🌱 Why a Walmart chase near Evergreen is back in court this February

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In today's newsletter:

• Why a Walmart chase near Evergreen is back in court this February
• How “Evergreen Strong” is reshaping this small mountain town’s identity
• Want to see Evergreen on the big screen and support recovery?

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Windy in the a.m.; some sun, with a high of 59 and low of 33 degrees.
• Friday: Sun and areas of high clouds, temps: high: 56, low: 42.
• Saturday: Windy in the morning, with a high of 56 and low of 31 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Lakewood man to enter plea Feb. 17 in Walmart shooting (canyoncourier.com) — Evergreen-area readers are following a major court case tied to a September chase that began at the Evergreen-area Walmart and ended on I-70, with the suspect now set to enter a plea in February. The incident unfolded just a day after a separate shooting at Evergreen High School, compounding stress on local families and first responders who rushed from a community vigil to the unfolding pursuit.
   

2. Your Voice visits Evergreen to experience small-town charm, challenges (denver7.com) — Evergreen’s small-town spirit, from Lake Evergreen to downtown staples like Little Bear and Aspen’s Consignments, shines through residents’ stories of pride and resilience. Locals and community leaders describe the town’s natural beauty, tight-knit support network, wildfire and housing worries, and how “Evergreen Strong” emerged after the high school shooting.
   

3. ‘Mocha and Mistletoe' making its Evergreen premiere (canyoncourier.com) — 'Mocha and Mistletoe,' filmed around Evergreen landmarks like Java Groove, Little Bear and the Lake House, premieres Dec. 27 at Center Stage with two showings and possible third. The community-only cut stars local coffee shop owner Eric Martinez, and all ticket proceeds support the Evergreen Strong Community Fund after the high school shooting.
   

4. How Trail Runners Can Get the Most of Their Winter Training (outsideonline.com) — An Evergreen-based ultrarunning coach shares how to turn winter into a smart rebuilding season, emphasizing strength work, periodized training, and realistic goals. Alongside other experts, she offers practical tips on gym routines, cross-training, form, and mental health so trail runners can stay motivated, avoid burnout, and be ready for stronger summer and fall races.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Evergreen

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 13

• Buchanan Pool Winter Party
  Buchanan Park Recreation Center, 32003 Ellingwood Trail, Evergreen
  1:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday December 12

• Preschool Time
  Evergreen Library , 5000 Highway 73 , Evergreen
  10:15 am
• Teen After Hours: Snow Fiesta
  Evergreen Library , 5000 Highway 73 , Evergreen
  5:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• Santa Breakfast - SOLD OUT
  Woodcellar Bar and Grill , 1552 Bergen Parkway, Ste 101 , Evergreen
  9:30 am
• Santa Breakfast
  Woodcellar Bar and Grill , 1552 Bergen Parkway, Ste 101 , Evergreen
  9:30 am
• Saturday Morning Board Games
  Evergreen Library , 5000 Highway 73 , Evergreen
  10:00 am
• Blood Donation Event
  Bergen Village Shopping Center , 1260 Bergen Parkway, Suite B-200 , Evergreen
  10:00 am
• Family Time
  Evergreen Library , 5000 Highway 73 , Evergreen
  10:15 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Closed for Private Event
  Jefferson County, CO Calendar
  8:00 am
• Drop In & Play
  Evergreen Library , 5000 Highway 73 , Evergreen
  9:45 am
• Grieving the Death of Spouse/Partner Support Group led by Mount Evans Home Health Care & Hospice
  Mount Evans Home Health Care & Hospice , 3081 Bergen Peak Drive , Evergreen
  3:00 pm
• Thirsty Thursday's @ Blackbird Cafe
  Blackbird Cafe , 25940 Highway 74 , Evergreen
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Congratulations to the firefighters who graduated from the EFR 2025 Academy on Saturday!
  This class of all-hazards firefighters includes EFR's first two Firefighter-Paramedics and two firefighters who will serve with Foothills Fire Rescue… (Nextdoor )
• Took a pic of Jupiter the other night with my Seestar S50.
  It’s not so much designed for planetary photography as it is for Deep Space Objects like galaxies and nebula. This is my first attempt and didn’t… (Nextdoor Hangen Ranch And M&B)

• The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Lot Associate in Evergreen. Apply here.
• Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc. posted a job opening for Cashier (Good4u Customer Care) in Evergreen. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Evergreen here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

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