🌱 Overnight Shelters + Winter Weather Flight Delays + Carousel

Good morning, Lakewood. I'm here in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town. In this issue, you'll find news about:

• Extreme Weather Overflow Shelter
• "Carousel" at The Lakewood Cultural Center and Performance Now Theatre Company
• Updates on the right-to-repair bill

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny and cold. High: 16. Low: 6.

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Here are the top four stories today in Lakewood:

1. This week's cold front is bringing temperatures as low as -4 degrees to the Lakewood area. In response, both Lakewood and Denver have opened additional overnight shelters for Wednesday night. Extreme Weather Overflow Shelter will be open Thursday night as well, for those that might need it. (9 News)
2. As of 5:00 PM last night, this snow storm had caused 710 flight delays and 274 flight cancellations at the Denver International Airport. Additionally, many highways throughout Colorado closed in response to the weather. (The Denver Gazette)
3. The classic musical "Carousel" will be performed by The Lakewood Cultural Center and Performance Now Theatre Company from March 17th through April 2nd. At its heart, Carousel is a story about redemption and love. (My Prime Time News)
4. Tuesday, the state advanced the right-to-repair bill that will allow farmers to repair their broken equipment at home to manufacturer's standards. The advancement of this bill will make it so that farmers in rural Colorado, who would otherwise not have the instructions and equipment to make these repairs, can repair their machinery in a more effective and timely manner. (NPR Northern Colorado)

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Today in Lakewood:

• Hard Times Writing Workshop! Belmar Library, 3:00 PM
• Unidos Connections & Conexiones: Wills/ Testamentos! FirstBank, 5:30 PM
• Make Something: Intro to Needle Felting! Lakewood Library, 6:00 PM

From my notebook:

• Extreme Weather Overflow Shelter: "Lakewood is opening its first-ever Extreme Weather Overflow Shelter for Wednesday and Thursday night to address a critical need in the community for those who are vulnerable to a lack of heat or shelter during cold winter weather." (Lakewood Colorado City Government via Facebook)
• Safe Driving Reminder: "With the continued winter weather, we want everyone to stay safe on the roadways." (Colorado State Patrol via Facebook)
• Driving Tips "Snowmobiling, snowboarding, snowshoeing - pick your favorite and then fuel up. Keep your gas tank above ½ full when Super Cruising in Colorado." (Colorado State Patrol via Facebook)
• Hiking Buddies: "The best view comes after the hardest climb✨ 💡 The state of Colorado is also known for all the outdoor activities the mountains inspire like hiking, rafting, climbing, and mountain biking. 🏷️ Tag your hiking buddy ✨ 📸" (Colorado, Denver 🌲 Travel | Hotels | Outdoors | Tips via Instagram)
• Colorado Ballet's Cinderella: "CINDERELLA • It's time to make your dreams come true—if the shoe fits! Ben Stevenson's spellbinding production returns March 10, and tickets are selling quickly! Do you have yours yet?" (Colorado Ballet via Instagram)

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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update.