🌱 Jefferson County Creek Settlement + Denver Fire Department + 401k Hardships

Hey, everybody. It's Friday in Lakewood and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town. In today's issue of the newsletter, you'll find news about these stories and more...

• Kittredge Park creek.
• Denver Fire Department discrimination.
• Target's new drive-up returns in the Denver area.

But first, today's weather: Cloudy most of the time. High: 72. Low: 43.

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Here are the top stories today in Lakewood:

1. A property owner is getting paid a $250,000 settlement to ensure public access to the Kittredge Park creek in Jefferson County. The creek's beach area has been a popular destination for 35 years and will continue to be so thanks to this boundary dispute settlement. Read more at 9 News.
2. The Denver Fire Department is fighting against discrimination by recruiting more women. Currently, women make up just 8 percent of Denver's firefighters. Watch this video at 9 news to keep learning.
3. Colorado's elder population is experiencing hardship due to 401(k) income imbalances. Retired residents that rely on their 401(k)s and IRA plans are seeing vast income decreases compared to their working salaries. Learn more at Axios.
4. Target is now offering drive-up returns in the Denver area. Drive-up returns enable customers to return products without leaving their car by using the Target app or website. Visit 9 news to read more.

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Today in Lakewood:

• Preschool Time — Lakewood Library (9:15 AM)
• Family Time — Columbine Library (9:15 AM)
• OverDrive to Libby Transition Assistance — Lakewood Library (10:00 AM)
• Rhythm and Storytelling — Edgewater Library (10:00 AM)
• Toddler Time — Lakewood Library (10:15 AM)
• Cuentacuentos — Edgewater Library (10:15 AM)
• Baby Time — Columbine Library (10:15 AM)
• Baseball: V — John F. Kennedy (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Paint Mines Interpretive Park: "Walking through Paint Mines Interpretive Park feels like exploring another planet! Have you taken a trip yet? 📸: @yourdreamerica" (Visit Colorado via Instagram)
• International Roadcheck: "The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced May 16-18 as this year’s International Roadcheck." (Colorado State Patrol via Facebook)
• Summer Tourism: "Missing the sunshines of summer in Colorado ☀️❤️ 💡 Summer is a great time for families and kids to visit Colorado, as there are tons of activities for kids in Denver and around the state. " (Colorado, Denver 🌲 Travel | Hotels | Outdoors | Tips via Instagram)
• Alpenglow Effect: "@outdoorencore witnessing the beauty of the Colorado mountains at sunrise. 🌄✨ 💡 The sunrise in the Colorado mountains can happen as early as 5:30 a.m. in the summer and as late as 7:30 a.m. in the winter." (Colorado, Denver 🌲 Travel | Hotels | Outdoors | Tips via Instagram)
• Beautiful City: "Denver’s unmatchable beauty through the eyes of @captaincoloradophotography 🌆🤩 💡" (Colorado, Denver 🌲 Travel | Hotels | Outdoors | Tips via Instagram)
• American Eagle at Colorado Mills: "Searching for effortless style for warm, sunny days? American Eagle has exactly what you need! ☀️ #colomills" (Colorado Mills via Facebook)
• Star Wars Run: "Star Wars fan or not, tonight is going to be a blast! Asics will be hosting and demoing the new Cumulus 25! Run takes off promptly at 6 p.m.! Link in bio for more information. See you tonight!" (Runners Roost Lakewood via Facebook)

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

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