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In today's newsletter:

  • How Lakewood's 90-something softball stars are redefining aging on the field.
  • Lakewood martial arts community rallies to support Patrick Aasheim's son.
  • Could Lakewood agencies tap new funds to find missing vulnerable residents?

Also on today's calendar: Harvest Moon Glow - Solo or Set | Paint & Sip and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 89 and low of 61 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A sun-and-cloud mix, temps: high: 89, low: 65.
  • Saturday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 90 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 35 years later, the oldest women's softball team in Colorado is still leaning into the game of aging (rmpbs.org) — In Lakewood's Addenbrooke Park, the Colorado Peaches softball team just marked its 35th anniversary with a Peach Bowl scrimmage featuring women in their 60s through 90s, including a 92‑year‑old player. The story highlights how these weekly games give Lakewood-area seniors vital exercise, friendship, and purpose as Colorado's aging population grows and officials push for more age-friendly communities.
   

2. Fundraiser by Sal Cisneros : Honoring Patrick's Legacy by Helping Blake (gofundme.com) — Lakewood and Littleton martial arts students are mourning instructor Patrick Aasheim, who died unexpectedly on August 21 and had taught at Exclusive Martial Arts for nearly two decades. A fundraiser is seeking help for his son Blake, who depended on Patrick and now faces basic living expenses while coping with his loss.
   

3. Colorado Bureau of Investigation Announces Grant Funding Opportunity for "Persons Who Wander" Recovery Program (colorado.gov) — From its Lakewood headquarters, the Colorado Bureau of Investigation is inviting applications for its 2027 "Persons Who Wander" grant program, which supports recovery efforts for people who may wander due to medical conditions. Local governments and law enforcement can apply through October 30 for funding to buy tracking equipment, train search teams, and expand outreach that could directly benefit vulnerable Lakewood residents.
   

4. Denver announces $50 million cleanup plan at Sloan's Lake to help prevent algae blooms and dead fish (denverpost.com) — Lakewood neighborhoods are part of the drainage area feeding Sloan's Lake, where Denver plans a $50 million dredging and cleanup to combat algae blooms and protect fish. The multi-year project, funded through bonds, wastewater fees and urban renewal tools, aims to keep the lake usable for recreation and major events that Lakewood residents enjoy nearby.
   

5. Unchecked Authority: Colorado security company accused of illegal police lights and using Montana loophole (denver7.com) — A Denver-area security firm tied to a Lakewood address is under scrutiny for allegedly using Montana registrations and red-and-blue police-style lights on its vehicles without proper authorization. State patrol officials and former insiders say the practice misleads drivers and may dodge Colorado registration fees, prompting calls for the company to change its lighting and comply with state law.
   

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  • Thinking on opening a French Bakery/Cafe in Littleton or Lakewood.
    I had one in Albuquerque but I was 24 years old and had 2 little babies with my wife so, even though we were in the news for best French Bakery often… (Nextdoor Bear Creek Greenbelt)
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    We found our dog a few minutes ago. Gunner had fallen down into our window well. He is pretty shook up, having spent the whole night in the rain. … (Nextdoor 20Th and Kipling)

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