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🌱 Patch AM: How a Lakewood bus crash united Colorado’s wrestling community in support
You won't want to miss Spirit of the Season on the Lakewood Patch calendar

Good morning Lakewood! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Lakewood bus crash united Colorado’s wrestling community in support
Also on today's calendar: Teague Starbuck and 5 more events.
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Today's riddle: What did one astronaut stranded on the moon say to another? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Lakewoodfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Friday: Very windy in the afternoon, with a high of 66 and low of 46 degrees.
- Saturday: Cooler with showers around, temps: high: 56, low: 32.
- Sunday: Partial sunshine, with a high of 58 and low of 39 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Falcon wrestling puts on match to raise money for Grand Junction team after fatal bus crash (gazette.com) — A deadly Central High School wrestling team bus crash in Lakewood is inspiring support from across Colorado’s wrestling community. Falcon High School dedicated a dual meet to raise thousands for the Grand Junction team and is using the tragedy to promote safer team travel, while encouraging continued donations to help the injured students recover.
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📸 Around Lakewood
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lakewood
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★ Featured events ★
- Spirit of the Season
Armstrong Center, 8787 W Alameda Ave, Lakewood
2:30 pm
Saturday December 20
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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
Belmar Library , 555 South Allison Parkway , Lakewood
11:15 am - Teague Starbuck
Teller's Taproom & Kitchen , 1990 Youngfield St , Lakewood
7:00 pm - Live Music at Teller's Taproom!
Teller's Taproom & Kitchen , 1990 Youngfield St , Lakewood
7:00 pm - Open for Visitors
Jefferson County, CO Calendar
8:00 am - Home Alone Movie Party!
Belmar Library , 555 South Allison Parkway , Lakewood
1:30 pm
Saturday December 20
Monday December 22
📣 Lakewood Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Wedding Site Tours
Jefferson County, CO Calendar
9:00 am - Let's Dance
Wheat Ridge Library , 5475 West 32nd Avenue , Wheat Ridge
10:15 am - Closed for Christmas
Jefferson County, CO Calendar
8:00 am
Friday December 19
Tuesday December 23
Thursday December 25
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hello Everyone,
I am new to the area and I have a black cat that goes outside time to time but always comes back. Last night however I wasn’t able to find him and… (Nextdoor South Daniels Garden) - Has anyone seen our Luigi?
We live near Garrison and Mexico. He is microchiped. We have been checking shelters and no luck. (Nextdoor Kendrick Lake)
🗞 Nearby News
Wheat Ridge
- Denver Gymnastics Adds Seven for 2026-27 Season (denverpioneers.com)
Morrison
- Major 2000s Rock Band Has Officially Broken Up (popculture.com)
- Kevin Gates tickets on sale in Morrison at Red Rocks (ticketnews.com)
Golden
Ok Lakewood! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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