🌱 Why a top MLS goalkeeper is leaving despite a million-dollar offer

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In today's newsletter:

• Why a top MLS goalkeeper is leaving despite a million-dollar offer

Also on today's calendar: Little Sparks: January - Commerce City, CO 2026 and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Cooler with clouds and sun, with a high of 50 and low of 37 degrees.
• Friday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 70, low: 48.
• Saturday: Breezy with clouds and sun, with a high of 57 and low of 30 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Dayne St. Clair declines to re-sign with Minnesota United (echopress.com) — Commerce City gets a brief spotlight as the home of Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, where Minnesota United goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair recently faced the Colorado Rapids. Now, the 2025 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year is turning down a rich offer to stay in Minnesota and is close to joining Lionel Messi’s star-studded Inter Miami squad after a standout season.
   

📸 Around Commerce City

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Commerce City

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday January 6

• Discovery Kids- January - Commerce City, CO 2026
  Bison Ridge Recreation Center, 13905 E 112th Ave, Commerce City
  2:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday January 9

• Little Sparks: January - Commerce City, CO 2026
  Bison Ridge Recreation Center , 13905 E 112th Ave , Commerce City
  10:00 am

Monday January 12

• Cooking Cultures- Jan - Commerce City, CO 2026
  Bison Ridge Recreation Center , 13905 E 112th Ave , Commerce City
  10:00 am
• Lyric Lab - Commerce City, CO 2026
  Bison Ridge Recreation Center , 13905 E 112th Ave , Commerce City
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 18

• Colorado Wildlife Council Meeting - Contact: wildlife.council@state.co.us
  Colorado Department of Natural Resources , 1313 Sherman St # 718 , Denver
  10:00 am
• Brighton Youth Commission Meeting
  Brighton, CO Calendar , 500 S 4th Ave , Brighton
  5:00 pm
• December 18, 2025 Historic Preservation Commission
  Brighton, CO Calendar , 500 S. 4th Ave. , Brighton
  6:00 pm
• Lochbuie Sewer Board Meeting
  Brighton, CO Calendar , 703 WCR 37 , Brighton
  6:30 pm

Friday December 19

• Winter Bazaar and Student Performances
  Beach Court Denver, CO 80221
  9:00 am
• School Tour
  Girls Athletic Leadership MS Denver, CO 80204
  11:00 am

Saturday December 20

• Saturday Story Time
  Anythink Wright Farms , 5877 E 120th Ave , Thornton
  10:00 am
• Christmas in Color @ Water World
  Water World , 8801 N Pecos St , Federal Heights
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hello neighbors Tim here with Keevens Construction LLC.
  I am wanting to help out the community by offering my services for free for 1 family who is in need of something fixed on their home. I will provide… (Nextdoor Eagle Creek)
• JMG STUCCO & STONE Let me know for any of your Stucco needs.
  I pride myself with being highly Competent and having Guaranteed Satisfaction! Free estimates feel free to reach out! JMG STUCCO & STONE (Nextdoor Locust St)

• The Learning Experience posted a job opening for Future Opening: Lead Teacher (ECT) - Closer in Commerce City. Apply here.
• Ascend Staffing posted a job opening for Warehouse Associate| Construction| Forklift Operator in Commerce City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Commerce City here.

🗞 Nearby News

Thornton

• Pedestrian dies after Friday evening crash in Thornton, police say (denver7.com)
• More Prison Time For More Counterfeit Coupon Customers (couponsinthenews.com)
• Summit swim and dive begins season with top-10 finishes (summitdaily.com)

Brighton

• Platte Valley Hospital named tops for maternity care (thebrightonblade.com)
• Kelly Van Oosbree is the cat in the hats (denvergazette.com)
• Four Huskers Receive AVCA All America Honors for Volleyball (sandhillsexpress.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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