🌱 Free Libraries + Parade Of Lights + Union Station Crime Spree

Hey, people of Lakewood! It's me again, Brad K. Evans, your host of the Lakewood Daily.

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Saturday's weather: Mild with plenty of sun. High: 65 Low: 43.

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Here are the top stories in Lakewood today:

1. Denver Metro Area Sees Big Increase In Vehicle Theft During COVID: Some blame lack of jail time for suspects. (CBS Denver)
2. Lakewood Hosts The Return Of Camp Christmas: A Chance To Check 'Emotional Baggage.' (CBS4)
3. Cleanup And Repairs Begin At Denver Coliseum: During the pandemic, the coliseum was used shelter people for nearly two years. (7News)
4. Turning Old Newspaper Stands At RTD Stops Into Free Libraries: Nikki Biefel has been converting old, abandoned news racks at RTD stops in Westminster into little free libraries. (9News)
5. Denver Union Station Crime Spike Raises Safety Concerns: Union Station area has experienced more crimes per square mile than any other neighborhood in the city during the most recent two-week period. (Westword)

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Today in Lakewood:

• Coffee with Councilors: With a Special Guest! (10:00 a.m.)
• Holiday Bazaar sponsored by GHS PTA. (10:00 a.m.)
• Healthy Gluten-Free Living: Columbine Library. (11:00 a.m.)
• Holiday Open House: Edgewater Library. (2:00 p.m.)
• Parade Of Lights Is Back! (6 p.m.)

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Lakewood Patch Notebook

• Jefferson County Library: Compete In The Gingerbread House Challenge. Deadline to enter is Dec. 13 (Jeffco Library)
• West Metro Fire Protection District: West Metro Is Hiring Firefighters. The hiring process for developing firefighters has opened and they will be accepting applications through Jan. 15, 2022 (West Metro)

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