🌱 Bemis Public Library + AVi at Olde Town + Undocumented Students

Hi there, Lakewood! I'm here in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town, including news on:

• Bemis Public Library reopens.
• AVi at Olde Town
• Weather updates

But first, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 45. Low: 20.

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Here are the top four stories in Lakewood today:

1. After closure due to methamphetamine contamination, the Bemis Public Library reopened last week. Of the closure, city spokesperson Kelli Narde commented, "I think it's easy to point the finger at a person being homeless as the culprit, but there's no way that we can prove that whoever did this was a homeless person. And I think it's naive to think that every homeless person smokes meth and it's naive to think that only homeless people smoke meth." Since it is impossible to monitor what occurs in bathroom stalls, further prevention must come from public policy. (Littleton Independent)
2. AVi at Olde Town, an affordable housing complex, opened in Jefferson County this month. With various grants and funding sources, AVi at Olde Town has 30 units dedicated to young people out of foster care, 10 units for unhoused veterans, and the remaining units are for those making between 30%-70% of the median income. (Arvada Press)
3. Four Colorado universities offer scholarships to undocumented students. The Community College of Denver, Metro State, University of Colorado Denver and Colorado State University all offer up to a total $39,000 per year based on GPA, financial need and community involvement of these students. (Fox 31)
4. This week, Denver is to see more snow. As high winds continue, snow is likely to reach the metropolitan area by Wednesday afternoon. (Fox 31)

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Today in Lakewood:

• Baby Time! Lakewood Library, 9:15 AM
• Toddler Time! Columbine Library, 9:15 AM
• Toddler Time! Edgewater Library, 10:15 AM
• Textile Craft Drop In! Belmar Library, 1:00 PM
• Blooming Neighbors: Collective Art! Lakewood Library, 3:30 PM
• Ukulele Tuesdays! Columbine Library, 6:00 PM
• Family Time! Belmar Library, 7:15 PM

From my notebook:

• Arrowhead Mountain Lodge: "@austinpedersen__ back again this time to talk about the @arrowheadmountainlodge! I recently had the pleasure of staying at this amazing lodge located in the San Juan Mountains and had an amazing time." (Visit Colorado via Instagram)
• The Maroon Bells: "What a view 🤩 💡 The Maroon Bells are two of the most photographed mountains in all of North America , and for good reason." (Colorado, Denver 🌲 Travel | Hotels | Outdoors | Tips via Instagram)
• Icarus Brewing Co.: "The countdown to new brews starts NOW!" (Icarus Brewing Co. via Facebook)
• Metamorphosis Dance Performance: "Incredibly proud of our student company, LDA Ensemble, and their production of Metamorphosis!" (Lakewood Dance Academy via Facebook)

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