🌱 Snowstang Rides Again + Will It Snow? + City Council Recount

Hey, Lakewood! Let's get this Thursday started off right. Here's everything worth knowing today in town.

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First, today's weather: Cloudy. High: 52 Low: 28.

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Here are the top stories in Lakewood today:

1. Snowstang Ski Buses are Back: Copper Mountain added as a new destination. This winter the Colorado Department of Transportation's Snowstang will take passengers from Union Station in Denver to either Arapahoe Basin, Loveland Ski Area, Copper Mountain or Steamboat Springs. (CBS4)
2. How To Prevent Frozen Pipes In Your Lakewood Home: As temperatures drop in Lakewood this winter, here's some handy tips that can spare your pipes from freezing. (Patch)
3. Lakewood Ward 5 City Council Election Recount: Janssen wins seat by 11 votes. (Patch)
4. Denver's Snowless Streak Could End Friday Morning: Up to 2 feet of snow possible in the mountains. (FOX31)
5. Express Lanes On I-25 South Gap Project Open: During the testing period, tolls will be waived. The widening project promises commuters a vastly improved stretch of I-25 between Monument and Castle Rock. (7News)

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Today in Lakewood:

• Career Exploration: For Job Seekers & Career Changers. (9 a.m.)
• Adult Mental Health First Aid: Golden Chamber of Commerce. (9 a.m.)
• Applewood Business Association: Monthly Meeting. (11:30 a.m.)
• LEGO® Build: Columbine Library (3:30 p.m.)
• Conifer Area Band Concert: Conifer High School. (6 p.m.)
• Craft and Chat: Columbine Library. (6 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• 2021's Best Geminid Meteor Shower: See Fireballs In Lakewood (Patch)
• Calling Young Dance Fans! Lakewood Cultural Center is creating a new dance group for ages 10-17 who will perform for the community 4-6 times per year. Fill out an interest form at lakewood.org/performancegroup and attend an informational meeting this Saturday. (Facebook)
• City of Lakewood's Sidewalks: Shared-use paths and trails support a high quality of life, provide safety and create transportation options for Lakewood residents. Building missing sections of these amenities has always been a priority for Lakewood. (Facebook)

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