This week’s Centennial Weekly Pulse explores the local decisions shaping everyday life, including the proposed 2027–2028 City budget, transportation funding, graywater rules, annexation and zoning, and fall fire safety across Centennial.

Discover what’s happening around Centennial, Colorado, September 30 through October 6, 2026. This week’s Local Happenings includes cultural events, a Women in Tech breakfast, Medicare education, electronics recycling, a fall festival, career resources, and an upcoming City Council public hearing.

Snow and ice can turn an ordinary Centennial sidewalk into a real barrier. This Community Matters article looks at local snow-removal responsibilities, accessibility challenges, and the simple ways neighbors can help keep pathways safer and more usable for everyone this winter.

The Broncos are proving they can battle back when games get difficult. After two straight comeback victories, Denver now faces a new challenge on the road against an unbeaten San Francisco team. Here’s what Centennial fans should watch as the Broncos try to turn resilience into consistency.

From family recipes rooted in Mochitlán, Guerrero, to an award-winning taco shop that began right here in Centennial, Venalonzo’s Tacos serves up much more than a great meal. Meet siblings Pako and Nati Venalonzo, discover their famous quesabirria, and find out why this locally owned restaurant has earned attention across the Denver metro.

As Centennial shifts into cozy season, a few well-chosen cleaning tasks can make your whole home feel fresher. In this week’s My Clean feature, Rubi shares five smart places to focus your fall reset, from the entryway and baseboards to the refrigerator, kitchen, and the cozy spaces your family will use most. It is a practical, low-stress way to prepare your home for more time indoors without turning seasonal cleaning into an all-day marathon.

Beau shares practical fall-walk safety tips for Centennial dog families, including how to avoid mystery snacks, mushrooms, wildlife encounters, darker evening walks, and trail trouble. This Paws & Purpose article helps readers enjoy cooler Colorado weather while keeping dogs leashed, visible, and safe on local sidewalks and trails.

Denver author Peter Heller’s The Dog Stars is a haunting Colorado story about survival, grief, companionship, and the question of what makes life worth rebuilding. Set along the Front Range, this powerful novel invites Centennial readers to reflect on hope, resilience, nature, and the extraordinary bond between a man and his dog.

Kick off October with a smarter household reset. This week’s Centennial SMARTS shows how to clear out old electronics, protect personal data, review forgotten subscriptions, organize cold-weather essentials, and make better use of Centennial recycling resources, all in about an hour.

Calm behavior is not always automatic, but it can be taught. In this Kacy’s Corner, Kacy Presba of Red Dog Behavior explains how noticing, marking and rewarding quiet choices can help dogs learn to settle, relax and feel more comfortable in everyday life.

This week’s Centennial Weekly Alignment Anchor focuses on practicing shared care as Centennial moves into October. The article encourages residents to turn attention into action through local events, cultural connection, electronic recycling, library programs, neighbor check-ins, mental health awareness, safe fall travel and everyday acts that make shared spaces cleaner, safer and kinder.