🌱 CHAC Opens In Lakewood + Long Lines At DIA + Starbucks Unionizes

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Thursday's weather: A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 86 Low: 57.

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Here are the top stories today in Lakewood:

1. Lakewood continues to attract creatives and new art galleries. CHAC Gallery's new location in the 40 West Arts District presents an opportunity to "lean into change." (Denverite)
2. Denver Airport says security lines will be long this summer. If you're planning to travel this summer, be prepared for long security lines. (CBS 4)
3. Even area food banks and pantries are feeling the impacts of inflation. Food Bank of the Rockies is spending more than $1.3 million on food each month. That is triple what it spent in 2019. (5280)
4. Another Colorado Starbucks votes to unionize. A Colorado Springs Starbucks has voted to unionize. This comes at the same time as a workers at a Denver store are claiming the company has fired workers for joining the union. (CPR)

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Today in Lakewood:

• AMTAP Targeted Resume Workshop: Jeffco County Business & Workforce Center. (9 a.m.)
• Catch the Sound Wave: Belmar Library. (3:30 p.m.)
• Book Club: Atlas of the Heart by Brene Brown (4:30 - 5:30 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Meet in the park for an interactive play workshop at Wright Park, Draft concepts will be presented along with neighborhood survey results. Light refreshments and giveaways will be provided! 500 Wright St., at 10 a.m. (Lakewood)
• CORE New Art Space: Paintings by Barbara Veatch. Opening reception is on June 24, 5-10 p.m. on . (Centennial Citizen)
• Belmar Cruiser Ride kicks off it's inaugural season Friday, June 10 at the Food Truck Social at Belmar. Free, family fun on bikes! (6:30 p.m.)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update! — Brad K. Evans

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