🌱 Kamala Harris + Pedestrian Killed By Cop + Wine In Grocery Stores

Welcome back, Lakewood. I'm here in your inbox today to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on around town, including updates on:

• Kamala Harris is coming to Denver.
• Wine can be sold in grocery stores.
• Today’s events

But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 41. Low: 24.

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Here are the top four stories in Lakewood today:

1. Vice President Kamala Harris will speak to Denver on Monday. The discussion will focus on the administration’s climate change initiatives. It has yet to be announce where the event will take place.(9 News)
2. While off-duty, a Denver police officer hit 70-year-old pedestrian, who died at the scene. Because the man was not walking in a crosswalk, it is likely the officer will not be faulted for the incident. Officials suspect neither of the involved individuals were under the influence. (The Denver Post)
3. As of yesterday, wine can be legally sold in Colorado grocery stores. This was voted on back in November and residents of Lakewood, such as April Brennan, are excited about the convenience the change will bring. “I can get all my grocery shopping done,” Brennan told CBS, “like a one-stop-shop type thing.” Critics worry how this will affect small and locally-opened liquor stores. (CBS Colorado)
4. Two teenaged Denver Public School students have been arrested in associated with the shooting of a East High School student. The shooting of Luis Garcia occurred 3 weeks ago, and since then his peers have demanded more protection from gun violence. Yesterday afternoon, a family spokesperson informed Fox 31 that Garcia has passed away. (FOX 31)

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Today in Lakewood:

• Baby Time! Belmar Library (9:15 AM)
• Toddler Time! Columbine Library (9:15 AM)
• Family Time! Lakewood Library (10:15 AM)
• Free Legal Self-Help Clinic! Belmar Library (2:00 PM)
• Hard Times Writing Workshop! Belmar Library (3:00 PM)
• Teen Advisory Board (TAB)! Lakewood Library (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Colorado Phorography: "Hi this is @tamarasusaphoto taking over for the day! I am a photographer and filmmaker based out of @snowmass." (Visit Colorado via Instagram)
• Colorado Nature: "Mother nature never lies ⛰️✨ 💡" (Colorado, Denver 🌲 Travel | Hotels | Outdoors | Tips via Instagram)
• Crested Butte: "Night is to see the dream 🌙, day is to make them true ✨. 💡 The month with the most snow in Crested Butte is December, with an average snowfall of 8.2 inches." (Colorado, Denver 🌲 Travel | Hotels | Outdoors | Tips via Instagram)
• Lakewood Dance Academy: "More photos from Metamorphosis! The dancers were ready to perform it again as soon as it ended!" (Lakewood Dance Academy via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday off right. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update!

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