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🌱 How a new I-25 bridge near Larkspur could save wildlife lives
Hello Larkspur! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a new I-25 bridge near Larkspur could save wildlife lives
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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Winds becoming strong, with a high of 63 and low of 21 degrees.
- Thursday: Cooler; breezy in the p.m., temps: high: 43, low: 35.
- Friday: Warmer with clouds and sun, with a high of 67 and low of 46 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• CDOT completes I-25 Greenland wildlife overpass near Larkspur (coloradobiz.com) — A massive new wildlife overpass on I-25 just south of Larkspur is now open, reconnecting tens of thousands of acres of habitat and aiming to cut wildlife-vehicle crashes by up to 90%. Built ahead of schedule, the Greenland overpass links existing crossings between Castle Rock and Monument, improving safety for both drivers and animals that regularly move through the Larkspur area. 
📸 Around Larkspur
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Toddler Time
Monument Branch Library , 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. , Monument
9:30 am -
Leads Referral Group
Castle Cafe , 403 Wilcox St , Castle Rock
11:30 am -
Third Friday Friends of PPLD Book Group
Monument Branch Library , 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. , Monument
10:30 am -
Idea Lab: Andy Warhol’s Recycled Tray Prints
Monument Branch Library , 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. , Monument
4:30 pm -
Decorated Sugar Cookie Workshop - Santa and Friends
Pikes Peak Library District - Monument Library , 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr , Monument
1:00 pm -
Teen Dungeons and Dragons
Monument Branch Library , 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. , Monument
4:00 pm -
German Conversation Group
Monument Branch Library , 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. , Monument
1:30 pm -
Socrates Cafe
Monument Branch Library , 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. , Monument
1:00 pm -
Wine & Chain Pairing Workshop
Goldie Links Permanent Jewelry - Experience Boutique , 423 Perry St , Castle Rock
6:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
Monday December 22
Tuesday December 23
Tuesday December 30
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Town of Castle Rock, CO posted a job opening for Recreation Specialist - Fitness in Castle Rock. Apply here.
- King Soopers, Inc. posted a job opening for Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger in Castle Rock. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Larkspur here.
🗞 Nearby News
Castle Rock
- Homegrown Tap & Dough to open in Castle Rock, Colorado (pizzamarketplace.com)
- Suit-Jitsu Needs to Come to Washington—Here's Why (talk1067.com)
- Power shutoffs likely in Colorado as ‘high impact wind event' expected Wednesday (denver7.com)
Monument
- Monument approves 150-home subdivision (gazette.com)
- El Paso County Sheriff's Office Investigates Non-Specific Threat, Closes Monument, Colorado Schools in Precautionary Measure (hoodline.com)
Ok Larkspur! 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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