🌱 House Debate Limited + Blind Visionaries + Gun Law Demonstration

Hello, everybody! Today's issue includes updates on:

• Limited debate over gun bill
• Lakewood Cultural Center's project
• A fatal hit-and-run

But first, today's weather:

Cold with a little snow. High: 37. Low: 18.

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Here are the top four stories today in Lakewood:

1. The House Democrats limited the Saturday night debate to an hour. The debate was regarding a proposed gun bill. Limiting the time of a debate is within the power of the House's majority party, although it is not a rare move. The party opted to limit the debate to prevent a filibuster and delay to the bill's passage. (Fox 31)
2. Lakewood Cultural Center is presenting a musical performance called "Blind Visionaries," which is based off the photography of visually-impaired artists. Administrator Rita Sommers says, "This is an event that will make you question everything you think you know about creative endeavors and what it means to have an artistic 'eye.'" (My Prime Time News)
3. Following the East High School shooting, students and staff demonstrated at the State Capitol in Denver. They staged a sit-in, where they were joined by law-makers, and eventually met with chief of staff Alec Garnett. (Patch)
4. The victim of a fatal hit-and-run has been identified by her family, who call her their families' "North Star." The victim, Starr Martinez, was a mother, step-mother and grandmother. A GoFundMe has been set up to aid the family in these hard times. (Fox 31)

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Today in Lakewood:

• Baby Time! Columbine Library, 9:15 AM
• Toddler Time! Lakewood Library, 10:15 AM
• Preschool Time! Edgewater Library, 10:15 AM
• AARP Tax Help! Lakewood Library, 12:00 PM
• Great Decisions 2023: Economic Warfare! Belmar Library, 6:00 PM
• Kids Writing Group! Belmar Library, 6:30 PM

From my notebook:

• Ski Season: "Ski season still going strong!🎿 📸: @koz_" (Visit Colorado via Instagram)
• #PathForward Professionalism: "#PathForward Professionalism and kindness go a LONG way! Trooper Moore, the integrity and compassion you showed for these folk was absolutely incredible. Amazing job! #CSP" (Colorado State Patrol via Facebook)
• Winter Wonderland: "Winter wonderland in the Mountains of Colorado. ❄️🏔️ 💡 Colorado is a winter paradise and world class destination for things do in involving snow and ice." (Colorado, Denver 🌲 Travel | Hotels | Outdoors | Tips via Instagram)
• Lost Dog in Northeast Lakewood: "HELP ‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️ - I’m looking for my dog! He was last seen on 17th and Depew! short, grey color! 10 years old ! Has a blue plad collar! REWARD AVAILABLE! 💲💲💲💲" (Nextdoor)

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You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!