🌱 Patch AM: Why is an Arvada home at 5580 Otis St. in court?

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In today's newsletter:

• Why is an Arvada home at 5580 Otis St. in court?
• How high did Arvada West climb in national flag football rankings?
• Arvada family mourns the passing of John “Dutch” Wierenga

Also on today's calendar: Live @ The Rose - Spinphony Electric String Quartet and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: Last night I had a dream. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Breezy and cooler, with a high of 55 and low of 31 degrees.
• Sunday: Periods of clouds and sun, temps: high: 61, low: 43.
• Monday: Mostly sunny, nice and warm, with a high of 68 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• The Docket: Real estate lawsuit roundup for 12.18.25 (businessden.com subscription) — Arvada property owners may want to note a Jefferson County lawsuit seeking to partition a home at 5580 Otis St. amid a long list of recent real estate and construction disputes across metro Denver. The roundup details foreclosures, contractor payment fights, alleged shoddy work, and landlord-tenant clashes that show how active the region’s housing-related courts are right now.
   

• USA TODAY Sports girls flag football Super 25 national champ crowned (usatodayhss.com) — Arvada West’s girls flag football team capped its season ranked No. 20 nationally and third in Colorado in USA TODAY’s Super 25, putting the school on a prominent national list. The rankings highlight Central of Phenix City, Alabama as repeat national champion while also showcasing Colorado powers Mountain Vista and Legend.
   

• Obituary: John 'Dutch' P. Wierenga (postindependent.com) — An 84-year-old Colorado man known as “Dutch” Wierenga is remembered by family that includes his sister living in Arvada. The longtime White River National Forest blaster and Army veteran built a life in Glenwood Springs and Parachute, and his family will honor his wish to be laid to rest at Windy Point this spring.
   

📸 Around Arvada

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Arvada

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Sunday December 21

• Live @ The Rose - Spinphony Electric String Quartet
  Buffalo Rose , 1119 Washington Ave , Golden
  6:00 pm

Monday December 22

• Preschool Time
  Standley Lake Library , 8485 Kipling Street , Arvada
  9:15 am
• Toddler Time
  Standley Lake Library , 8485 Kipling Street , Arvada
  10:15 am
• Family Time
  Standley Lake Library , 8485 Kipling Street , Arvada
  11:15 am
• Kid’s Club
  Standley Lake Library , 8485 Kipling Street , Arvada
  4:00 pm

Tuesday December 23

• FREE Laundry Services Now On Tuesdays
  Community Table , 8555 W 57th Ave , Arvada
  2:00 am
• Toddler Time
  Arvada Library , 8555 West 57th Avenue , Arvada
  9:15 am

Friday December 26

• Family Time
  Standley Lake Library , 8485 Kipling Street , Arvada
  10:15 am
• Toddler Time
  Arvada Library , 8555 West 57th Avenue , Arvada
  10:15 am

Saturday December 27

• Live @ The Rose - Ten Years Gone & Invincible
  Buffalo Rose , 1119 Washington Ave , Golden
  7:00 pm

Wednesday December 31

• New Years Eve w/ Dog Log (Phish Tribute)
  New Terrain Brewing Company , 16401 Table Mountain Pkwy , Golden
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 23

• FREE Laundry Services Now On Tuesdays
  Community Table , 8555 W 57th Ave , Arvada
  2:00 am

Thursday December 25

• City Hall Closed - Christmas Day Holiday
  Wheat Ridge, CO Calendar Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
  8:00 am

Friday December 26

• Let's Dance
  Arvada Library , 8555 West 57th Avenue , Arvada
  11:15 am

Friday January 30

• UllrGrass 2026
  Parfet Park , 719 10th St , Golden
  12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• We are looking for our lost cat.
  Her name is Jim (or Shadow) she's about 15 lbs. long hair grey cat. We last saw her Tuesday morning when she was headed outside. We can confirm her… (Nextdoor Lake Arbor)
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  I replied N for no, then received a phone call from someone saying that they were from Bank of America. I was suspicious from the beginning because… (Nextdoor Oberon Lakes)

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🗞 Nearby News

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-- The Patch AM Team

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