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🌱 Chuckwagon Changes Hands + Drink Up + Kickin' or Slammin'

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Happy Friday, Lakewood! Here's what's happening in Lakewood today.

Friday's weather: Mild with clouds and sun. High: 68 Low: 34.

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Here are the top stories in Lakewood today:

  1. Chuck Wagon Diner on West Colfax changes hands. The new owner has no plans to change the property's name or appearance, but intends to preserve its historic status and bring the place back to its original glory. (OLX)
  2. Home prices continue to increase across the metro area. Denver's median home price hit $575k this month. That's a $100k increase from the same time last year, according to the latest Denver Metro Association of Realtors Market Trends Report. (Denverite)
  3. Lakewood approves common consumption districts. Lakewood City Council approved a general consumption district plan that will allow patrons to leave bars and restaurants with takeaway liquor and gather outside to continue consuming their alcohol. Belmar is expected to apply as an entertainment district that will permit the outdoor consumption next month. (OLX)
  4. Lakewood's got two yummy fried chicken places to choose from. Whether you're Kickin or Slammin, the chicken scene in Lakewood is hot. (Westword)
  5. Climber dies after fall in Eldorado Canyon. Thursday afternoon a climber fell hundreds of feet and died while descending a wall at Eldorado Canyon State Park. The climber hasn't been identified yet. (9News)

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Today in Lakewood:

  • 40 West Gallery Opening Reception: Women of Printmaking Partner Group Exhibit. (5-9 p.m.)
  • CORE New Art Space: As I See It by Chuck McCoy. (5 p.m.)
  • Lakewood Arts: From Natural to Abstraction. (5 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Put Dunton Hot Springs on your list to visit: This revitalized 1800s ghost town is alive with tranquility. 😌 The mineral hot springs, spa and yoga will leave you feeling at peace and ready to take on the rest of Colorado. (Instagram)
  • Join us for the second public open house to re-imagine Walker-Branch Park tonight, Wednesday, March 2, at the Edgewater Civic Center, 1800 N. Harlan St. Walk in anytime between 5:30 and 7 p.m. to view the preferred concept designs and pr..." (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday. I'll see you first thing Saturday morning with a fresh new edition of the Lakewood Daily! — Brad K. Evans

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