🌱 Police Killed Suspect + SFPC Applications + Englewood Murder

Hey, Lakewood. I'm here in your inbox today to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Today's briefing includes updates on:

• Denver Sustainable Food Policy Council member applications
• Denver Zoo lions
• Today's events

But first, today's weather:

Some sun, then turning cloudy. High: 49. Low: 25.

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Here are the top four stories in Lakewood today:

1. A girl who allegedly robbed a mailman at gunpoint was shot and killed by Lakewood police on Monday. An officer was injured during the incident, but is not facing life-threatening wounds. (The Colorado Sun)
2. The Denver Sustainable Food Policy Council (SFPC) is now open for new member applications. The organization focuses on keeping local food systems sustainable. Applications will be accepted until April 17. (Westword)
3. Reginald Maclaren, 81, of Englewood has admitted to killing his wife and daughter to prevent them from becoming homeless, as the family was running out of money. While allegedly employed by Hospital Shared Services, Maclaren worked closely with homeless people and didn't want his family to experience the hardships associated with homelessness.
(Englewood Herald)
4. Two lions that were born at the Denver Zoo are being relocated. The 2-year-old and 3-year-old male lions are moving locations as part of the species survival plan. (The Denver Post)

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Today in Lakewood:

• Preschool Time! Columbine Library, 9:15 AM
• Let's Dance! Lakewood Library, 10:15 AM
• Let's Dance! Belmar Library, 11:15 AM
• Using the Cloud: Google Drive! Lakewood Library, 1:00 PM
• AARP Tax Help! Columbine Library, 1:00 PM
• Cuentacuentos! Lakewood Library, 3:30 PM

From my notebook:

• Lakewood Dance Academy: "Saw @paultaylordance at @newmancenterdu tonight with our company of student dancers. The show was brilliant, and it was such an honor to be there!" (Lakewood Dance Academy via Facebook)
• Runners Roost Social Run: "Don't forget about our Saturday Social Run this weekend!" (Runners Roost Lakewood via Facebook)
• Country Club Event Calendar "Reservations are now open! Sign-up now by calling 303-233-4614 or by visiting the Event Calendar at lakewoodcountryclub.net, and logging in with your Member credentials. " (Lakewood Country Club in Colorado via Facebook)
• Uniform Destination: "The newest destination at #colomills is Uniform Destination! Stop in and check out the best selections of scrubs and medical uniforms located at Entry 5 #nowopen" (Colorado Mills via Facebook)
• CHEWSday at Pet World in Lakewood Colorado: "Ah, it’s CHEWSday! A healthy pet is a happy pet, and Earth Animal No-Hide® " (Pet World in Lakewood Colorado via Instagram)

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Featured events:

• Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (March 30)
• Rocky Mountain Train Show (April 1)
• Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (April 4)
• Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward! Live event! (April 12)
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Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with a new update!