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Smoky Skies

Thornton residents and visitors may smell smoke coming from a large hay stack fire burning west of Fort Lupton. Due to the size of the fire, Fort Lupton Fire Protection District may allow it to burn for several days -- meaning a smoky aroma and slight haze in the air for the next few days.



Labor Day closures and delays
Burgers on the barbecue
City offices, the Thornton Senior Center, and the Carpenter Recreation Center will be closed Monday, Sept. 6. Trash/recycle pickup will be delayed by one day through the following week.

Harvest Fest is coming September 11!
Come on down and join your neighbors in celebrating the 12th annual Harvest Fest at Community Park, located at Thornton Parkway and York Street. There will be free entertainment, great food, a bazaar, a salsa tasting contest, kids rides and more!
Kidz Zone at Harvest Fest

Recreation Center and Senior Center closures
Industrial floor buffer
With the exception of the registration office, the Margaret Carpenter Recreation Center will be closed for annual maintenance Aug. 28 - Sept. 6. The Senior Center will be closed from Aug. 25 - Aug. 27. The meal program will still be open.

Council opposes ballot measures
City Council recently viewed a presentation on likely effects should voters pass Amendments 60 and 61 and Proposition 101 in November. After viewing the presentation, Council unanimously passed a resolution opposing the amendments and proposition.
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September is Cultural Diversity Month in Thornton
Colorful temple spires
Cultural Diversity Month gives community members the opportunity to "travel" to foreign lands without leaving Thornton. Activities include crafting, dance, cooking lessons, art exhibits, and more.

Free water-saving product give-away
Homeowners in the Thornton water service area! The City and its partners are offering a drawing for free water-saving toilets and irrigation controllers. Deadline is Sept. 30. Check out our easy online entry form.
Cartoon toilet with flowers

Meet the Neighbors
Neighbors in front of their home
Need some organizing help? If your neighborhood wants to start a new physical improvement project, organize a clean-up, host a block party, etc., the City's new "Meet the Neighbors" initiative can help.

Children under eight require child safety seat
A state law went into effect on Aug. 1 requiring all children under age 8 to be properly protected in a child safety seat when in a motor vehicle. The change means thousands of 6- and 7-year-olds across the state will have to begin riding in booster seats.
Girl strapped into car seat


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