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Hey there, Arvada! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What links a Jeffco conviction to a former Arvada High teacher?
  • How Arvada lawmakers could shape a tense Colorado legislative session

Also on today's calendar: Live @ The Rose - Country Line Dancing Night with Jeff Goodwin And The Front Range Cowboys and 8 more events.

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Today's riddle: My dog used to chase people on a bike a lot. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Tuesday: Variable clouds, with a high of 59 and low of 33 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Clouds yielding to sun, temps: high: 57, low: 38.
  • Thursday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 62 and low of 26 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Ex-Jeffco school psychologist convicted in child sex assault case (denvergazette.com) — A former Jeffco Public Schools psychologist has been convicted on multiple charges, including sexual assault on a child in a position of trust, and will remain in custody until sentencing in April. The case is one of several recent child sex-assault investigations in the district, including the recent arrest of a former Arvada High School teacher on separate exploitation allegations.
   

• Colorado lawmakers have a big budget and policy agenda. First they'll have to navigate interpersonal issues. (kunc.org) — Arvada residents are represented prominently this year as Reps. Brianna Titone and Sen. Lindsey Daugherty navigate deep rifts inside the Democratic majority at the Colorado Capitol. With major budget decisions, AI regulation, and many lawmakers running for higher office, interpersonal conflicts and unresolved ethics complaints could shape what gets done for communities like Arvada this session.
   

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    Tuesday January 13
  • GED Tutoring & Test Prep
    Community Table , 8555 W 57th Ave , Arvada
    9:00 am
  • Let's Dance
    Wheat Ridge Library , 5475 West 32nd Avenue , Wheat Ridge
    10:15 am
  • Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
    Edgewater Library , 5843 West 25th Avenue , Edgewater
    4:00 pm
  • Viajes por pagina: Spanish Book Club -- La tregua
    Edgewater Library , 5843 West 25th Avenue , Edgewater
    6:00 pm

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  • I’ve never had the honor of serving in the military but I’ve always wanted to honor those who do or have.
    My father served and both my grandfathers did too. I think it’s tough but neat. Veterans reading this I hope I don’t say anything to upset and… (Nextdoor Campbell Elementary)
  • I am looking for someone to take my Great Dane mix until I get a place.
    I’m homeless. Her name is Bella she’s going on seven years. Or I take her to the dog pound. Please help. 720 492-6956 (Nextdoor South Central)
  • Firehouse Subs posted a job opening for Shift Leader/Night Manager in Arvada. Apply here.
  • Crusoe Energy posted a job opening for Electrical Assembly Lead in Arvada. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Arvada here.

🗞 Nearby News

Wheat Ridge

  • Wheat Ridge will soon see more speed cameras and its first red-light camera to make roads safer (denver7.com)
  • Basketball Game Preview: Niwot Cougars vs. Fairview Knights (maxpreps.com)
  • Following accusations of toxicity and scandal, Colorado House leaders seek a reset in 2026 (coloradopolitics.com)

Golden

  • Green Mountain High School psychologist convicted on five counts, including sexual assault on a child (denver7.com)
  • Denver Water rates increase (denvergazette.com)
  • Expansion Denver signs USWNT captain Lindsey Heaps (statenews.net)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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