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🌱 Nick's Last Day + CSU Grant + Arvada Company Caught Dumping
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Happy Thursday, people of Lakewood! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in Lakewood today.
Thursday's weather: Cold; a little morning snow. High: 20 Low: 3.
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Here are the top five stories today in Lakewood:
- Nick's Cafe, famous for Elvis' favorite sandwich is closing today. Lakewood restaurant famous for serving Elvis' favorite - the peanut butter, jelly and bacon sandwich is closing up shop today. (9News)
- Arvada company pleads guilty to criminal pollution. Rapid Wire trucks were seen repeatedly discharging chemicals into a storm drain along Sheridan Boulevard. (KMGH)
- 'Critical Step' To Fix Pollution: Colorado Partners With EPA. Colorado is the second state in the nation to partner with the Environmental Protection Agency. (Patch)
- Denver's overdose epidemic at unprecedented level. In less than two years, overdoses in Denver have more than doubled. 450 overdose deaths in Denver in 2021.(KUSA)
- CSU gets nearly $1M to research wildfire air quality. According to the EPA, the smoke produced from a wildfire consists of a complex mixture of gases and fine particles that are the result of burning wood. CSU is set to study the health impacts for humans. (FOX31)
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Today in Lakewood:
- Young Professionals: Morning Meeting. (9 a.m.)
- 40 West Gallery: Women of Printmaking Partner Group Exhibit. (Noon - 4 p.m.)
- Chromebook Basics: Jefferson County Business & Workforce Center. (1:30 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- This weekend the Lakewood Cultural Center welcomes Lao Tizer to the stage! There are only a few tickets left. (LCC)
- Let the City of Lakewood know what you think of the Walker-Branch Park concept plan. Access the survey here: (Lakewood)
- Make a difference for your community. Volunteer for openings on Lakewood's boards and commissions and find fulfilling ways to contribute to your community. Apply online by 5 p.m. March 21 and learn about specific qualifications here: (Lakewood)
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- Denver St Patrick's Day Pub Crawl & Block Party (March 12)
- Women's Real Estate Investment Hour (March 15)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday! I'll be back in your inbox Friday morning with a new edition of the Lakewood Daily. — Brad K. Evans
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