🌱 Casa Bonita + Blue River Rafting + Rattlesnake Bite

Hello all. It's me, your host of the Lakewood Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town. In today's issue, you'll find information on:

• Casa Bonita renovations.
• Nuggets' fans.
• Weekend events.

But first, today's weather:

An afternoon thunderstorm. High: 68. Low: 52.

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Here are the top stories today in Lakewood:

1. Renovations in preparation of Casa Bonita's reopening have cost nearly $40 million. Updates include kitchen investments and improvements to gas lines and plumbing. Read more at The Denver Post.
2. Blue River is open for rafting for the first time since 2020. An increase in precipitation has made the river able to accommodate activity again. Find out more at Denver 7.
3. An 11-year-old who was bit by a rattlesnake in Jefferson County has returned home safely. He was bit while mountain-biking with his father at North Table Mountain. He was treated in Children's Hospital Colorado's ICU. Learn more at CBS Colorado.
4. Monday night, the Denver Nuggets won their first NBA title. Thursday, downtown Denver saw a celebratory parade that brought out thousands of fans. Read more at Axios.

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Today in Lakewood:

Saturday, June 17

• Fuzzy Friends Sleepover - Drop Off - Edgewater Library (9:00 AM)
• Family Time - Lakewood Library (10:15 AM)
• Pride Month Bingo! - Columbine Library (1:00 PM)
• Pride Story Party - Lakewood Library (2:00 PM)
• Discovery Play - Columbine Library (3:30 PM)
• Teen Pride Party - Lakewood Library (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Young Professionals: "👉 U.S. News & World Report named Colorado Springs the 4th Best Place for Young Professionals to Live in 2023-24. The top three spots went to San Jose, San Francisco, and Boulder. 🎓 " (Colorado, Denver 🌲 Travel | Hotels | Outdoors | Tips via Instagram)
• Mountains: "Colorado’s beautiful mountain views throughout the year with @cojoslin 🤩⛰️ 💡 The mountains of Colorado are what define more than half of the state and lure travelers here year after year." (Colorado, Denver 🌲 Travel | Hotels | Outdoors | Tips via Instagram)
• Country Fairgrounds: "Our group of horses just arrived at the Moffat County Fairgrounds in Craig! We are so excited and looking forward to finding good homes for these horses over the next few days. Interested in adopting? Come out tomorrow from noon to 6 p.m..." (Bureau of Land Management - Colorado via Facebook)
• Gold Belt Recreation Management Area: "The Gold Belt Recreation Management Area is one of many gems found on your public lands managed by the Royal Gorge Field Office!" (Bureau of Land Management - Colorado via Facebook)
• #FathersDay: "#FathersDay is just around the corner, shop DICK'S Sporting Goods for gifts he's sure to love all in one place!" (Colorado Mills via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday! See you next week for your next update.

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