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🌱Natural Grocers Sales At $1B + 223 No Snow Days+ Omicron In CO?

Catching you up on what's happening in Lakewood today.

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Rise and shine Lakewood! Let's get you started this Wednesday with what's going on in Lakewood today.

First, Wednesday's weather: Partly sunny and warm. High: 70 Low: 44.

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Here are the top stories in Lakewood today:

  1. Colorado Voters Typically Reject Tax Hikes In Election Years: But there's an exception when it comes to funding parks and trails – open space advocates hope the recent support is a greater commitment to conservation. (CO Sun)
  2. Skier dies in collision at Eldora: The skier, a 72-year-old man, died after a collision with a snowboarder. (9News)
  3. New Omicron Variant: It's not if, it's when. The new omicron variant, which has been linked to a surge of cases in South Africa, is "definitely already in the United States." (Patch)
  4. Lakewood-Based Natural Grocers sales hits $1 Billion: The grocery chain's sales increase is linked, in part, to growth in private label supplement sales. (Nutra Ingredients)
  5. Warm November Is A Bad Sign For Snow Lovers In Denver: Yesterday marked 223 days since snow was last measured in Denver. Not only has it been a dry month, it has also been a warm month. (FOX31)

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Coming up in Lakewood:

  • Alameda Connects: Virtual Community Meeting. (7:30 a.m.)
  • Photos With Santa: Colorado Mills Mall. (11 a.m. - 8 p.m.)
  • Lakewood Teen Advisory Board: Lakewood Library. (4 - 5 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • How To Help Local Kids: The holiday Jeffco Giving Tree Program. (Patch)
  • Lakewood Colorado City Government: "A reminder that this meeting is Wednesday evening. Visit Lakewood.org/CarmodyPickleball for all the details." (Facebook)
  • Colorado Respite Coalition: Join Jane Barton and Colorado Respite Coalition for this free series of discussions on caregiving. Registration is required. Contact Jane at CardinaLife@msn.com to register. (Facebook)

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