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New Redistricting Map Released + Jeffco Fighting Hunger With SNAP

Here's a quick guide to everything worth knowing around Lakewood today.

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Happy Saturday Lakewood! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in Lakewood today.

Saturday's weather: Strong afternoon T-storms. High: 80, low: 56. Air Quality Alert for today.

Here are the top stories in Lakewood today:

  1. Hispanic 'southern district' is at the center of the draft map released on Friday. It looks pretty different from the first draft that put Jeffco together with Douglas County. This potential new layout for Colorado's expanded congressional districts, already has critics up in arms about how the state should be divided up with the addition of another congressional seat. (CPR)
  2. Fighting hunger in Jeffco: More than 48,000 Jeffco residents are food insecure, and the expansion of the SNAP program is the largest increase in food assistance benefits in the program's history. (Patch)
  3. Were you part of the train chaos at DIA? Photos released yesterday from the failed hub on the underground train that created a nightmare at Denver International Airport a few weeks ago, that led to long security lines and flight delays. (CBS4)
  4. Kids' COVID-19 outbreaks double in a week, according to data from CDPHE. Colorado children are being hit by another wave of COVID-19, and school districts and school activities are being affected by the growing transmission of the delta variant. (Westword)

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Today in and around Lakewood

  • Summerfest: Fabulous selection of gallery-quality fine art and crafts. (Saturday & Sunday)
  • Easter Seals Color Dash: In Empire, CO supporting your local Easter Seals efforts. (10:30 a.m.)
  • Coffee and Cars: Classics, Hot Rods, New & Unique Cars. (7:30 – 10 a.m.)
  • Homestead Open House: Golden History Museum. (10 a.m. - 2 p.m)

Lakewood Patch Notebook

  • My Vaccine Record is now available: Download and use the myColorado app to securely access your vaccine records. The vaccination(s) will display in the same format as the paper CDC card you received when you were vaccinated. (CO STATE)
  • Five Great Close-in Hikes: There are endless places to discover in and around the Denver area. If you are looking for something to do outdoors this weekend, check out these five trails nearby with epic views of the Front Range! (Denver Post)
  • Music Lovers: Tickets are now on sale for Colorado Symphony's 2021-22 season! This season offers a return to in-person concerts and 16 weeks of programming. (CO Symphony)

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