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🌱 Patch AM: Which Lakewood stadium will host A-West’s crucial playoff game?
Coming up: Michael S Jacobs Foundation on the Lakewood Patch calendar

Greetings Lakewood! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Which Lakewood stadium will host A-West's crucial playoff game?
Also on today's calendar: Colorado Watercolor Society October meeting and 9 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Michelle C.!
Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 81 and low of 47 degrees.
- Tuesday: Mostly cloudy and cooler, temps: high: 68, low: 44.
- Wednesday: Cloudy with a few showers, with a high of 51 and low of 42 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• A-West and Green Mountain battle in final tuneup before flag football playoffs (coloradopreps.com) — A flag football showdown at Lakewood's Trailblazer Stadium saw Arvada West rally past Green Mountain 34-27, extending the Wildcats' winning streak and setting up state tournament play. Second-round 5A playoff games on Oct. 17 will be hosted at either Trailblazer Stadium or Jeffco Stadium in Lakewood, giving local fans a chance to see top-seeded teams in action close to home.
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📸 Around Lakewood
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lakewood
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★ Featured events ★
- Michael S Jacobs Foundation →
Slammers Bingo, 1884 S Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood
11:30 am
Tuesday October 13
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Other local events
- Rocky Mountain Feline Rescue →
1878 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood
7:30 pm - Landlocked Ales (Lakewood) →
Landlocked Ales, 3225 South Wadsworth Boulevard, Lakewood
5:00 pm - Marc and Dann Host The Big Blues Jam at The Rusty Bucket →
The Rusty Bucket, 3355 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood
7:00 pm - Marc and Dann Host The Big Blues Jam →
The Rusty Bucket, 3355 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood
7:00 pm - When Silence Is Not an Option: Mandatory Reporting Essentials →
Woodlake Legacy Senior Living, 12791 West Alameda Parkway, Lakewood
11:00 am - American Legion #103 →
1878 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood
11:30 am - CLA Connect LIVE - Colorado →
The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Colorado Mills, 14065 West Colfax Drive, Lakewood
5:00 pm - Lakewood Performing Arts Council →
1878 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood
7:30 pm - Team Practice! →
MOVE! Dance Space & Arts Center, 1980 South Youngfield Street, Lakewood
7:30 pm - TWIST & TREAT: Join us for an in-center event! →
OrangeTwist Lakewood, Lakewood
9:00 am - Colorado Watercolor Society October meeting →
Community Room, Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S Allison Pkwy, Lakewood, CO
7:00 pm
Tuesday October 13
Wednesday October 14
Thursday October 15
Friday October 16
Tuesday October 20
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hummingbirds are wonderful!
I managed to capture this one on video several weeks ago, after my roommate put up the feeder. (Nextdoor Green Mountain Townhomes) - Two bears last night.
So cool. Big brown one and small cub. The cub had a lot to say last night. (Nextdoor Keene)
🗞 Nearby News
Wheat Ridge
- Paige Spiranac: Husband Bikini Photos Net worth Boyfriend (sportsjone.com)
- 13 Antique Malls Where the Best Finds Are Buried Deep in the Booths (newsbreak.com)
Morrison
- Evanescence Tickets with The Slacker Show! (audacy.com)
Golden
- News About Golden - October 11, 2026 (goldentoday.com)
- Cheap Gas (goldentoday.com)
- For Sale: An Adventure-Ready Home-On-Wheels – A BMY 6×6 Overlander (silodrome.com)
Ok Lakewood! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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