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Prevent Catalytic Converter Theft + RMCAD Grad Exhibition

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Hello Lakewood friends! There's lots going on this week, and today's Lakewood Daily is full of things to be excited about. I'm sure you've already heard the news about Casa Bonita being purchased by the creators of South Park, but as the reality of this sets in, it's gonna be a bigger deal than Meow Wolf opening in Denver next month.

And in case you missed the debut of Lakewood Daily yesterday, you can read it here.

First, today's weather: Even though school is headed back into session this week, Lakewood still feels like summer weather. Mostly sunny and very warm. High: 90 Low: 62.

Here are the top stories in Lakewood today:

  1. Due to rapidly increasing cases and hospitalizations in Jefferson County, JCPH has extended the COVID-19 Dial. Jeffco will remain in this observation period for another month through September 15, 2021. (Jefferson County Government)
  2. City of Lakewood Police Department has partnered with @AAAColorado, CAPTA and Metro Auto Theft Task Force to help combat catalytic converter theft. Solutions include etching, or installing decals on your auto's catalytic converter to deter theft. (Nerdwallet)
  3. RMCAD Graduation Exhibition: Celebrate the Work of Our Summer 2021 Graduates! The exhibition will feature 2D, 3D, and 4D art and design work from across multiple RMCAD departments. (40WestArts)
  4. Are you ready for robots to get you from Point A to Point B? The Colorado School of Mines announced the launch of the nation's largest fleet of autonomous vehicles. The "Mines Rover" as they will be known, will shuttle students around campus and around Golden, CO. Shuttles will be free of charge, and available to the general public. (9News)

Things happening in and around Lakewood today

  • Monday morning Spiritual Practice Course: Mile Hi Church • 9079 W Alameda Ave: (10-11a)
  • Denver DiversityX Job Fair: Meet directly with Employers who value your diversity! (11a-2p)
  • Paint a Colorful Rainbow Elephant: Painting with a Twist • 7134 W Alaska Dr (6:30-8:30p)
  • Guns and Roses in Concert: Dick's Sporting Goods Park (6-10p)
  • Lakewood City Council Workshop: (7:00p)

Lakewood Patch Notebook

  • CCU Continuing Education Program. CCU announced earlier this month that it will now offer courses for public educators an online program to help Colorado teachers meet new state requirements for licensure renewal.
  • Jefferson County Sheriff Department's Business Academy: Don't miss the 2021 JCSO's Business Academy. This is a FREE service to learn more about law enforcement in Jeffco. RSVP by Aug 20.
  • The State Of Colorado has hired several social media influencers in hopes of convincing more Coloradoans to get vaccinated. Have you gotten your shot yet? (CBS4)
  • Looking to hire a realtor? Here's a list of the Top 2021 Denver-Area Residential Real Estate firms. (Denver Business Journal)
  • Missing 12-year-old Grand Junction girl found after Amber Alert. Early Sunday morning you probably received an announcement about this on your phone. Thankfully, she was found later in the day in Northglenn, CO. (Fox31)

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