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Reminder: Lawn watering ended on Oct. 1 |
In line with Denver Water's decision on Aug. 26, lawn watering in Arvada is no longer allowed as of Oct. 1. Lawn watering includes any type of irrigation, sprinkler, or hose watering. Stage 1 watering restrictions will continue, which allow for watering trees, shrubs, veggie gardens, and flower beds by hand, as long as you water before 10 a.m. or after 6 p.m.
Some watering will continue past Oct. 1 at high-use public spaces like golf courses and athletic fields with a limited water budget. Visit the Drought webpage to find what's allowed.
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Why will the City continue limited watering past Oct. 1? |
For most City parks, Oct. 1 marked the end of irrigation season— just as it does in a typical year. Athletic complexes and some high-traffic parks that continue hosting organized activities will receive limited irrigation into October.
In the latest episode of the Inside Arvada podcast, Parks Manager Steve Gustafson explains why these areas require different care and how the Parks Department has managed water use throughout this year's drought. Listen on Spotify, Apple, or stream from the Inside Arvada webpage.
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Thanks to you, we hit our 20% water saving goal in September! |
Wetter weather, some cooler temperatures, and your willingness to put up with some brown grass helped us collectively reduce water use by 20% this past month! That's compared to our 5-year average September water use. Well done, Arvada! Thank you for doing your part through the ongoing drought.
Check out the Water Use and Supply Updates webpage for a monthly overview and to track day-to-day water use over September.
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Affordable housing is on the agenda Oct. 6 |
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At the next Business Meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 6, Arvada City Council will consider changes to the Land Development Code that are needed to comply with Colorado Proposition 123, which provides funding for affordable housing projects.
Council will have to decide whether to enact an expedited development review process when at least 50% of proposed units are income-limited. See what projects would be affected and which would not be affected on the City's Prop123 webpage.
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Join an info session about the Wildfire Early Detection System |
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The City's Emergency Management team and Arvada Fire personnel are hosting an information session about the West Arvada Wildfire Early Detection System. Learn about system capabilities, data access, and the implementation plan.
The session will be held Thursday, Oct. 8 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Arvada Fire Protection District Training Center, 6651 Indiana Street. See what's involved in the West Arvada Wildfire Early Detection System.
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Your weekend plans could use a little civic engagement |
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Last call to join our design session for the City Council public comment process. City staff and members of the Arvada City Council will be on hand to collaborate with residents in creating recommendations for Council to adopt.
Join us this Saturday, Oct. 3, from 9 to noon at the Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd. Visit the Design Public Comment webpage to get an overview of the project. Your voice is essential in this process!
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Get ready to vote this November |
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Colorado's County Clerks will mail ballots through the Postal Service to every active voter between Oct. 2 and Oct. 9.
On Nov. 3, election day, ballots must be submitted by 7 p.m., or voters must be in line by 7 if voting in person.
Visit the Jefferson County election webpage or the Adams County election webpage for voting details in your county.
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Ambassadors are coming to Olde Town! |
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In response to resident and business concerns about safety, cleanliness, and the appearance of infrastructure in Olde Town, the City of Arvada has launched the Olde Town Ambassador Program. In partnership with Block by Block, the City will bring four ambassadors to Olde Town every Wednesday through Sunday to provide security, trash pickup, graffiti removal, and more. They'll also assist our Homelessness Response and PD teams with outreach to unhoused individuals.
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Learn more about the ambassador program, including how you can contact the ambassadors with concerns, on the City's Olde Town Ambassadors website.
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Show your support for pedestrian safety |
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October is Pedestrian Safety Month! |
Want to promote safer intersections in your neighborhood? Swing by City Hall (8101 Ralston Road) to pick up a yard sign by the main entrance. First come, first served. And remember: Whether you're walking, biking, driving, or wheeling around town, intersections are where we all come together. Slow down, make eye contact when possible, and stay alert. Help everyone get to their destination safely!
Find more safety tips on the Heads Up Arvada webpage.
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The Snow Buddies Program matches anyone physically unable to remove snow with caring volunteers to assist them.
We're recruiting! All Arvada Neighborhoods are invited to volunteer to support neighbors facing barriers to snow removal. All volunteers will receive a free Snow Buddies beanie!
Find application details and listen to the Snow Buddies featured on Colorado Matters from Colorado Public Radio on the Snow Buddies webpage.
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Gold Strike Park Ground Blessing |
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On Sept. 24, representatives from the City of Arvada and from Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes came together for a Ground Blessing at Gold Strike Park. The Ground Blessing marked an important moment in the project and reflects the ongoing collaboration between the City and the Tribes.
View a story about this collaboration and dig into the history of this restoration project on the Gold Strike Park webpage.
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Get to know some excellent Arvada businesses |
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Recently, the Arvada Economic Development Association held its annual Business Appreciation Event, which celebrated the impact of six Arvada businesses and community members. Congratulations to:
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- Barber-Nichols
- Greater Arvada Chamber of Commerce
- Joe Hengstler (in memoriam)
- Olde Town Pickin' Parlor
- Red Silo Coffee Roasters
- Scott Spears
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Movies Around Town: Final show next Friday! |
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Grab a blanket and some popcorn and join us at Clear Creek Valley Park on Friday, Oct. 9 for a free showing of "The Nightmare Before Christmas" as the final installment this year of our Movies Around Town series.
Live music from Halle Tomlinson starts at 6:15 p.m., and the Peaceful Creations Dessert Bus will be on site before the movie. There will also be a Halloween costume contest with prizes!
Check out all the details on the City's calendar.
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Saturday, Oct. 10: Pumpkin Festival,10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 9195 W 57th Ave. Find event details on the Arvada Gardeners webpage.
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Wednesday, Oct. 21: Threads of Arvada opening reception, 6 to 8 p.m. at the Arvada Center. Get a peek at beautiful quilts celebrating Arvada! Visit the Quilt Challenge webpage for a map of display locations.
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Friday, Oct. 23: Adams County Sheriff's Office Trunk or Treat, 4 to 6 p.m. at Clear Creek Valley Park. Visit the Adams PD webpage for details.
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- Saturday, Oct. 24: Unsettling Tales of Edgar Allen Poe at the Arvada Center. Find details and purchase tickets on the Arvada Center website.
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Friday, Oct. 30: Olde Town Trick or Treat Street, 5 to 7 p.m. Visit the Olde Town Events webpage for details.
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Friday, Oct. 31: Halloween Drag Queen Storytime at the Arvada Center, 10 a.m. Costumes or fall attire strongly encouraged, and there will be trick or treating around the building!
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