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Arvada Kite Festival on April 16 features fun for the whole family
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The 18th annual Arvada Kite Festival is Sunday, April 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Stenger Sports Complex (11200 W. 58th Ave.). The free, family-friendly event is the perfect way to celebrate the start of spring! This event is produced by the Arvada Festivals Commission.
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Ed Brady Appointed Chief of Police for City of Arvada
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On Dec. 15, City Manager Lorie Gillis announced that she has appointed Ed Brady as the new Arvada Chief of Police. The official Swearing-In Ceremony will occur at the beginning of the Monday, Dec. 19 City Council meeting (approximately 6 p.m.) at Arvada City Hall, 8101 Ralston Road.
Brady, who has...
The Founding of Our Community
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On June 22, 1850, a wagon train bound for California crossed the Platte River just north of the confluence with Clear Creek, following Clear Creek west for six miles. The members of the wagon train rested for a day, and Lewis Ralston dipped his gold pan in an unnamed mountain stream. He found...
2022 Employees of the Quarter/Year
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City of Arvada employees go above and beyond to serve the public in ways that often go unseen by residents. In order to ensure our team members are recognized for their contributions, City teams are encouraged to nominate colleagues each quarter for demonstrating innovation, passion and...
Arvada Olde Town Water Tower
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The Water Tower in Olde Town Arvada first functioned for very utilitarian purposes--water storage. It later became a navigational tool for people unfamiliar with the area to locate the heart of Arvada. Today it stands as Arvada's most recognizable and photographed landmark.
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The Town Grows
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In the early days between 1870 and 1904, Arvada had no town government. In 1903, two attempts to incorporate the town failed. Finally, the third election was held on July 26, 1904 and the vote for incorporation passed 159 to 62! Articles of Incorporation for the Town of Arvada, population 600, were...
Arvada Channel 8
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Residents who subscribe to cable television through Comcast or TDS may view Arvada Channel 8 as part of their programming lineup. Channel 8 may also be streamed live on your computer or any mobile device! In addition to City Council meetings, Arvada's Channel 8 offers hundreds of hours of...
Arvada Hosts Open House to Gain Feedback on Olde Town Plans and Designs
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The City of Arvada will host an open house to gain community feedback on the final plan strategies and design recommendations for the future of Olde Town Arvada between 4 and 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 8. The event will take place at New Image Restaurant and Brewery located at 5622 Yukon...
City of Arvada launches Olde Town Parking Finder platform with Modii
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The City of Arvada is excited to launch its Modii Parking Finder Platform. Utilizing this proprietary technology, the City can continue to improve the ability to serve commuters in Arvada. Arvada selected Modii to establish its digital infrastructure of curbside and off-street parking assets,...
New Arvada Post Office mural celebrates shared connections with loved ones far away
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Colorado-based artist Marco Antonio Garcia recently completed his new mural near the Allison Street Post Office in Arvada. Garcia has titled the mural “La Letra,” which means “the letter” in Spanish. The mural tells a story about the important connections we maintain with...