🌱 Stolen Hand-cycle + Air Quality from Wildfires + Fatal Hit-And-Run Suspect

Hey, everybody. It's Thursday in Lakewood and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening in town, including news on...

• Stolen handcycle in Lakewood.
• Air quality from wildfires.
• Lighthouse Writers Workshop's new location.

But first, today's weather: An afternoon t-storm; cooler. High: 70. Low: 51.

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Here are the top stories in Lakewood today:

1. A handcycle specifically designed for 73-year-old and partial-quadriplegic, Jim Stockbridge, was stolen in Lakewood during the day on Monday. Stockbridge had spent about $6,500 on the bicycle, which he was hoping to use during RAGBRAI, a 500-mile bike event. Stockbridge said, "It’s a unique bike, and it’s not functional to almost anybody else. So I’d appreciate it if they could return it." Visit Denver 7 to find out more.
2. Wildfire smoke coming from Canada potentially resulted in yesterday's hazy sunrise in Conifer, whose air quality dipped to "unhealthy" for part of the day. The rest of the metro-Denver region saw "good" or "moderate" air-quality, despite the fires. Read more at Fox 31.
3. The Lakewood police are still searching for the driver involved in the fatal hit-and-run that happened at the end of last month. The accident happened around W. 6th Avenue Frontage Road and Jay Street. Police are seeking help finding the person who was behind the wheel. Learn more at Denver 7.
4. Denver's literary claim-to-fame, Lighthouse Writers Workshop, has moved to a new location to accommodate its 1,500 members. In addition to rigorous adult and youth workshops, Lighthouse is also well-known for Lit Fest, an eight-day event that attracts authors from all different backgrounds. Find out more through The Denver Post.

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Today in Lakewood:

Thursday, June 15

• Outdoor Story Time — Heritage Lakewood (10:00 AM)
• Toddler Time — Lakewood Library (10:15 AM)
• You (Are) Matter — Belmar Library (1:00 PM)
• Hard Times Writing Workshop — Belmar Library (3:00 PM)
• Merry Makers — Lakewood Library (3:30 PM)
• Rainbows & Revolutions with Aaron Marcus Colorado's LGBTQ+ History and Pride — Belmar Library (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Traveling to Denver?: "Before we get started, are you traveling to Denver this summer? If so, drop a ☀️, and if you want to but haven’t started planning, drop a ❤️ in the comments section. 📷: @denverunionstation, @captaincoloradophotography 📍: @visitdenver" (Visit Colorado via Instagram)
• Must-Do Hikes: "Hikes you should do this summer in Colorado 🏔️⬇️ Just a few hikes I’ve done (some multiple times) in the past year that I’ve really enjoyed, and I think you will too 😊" (Colorado, Denver 🌲 Travel | Hotels | Outdoors | Tips via Instagram)
• Colorado Ballet: "Colorado Ballet presents IN THE BALANCE, our 2023/2024 Season. ✨ Our upcoming season will illuminate tales of the human spirit — the epic pas de deux of good and evil, love and loss, and the struggle within." (Colorado Ballet via Instagram)
• Sun Country Airlines: "🌎 Sun Country Airlines, the budget carrier, is expanding its routes to include flights from Colorado Springs Airport to Minneapolis, their headquarters! 📍" (Colorado, Denver 🌲 Travel | Hotels | Outdoors | Tips via Instagram)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday!

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