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In today's newsletter:

• How one Broomfield couple quietly transforms Christmas for dozens of families
• Why did an autonomous system suddenly land a plane in Broomfield?
• Which Broomfield athletes just posted state-leading times and big tournament wins?

Today's riddle: What did one magnet say to the other magnet? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Periods of sun, with a high of 63 and low of 42 degrees.
• Wednesday: Warm with partial sunshine, temps: high: 69, low: 44.
• Thursday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 69 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Denver7 Everyday Heroes marks 26 years with Catholic Charities' Adopt-A-Family (denver7.com) — A Broomfield couple, Todd and Laura Clyncke, have spent 26 years quietly adopting multiple families each Christmas through Catholic Charities’ Adopt-A-Family program, often choosing the hardest-to-place households. Their efforts, which recently supported nearly 60 family members in one season, earned them recognition as Denver7 Everyday Heroes while highlighting how local generosity helps northern Colorado families feel remembered on Christmas morning.
   

• Autonomous system lands plane at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport in Broomfield (broomfieldenterprise.com) — An aircraft’s emergency Autoland system unexpectedly took over and safely landed at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport in Broomfield, marking the first time Garmin’s technology has completed a full landing. Officials and the company haven’t yet explained why the system engaged, but the airport confirms the plane touched down safely and more details are expected.
   

• BoCoPreps 10&10: Week 3 of winter preps in Front Range (broomfieldenterprise.com) — Broomfield High athletes had a big week, with boys and girls basketball both winning key games and the girls swim team finishing as the top 4A squad at a massive 58-team invite. Wrestler Shayla Martinez captured a title at the Northern Colorado Christmas Tournament, while several Broomfield teammates placed and swimmer Ridley Hagerman posted the state’s fastest times in two freestyle events.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 23

• 8am-10:30am - Drop-in Pickleball (Full Gym)
  Lafayette, CO Calendar , 111 W. Baseline Rd. , Lafayette
  8:00 am
• High School Equivalency Test Prep for Adults - Register
  Lafayette Public Library North End - Upper Level, Lafayette Library
  6:00 pm

Wednesday December 24

• 8-10am - Advanced Drop-in Pickleball (Full Gym)
  Lafayette, CO Calendar , 111 W. Baseline Rd. , Lafayette
  8:00 am
• Planning Commission Meeting
  Lafayette, CO Calendar , 1290 S. Public Rd. , Lafayette
  6:00 pm

Friday December 26

• 7-9am - Advanced Drop-in Pickleball (Full Gym)
  Lafayette, CO Calendar , 111 W. Baseline Rd. , Lafayette
  7:00 am
• Strategic Team Leadership for Success Workshop in Westminster, CO
  Regus - Broomfield - Interlocken , 390 Interlocken Crescent Suit 350 , Broomfield
  9:00 am
• Music & Movement
  Louisville Public Library , 951 Spruce St , Louisville
  10:15 am
• Noon-3pm - Drop-in Pickleball (Full Gym)
  Lafayette, CO Calendar , 111 W. Baseline Rd. , Lafayette
  12:00 pm
• COMEDY UNDERGROUND
  The Louisville Underground , 640 Main St , Louisville
  8:00 pm

Sunday December 28

• 10am-noon - Adult Drop-in Basketball (Full Gym)
  Lafayette, CO Calendar , 111 W. Baseline Rd. , Lafayette
  10:00 am
• Paws to Read - Drop In
  Lafayette Library Kid Zone,
  1:30 pm
• 2-4:30pm - Beginner Drop-in Pickleball (Full Gym)
  Lafayette, CO Calendar , 111 W. Baseline Rd. , Lafayette
  2:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Riverdale animal shelter is great!
  We paid $25 total for our 3 year old cat. He’s a great one. I never had a cat but this one is sweet, smart and spoiled. The special price think… (Nextdoor Church Ranch Blvd)
• Taking time to reflect at Snicklefritz Pond this afternoon.
  What a beautiful afternoon walk. I was also fortunate to see a coyote. (Nextdoor Broadlands2)

• Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Broomfield. Apply here.
• Jason's Deli posted a job opening for Kitchen Team Member in Broomfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Broomfield here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lafayette

• Vasa Fitness Nears 70 Locations Amid Continued Growth (athletechnews.com)

Westminster

• Plans for Lao Hmong memorial in Westminster scuttled for now (westminsterwindow.com)
• Westminster police searching for 13-year-old girl last seen last week (denver7.com)
• Polis can help the PUC find a better balance with natural gas (Letters) (denverpost.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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