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Stacked canned food items and new socks placed in front.

Mayor's Food and Sock Drive

Help support neighbors experiencing homelessness by donating nonperishable food and new socks throughout November. Follow the link for drop off locations.
Voting envelope on a pile of papers on a counter.

Unofficial Election Results

Unofficial election results will be posted after 7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3, on the Adams County Elections website.
Seven-member honor guard in dark dress uniforms holding American and Colorado flags and ceremonial axes in front of an eagle-topped stone memorial at the Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center, with a bagpiper at the end of the formation.

Veterans Day Commemoration Ceremony

Join us to honor the courage and sacrifice of our military veterans, November 11, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center.
Infrastructure Maintenance Center exterior facility.

Fall Leaf Drop-off

On Saturday, Nov. 14, 8am - 12pm, Thornton residents may bring in leaves for composting to the Infrastructure Maintenance Center at 12450 Washington Street. Proof of residency required and restrictions apply.

Upcoming Events

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Thornton City Hall with Snow falling

Holiday Closure

Wed, Nov 11 2026, All day
Thornton Fire Department representatives at the annual Veterans Day Commemoration Ceremony.

Veterans Day Commemoration Ceremony

Wed, Nov 11 2026, 11am - 12pm
Compost Drop-Off sign in front of Bin.

Fall Leaf Drop-off

Sat, Nov 14 2026, 8am - 12pm
Community Connections Facility

Homebuyer Education Course

Sat, Nov 14 2026, 9am - 3:30pm

Upcoming Meetings

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Joint Retirement Committee Meeting

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 - 1:30pm

Council Dinner

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 - 5:15pm

City Council Update

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 - 5:45pm

City Council Meeting

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 - 7:00pm