Lost Stuffed Bunny Seeks Its Human + Colorado Air Quality Is Bad

Happy Tuesday, neighbors! Today's Lakewood Daily includes several stories about Metro Denver's poor air quality. We're fortunate to be here in the beautiful Rocky Mountains, but after a summer of smoggy air, it's probably time to get to the bottom of why our air quality is so awful, and it's not entirely because of forest fires in far away places.

Tuesday's weather: Mostly sunny and very warm. High: 92, low: 62.

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Here are the top stories today in Lakewood:

1. Even Casa Bonita had some of it's $1.7m Paycheck Protection (PPP) loans forgiven before going bankrupt. The federal COVID-19 loan program provided a much needed lifeline to many businesses here in Colorado – to the tune of $15.1 billion. (Colorado Sun)
2. Pollution reduction rule goes up in smoke. Colorado conservatives and business interests, including the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, doomed this smog reduction plan, saying the suggested program was "too complicated." (Colorado News)
3. Lost human: Please help reunite this well-loved stuffed bunny with its owner! This cute stuffy was found on Saturday, Aug. 21 near the intersection of Wadsworth and Stanford. Do you know where my owner is? (Facebook)
4. Remember when Colorado was known for its clean air and shiny blue skies? Looks like the infamous brown cloud is here to stay. Doctors are now suggesting that you should check air-quality index on a daily basis to protect your family's health. (CBS4)
5. Pumpkin Spice is Back! That's right, you've been waiting all year for this! The iconic Starbucks PS Latte is back starting today! (www.9news.com)

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Today in Lakewood

• Interviewing for Success: How to answer those "tough" questions and "wow" the interviewer. (9 a.m.)
• Community Happy Hour: Hosted by West Metro Chamber of Commerce. (5 p.m.)
• Baby Time: Little tikes can bounce, sing, rhyme at the Lakewood Library! (10:15-10:45 a.m.)

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Lakewood Patch Notebook

• Lakewood author's book release party: Celebrate the release of "My Modena" by Lakewood author Andrea Susan Valentine Gelfuso Goetz. Independent local publisher Journey Institute Press is hosting the event tonight at the Tattered Cover at McGregor Square in Downtown Denver. There will be champagne and chocolates as Andrea reads excerpts from her book.. RSVP HERE (6:30 p.m.) You can purchase a copy of her book (HERE).
• Sign up for the Arts: Join the 40 West Arts District for a fun public art volunteer project in celebration of 10 years arts in Lakewood! Click on the link to sign up to work with Artists in Residence, Jessica "Jeki" Perry and Blake Ballard on two new temporary art installations along the 40 West ArtLine. No arts knowledge necessary! (More info here.)

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