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What's Up Arvada
December 08, 2025

Happy Monday, Arvada! We’ve rounded up a fresh lineup of local events and things happening around town to help you start the week off right. Whether you’re planning something fun with the family or just looking to explore what’s going on nearby, you’ll find plenty of ideas below.

And don’t miss this week’s Featured Home — a rare modern farmhouse on a half-acre corner lot just a mile from Olde Town. Take a look and see if you can guess the price before clicking through!

DAILY TRIVIA

During World War II, which country trained carrier pigeons to detect enemy submarines from the air by recognizing shapes in the water?

  • A) United States

  • B) Germany

  • C) United Kingdom

  • D) Japan

Answer at the bottom of the newsletter

FEATURED HOME

Listed By: Robyn Phipps | Compass Denver

This modern farmhouse sits on an incredibly rare half-acre dividable lot just minutes from Olde Town, offering endless potential for investors, builders, or anyone dreaming of room to grow. Thoughtfully renovated, the home blends historic charm with contemporary updates—featuring a sunny open layout, a striking kitchen with quartz counters, stylish baths, and two main-floor bedrooms including a beautifully designed primary suite.

The finished basement adds flexible living space plus an additional bedroom, while the expansive yard, covered patio, and heated 20' x 30' detached garage create a perfect setup for hobbies, projects, or future development.

It’s character, location, and opportunity all wrapped into one… but can you guess the price?

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THE WRAP UP

Trivia Answer: C) - United Kingdom (The British military experimented with pigeons that were trained to spot submarine silhouettes from surveillance planes — and remarkably, they performed better than early human observers and some optical equipment.)

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