Good day Penrose! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Adam Gardino @ Coyote's Coffee Den at Coyote's Coffee Den
- Kid's Farmers Mkt. at Penrose Community Library District
- George Whitesell @ Coyote's Coffee Den at Coyote's Coffee Den
... and check out 1 more event on the calendar!
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Thursday: Hazy sun, with a high of 94 and low of 62 degrees.
🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Hazy sunshine and very warm, temps: high: 96, low: 62.
- Saturday: Hot; an afternoon t-shower, with a high of 100 and low of 64 degrees.
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Saturday August 8
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Kid's Farmers Mkt.
Penrose Community Library District
35 7th Avenue, Penrose, CO 81240
10:00 am
Sunday August 23
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George Whitesell @ Coyote's Coffee Den →
Coyote's Coffee Den, 675 CO-115, Penrose
10:00 am
Sunday August 30
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Cleveland Experiment →
Coyote's Coffee Den, 675 CO-115, Penrose
10:00 am
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🗓 Events Nearby
Monday August 10
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Board of Education meeting
Cañon City Schools
101 N 14th St, Cañon City, CO 81212, USA
5:30 pm
Tuesday August 11
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TAG Teen Advisory group meeting →
Cañon City Public Library, 516 Macon Ave, Cañon City
2:00 pm
Wednesday August 19
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Bourbon, Blues, & GroovesThe Dream Team →
Nissi's Entertainment Venue & Event Center, 1455 Coal Creek Dr Unit T, Lafayette
6:30 pm
Friday August 21
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Mountain View Varsity Football @ Canon City →
Cañon City High School, 1313 College Ave, Cañon City
7:00 pm
Friday August 28
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Cheyenne Mountain Varsity Football @ Canon City →
Cañon City High School, 1313 College Ave, Cañon City
7:00 pm
Saturday August 29
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Gunnison Boys JV Soccer @ Canon City →
Cañon City High School, 1313 College Ave, Cañon City
10:00 am
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Lamar Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Florence →
Florence JR/SR High School, 2006 CO-67, Florence
1:00 pm
Thursday September 3
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Monte Vista Girls JV Volleyball @ Florence →
Florence JR/SR High School, 2006 CO-67, Florence
5:00 pm
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- This is from a public notice that was posted on FB from Cañon City Government about water quality.
The Cañon City Water Department has received several water quality complaints. We want to acknowledge those concerns while updating our customers on… (Nextdoor Penrose)
- Cañon City swimming pool.
Sorry, I didn't realize it wasn't going to include the picture that should have copied with the link. This app is so weird sometimes.
https://www… (Nextdoor Penrose)
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Full House Resorts, Inc. posted a job opening for Floor Attendant - Night (Slot Attendant) in Cripple Creek. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
Florence
- Jaafar Jackson Books Role in Will Smith Prison Thriller ‘Supermax' (urbanhollywood411.com)
- Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen makes stop in Florence to visit with residents about impact of Aspen Acres Fire (canoncitydailyrecord.com)
- BOOM! Judy Byington Bombshell Report — Restored Republic via a GCR Update as of Tues. 4 Aug. 2026 (amg-news.com)
Pueblo West
- Pueblo Community College to buy Pueblo West building for trade programs (krdo.com)
- Here's when Pueblo K-12 and college students will return to class (chieftain.com)
- Spirit Halloween set to open roughly 1,500 pop-up stores across North America (koaa.com)
Ok Penrose! 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 he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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