🌱 No Snow Forecast, Yet + Mobile Home Fire An Accident + Kids Ski Deal

Good morning, everybody. It's Thursday in Lakewood and I'm back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening locally, including updates on...

• Lakewood mobile home fire was deemed an accident.
• Rocky Mountain National Park ends timed entry requirements for the season.
• Snow not in the forecast, even though October 18 is the "average" date for first snowfalls in metro Denver.

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Thursday's weather: Plenty of sun. High: 68 Low: 43.

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Here are the top stories today in Lakewood:

1. Mobile home destroyed by fire in Lakewood was accidental. West Metro Fire put out a fire that destroyed a mobile home near West 16th Avenue and Depew Street on Monday. The fire is believed to have been started by an oxygen concentrator that was plugged into an extension cord. (CBS)
2. Getting more kids on the slopes is a win-win-win. Christy Sports has partnered with Loveland Ski Area and Monarch Mountain to provide discounted season passes for kids as a way reduce the costs of winter sports for families and get more kids outdoors. (EIN News)
3. Timed entry ends at Rocky Mountain National Park for the season. After Oct. 11, entry permits will no longer berequired to enter the park. It's possible that longer lines and congestion may exist, be prepared for longer than normal lines, especially on weekends. (KDVR)
4. State of Colorado Outdoor Recreation Grant recipients announced. The Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Office announced 10 recipients as part of the first round of Outdoor Recreation grants. More than $3.8 million will be distributed this year, and the grants are designed to promote strategic economic development across the state. (Valley Voice)
5. When with the snow flakes fly? Meteorologists take a stab at predicting when metro Denver will see it's first snow storm, but in Colorado, it's really any one's guess. (FOX31)

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Today in Lakewood:

• Community Cares Cafe: Finding Your Voice. (11 a.m.)
• Hard Times Writing Workshop: Belmar Library. (3 p.m.)
• Farm Stands: At Mountair Park. (4 p.m.)
• Ask a Paranormal Investigator: Columbine Library. (6 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Get your flu shots. Jefferson County Public Health is encouraging the community to get the annual flu vaccine as way to protect yourself from this winter's influenza virus. (CDPHE)
• Take the SCARE out of Cybersecurity. This Halloween-themed community event is part of Cybersecurity Awareness month. There will be fun activities for the whole family, so bring your kiddos and show off your best costumes. Register for this free event here.

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You're all caught up for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with your next update! — Brad K. Evans

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