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Hey, Lakewood! Let's get you started this Tuesday with everything you need to know going on today in town.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 64 Low: 51.

Here are the top three stories in Lakewood today:

  1. A woman reported being robbed at gunpoint, according to the Lakewood Police Blotter. The report states that on Apr. 30 at 10:53 a.m., police received a call stating that a man in a black Ford four-door with tape over the right rear window robbed a woman at gunpoint and took her wallet. The robbery occurred in a parking lot on Clifton Boulevard near W. 117th Street.
  2. LakewoodAlive will host"Loving Lakewood: Let's Make History!," an in-person fundraiser, on Saturday, May 21 at 6:30 p.m at the Sanctuary Museum's courtyard. The themed affair invites participants to dress up as their favorite historical character, artist, or artwork. LakewoodAlive Director Ian Andrews said that the organization is thrilled to be back in person celebrating the community and the work they do. (cleveland.com)
  3. A Lakewood home for sale has people on a popular social media real estate page talking. The four-bedroom, two-bathroom house at 1349 Cook Ave, which is for sale for $299,900, boasts doll décor throughout the interior. The home's eclectic decor has fans on the Facebook and Twitter page Zillow Gone Wild a little perturbed. One commenter stated, "Beautiful house! When all of the haunted dolls move out, I'd love it." (Kansas City)

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Today in Lakewood:

  • Toddler Tuesday At Cove Community Center (9:30 AM)
  • Symphony X At Agora Theater & Ballroom (7:00 PM)
  • Shamarr Allen At The Winchester Music Tavern (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • The 80s group, Men at Work, is coming to MGM Northfield Park — Center Stage on Aug. 24. The band had two No. 1 singles in the United States with "Down Under" and "Who Can It Be Now." (Cleveland Scene)
  • Don't miss out on the latest job posts in the Lakewood area. Scroll through the companies, positions, and salaries, then click to apply. (Lakewood Patch)
  • Lyrical Rhythms' Live Band Open Mic Poetry & Jam session will take place tonight at 8:00 p.m. at B-Side Lounge. Also, check out 2 DRINKS & A JOKE with host Ant Morrow. (eventbrite.com)

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You're all caught up for today! See you tomorrow morning for your next update.

— Carla Varner

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