🌱 How did Wellington’s Eagles turn heartbreak into a historic title run?

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In today's newsletter:

• How did Wellington’s Eagles turn heartbreak into a historic title run?
• How much could Wellington families save with free preschool in 2026?

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Very windy; mostly sunny, with a high of 62 and low of 33 degrees.
• Wednesday: Very windy in the afternoon, temps: high: 63, low: 27.
• Thursday: Cooler; breezy in the morning, with a high of 46 and low of 31 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Wellington sweeps top coach, player honors on all-state football teams (coloradoan.com) — Wellington football capped its Class 2A state title season with even more glory as quarterback Tanner Gray and coach Travis Peeples swept top all-state honors. Seven Eagles earned first- or second-team recognition after a dominant 537-62 scoring season, and the team was celebrated during a Denver Broncos home game, cementing this Wellington squad as one to remember for years.
   

• Colorado Universal Preschool Opens 2026 Enrollment (northfortynews.com) — Wellington families with kids entering kindergarten in 2026 can now apply for Colorado’s Universal Preschool Program, which offers up to 15 hours a week of free preschool and can save families thousands. Enrollment opened December 9, with key matching and direct-enrollment dates running into spring 2026 and many provider options in Wellington and nearby communities.
   

📸 Around Wellington

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Wellington

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday December 21

• Wellington Manor Market
  3922 Cleveland Ave, Wellington
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday December 19

• Wellington Lights Celebration #3 - Mingle on Main/Chamber Afterhours
  Wellington, CO Calendar , Cleveland Avenue , Wellington
  4:00 pm

Tuesday December 23

• Board of Trustees
  Wellington, CO Calendar
  6:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• Lego Explorers
  Clearview Library District - Windsor Library , 720 3rd St , Windsor
  3:15 pm
• Boys Basketball vs Legacy; start 5/630p
  Rocky Mountain High School Fort Collins, CO 80526
  5:00 pm
• Girls Basketball @ Legacy; start 4/530/7p
  Rocky Mountain High School Fort Collins, CO 80526
  5:00 pm
• Strength Training - L4U — Lift-4U
  Lift 4U , 39895 Ridge Park Dr , Severance
  5:15 pm
• Orchestra Holiday String Extravaganza
  Fort Collins High School , 3400 Lambkin Way , Fort Collins
  7:00 pm

Wednesday December 17

• Girls Wrestling Dual vs Broomfield @ Moby Arena; start 6pm
  Rocky Mountain High School Fort Collins, CO 80526
  5:30 pm
• Cycling - L4U — Lift-4U
  Lift 4U , 39895 Ridge Park Dr , Severance
  5:45 pm
• Choir Winter Concert
  Traut Core Knowledge School Fort Collins, CO 80528
  6:00 pm
• Planning Commission CANCELED
  Severance, CO Calendar , 3 S. Timber Ridge Parkway , Severance
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Family Dollar posted a job opening for Assistant Manager - PT in Wellington. Apply here.
• Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Wellington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wellington here.

🗞 Nearby News

Fort Collins

• Fort Collins football offensive stars make CHSAA 5A all-state teams (coloradoan.com)
• Jammy Buffet Announces 2026 Changes in Altitudes Tour (gratefulweb.com)
• AAEP Bestows Inaugural Futurity Award Upon Colorado State Veterinary Student Kylie Yancey (thehorse.com)

Windsor

• Windsor Middle Wins NCAC Title Again (northfortynews.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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