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🌱 Patch AM: Could your charging cellphone start a fire like this Lakewood blaze?
Also check out Kids Writing Group on the Lakewood Patch calendar
Greetings Lakewood! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Could your charging cellphone start a fire like this Lakewood blaze?
- How Lakewood’s Action Center is feeding 200 households a day
Today's riddle: What two things can you never eat for breakfast? . 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Lakewoodfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Monday: Sunny and not as cold, with a high of 41 and low of 24 degrees.
- Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 48, low: 26.
- Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 53 and low of 30 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Cellphone left on charger blamed for fire that destroyed mobile home in Lakewood (9news.com) — A Lakewood family escaped without injuries after a fire, likely sparked by an overheated cellphone left on a charger, destroyed their mobile home near West Colfax Avenue and Wadsworth Boulevard. West Metro Fire Rescue quickly controlled the blaze and is using the incident to highlight the dangers of lithium‑ion batteries in everyday devices. 
Find out what's happening in Lakewoodfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
• The Action Center has been Lakewood's community food pantry since 1968 (denverpost.com) — Lakewood residents in need can access free groceries, clothing, and support at The Action Center on West 14th Avenue, which now serves about 200 households a day. Operating since 1968, the nonprofit relies heavily on volunteers and food rescue donations to keep shelves stocked, especially as SNAP cutbacks drive more families to seek help.
📸 Around Lakewood
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lakewood
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- Kids Writing Group
Belmar Library , 555 South Allison Parkway , Lakewood
6:30 pm - Open for Visitors
Jefferson County, CO Calendar
8:00 am - Preschool Time
Belmar Library , 555 South Allison Parkway , Lakewood
1:15 pm - Intercambio Spanish Conversation Table / Intercambio: Mesa de Conversación en español
Belmar Library , 555 South Allison Parkway , Lakewood
6:00 pm - Family Time
Belmar Library , 555 South Allison Parkway , Lakewood
6:15 pm - Open for Visitors
Jefferson County, CO Calendar
8:00 am - Toddler Time
Belmar Library , 555 South Allison Parkway , Lakewood
9:15 am - Preschool Time
Belmar Library , 555 South Allison Parkway , Lakewood
10:15 am
Monday December 29
Tuesday December 30
Wednesday December 31
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Spirit - Cheer
Green Mountain High School - Weight Room
7:00 am - Open for Visitors
Jefferson County, CO Calendar
8:00 am - Women's Basketball
Dakota Ridge High School - Large Gym
8:00 am - Athletics - Basketball (boys)
Green Mountain High School - Auxiliary Gym, Green Mountain High School - Large Gym
8:00 am
Monday December 29
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Update: Pet Reunited
A dog who went missing in Lakewood, CO, has been safely reunited with their family after 2 hours, 4 minutes. Message from Finder: "I'll keep him fed… (Nextdoor Applewood Valley) - Cat in Tree - Anybody missing a cat?
It's been there for at least 24 hours or more - Just found it this morning but heard it yesterday - located Green Mountain next to open space.... … (Nextdoor Green Mountainside)
🗞 Nearby News
Wheat Ridge
- 'Christmas miracle': Anonymous donor at animal hospital covers emergency room costs (wkrg.com)
- For this prominent Democrat, it's family first, but policy disagreements linger with sons (kunc.org)
Golden
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Lunch and dinner. (From Norine S.)
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