🌱 Patch AM: How did Lakewood let a 21–6 lead slip away?

What's up Lakewood! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How did Lakewood let a 21–6 lead slip away?
• How scammers are preying on Jefferson County survivors within hours of arrests

Also on today's calendar: Sunset Happy Hour in Parker and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the chicken go to the gym? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: A t-storm in the afternoon, with a high of 91 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 90, low: 66.
• Sunday: A thundershower in spots, with a high of 86 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Green Mountain football mounts furious fourth-quarter rally to beat Lakewood (coloradopreps.com) — Green Mountain staged a dramatic fourth-quarter comeback at Jeffco Stadium to edge Lakewood High 22–21, despite the Tigers leading 21–6 late in the third quarter. Lakewood fans can now look ahead as the Tigers wrap up non-league play on the road against Mountain Range next Friday, while Green Mountain prepares for another local rivalry matchup with Bear Creek.
   

• Domestic violence survivors in Jefferson County targeted by scammers within hours of a loved one's arrest (denver7.com) — Lakewood-based officials are warning Jefferson County residents that scammers are posing as jail staff and demanding rapid "pre-trial bail" payments from domestic violence survivors, sometimes just hours after an arrest. Advocates say several victims have already lost thousands of dollars and urge anyone receiving urgent payment calls about bond to pause, verify independently, and contact trusted local victim services before sending money.
   

📸 Around Lakewood

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lakewood

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday September 10
• Sunset Happy Hour in Parker →
  7515 Crooked Oak Ct, Parker
  6:30 pm

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Other local events

Friday September 4
• Harvest Moon Glow - Solo or Set | Paint & Sip →
  Painting with a Twist, 7134 W Alaska Dr, Lakewood
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 5
• Wedding Site Tours →
  Jefferson County, CO Calendar
  8:00 am
• St. Rafka's 19th Annual Lebanese Festival →
  2301 Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood
  10:00 am
• Pick your Power UP! | All Ages Paint Party! | Let's A Gogh →
  Painting with a Twist, 7134 W Alaska Dr, Lakewood
  11:00 am
• Porch Leaner Workshop: Choose Fall/Winter designs! →
  Painting with a Twist, 7134 W Alaska Dr, Lakewood
  1:00 pm
• Atomic Explorations: Atomic Photographic Journey [Tri-Cities, WA]
  Manhattan Project National Park Join us in the Visitor Center located at 2000 Logston Blvd. Richland, WA
  2:00 pm
• BOOK CLUB Party! Dungeon Donut | Trivia & Paint Night →
  Painting with a Twist, 7134 W Alaska Dr, Lakewood
  6:30 pm
Sunday September 6
• Chunky Blanket Workshop | Paint & Sip →
  Painting with a Twist, 7134 W Alaska Dr, Lakewood
  2:00 pm
Monday September 7
• Labor Day (No School)
  John F. Kennedy Denver, CO 80227
Friday September 11
• DATE NIGHT! Spooky Couple | Paint & Sip | Sep 11 →
  Painting with a Twist, 7134 W Alaska Dr, Lakewood
  8:00 pm
Tuesday September 15
• 2000s Emo & Alternative Scream Sing | Paint & Sip | Sep 14 →
  Painting with a Twist, 7134 W Alaska Dr, Lakewood
  6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Angel on a bicycle - Huge thanks to Wesley, who found my purse on Wadsworth and returned it to me.
  I had placed it on the roof of my car and drove off. Grateful for his kindness. (Nextdoor Eiberhood)
• Update: Pet Reunited
  Baby, a cat who went missing in Denver, CO, has been safely reunited with their family after 57 minutes. Message from Owner: "Hi everyone! This is… (Nextdoor Eiberhood)

🗞 Nearby News

Wheat Ridge

• Trinsic Building Apartments at Site of Notorious Wheat Ridge Hotel (connectcre.com)
• Niwot boys soccer draws again (lhvc.com)
• Colorado enacts new penalties for violent crimes and updates race categories on state forms (coloradopolitics.com)

Morrison

• Best events and parades happening for Labor Day weekend (lyonsrecorder.org)
• For KING + COUNTRY Slash Ticket Prices Ahead Of New Album And Intimate Fall Tour (jubileecast.com)
• KHS Alum conquers 100-mile race (madillrecord.net)

Ok Lakewood! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: He was working on his pecks (pecs). (Thank you W F C. for sending it in!)
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