🌱 Urban Streams + Power Outages + New Lease On Life @ White Swan

Hey, Lakewood! Let's get you all caught up to start this Thursday, Dec. 16 off on an informed note. Here's what's happening in Lakewood today.

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Thursday's weather: Partly sunny and not as cool. High: 54 Low: 26.

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Here are the top stories in Lakewood today:

1. White Swan Motel on West Colfax enters into master lease with Jeffco: When an interior designer's plan to create a boutique motel fell through, the motel became a place for families experiencing homelessness. (9News)
2. Thought your heating bill was high last year? Looks like heating costs may go up in Colorado this winter. Here's a break down of what's causing the increases, as well as actions you can take to save money. (5280)
3. Wednesday wind causes power outages across the state. Xcel Energy said that there were more than 800 outages across the state, impacting more than 60k — mostly in the Denver Metro area. (Patch)
4. Advocacy groups force Colorado Water Quality Commission to consider upgrades for urban streams: Citing a growing body of environmental justice rules, neighbors and conservation groups use first-time petition process to demand reversal of a 2020 decision they say slighted city rivers. (CO Sun)
5. Denver Public Schools bus hits and kills pedestrian. Wednesday morning, a crash between a Denver Public Schools bus and a pedestrian was reported by the Denver Police Department. (FOX31)

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Today in Lakewood:

• Golden Young Professionals: Monthly meeting. (7:30 a.m.)
• Wee Create: Golden Library. (11:30 a.m.)
• The Merry Maker's Society: Lakewood Library. (3:30 p.m.)
• Blue Mountain Water District: Monthly meeting. (7:30 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Nonprofit seeking bra donations. Please support Katelynn Criswell at Yohbra, an organization that provides undergarments to people just getting out of jail and those in need. (9News)
• Don't get grinched this Christmas. As you're online finding that perfect gift, the Lakewood Police Department wants you to remember to keep your precious packages safe and out of the wrong hands. Follow these helpful safety tips to make sure you don't get grinched. (Facebook)
• Lakewood Police Department is taking applications for victim advocates. Apply today to be a volunteer Victim Advocate for LPD! The spring training begins Jan. 18 and applications are being accepted until Dec. 31. Call 303-987-7191 for more information or to apply! (Facebook)
• Lakewood job openings: Find out who's hiring in Lakewood. (Patch)
• Holiday fun at Belmar: There's a whole bunch of great new holiday attractions to check out at Belmar, including a 32-foot towering Christmas tree, holiday shopping bazaar, the Telephone Pub pop-up bar, and of course, photos with Santa Claus. (Belmar)

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You're officially in the loop for today. See you all Friday morning for another update! — Brad K. Evans