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Hi Lakewood! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Why Lakewood's congresswoman says AI now scares her more than Trump
• How Evergreen's blowout win reshapes Jeffco's new Foothills League race

Also on today's calendar: Rickie Byars "I Release & I Let Go" Concert and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 76 and low of 53 degrees.
• Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 73, low: 49.
• Monday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 74 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Colorado lawmakers seek new AI safeguards (axios.com) — Lakewood's U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen is joining a bipartisan group of Colorado lawmakers pushing for tougher safeguards on artificial intelligence, from independent audits to mandatory incident reporting. Their proposals range from new federal standards and oversight agencies to consumer protections and scrutiny of foreign-developed AI, signaling that Washington's AI debate could directly affect residents' privacy, jobs and security.
   

• Evergreen football improves to 4-0 on the season with dominating win over Wheat Ridge (maxpreps.com) — High school football fans around Lakewood saw Evergreen crush Wheat Ridge 54-0 as Class 3A Foothills League play opened at Trailblazer Stadium. The story also notes Green Mountain's tough non-league slate against Lakewood-area 4A programs and previews Evergreen's upcoming matchup with Green Mountain, important for local Jeffco standings.
   

📸 Around Lakewood

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lakewood

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 25
• Rickie Byars "I Release & I Let Go" Concert →
  Cimarron Middle School, 12130 Canterberry Pkwy, Parker
  7:00 pm
Sunday September 27
• Free Family Fall Festival →
  Glory of God Lutheran Church, 12200 W 38th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO, 80033,
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday September 19
• Family History Discovery Day →
  1721 Red Cloud Rd, Longmont
  10:00 am
Sunday September 20
• Lucky Strike Lakewood Lucky Launch Party →
  Lucky Strike Lakewood, 945 South Kipling Parkway, Lakewood
• Art and Leatherwork Merit Badges at Colorado Adventure Point →
  Colorado Adventure Point, 10455 W. 6th Avenue, Ste 150, Lakewood
  9:00 am
• Sweet Adelines →
  1884 S Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood
  11:30 am
• Mama 6 and 40 hotdogs →
  6 and 40 Brewery, 883 Parfet Street, Unit J, Lakewood
  1:00 pm
• Mediterranean Madness →
  WestFax Brewing Company, 6733 W. Colfax Ave, Lakewood
  2:00 pm
• bluegrass pick →
  6 and 40 Brewery, 883 Parfet Street, Unit J, Lakewood
  5:30 pm
• Dakota Ridge Instrumental Music Boosters →
  1878 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood
  7:30 pm
Monday September 21
• WestFax Pizza & Pretzels →
  WestFax Brewing Company, 6733 W. Colfax Ave, Lakewood
  3:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Lakewood Business Association Monthly Meeting - Timely Updates & Networking →
  7700 West Woodard Drive, Lakewood, Colorado - at the Westwoods Community Church
  7:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• This very friendly kitty has been showing up in my yard every day for a week or so.
  He doesn't seem hungry but craves attention. I live in the area of 9th & Allison. Thought I'd put up a picture in case he is lost. (Nextdoor Eiberhood)
• UPDATE: This baby is microchipped and hoping the owners reach out!
  Anyone missing this baby? Just kinda came in our apt as we opened the door lol (Nextdoor Parc Belmar)

🗞 Nearby News

Wheat Ridge

• USA Rare Earth, Pasqal and Riven Test Quantum Machine Learning for Rare Earth Separation (thequantuminsider.com)
• Attend the tale: Ben Brantley is coming to Colorado (denvergazette.com)
• Christy Peterson Disses Melat Kiros, Unaffordable Child Care and Alameda Avenue Dangers (bucketlistcommunitynews.com)

Morrison

• Out Now: Beck Crafts Another Stunner with New Album 'Ride Lonesome' (Listen/Buy) (rockcellarmagazine.com)
• MUNA Open Gets So Hot Tour Without Naomi McPherson, With Lou Roy Filling In (musictimes.com)
• Michael Marcagi Releases BITE MY TONGUE Single via Warner Records (broadwayworld.com)

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: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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