🌱Why So Dry? + Bear Creek Underwater + Stevinson Dealerships Sold

Happy Wednesday, neighbors! Let's get this day started. Here are the most important things happening today in town.

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Wednesday's weather: Mostly cloudy and mild. High: 57 Low: 33.

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Here are the top stories today in Lakewood:

1. Stevinson Automotive Dealerships Sold: The largest privately held dealership group in Denver has sold, and marks the largest dealership group transaction in Denver's history. (Yahoo)
2. Lakewood Woman Meets Sister After 73 Years: After more than 70 years, two women living in different states found out they are sisters. (7News)
3. Expansion At Bear Creek Lake Park Could Submerge Trails And Open Space: Proposal to enlarge reservoir may put more than 500 acres of the popular park underwater. (Denver Post)
4. Strong Wind Topples Tents, Forces Holiday Market To Close: The recent weather whiplash had an unexpected impact on local businesses last Sunday — strong wind toppled tents at a popular holiday market, forcing it to close. (FOX31)
5. Colorado's Unusually Dry Weather, Explained: A halted jet stream and a La Niña weather pattern what's behind Colorado's record-breaking dry spell. (Patch)

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Today in Lakewood:

• Brown Bag Lunch & Learn: The Advantage of Financial Planning. (Noon-1 p.m.)
• A Series of Unboring Events: Number the Stars by Lois Lowry. (4 p.m.)
• Engineering Fair: Dakota Ridge High School. (6 p.m.)
• Applewood Sanitation District: Monthly Board of Directors meeting. (7 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Visit Colorado: "Snow-capped mountains make the perfect shot. 📷 📸: @tamarasusaphoto" (Instagram)
• Westside Plant Workshops: New workshops on the west side of town! Hosted by Lakewood Plant Company at the Lakewood Truck Park — Thursdays throughout the winter season! (Instagram)

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