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Good day Broomfield! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Broomfield QB led Legacy flag football into the postseason
- Which Broomfield student just earned Nebraska’s Highest University Honors?
📸 Have a great pic of holiday decorations from around Broomfield? Post it to Broomfield photos of the day! ☃️ 🟢-🟠-🟣-🔴-🟡-🔵 ☃️
Find out what's happening in Broomfieldfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Broomfieldfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Wednesday: Very windy in the afternoon, with a high of 67 and low of 32 degrees.
- Thursday: Cooler with some sun, temps: high: 48, low: 36.
- Friday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 64 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Legacy's Gianna Schmidt is the BoCoPreps girls flag football player of the year (dailycamera.com) — A standout season from Legacy High quarterback Gianna Schmidt in Broomfield earned her BoCoPreps’ girls flag football player of the year honors after leading the Lightning to their first postseason berth. The senior piled up big passing and rushing numbers, mentored a younger QB, and reflected on how fast girls flag football is growing as an official CHSAA sport. 
• 15 students to graduate from University Honors Program (unl.edu) — A Broomfield student, Sidney Wickham, is among 15 seniors earning University Honors at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, achieving the program’s Highest University Honors level. The announcement details the GPA and project requirements for each tier and lists graduates by hometown, giving Broomfield residents a reason to celebrate a local scholar’s achievement.
📸 Around Broomfield
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Broomfield
- Lakeshore Holiday Lunch
City and County of Broomfield, CO Calendar , 280 Spader Way , Broomfield
12:00 pm - Land Use Review Commission Meeting - Cancelled
City and County of Broomfield, CO Calendar Broomfield, CO 80020
6:00 pm - Land Use Review Commission Meeting
City and County of Broomfield, CO Calendar Broomfield, CO 80020
6:00 pm
Friday December 19
Monday December 22
📣 Broomfield Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Storytime with Santa
Lafayette Library Kid Zone,
10:30 am - Oldies Sing-along
Louisville Recreation & Senior Center , 900 Via Appia Way , Louisville
11:00 am - Wednesday Leads Group
Superior Chamber of Commerce , 122 W William St , Superior
12:00 pm - 5:15-7:30pm - Intro to Pickleball (Full Gym)
Lafayette, CO Calendar , 111 W. Baseline Rd. , Lafayette
5:15 pm - Santa and Sirens
Lafayette, CO Calendar Lafayette, CO 80026
5:30 pm - Conversations in Spanish - Drop In
Lafayette Library North End - Upper Level,
6:00 pm - 8am-10:30am - Drop-in Pickleball (Full Gym)
Lafayette, CO Calendar , 111 W. Baseline Rd. , Lafayette
8:00 am - Latkes and Lights Storytime
Lafayette Library Kid Zone,
10:30 am - Senior Learning Club: Cricut Holiday Cards - Register
Lafayette, CO Calendar , 775 W. Baseline Road , Lafayette
1:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Prepare for High Winds along the Front Range, starting around 10:00 am on Wednesday December 17th .
The wind gusts will continue to increase up 100 mph through the afternoon. Xcel has announced they will be cutting off the power before hand. Please… (Nextdoor Broomfield Hts) - Hello Neighbors,
Charlie has gotten out. Please let me know if you see him. He knows his name and is chipped. He ran out the front door when I was bringing in… (Nextdoor Willow Run)
- Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Broomfield. Apply here.
- Wal-Mart posted a job opening for (USA) Exterior Services Technician, DOT Operator - DS in Broomfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Broomfield here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lafayette
- Families celebrating start of Hanukkah find strength in numbers after antisemitic attack in Australia (denver7.com)
- Xcel plans power shutoff in Boulder on Dec. 17 ahead of extreme fire risk (boulderreportinglab.org)
- 4 Top Mobility Aid Rental Companies in Boulder, Colorado (baltimorepostexaminer.com)
Westminster
- Adam Barajas sworn in as Westminster's newest city councilor (westminsterwindow.com)
- Westminster schools closing district-run childcare program (westminsterwindow.com)
- Vantor partners with Niantic Spatial on GPS-free navigation for defense market (spacenews.com)
Ok Broomfield! 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: I don’t know. I can never finish drinking the hot bath!
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