Air Quality Alert for Wednesday + Remembering Villa Italia Mall

Happy Wednesday, Lakewood! As you know, we're working on sharing local news with this daily newsletter – so if you've got stuff that needs to be included, send it to me! For today, here's some good stuff happening around Lakewood today.

Wednesday's weather: Mostly clear and hot. High: 92, low: 63. Check for air quality alerts here

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Here are the top stories in Lakewood today:

1. Fitness coach regrets not getting COVID-19 vaccine. This 56-year-old coach thought he was fine, and didn't need the COVID-19 vaccine – a decision that almost killed him. (9News)
2. A man was hospitalized after being shot in Lakewood. Police have not released any information about a possible suspect or the circumstances surrounding the shooting. (CBS Denver)
3. Remembering the Old Villa Italia Mall: Did you know this mall was one of the first in the Denver Metro area? How many of you remember cruising this shopping mall? (I'm From Denver)
4. Car crash in Lakewood ties up traffic. At least one person was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The cause of the crash is under investigation. (Burg Simpson)
5. Steuben's is calling it quits. Yet another reminder that it's not easy to operate a business during a pandemic. This closure deals yet another blow to the Arvada dining scene. (Westword)

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Today in Lakewood

• Union Corridor Professionals: Make business connections and collaborations at this monthly meeting hosted by West Metro Chamber. (7:30 a.m.)
• Sunset Goat Walkabout at Belmar Park. (6:30–9 p.m.)
• Re-live the glory days! Green Day and Weezer in concert at Dick's Sporting Goods Park. (5:30 p.m.)
• Candlelight Open Air: From Bach to the Beatles. (9 p.m.)
• Cottage Park: Grand opening for Lakewood's newest park. (4–5:30 p.m.)

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Lakewood Patch Notebook

• Lakewood EDC: Did you know that Lakewood is home to the HQ for Natural Grocers? and more news from the City's Economic Development Office. (City of Lakewood)
• Artists Call for Entry: 40 West Arts District is looking for submissions for the upcoming juried show entitled: Dreams & Fantasy. Artists working in fantasy through art, storytelling and literature are encouraged to submit work for consideration. (40West)
• Put this on your calendar: Cruise on over to Golden for a free night of Movies & Music at Parfet Park. Hosted by the City of Golden.

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