Busy Weekend at DIA + What Sound Does A Butterfly Make? + RTD

Hey, Lakewood! It's Tuesday, so let's get you started off on the right foot with what's going on around town today.

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Tuesday's weather: Abundant sunshine. High: 88 Low: 57. Air Quality Alert until 4:00 p.m.

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Here are the top stories in Lakewood today:

1. Large crowds pass through Denver International Airport over Labor Day. More than one million travelers passed through the airport over the long weekend, nearly doubling last years' numbers. (CBS4)
2. RTD reinstates pre-pandemic bus routes: Ridership on bus routes in Lakewood have increased, so RTD is restoring routes that were chopped during the pandemic. (The Denver Post)
3. Discover new old places: This list of lesser-known historical sites across the Metro Denver area includes bridges, farms, schools, archaeological sites and more. A great way for wannabe-history buffs and those curious about the nooks and crannies of the area's history. (Arvada Press)
4. Happened right here in Lakewood: A theft involving a catalytic converter ends in a police chase, a shooting and an arrest. (FOX 31)
5. Millions of Monarch Butterflies: What sound does a butterfly make? Not much on their own, but get a few million of these endangered butterflies together, and presto– they create the rarest sound on earth. (Modern Met)

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Today in and around Lakewood:

• South Lakewood Business Association (SLBA) monthly meeting (7:15 a.m.)
• Job Search Tips: Jeffco Business & Workforce Center (9:00 a.m.)
• Book Group: A Woman of No Importance by Sonia Purnell (2:00 p.m.)
• Become a Ninja Real Estate Agent: West + Main workshop (10:00 a.m.)

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Lakewood Daily Notebook

• Visit Colorado: Did you know the best time to hike Crater Lakes trail is in September and October? Don't miss out on this Colorado gem! (Instagram)
• Lakewood Trail Series: Whether you are just beginning trail running or have been trail running for years, this race series will introduce you to new trails around Bear Creek Lake Park. Each week the course varies in distance between 4-8 miles. Compete against others in-person Wednesday nights or run the marked course on your own Tuesday-Thursday. (Run Signup)
• #PrepareToProtect means being prepared to protecting those you love. Learn how to create and implement an emergency plan for you and your family – before disasters and emergencies strike. #BeYourOwnHero (Ready)

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