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In today's newsletter:

• Which Littleton lineman just earned statewide all-state football recognition?
• Littleton vet just took the helm of a major equine group

Also on today's calendar: Chewy Vet Care is officially coming to Littleton! and 6 more events.

📸 Have a great pic of holiday decorations from around Littleton? Post it to Littleton photos of the day! ☃️ 🟢-🟠-🟣-🔴-🟡-🔵 ☃️

Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 67 and low of 40 degrees.
• Wednesday: Windy in the afternoon, temps: high: 67, low: 29.
• Thursday: Cooler with clouds and sun, with a high of 50 and low of 38 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Football: 2025 CHSAA All-State Teams Announced (chsaanow.com) — A Littleton High School senior, offensive lineman Devontae Vickers, earned honorable mention on the 2025 CHSAA Class 3A All-State football list, highlighting local talent on a statewide stage. The extensive rundown recognizes standout players and coaches across all classifications, from powerhouse 5A programs to small-school 6-man teams, based on votes from head coaches statewide.
   

• AAEP Announces New Leadership & 2025 Award Recipients (americanfarriers.com) — A Littleton-based equine veterinarian, Dr. Sarah Reuss, has been named president of the American Association of Equine Practitioners, giving the city a notable connection to this influential national group. The Denver-held convention also highlighted new board members and honored veterinarians and advocates advancing equine health, welfare, and education across the country. Local horse professionals may feel extra pride in Littleton’s representation.
   

📸 Around Littleton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Littleton

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 19

• Chewy Vet Care is officially coming to Littleton!
  8555 W Belleview Ave, Littleton
  7:30 am

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Other local events

Wednesday December 17

• Family Storytime (All Ages)
  Koelbel Library , 5955 South Holly Street , Centennial
  9:30 am
• Restaurant Night-Parry's Pizza
  Lenski Elementary School , 6350 South Fairfax Way , Centennial
  4:00 pm
• Winter Crafts
  Southglenn Library , 6972 South Vine Street , Centennial
  4:30 pm
• 7th/8th Choir Concert
  Powell Middle School , 8000 South Corona Way , Littleton
  6:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• 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

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• Breakfast with Buddies
  Northridge Elementary School Littleton, CO 80124
  7:30 am
• HS Finals-HS ONLY 1/2 Days
  SkyView Academy High School Littleton, CO 80124
  8:00 am
• Chamber Advocated Network (CAN)
  Northwest Douglas County Chamber & EDC , 300 Plaza Dr #225 , Highlands Ranch
  9:00 am
• Basketball: B/Freshman
  Highlands Ranch High School
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• This event is being held for those less fortunate.
  Please respect the needs of families in crisis who need help providing a few good things for their kids’ stockings this Christmas. Thank you! First… (Nextdoor Wolhurst)
• Please share & repost to help reunite this lost cat!
  Rey was LOST or STOLEN on September 5, 2025 in Littleton, CO 80128 near Chatfield and Wadsworth For the latest information or to contact the owner,… (Nextdoor Cay At Marina Pointe Condos)

• American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. posted a job opening for AE - Stock Associate - Early Morning (Off-Hours) in Littleton. Apply here.
• WellAge Senior Communities posted a job opening for Vivage - Housekeeper - Harmony in Littleton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Littleton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Englewood

• Denver community groups wage campaign against deportation flights by Key Lime Air — Fight Back! News (fightbacknews.org)
• Winter Art Market highlights giftable art (littletonindependent.net)
• Dwight Mortgage Trust Refis Colorado Apartments With $31M Bridge Loan (commercialobserver.com)

Greenwood Village

• How Is UDR's Stock Performance Compared to Other Residential and Multisector Real Estate Stocks? (barchart.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don't know, but April May!
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