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Hello again Lakewood! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What a Lakewood student alleges his school hid from his family
  • Free tacos, performances and fire trucks coming to Lakewood next Friday
  • How a Lakewood traffic camera helped crack a Golden-area road rage case.

Also on today's calendar: Community Resource Fair and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 86 and low of 58 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 81, low: 59.
  • Sunday: Very warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 78 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 'Blacks for Sale': Colorado student says his name appeared in 'slave auction' graffiti, then alleges school hid the racism and threats (newsbreak.com) — A former Addenbrooke Classical Academy student in Lakewood has filed a federal civil-rights lawsuit, alleging the school ignored racist harassment and threats and concealed offensive graffiti instead of protecting him. He and his mother say they repeatedly complained to administrators before withdrawing him, and now seek damages for emotional distress, lost opportunities, and the school's alleged failure to uphold anti-discrimination laws.
   

• Free Hispanic Heritage Month Festivals Bring Food, Mariachi Music & Family Activities to Denver Area (milehighonthecheap.com) — Lakewood residents can enjoy a free Fiesta Fridays Hispanic Heritage celebration on Friday, October 16, at the PNC Bank on South Wadsworth Boulevard, featuring tacos, ice cream, cultural dance performances, and a visit from West Metro Fire Rescue. Similar free festivals in Thornton and Aurora this Friday offer food, music, kids' activities, and chances to meet local first responders.
   

• News About Golden - October 9, 2026 (goldentoday.com) — Regional authorities used a Lakewood traffic camera, license plate readers, and cell data to help arrest a suspect in a September 29 road rage shooting that injured a man in his 70s. Golden-area readers also get updates on a planned 284-unit apartment development to ease local housing shortages and a feature on theater artist David Nehls.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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