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Greetings Lakewood! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Do you recognize the SUV tied to this Lakewood New Year’s assault?
- How a Lakewood hospital is fighting to save this mom of six
- How did Lakewood’s Elli Garnett help power Ohio’s 96-point outburst?
Also on today's calendar: South Pacific and 5 more events.
Find out what's happening in Lakewoodfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Lakewoodfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Friday: A bit of morning snow; windy, with a high of 34 and low of 19 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Saturday: Sunshine and not as cold, temps: high: 44, low: 26.
- Sunday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 53 and low of 33 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Man in ICU after New Year's Day assault (9news.com) — A longtime Lakewood resident is in the ICU after police say a group of juveniles assaulted him outside his South Fenton Street home early on New Year’s Day. Lakewood Police are still searching for six to eight suspects, possibly linked to a light-colored SUV, and are asking anyone with information or security video to contact investigators as the family pushes for justice. 
2. 'Super Mom' of 6 Young Kids Severs Spine in 'Freak' Snowboarding Accident: 'Every Day Is a Fight for Her Life' (people.com) — A severely injured Castle Rock mom of six is being treated at a Lakewood hospital after a freak snowboarding fall at Keystone severed her spine and left her on life support. Her family says each day remains a fight as she faces likely paralysis, while a GoFundMe has raised tens of thousands to help cover medical and family expenses.
3. Five Bobcats score in double figures in Ohio women's basketball's 96-87 win over Eastern Michigan (athensmessenger.com) — A Lakewood graduate student, Elli Garnett, poured in 19 points as Ohio women’s basketball beat Eastern Michigan 96-87, with five Bobcats scoring in double figures. The detailed recap highlights Ohio’s big second- and third-quarter runs and strong shooting, plus notes their upcoming game at Buffalo that fans can stream on ESPN+.
4. Art in Review: Part II (bigbendsentinel.com) — One featured photographer collaborates with scientists at an ice core facility in Lakewood turning local research materials into striking photograms about deep time and climate. The broader review surveys several contemporary art shows, from sculptural pillars about memory and geology to community-focused exhibits and quirky holiday installations in other cities.
5. Colorado health experts encourage use of telehealth to lighten load of ER during unprecedented flu season (denver7.com) — With emergency rooms across Colorado, including in Lakewood, packed during a record flu season, local health experts are urging residents to consider telehealth for non-urgent respiratory and winter illnesses. Doctors say virtual visits can provide quick prescriptions, reduce costs, and help keep ERs and the community safer, while reminding patients to still seek in-person care for serious or urgent symptoms.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lakewood
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★ Featured events ★
- Sweet Adelines
Slammers Bingo, 1884 S Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood
11:30 am
Sunday January 11
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Other local events
- Wedding Site Tours
Jefferson County, CO Calendar
10:00 am - Family Time
Belmar Library , 555 South Allison Parkway , Lakewood
10:15 am - Cuentacuentos en espanol / Spanish Story Time
Belmar Library , 555 South Allison Parkway , Lakewood
11:15 am - Job Searching
Belmar Library , 555 South Allison Parkway , Lakewood
1:00 pm - Make Something: Scented Soap & Sugar Scrubs
Belmar Library , 555 South Allison Parkway , Lakewood
1:00 pm - South Pacific
Lakewood Cultural Center , 470 S Allison Pkwy , Lakewood
2:00 pm - Dakota Ridge Instrumental Music Boosters
Slammers Bingo , 1884 S Wadsworth Blvd , Lakewood
7:30 pm
Saturday January 10
Sunday January 11
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🗓 Events Nearby
- NWSS Team Penning & Ranch Sorting
Event Center , 15200 W 6th Avenue , Golden
7:00 am - Wedding Site Tours
Jefferson County, CO Calendar
9:00 am - Edgewater Public Market – Second Fridays Health & Wellness Fair
Edgewater Public Market , 5505 W 20th Ave , Edgewater
5:00 pm - Library Book Group: Creation Lake
Edgewater Library - Jefferson County Public Library , 1800 N Harlan St , Edgewater
1:00 pm
Friday January 9
Saturday January 10
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💬 Chatter
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- We have a wonderful free food market at Pierce and Alameda inside Roller City!
Joy’s Kitchen distributes food 3-5 days a week. No qualifications. They are also in need of volunteers who are also allowed to shop for free food… (Nextdoor Belmar) - My little dog Skoshi is the friendliest little dude.
He loves everyone, especially other dogs. He wants so badly to play with another dog, but all the dogs we meet are total jerks. I'd like to find him… (Nextdoor Westgate)
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