This week’s Centennial Weekly Pulse looks at the issues shaping daily life across the community, including transportation access, the City’s infrastructure and budget challenges, fall property stewardship, and practical ways residents can stay informed and involved.

Stay connected to Centennial, Colorado, September 19–23, 2026. This week’s Local Happenings highlights free fall chipping and mulch, a neighborhood car show, Koelbel Library’s used book sale, a financial literacy workshop, and upcoming planning discussions that may shape the community.

Centennial is considering whether to opt out of Colorado’s graywater program. This Community Matters article explains what graywater is, why the decision matters, and what residents should understand about water reuse, conservation, and Centennial’s long-term approach to managing one of Colorado’s most important resources.

Discover It’s Coffee, a locally owned Centennial café where family tradition, locally roasted coffee, Turkish coffee, pastries, and neighborhood hospitality come together. This week’s Pulse Eats feature explores the story behind this hidden local gem and why it is worth slowing down for a cup.

Confused about where bikes and e-bikes are allowed in Centennial? This practical guide explains local bike and e-bike rules, the difference between Class 1, 2, and 3 e-bikes, where to find trail maps, and what riders should check before heading out.

Beau helps Centennial dog families get ready for September’s changing Colorado weather with practical pet-preparedness tips. From building a simple dog go-bag and updating ID tags to checking air quality, planning for wildfire smoke, and keeping dogs safe on local trails, this Paws & Purpose article gives families clear steps to protect the whole pack.

Does your home need a regular cleaning or is it time for a deeper reset? In this Centennial Business Spotlight, Rubi of My Clean explains the difference and helps homeowners understand which service may fit their needs best. From routine maintenance to tackling the details that build up over time, My Clean offers flexible, customized housekeeping for Centennial households that want a cleaner home without the one-size-fits-all approach.

A simple, well-timed “Yes” can transform the way you communicate with your dog. In this Kacy’s Corner, Kacy Presba of Red Dog Behavior explains how marker words, positive reinforcement and noticing the small wins can help build clearer communication, stronger habits and greater trust through force-free training.

Denver-based journalist Julian Rubinstein’s The Holly takes readers deep into one northeast Denver neighborhood to examine violence, policing, redevelopment, race, and the complicated work of rebuilding community. For Centennial readers, this award-winning nonfiction book offers a powerful reminder that understanding a city means looking beyond headlines and listening closely to the people who live inside its most difficult stories.

Step inside one of Centennial’s hidden creative gems. Meet artist and curator Patricia Aaron and discover how Blue Sky IDEA Art Studio & Gallery is bringing contemporary art, exhibitions, workshops, artists, and community together right here in Centennial.

Mid-September is the perfect time to tackle a few small home and yard tasks before Colorado’s colder weather arrives. This week’s Centennial SMARTS shares practical ways to clear fall debris, reduce drafts, inspect gutters, plan sprinkler winterization, and take advantage of local recycling resources, all while saving time and money

This week’s Centennial Weekly Alignment Anchor focuses on building stability in practical, local ways. As fall routines settle in, the article invites Centennial residents to prepare for emergencies, stay connected to civic life, support local events and businesses, use community resources, and practice peace through everyday acts of care.