🌱 Park And Rec Month + DACA Reform Sought + DIA Sign Vandalized

Morning, everybody! It's me, Brad K. Evans, your host of the Lakewood Daily. Keep reading to find out the most important things happening in town.

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Saturday's weather: A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 97 Low: 68.

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Here are the top stories in Lakewood today:

1. Celebrate Park and Recreation month Lakewood style. Try something new offered by the City's Parks and Recreation Department — sign up for a class, dive into a pool or have a picnic at one of Lakewood's new playgrounds. (Patch)
2. DACA advocates want immigration reform. Colorado immigration activists want leaders to come up with a permanent solution for undocumented people, and to provide additional support for childhood arrivals. (CO Newsline)
3. Autistic man that was attacked on RTD bus talks about the assault. Though his identity hasn't been revealed, the victim told reporters that "he pulled out a big blade and started stabbing me. There was blood all over. That's pretty much what happened." Police are looking for the perpetrator and have released photos of the attacker to the public. (FOX31)
4. With all the threats of violence, good people don't want to run for public office. There's an exodus happening across the U.S. of those who are in public office, amid threats of violence and bodily harm. Security for those that remain, and those that want to run for office, is the next challenge. (CPR)
5. Parts stolen from DIA welcome sign. A thief stole parts from Denver International Airport's digital welcome sign some time before the damage was discovered on Friday morning. (9News)

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Today in Lakewood:

• Foothills Dressage: Jeffco Fairgrounds. (8 a.m.)
• Golden Farmers Market 2022: At West Parking Lot of the Golden Public Library. (8 a.m.)
• Edgewater Book Group: "The Sweetness of Water," by Nathan Harris. (1 p.m.)
• The End: A Bus Tour of Denver's Climate Future (7 p.m.)
• Things to do: In Denver this weekend, July 8-10. (Denverite)

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From my notebook:

• Does your dog need swimming lessons? "Whether you're taking a dip in the pool or spending some time by the lake, make sure to keep an eye on your pets. Even though dogs can swim, it's important that they know how and where to exit the water." (Pet World)
• City of Lakewood hosts another Imagine Tomorrow! master plan workshop Aug. 3, 5-7 p.m. at Carmody Park, 2200 S. Kipling St. View survey results and input received from your community and share your thoughts. (Lakewood)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday. I'll be back in your inbox Monday morning with another edition of the Lakewood Daily! — Brad K. Evans

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