Mask Mandate + Gwen Inglis Memorial Ride + Clawful Goes Viral

Happy Saturday, Lakewood! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

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Saturday's weather: Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 79 Low: 45.

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Here are the top stories in Lakewood today:

1. Jeffco Board of Health votes to require masks in local government buildings: Effective today, Oct. 9, all individuals ages 2 and older will be required to wear a mask in indoor spaces at county and municipal government buildings. (JeffCO)
2. Lakewood restaurant goes viral on TikTok: Clawful in Lakewood is bracing for boost in business after social media posting goes viral. The owners are Korean immigrants and have struggled since opening right before the pandemic, but a social media post has created a buzz for their cajun flavors. (Westword)
3. Cold front next week to deliver rain and snow: Two cold fronts are lined up for Colorado over the next week that are expected to bring cooler weather and some of the white stuff. (Fox31)
4. DEA warns of increase in fake prescription pills: There has been an increase in the lethality and availability of fake prescription pills containing fentanyl and methamphetamine in the metro area. (9News)
5. Lakewood Election 2021 candidate profiles:
   Ward 5: Michael Gunstanson For Lakewood City Council (Lakewood Patch)
   Ward 4: Rich Olver For Lakewood City Council (Lakewood Patch)

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Today in Lakewood:

• Colfax Cleanup & Volunteer Day. (7:30 a.m.)
• City of Lakewood Cleanup Day. (8:00 a.m.)
• Walk with a Doc: Healthy Aging - Belmar Library. (9:00 a.m.)
• Howloween Pawty: Bringyour pups! (9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.)

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Lakewood Patch Notebook

• Memorial Ride for Gwen Inglis: Gwen was tragically killed by a driver while biking in a bike lane with her husband earlier this summer. Gather at Coyote Gulch on Saturday, Oct. 10 at 9am, Ride at (10 a.m.)
• Taft Park update: The initial meeting was canceled due to inclement weather – join city staff on Wednesday, Oct 13 from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. to discuss the results of the playground survey and view a preliminary design concept for Taft Park. (Facebook)
• Check out the Highline Canal: If you're looking for a fun outing, the leaves along the Highline canal are excellent right now. I bet it peaks within the next two weeks but absolutely beautiful right now too. (Highline Canal)

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