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Coming up: Chewy Vet Care is officially coming to Littleton! on the Littleton Patch calendar
Morning Littleton! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Littleton High students are designing products that change lives
- How did a Littleton native become a Disney star and band frontman?
- Littleton goalkeeper takes her NCAA championship pedigree to Texas Tech
Also on today's calendar: Chewy Vet Care is officially coming to Littleton! and 6 more events.
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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Windy in the afternoon, with a high of 69 and low of 29 degrees.
- Thursday: Cooler with clouds and sun, temps: high: 50, low: 38.
- Friday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 69 and low of 45 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. The secret ingredients to keeping students engaged in class? Empathy and purpose (cpr.org) — Students at Littleton High School are turning empathy into real-world design, creating accessible games, speech tools, and educational toys for people who are blind or visually impaired. Their laser-cut and 3D‑printed prototypes will be tested nationwide, giving local teens hands-on industry experience while directly helping others and reshaping what shop class looks like in Littleton. 
2. Riker Lynch: From Disney Star To R5 Frontman And Multi-Talented Performer (explosion.com) — Littleton gets a shout-out as the hometown of multi-talented performer Riker Lynch, who grew up there before moving to Los Angeles to pursue entertainment. The piece traces his path from Disney’s Austin & Ally and the band R5 to his current work with The Driver Era, highlighting his versatility, social media presence, and plans to keep focusing on independent music and touring.
3. Texas Tech Soccer Adds Addie Todd, National Champion From Florida State (on3.com subscription) — A standout goalkeeper from Littleton, Addie Todd, is heading to Texas Tech after winning national titles with Florida State. The story details her championship résumé, starting experience, and leadership qualities as she prepares to join the Red Raiders in January 2026.
4. Ford Scraps Fully-Electric F-150 Lightning (designdevelopmenttoday.com) — Littleton readers may notice local Ford lots affected as the company ends its fully electric F-150 Lightning and shifts investment toward hybrids and efficient gas trucks. Ford cites big EV losses, slower-than-expected demand, and looser federal emissions rules in a major strategy pivot that could influence what vehicles you see and buy here over the next few years.
5. Hyundai and Kia will repair millions of vehicles under a deal to fix anti-theft technology (news-herald.com) — If you drive a Hyundai or Kia in Littleton, you may soon qualify for a free anti-theft repair under a new nationwide settlement involving about 9 million vehicles. States say older models lacked proper engine immobilizers, fueling a wave of thefts tied to viral social media videos. Repairs, including a zinc sleeve for the ignition, are expected to roll out from early 2026 through early 2027.
📸 Around Littleton
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Littleton
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★ Featured events ★
- Chewy Vet Care is officially coming to Littleton!
8555 W Belleview Ave, Littleton
7:30 am
Friday December 19
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Other local events
- Early Birds Book Club and Social
Southglenn Library , 6972 South Vine Street , Centennial
9:00 am - Toddler Storytime (Ages 2-3)
Southglenn Library , 6972 South Vine Street , Centennial
9:30 am - Family Storytime (All Ages)
Southglenn Library , 6972 South Vine Street , Centennial
10:30 am - Literacy Spot with an Early Literacy Specialist!
Koelbel Library , 5955 South Holly Street , Centennial
11:00 am - Scribble & Giggle (Ages 2-5)
Koelbel Library , 5955 South Holly Street , Centennial
2:00 pm - Spanish Family Storytime/Hora De Cuentos para la familia (All Ages)
Southglenn Library , 6972 South Vine Street , Centennial
4:00 pm - 8th Grd. Boys Bball Game vs. Newton
Goddard Middle School , 3800 W Berry Ave , Littleton
4:15 pm - Southglenn Teen Night - Cozy Cocoa and Cookie Creation
Southglenn Library , 6972 South Vine Street , Centennial
5:30 pm
Thursday December 18
📣 Littleton Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Preschool Time
Columbine Library , 7706 West Bowles Avenue , Littleton
9:15 am - Morning Tai Chi
Columbine Library , 7706 West Bowles Avenue , Littleton
9:15 am - Cuentacuentos
Columbine Library , 7706 West Bowles Avenue , Littleton
10:15 am - Family Time
Columbine Library , 7706 West Bowles Avenue , Littleton
11:15 am
Wednesday December 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Near powers and bannock my kitten escaped and now I can’t find him his name is Jasper and he’s a grey tabby!
He’s very tiny and only 6 months old if you see or find him please reach out to me on here or call me 7203880140 thank you so much (Nextdoor Progress Park) - Oh, what fun it is .
. . Last Thursday, I spent four hours ringing the Salvation Army bell in front of Hobby Lobby. I had so much fun greeting people and holding doors… (Nextdoor Foothill Green)
- Kroger Family of Companies posted a job opening for Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger in Littleton. Apply here.
- Whole Foods Market, Inc. posted a job opening for New Store - Produce Team Member (Clerk, Floor Service) - Part Time - Denver, CO - Winter 2025 in Littleton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Littleton here.
Ok Littleton! 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
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