🌱 Dog in Special Needs Classroom + Gas Prices Decrease + Route 6 Reopened

Hello all. I'm here with your fresh copy of the Lakewood Patch newsletter, filled with everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Including updates on:

• Fletcher Miller School.
• Statewide gas prices.
• Vail Resorts' class action law suit.

But first, today's weather:

A shower and thunderstorm. High: 62. Low: 47.

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Here are the top stories today in Lakewood:

1. Lakewood's Fletcher Miller School, which is designed for children with special needs, is using a dog in their education plans. The black Labrador Retriever, Gregory III, is an important part of the school, assisting with motor skills, communication, and sensory experiences.
2. Colorado gas prices are decreasing as Summer approaches. This is a relief to those with summer road-trip plans. According to Gas Buddy, the cheapest gas in Lakewood is currently $3.19 per gallon. Visit Fox 31 for more information.
3. U.S. Route 6 has reopened after briefly being closed due to flooding. It reopened early yesterday afternoon. Find out more at The Denver Post.
4. Courts have ruled in favor of Vail Resorts in a class action lawsuit about the 2019-2020 ski season. Those with Epic Passes for the ski resort, which included unlimited access, were looking for refunds due to the pandemic's onset shortening the expected ski season. Vail Resorts, however, were always clear in their policy that Epic Passes could not be refunded. Read more at 9 News.

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Today in Lakewood: Tuesday, June 13

• Hungry for History - Belmar Park (10:00 AM)
• Persuading Voters: Colors, Shapes and Sounds of Political Campaigns - Lakewood Visitor Center (10:00 AM)
• Into the Spotlight: Artifacts from Lakewood Volunteers - Heritage Lakewood Visitor Center (10:00 AM)
• Intercambio Spanish Conversation Table / Intercambio: Mesa de Conversación en español - Belmar Library (6:30 PM)
• Family Time - Belmar Library (7:15 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Art on the Streets: "🌟 The 25th annual Art on the Streets exhibit is here, featuring incredible works by local, regional, national, and international artists. From murals to sculptures, this outdoor gallery adds creativity and vibrancy to downtown." (Colorado, Denver 🌲 Travel | Hotels | Outdoors | Tips via Instagram)
• Bureau of Land Management: "#MarmotMonday Did you know that the Yellow-bellied Marmot is a species of ground squirrel found throughout Colorado and other western states?" (Bureau of Land Management - Colorado via Facebook)
• Colorado Bureau of Investigation: "Please share this senior alert for Richard Mesa." (Colorado Bureau of Investigation via Facebook)
• Horse Adoption Weekend: "We have an adoption coming up this weekend! Come out to Craig, Colorado at the Moffat County Fairgrounds where you can see your wild horses, watch some training clinics, or adopt a wild horse!" (Bureau of Land Management - Colorado via Facebook)
• Pools and Playgrounds: "It’s summer, which means pools and playgrounds will be buzzing." (Lakewood Colorado City Government via Facebook)

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That's it for today. See you all soon for another update!

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