🌱 Project VOYCE + DPS Safety Plan + Historical Landmark

Hey, friends! I'm back with your new edition of the Lakewood Patch newsletter. Let's get this Tuesday started off right with a quick dive into the most important things happening these days in town, including updates on...

• Colorado's youth mental health crisis
• Denver Public School's safety plan
• Film on the Rocks

But first, today's weather:

Rain and a thunderstorm. High: 51. Low: 35.

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Here are the top stories today in Lakewood:

1. Project VOYCE, an organization born to train young activists of color, has realized the importance of Colorado's youth mental health crisis. The crisis existed prior to the pandemic, but worsened between 2020 and 2021. U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, who visited Colorado last month, agrees that being proactive is necessary to fight the crisis. Read more at The Denver Post.
2. Denver Public Schools are being urged to reform their school safety plan to account for trauma, lack of representation, and social media influences. The district is currently working on creating a safety plan and safe environment with former public safety officer Murphy Robinson. Learn more at CPR News.
3. Against homeowners wishes, a mansion in City Park West has received acknowledgement as a historical landmark. The homeowner says this is "anti-development" and "anti-affordable housing," and is asking for a third-party to review the decision. Learn more at The Denver Post.
4. The 24th year of Film on the Rocks begins on June 12th with "Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark." Tickets are $20 for general admission. Other films being shown this summer include "Mamma Mia" and "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever." Find out more through 9 News.

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Today in Lakewood:

• Goth Babe! Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre (6:00 PM)
• Ukulele Tuesdays! Columbine Library (6:00 PM)
• Intercambio Spanish Conversation Table / Intercambio: Mesa de Conversación en español! Belmar Library (6:30 PM)
• Family Time! Belmar Library (7:15 PM)

From my notebook:

• Alpine Lakes: "Dreaming of summer dips in our alpine lakes. 💭 📸: @jess.wandering" (Visit Colorado via Instagram)
• Wildflower Wonderland: "Exploring Colorado's wildflower wonderland.🌸🤩✨ 💡 Colorado is home to over 3,000 species of wildflowers." (Colorado, Denver 🌲 Travel | Hotels | Outdoors | Tips via Instagram)
• Summer Jobs Hiring: "Are you or someone you know interested in a rewarding summer job in the community you call home? Lakewood is hiring for summer positions - from pools and parks to facilities and childcare for summer camps." (Lakewood Colorado City Government via Facebook)
• Sports Bras for Runners Roost Lakewood: "Any female runners out there struggling to find the perfect fitting sports bra? You're not alone!" (Runners Roost Lakewood via Facebook)

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