Jeffco Bike Plan Update + Colorado Christian University To Expand

Hello friends! Brad K. Evans here with today's edition of the Lakewood Daily! Keeping you in the loop and sharing what's happening in Lakewood! It's almost the weekend, what do you have planned?

Friday's weather looks good: Mostly sunny and hot today. High: 93, low: 61.

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Here are the top stories in Lakewood today:

1. Most expensive housing prices in the U.S.: It won't come as any surprise that Hawaii and California are a the top of the list, but check out where Lakewood sits on the list. (24/7 Wall St.)
2. Colorado Christian University continues to expand in Lakewood, and the school recently announced it had purchased a building near its Lakewood campus on Alameda. CCU plans to move its nursing school to the new site located at 333 S. Allison Parkway. (BusinessDen)
3. First Bank on the list: The Lakewood-based bank makes Forbes' 2021 Top Employers list, lots of Colorado companies on this list named as "great places" to work. (Patch)
4. Jefferson County to update Bike Plan: The county is in the early phases of the update, and is hoping to have the revised plan completed by 2022. You can follow its progress and sign up to be notified for the next round of public meetings. (JEFFCO)
5. Opioid Settlement: Colorado announced yesterday that it is receiving a whopping $400M and unveiled the framework for distributing the cash to the state's municipalities. The lingering question is how much will Lakewood receive? (9news)

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Today in Lakewood

• The Colorado Nursery and Green House EXPO is for those interested in purchasing or sourcing plants. Attendees include retail nurseries, garden centers, landscape contractors, parks and recreation departments and landscape architects. JEFFCO Fairgrounds. (10 a.m. - 5 p.m.)
• Colorado School of Mines- Celebration of Mines. (4 p.m.)
• Next Gallery Opening: Stephanie Kranstover – Aquí Estoy. (6 - 10 p.m.)
• Lakewood Class of '90/'91 30th Class Reunion at the Thirsty Bear. (7 – 10:30 p.m.)

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Lakewood Patch Notebook

• Jefferson County Public Schools COVID-19 Update: Check the latest information from the school district's protocol for the pandemic. (Jeffco Schools)
• Public art collection expands at Lakewood Cultural Center: Check out the newest addition to our public art at Cottage Park. Local artist Annette Coleman's handmade clay tiles are installed in bollards throughout the park. (Facebook)
• Do some good for the outdoors: Volunteer For Outdoor Colorado has projects in every corner of Colorado, and is a great way to give back to our beautiful Rocky Mountain state! (Start here)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday! See you all tomorrow morning for another update! If you're enjoying these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to follow along. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Brad K. Evans

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