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🌱 How did Dakota Ridge power its way to a 4A title?
Happening soon: Dakota Ridge Instrumental Music Boosters on the Dakota Ridge Patch calendar

Hey there, Dakota Ridge! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How did Dakota Ridge power its way to a 4A title?
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Find out what's happening in Dakota Ridgefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Dakota Ridgefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Tuesday: Sunshine and some clouds, with a high of 66 and low of 42 degrees.
- Wednesday: Windy in the afternoon, temps: high: 65, low: 27.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and cooler, with a high of 49 and low of 39 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Jeffco's Fall 2025 State Champions (jeffcopublicschools.org) — Dakota Ridge residents can celebrate a huge win: Dakota Ridge High School’s football team captured the 4A state championship this fall, capping a standout season for Jeffco athletics. The district also brought home titles in football from Pomona, unified bowling from Lakewood, gymnastics from Arvada West and Standley Lake, and cheer from Ralston Valley.
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📸 Around Dakota Ridge
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Dakota Ridge
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★ Featured events ★
- Dakota Ridge Instrumental Music Boosters
Slammers Bingo, 1884 S Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood
7:30 pm
Sunday December 28
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Other local events
- Basketball: B/V
John F. Kennedy Denver, CO 80227
7:00 pm - Basketball: G/V
John F. Kennedy Denver, CO 80227
7:00 pm - Wrestling: G/ALL
Weld Central High School - Basketball: G/JV
John F. Kennedy High School
4:30 pm - Basketball: G/V
John F. Kennedy High School
6:00 pm - Wrestling: B/ALL
Denver West High School
8:00 am
Tuesday December 16
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
📣 Dakota Ridge Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Board of County Commissioners Public Hearings, Staff Briefings and Work Sessions
Hearing Room 1, BCC Board Room , 100 Jefferson County Parkway , Jefferson County
9:00 am - 8th Grd. Boys Bball Game @ Powell
John Wesley Powell Middle School , 8000 S Corona Way , Littleton
4:15 pm - Family Fun Night at South County Library – Winter Holiday Fun
South County Library - Jefferson County Library , 11100 Bradford Rd , Littleton
6:00 pm - Skate City Night for PTO Fundraiser (Pajama Themed)
Centennial Academy of Fine Arts Education , 3306 West Berry Ave , Littleton
6:00 pm - Choir Concert @ DMS Cafeteria
Dunstan Middle School Denver, CO 80228
6:00 pm
Tuesday December 16
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🗞 Nearby News
Morrison
- Alabama Shakes Announce Spring 2026 U.S. Tour Dates (ticketnews.com)
Lakewood
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-- The Patch AM Team
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