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Peyton, Colorado Patch AM: a 4 min readHello Peyton! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How did Peyton’s Edge Bar & Grill ace its health inspection?
- Which Peyton student just joined a prestigious West Texas leadership program?
Also on today's calendar: 4th of July Celebration.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Breezy in the a.m.; sunshine, with a high of 85 and low of 56 degrees.
- Saturday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 79, low: 46.
- Sunday: A stray afternoon t-shower, with a high of 65 and low of 46 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Restaurant Roundup: Food market slammed for cockroaches, Peyton restaurant honors veterans & food safety (krdo.com) — A Peyton favorite, The Edge Bar & Grill, earned top marks in recent El Paso County health inspections and is highlighted for its clean kitchen and strong support of veterans and first responders. The story also contrasts its performance with a Colorado Springs market that initially failed inspection for serious violations before correcting issues. 
• Area students named to Rogers LEAD WT cohort for 2026-2027 academic year (myplainview.com) — A Peyton student, Muireann Benn-Rothstein, has been selected for the prestigious Rogers LEAD WT leadership cohort at West Texas A&M University. The two-year program develops students through coursework, service projects, internships, and networking, with this year’s class drawing high-achieving participants from across Texas, Colorado, and several other states.
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Summer Fun: Rocky Mountain Wildlife →
Pikes Peak Library District - High Prairie Library, 7035 Meridian Rd, Peyton
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Friday June 19
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Paws to Read
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Falcon / Colorado Springs NE KOA Holiday, 14010 Judge Orr Rd, Peyton
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Tuesday June 16
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PCHS Football Off-Season Workout →
Pine Creek High School D20 Stadium North - Stadium
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Pine Creek High School D20 Stadium North - Stadium
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Silver Key Service Extension
Calhan Library 600 Bank St., Calhan, CO, 80808, US
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El Paso County Raceway - High Plains Dirtcar Late... →
El Paso County Raceway, 366 10th St, Calhan
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Summer Fun: Dino O’Dell →
Pikes Peak Library District - Calhan Library, 600 Bank St, Calhan
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CoyoteRidge Preliminary Plat Community Meeting →
Elbert County, CO Calendar, 215 Comanche Street, Kiowa
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Summer Fun: Winnie the Pooh presented by Theatre Across Borders →
Pikes Peak Library District - Calhan Library, 600 Bank St, Calhan
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Teen Craft Group →
Pikes Peak Library District - Calhan Library, 600 Bank St, Calhan
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
- Colorado QuitLine offers up to $100 incentive to help adults quit tobacco and nicotine
The Colorado QuitLine offers up to $100 incentive to help adults across the state quit tobacco and nicotine products.The Colorado QuitLine is... (More info)
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Lost dog.
His name is maverick and is a rescue. Hes very timid and will run. If anyone has seen him any information would be extremely appreciated. If you’ve… (Nextdoor Meridian Ranch) - UPDATE: FOUND and home safe!
Thank you all!!! Lost cat. My indoor cat slipped outside and got away. He is VERY skittish since he does not go outside. Please do not chase. He is… (Nextdoor Falcon Hills)
- Dental Office posted a job opening for Front Desk Team Member in Peyton. Apply here.
- Sam's Club posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Peyton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Peyton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Calhan
- Calhan School District graduation post faces criticism after two students left out of newspaper composite (kkco11news.com)
- Sheriff's Office Arrests Father Following Investigation into Abuse of Seven-Month-Old Twins (epcsheriffsoffice.com)
- 6740 Dragontail Ter, Colorado Springs, CO 80925 (zillow.com)
Colorado Springs
- Colorado psychedelic church moves from house to first public-facing location in Colorado Springs (kktv.com)
- Colorado Springs fire agencies train together to protect drinking water from wildfire (koaa.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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