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Good day Lakewood! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Belmar and Bear Creek Lake Park quietly fund Lakewood services
  • Scoreless thriller at Lakewood Memorial Field keeps Jeffco title race tight
  • How you can own a piece of Camp Christmas in Lakewood

Also on today's calendar: Colorado Watercolor Society October meeting and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 83 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Sunday: Very warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 81, low: 54.
  • Monday: Sunny and remaining very warm, with a high of 83 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Jefferson County Reveals How Arvada And Lakewood Are Turning Travel Experiences Into Greater Economic Success, Find Out Now (travelandtourworld.com) — Lakewood's economy is getting a major boost from Belmar's festivals, shopping, and dining, along with steady visitor traffic to Bear Creek Lake Park. For local residents, that means more sales and lodging tax revenue from tourists and business travelers helping fund services, while easing some of the tax burden on year-round Lakewood households.
   

2. Evergreen and Golden boys soccer matchup ends in scoreless draw - Colorado High School Activities Association (chsaanow.com) — A top-tier boys soccer showdown at Lakewood Memorial Field ended in a 0-0 draw between Evergreen and Golden, keeping both tied atop the Class 4A/3A Jeffco League. Lakewood fans saw strong goalkeeping on both sides, and the result means the league title will likely hinge on each team's final three games after fall break.
   

3. As Camp Christmas retires, what's next for immersive art? (westword.com) — Lakewood readers will recognize Camp Christmas from its years at Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park, and now you can bid on its whimsical props and decorations through online auctions starting October 14. Creator Lonnie Hanzon is dismantling the attraction in his Lakewood studio as he pivots toward new immersive art projects, reflecting broader shifts in Denver's once-booming immersive scene.
   

4. ACC Celebrates Indigenous Cultures Day (arapahoe.edu) — If you're in Lakewood and interested in Indigenous cultures, mark your calendar for Orrs Harvest Market on October 25 as part of a broader lineup of regional Indigenous-focused events. ACC's Indigenous Cultures Day in Littleton on October 12 features open classes, talks, and a reception, with additional celebrations and museum exhibits continuing across the Front Range into December.
   

5. Golden man arrested for road rage shooting along I-70 (canyoncourier.com) — A recent I-70 road-rage shooting near West Colfax left a man in his 70s wounded, and Jefferson County investigators say Lakewood traffic-camera footage and license plate readers helped them track down the suspect. The 27-year-old, now jailed in Jeffco, faces attempted murder and assault charges, with another court appearance set for Oct. 15.
   

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  • Missing dog.
    Please call Anna if you see this dog! 907 513-8092. Any help is appreciated! (Nextdoor Eiberhood)
  • Found Bulldog, male, followedy roommate home.
    Found around 54th and Everrett St. In Arvada.. (Nextdoor Daniels Garden)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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