🌱 LaDazhia Williams​ + Still Snowing + Best Burger in the State

Hey, neighbors! I'm here with your Wednesday edition of the Lakewood Patch newsletter, filled with all the local information you need to know right now. Including updates on...

• A Lakewood Ranch High alum is on the LSU basketball team.
• Best Burger Bracket 2023
• Red Rocks Easter service

But first, today's weather:

Some sun, then clouds; cold. High: 40. Low: 19.

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Here are the top stories today in Lakewood:

1. LaDazhia Williams of Louisiana State University's basketball team is an alum of Lakewood Ranch High. Williams will visit the White House with the rest of her team to celebrate their March Madness win. (Yahoo News)
2. While snowflakes might have shocked locals yesterday morning, April actually is the region's second most snowy month on average. Unfortunately, there is a possibility of the snow sticking around for a few more weeks. Last year, the last day of snowfall was May 21. (Fox 31)
3. Considering the opinions of over 4,000 Coloradans, Bud’s Café & Bar in Sedalia has been voted home to the Best Burger in Colorado 2023. The restaurant thanked the bracket and voters on Facebook, saying "Thank you to all who took the time to vote. It was fun. We appreciate you all. And we won! Great 75th anniversary present. Come on in and have the best burger in Colorado!" (Fox 31)
4. If visiting Red Rocks this weekend for the 76th annual Easter sunrise service, be sure to dress warmly. The outdoor service is free and gates will open at 4:30 AM. (9 News)

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Today in Lakewood:

• Let's Dance! Lakewood Library, 10:15 AM
• Cuentacuentos! Lakewood Library, 3:30 PM
• A Novel Bunch Author Visit: Carter Wilson! Belmar Library, 6:00 PM
• Walker Hayes at Red Rocks! Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, 7:30 PM

From my notebook:

• Colorado Summer: "Get ready for endless sunshine and mountain adventures - summer is coming! ☀️🕶️ 💡" (Colorado, Denver 🌲 Travel | Hotels | Outdoors | Tips via Instagram)
• Colorado Sky: "Blazing colors painted the sky as the sun set over the rugged mountains of Colorado. 🌅🏔️ 💡." (Colorado, Denver 🌲 Travel | Hotels | Outdoors | Tips via Instagram)
• Lakewood Plant Company: "March was a long one… Let’s get some Plant Therapy in this week! Our gal @jayyy_ck will be walking us through a custom botanical painting! " (Lakewood Plant Company via Instagram)
• Lakewood Economic Devlopment: "Economic Development News for the Week of April 3, 2023 - " (Lakewood Colorado City Government via Facebook)
• Lakewood Colorado City Government: "A reminder that you can join us today, April 4 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Lakewood Cultural Center (470 S. Allison Pkwy.) to learn more about the Strategic Housing Plan and to share your thoughts on important housing topics!" (Lakewood Colorado City Government via Facebook)

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• Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (April 7)
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You're all caught up for today. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with a new update!