🌱 Big Crowds Expected At Bear Creek Lake Park + Outdoor Storytime

Hello all. Sean Peek here with your fresh copy of the Lakewood Daily, filled with all the local information you need to know right now.

First, today's weather:

A t-storm in the afternoon. High: 83 Low: 59.

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Here are the top three stories today in Lakewood:

1. After hosting over 5,000 Lakewood residents and visitors in 2021, Bear Creek Lake Park is expecting record-breaking attendance this 4th of July. Regional Park Supervisor Drew Sprafke stated the park reaches capacity each Independence Day, with beach and marina access closing as early as 11 a.m. some years. Sprafke advises visitors to arrive early with their annual pass or $10 entry fee to enjoy the marina or sandy swim beach. (Press Release Desk)
2. Families are invited to enjoy outdoor storytime at the Amphitheater in Belmar Park today (Thursday, Jun. 30) at 11 a.m. Participants are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chairs for the event, hosted by the Belmar Library in partnership with Heritage Lakewood. If you can't make this week's event, don't worry — outdoor storytime takes place every Thursday! (Belmar Library)
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Today in Lakewood:

• Baby Time At Belmar Library (10:15 AM)
• Thriving In The New World Of Instructional Design And Project Management, Virtual Event Hosted By ATD Rocky Mountain Chamber (11:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• Romance meets turbulence to tragic effect in Colorado Ballet's upcoming performance of Lady of the Camellias, running from Feb. 3-12, 2023. (Colorado Ballet via Instagram)
• Icarus Brewing Co. will offer extended hours to celebrate the 4th of July! Enjoy your pours on Saturday, Jul. 2 and Sunday, Jul. 3 from noon to 10 p.m. The brewery will also be open on Monday, Jul. 4 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Icarus Brewing Co. via Facebook)

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— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.