic Parish v. Roy (naco.org) — A Littleton parish is at the center of a U.S. Supreme Court case that could reshape how governments enforce zoning, tax, employment and health rules affecting religious institutions. The dispute over Colorado's universal preschool program may narrow long-standing legal protections counties rely on, potentially changing how local regulations are challenged nationwide.
📸 Around Littleton
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Littleton
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★ Featured events ★
- Columbine Poms Paint Recycle Event →
Columbine High School Parking Lot, 6201 S Pierce St, Littleton
9:00 am
Saturday August 29
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Other local events
- Early Birds Book Club and Social
Southglenn Library 6972 South Vine Street, Centennial, CO 80122
9:00 am - Career Club - August
ATD Rocky Mountain Chapter Virtual - Zoom information to be sent with registration
9:00 am - Toddler Storytime (Ages 2-3)
Southglenn Library 6972 South Vine Street, Centennial, CO 80122
9:30 am - Family Storytime (All Ages)
Southglenn Library 6972 South Vine Street, Centennial, CO 80122
10:30 am - Spanish Family Storytime/Hora De Cuentos para la familia (All Ages)
Southglenn Library 6972 South Vine Street, Centennial, CO 80122
4:00 pm - Back to School Night
Newton Middle School 4001 East Arapahoe Rd, Centennial, CO 80122
6:00 pm - Back to School Night
Powell Middle School 8000 South Corona Way, Littleton, CO 80122
6:30 pm - August Coffee and Conversations – Virtual Networking Event
ATD Rocky Mountain Chapter Virtual - Zoom information to be sent with registration
8:30 am - After Teaching Through 61 U.S. Colleges, Mr. EWS Returns with Affordable Online Fashion Class →
, Highlands Ranch
9:00 am - End of Summer Luau →
Kids Wonder, 7562 S University Blvd, Centennial
6:00 pm
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
Friday August 28
📣 Littleton Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- BHS School Pictures
Bennett School District 29J Bennett High School Auditorium 610 7th St. Bennett CO 80102
8:30 am - 6th Co-Ed Flag Football vs MMS - A/B Away - C Home
Rocky Heights Middle School Littleton, CO 80124
4:00 pm - 8th Girls VB vs MMS - A/B Away - C Home
Rocky Heights Middle School Littleton, CO 80124
4:00 pm - 6th Co-Ed Flag Football vs MMS - A/B/C Teams Away
Rocky Heights Middle School Littleton, CO 80124
4:00 pm
Tuesday August 18
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Tonight tragedy struck as our cockatiel made it out an open door.
She flew away and was chased by other birds we can't locate her have been looking for two hours her name is Maggie (Moo Moo) and well loved and… (Nextdoor Foothill Green) - A grey long haired cat was picked up by animal control near 9663 units in Dakota station 2.
The cat was severely matted and so they are taking it to foothill animal shelter to get cleaned up and check for a microchip. If you know this cat… (Nextdoor Chatfield Bluffs)
- O'Reilly Auto Parts posted a job opening for Merchandiser/Stocker - Hub in Littleton. Apply here.
- J&P Hospitality Management, LLC posted a job opening for Housekeeper (Guest Room Attendant) - Sonesta Simply Suites in Littleton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Littleton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Englewood
- Business Development Manager - OnTech Smart Services jobs hiring near Englewood, CO at EchoStar (echostar.com)
- Englewood City Council to consider possible mandatory water restrictions (denver7.com)
- GCI Liberty, Inc. - Series A GCI Group (NASDAQ:GLIBA) Director Purchases $26,000.00 in Stock (marketbeat.com)
Greenwood Village
- OneDigital Investment Advisors LLC Invests $1.75 Million in Newmont Corporation $NEM (marketbeat.com)
Ok Littleton! 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: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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