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Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• Rocky Mountain Brassworks Concert Honors Veterans. Tickets Go Quickly. (milehighonthecheap.com) — Lakewood residents can attend a Veterans Day-themed Rocky Mountain Brassworks concert, "With Honor," on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, at the Lakewood Cultural Center. Tickets start at $23, and veterans receive a free ticket with each paid adult admission, but organizers warn seats usually sell out quickly, so it's wise to reserve soon.
• Columbine softball wraps up back-to-back Class 5A Jeffco League titles - Colorado High School Activities Association (chsaanow.com) — Columbine's softball team clinched back-to-back Class 5A Jeffco League titles with a dramatic 2-1 walk-off win over Ralston Valley, keeping them atop a conference that includes Lakewood High. With league games against Lakewood and Valor Christian still ahead, the Rebels aim to carry this momentum into regionals after ending Ralston Valley's four-game winning streak.
• Volunteer Opportunities Directory (colorado.gov) — Lakewood residents can tap into a statewide volunteer directory that lists local civic opportunities under Lakewood as well as nearby options like Jefferson County, Denver, and Craig Hospital in Lakewood. The searchable guide spans animal shelters, food banks, senior services, and government roles, helping you quickly find ways to serve close to home or across Colorado.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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