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Also on today's calendar: Free Family Fall Festival and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• Ballot Measure 7A: Front Range Passenger Rail District (cpr.org) — Lakewood residents would pay an extra 0.333% sales tax on most local purchases if Ballot Measure 7A passes, helping fund new Front Range passenger rail service. The measure would support more frequent trains between Denver, Pueblo, and northern cities, plus station-area investments, while critics question costs, timelines, and whether the tax is fair or effective.
• Chatfield football edges Columbine in low-scoring affair at Jeffco Stadium (coloradopreps.com) — A hard-fought 7–3 win for Chatfield over rival Columbine at Jeffco Stadium in Lakewood snapped a losing streak dating back to 2017, giving Chargers fans something big to celebrate. The defensive battle featured a single touchdown pass, a key interception, and a shared pregame moment of silence honoring a Columbine freshman player who recently died.
• Jeopardy! Bar League Returns Oct. 4 With More Prizes Including VIP Jeopardy! Experience (milehighonthecheap.com) — Lakewood trivia fans can join the returning Jeopardy! Bar League starting October 4, with weekly games at participating local bars and a shot at national prizes. Teams compete for cash, casting auditions, and even a VIP Jeopardy! experience with Ken Jennings, all for free entry across Front Range locations including Lakewood.
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