'South Park' Buys Local Restaurant + Brown Gutwein Retires

Welcome to the Lakewood Daily! I'm Brad Evans, curator for the new Lakewood Patch newsletter. Please send send me any ideas, comments, or suggestions as Patch starts our new project. You can reach me at lakewood@patch.com. Now, let's get started!

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First, the weather for today: Mostly sunny and very warm. High: 86 Low: 62. Hopefully, we've seen the end of the smoky skies!

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Here are the top stories today in Lakewood:

1. Lakewood City Council member Dana Brown Gutwein, announced she is resigning her council seat yesterday. In 2015, Brown Gutwein served as an elected Ward 5 City Council member, and was re-elected in 2019. After years of service, she is stepping down to focus on her family. The replacement process for Brown Gutwein, whose term ends in 2023, has not been announced as of Friday. (Patch)
2. Adams Plumbing and Heating is coming to Lakewood! The leading plumbing service provider in the Midwest, announced its service extension our community. The company has over 30 years of experience with a solid reputation throughout Colorado. With access to a new team of professional plumbers, Lakewood residents should no longer feel overwhelmed by leaks, floods, or any other related issue. (Digital Journal)
3. Volunteers of America partnered with the City of Lakewood to reopen the congregate dining site at Clements Community Center, 1580 Yarrow St. Any person 60-years-old or older can reserve time for a hot lunch or grab-n-go option. Donations are appreciated, but not required to be served. (Press Release Desk)
4. Its official! The South Park creators closed on a deal to buy Casa Bonita, our community's iconic restaurant. Creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone announced during a meeting with Gov. Jared Polis that they struck a deal with the owners. Casa Bonita was featured on South Park nearly two decades ago, but fans outside Colorado might be surprised to discover it is, in fact, a real place. (Patch)
5. The City of Lakewood is considering a series of short-term rental regulations, which include new rules, such as only allowing single-family homes to be rented out. (Subscribe: Business Den)

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Lakewood This Weekend

• Rock your Coffee: Get your coffee buzz on and hear a morning set by Cory M. Wells at Front Porch Coffee located at 3101 S Kipling Street. (9:00 AM)

• Celebrate Wheat Ridge and its one-of-a-kind charm! The annual Carnation Festival and Parade is one of the longest running festivals in the State of Colorado. Saturday and Sunday, August 14-15
• Fresh Produce: Metro Denver Farmers' Market at Mile Hi Church Find a plethora of tasty seasonal produce and handcrafted items from local and regional vendors. Saturday, Aug 14, 10A– 2P

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Lakewood Patch Notebook

• Get Fit In Lakewood: Come out and celebrate the launch of the new Green Mountain Fitness Court on August 18th, 2021.(City of Lakewood)
• Visit Colorado: Our golden mountaintops will have you falling in love with a new view around every corner this fall. (Instagram)
• Explore Colorado ⛰: @tamarasusaphoto showing her creative shots (Instagram)
• Make-A-Wish Colorado: This week, we said goodbye to our Summer 2021 interns with a celebration at the office. (Instagram)

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