Don't Feed The Bears + Jeffco Mail Ballots In Oct + SCI To Merge

Good morning Lakewood! It's Friday, so let's get you started with what's happening today!

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Friday's weather: Sunny and Clear today, cooler temps. High: 75 Low: 52.

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Here are the top stories in Lakewood today:

1. Jeffco 2021 Election: The Nov. 2 election is quickly approaching, and ballots are set to be mailed to registered voters in the week of Oct. 8. (Patch)
2. Go see the leaves, don't feed the bears: It's important not to approach or feed wildlife, and follow the mantra of "Keep Wildlife Wild." This is the time of year that bears are hunting for food as they prepare for hibernation, so be aware. (CBS4)
3. Golden police using body cams that activate automatically: Typically, an officers need to hit a button on their body-worn camera to record. Golden Police are now equipped with Signal Technology cameras that activate the camera when the lights on the car are turned on. (Fox31)
4. Three million Christmas lights coming to Elitch's: A dazzling winter-wonderland experience is coming to Denver and opens on Friday, Nov. 26. It's the first-ever Christmas event at the Park. (9news)
5. Lutheran Medical Center parent company SCI to merge: The combination of SCI and Intermountain Health will employ more than 58,000 caregivers and operate 33 hospitals, and 385 clinics across six states. (Jeffco Transcript)

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Today in Lakewood:

• Beautiful Junk Sale: The Action Center (8:30 a.m.)
• The Colorado Fall Home Show (10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.)
• Check out all the events happening in Lakewood (Patch)

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Lakewood Patch Notebook

• Looking for a change or a fresh start? The Lakewood Police Department is accepting applications for their police academy scheduled for February of 2022. (Facebook)
• Child Passenger Safety Week is Sept. 19 through September 25. It is always a good time to make sure you are using the right car seat, booster seat or seat belt for your child. Learn more (here).

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