🌱 Masterpiece Cakeshop Court Case+ Air Quality Declines + Storm Spotters

Hello again, everybody! I'm here with your fresh copy of the Lakewood Patch newsletter, filled with all the community news you need to know right now. Including updates on:

• Masterpiece Cakeship refusing to make a transgender cake.
• Fatal car accident.
• Weekend events.

But first, today's weather: Times of clouds and sun. High: 70. Low: 45.

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Here are the top stories in Lakewood today:

1. Masterpiece Cakeshop is trying to bring a case to the Colorado Supreme Court after refusing to make a cake celebrating transgender joy. The cakeshop’s owner, Jack Phillips, asks “Can the government force me to express messages that I can't in good conscience express?” His decision has been considered illegal under the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act. A statement released by the customer who ordered the cake’s representatives reads, “We strongly believe that businesses should not be able to deny services to customers because of their sexual orientation or gender identity.” Find out more through Denver 7. Find out more through Denver 7.
2. Metro Denver's air quality has been continuously declining since 2015. Declining air quality accounts for 11,000 deaths across the nation each year and puts low-income people of color at high risk. Discover more at Axios.
3. There are still two in-person Colorado storm spotters training sessions this spring, one of which is in Lakewood. This year alone, there have been six hundred new storm spotters statewide. There were also two training sessions conducted in Spanish, hopefully setting a new precedent. Read more at 9 News.
4. A pedestrian was killed after being hit by a car on Wadsworth Boulevard in Lakewood. The road was closed for about two hours on Thursday night but has since reopened. Learn more at Denver 7.

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Today in Lakewood:

• Toddler Time — Columbine Library (9:15 AM)
• Family Place: Play and Learn Series — Belmar Library (10:15 AM)
• Family Time — Lakewood Library (10:15 AM)
• Cuentacuentos — Belmar Library (11:15 AM)
• Baby Time — Columbine Library (11:15 AM)
• Discovery Play — Columbine Library (3:30 PM)
• Teen After Hours — Edgewater Library (5:00 PM)
• Teen Movie Night: "Star Wars: A New Hope" — Lakewood Library (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Coloradotography: "Who’s ready for the wildflowers?? I am! Something tells me it’s going to be a ridiculously colorful summer." (Coloradotography via Instagram)
• Summer Concerts: "Summer nights were made for dancing the night away! 🎶 Which concerts are on your bucket list this season? 📸: @exploresummit" (Visit Colorado via Instagram)
• Infamous Rocky Mountains: "The infamous Rocky Mountains from different perspectives ⛰️🤩 💡" (Colorado, Denver 🌲 Travel | Hotels | Outdoors | Tips via Instagram)
• Cinco De Mayo Weekend Reminder: "Cinco De Mayo is a time to celebrate with your friends and family. But remember, if you decide to partake in any intoxicants, arrange for a ride." (Colorado State Patrol via Facebook)

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That's it for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early Monday with your next update!

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