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Good morning Littleton! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a runaway Littleton tortoise became a lesson in community.
  • How Littleton mobile home residents fought back against a surprise sale
  • Looking for ways to serve in Littleton? Start with this directory.

Also on today's calendar: Leawood Color Run! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 87 and low of 56 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Sun mixing with clouds; warm, temps: high: 83, low: 53.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 86 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Friends in slow places (Rochat Can You See?) (dailycamera.com) — A wandering 100‑pound tortoise in Littleton sparked a lighthearted reflection on patience, stress, and the power of neighbors helping each other. Using Lard's very slow "escape" and rescue, the writer encourages Littleton-area readers to lean on community support when life feels overwhelming and progress seems painfully slow.
   

• AARP The Magazine: Wynonna Judd on Grief and Growth, Kyle MacLachlan on Staying Curious, Plus Stories on Housing, Music and Community (aarp.org) — Residents of Meadowood Village in Littleton, many of them older adults on fixed incomes, recently banded together to challenge a surprise notice that their mobile home park might be sold. Their organizing effort highlights how vulnerable manufactured-home communities can protect affordability, while AARP pushes for broader housing protections and resources to help older Coloradans stay safely in their homes.
   

• Volunteer Opportunities Directory (colorado.gov) — Colorado's statewide volunteer directory makes it easier for Littleton residents to plug into local service, from animal shelters and food banks to civic opportunities with the City of Littleton. You can search by organization, location, or cause to find ways to help neighbors, support vulnerable communities, and get involved with local government or nonprofits across the region.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Where can I get my tires checked?
    I live near the intersection of Bowels and Simms. The tire pressure keeps going down. (Nextdoor Dancing Willows)
  • Lost cat.
    Big orange friendly male named Liam. Please call 3039107204 any time. (Nextdoor Governors Ranch)
  • Vivage Senior Living posted a job opening for Housekeeping - Housekeeper in Littleton. Apply here.
  • Tallgrass Energy Partners posted a job opening for Staff Accountant-Accounts Receivable in Littleton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Littleton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Englewood

  • Corporate Counsel jobs hiring near Louisville, CO at EchoStar (echostar.com)
  • You'll Want To Drop Everything And Drive To These 9 Hole-In-The-Wall Mexican Restaurants In Colorado (newsbreak.com)
  • Father, son charged amid investigation into Ole Miss student deaths (miamiherald.com)

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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: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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