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Greetings Littleton! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Littleton tops Colorado’s list of Hallmark-worthy holiday towns
  • How could Trump’s defense order affect Littleton’s Lockheed Martin facility?
  • Littleton-raised national champion goalkeeper makes big move 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: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Cooler with clouds and sun, with a high of 50 and low of 38 degrees.
  • Friday: Warmer with sun and clouds, temps: high: 69, low: 49.
  • Saturday: Mostly cloudy and warm, with a high of 61 and low of 30 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Will Work for Love: The Big Small Business of Hallmark Movies (westword.com) — Littleton just ranked ninth nationwide, and highest in Colorado, on a list of towns most likely to host a Hallmark-style holiday movie, thanks to its cozy downtown and community feel. A CSU film professor uses that ranking to unpack how Hallmark movies idealize small businesses, community, and Colorado settings, contrasting the on-screen fantasy with real economic and cultural dynamics.
   

2. Trump weighs pressuring defense firms to cut buybacks and dividends (stripes.com) — Littleton readers may notice their local Lockheed Martin facility mentioned as the Trump administration considers an executive order pressuring defense contractors to cut stock buybacks and dividends in favor of more investment in infrastructure and weapons production. The draft order could also tie executive pay more closely to performance on specific systems, though it’s unclear how enforceable the move would be and Pentagon officials reportedly saw it only recently.
   

3. Tech Soccer Inks Two-Time National Champion, 2024 All-ACC GK Addie Todd (1049thebeat.com) — A standout college goalkeeper who grew up in Littleton Addie Todd is transferring from Florida State to join Texas Tech’s women’s soccer team in spring 2026. The two-time NCAA champion and three-time ACC champion brings 30 career starts, 14 shutouts, and national youth team experience as she aims to become a professional goalkeeper.
   

4. Horse Doctors Explore New Practice Frontiers at AAEP Convention in Denver (americanhorsepubs.org) — An equine veterinarian from Littleton, Dr. Sarah Reuss, has been installed as president of the American Association of Equine Practitioners following its major annual convention in Denver. The gathering drew thousands of horse doctors for cutting-edge education, networking, awards, and more than half a million dollars in scholarships, highlighting Colorado’s role in the equine veterinary world.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday December 18
  • Family Time at Ken Caryl Ranch House
    Columbine Library , 7706 West Bowles Avenue , Littleton
    10:15 am
  • 8th Grd. Boys Bball Game vs. Newton
    Goddard Middle School , 3800 W Berry Ave , Littleton
    4:15 pm
    • Friday December 19
  • $1 Dodgeball 6th-8th
    Platte River Academy Middle School Littleton, CO 80124
    7:20 am
  • LEGO® Build and Play
    Columbine Library , 7706 West Bowles Avenue , Littleton
    3:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Everyone be cautious and use patience in the morning.
    At 9:00pm tonight both Ken Caryl/Wadsworth & Wadsworth/Chatfield traffic lights are out. It could be a mess in the morning. (Nextdoor Chatfield Bluffs)
  • Are you aware that Xcel Energy is planning to shut off power to our area for at least 12 hours on December 17?
    All properties within the dotted lines will be affected. (Nextdoor Columbine Hills)
  • Williams-Sonoma, Inc. posted a job opening for Lead Visual, Part Time Flex, Littleton - Williams Sonoma in Littleton. Apply here.
  • 24 Hour Fitness USA, Inc. posted a job opening for Club Janitorial Attendant in Littleton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Littleton here.

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