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🌱 Patch AM: Lakewood police seek witnesses after deadly teen scooter and Tesla crash.
Happening soon: Miniatures & Dollhouse Show on the Lakewood Patch calendar
Good morning to you Lakewood! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Lakewood police seek witnesses after deadly teen scooter and Tesla crash.
- Lakewood remembers the life and service of Robert "Bob" Mason
- How could Pettersen's new bill change federal help for Lakewood residents?
Also on today's calendar: Miniatures & Dollhouse Show and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Intervals of clouds and sun, with a high of 83 and low of 61 degrees.
- Sunday: Partly sunny and hot, temps: high: 93, low: 63. 🌶 Hot!
- Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 86 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Teen scooter-rider killed in crash with speeding Tesla in Lakewood (denverpost.com) — A 17-year-old riding an electric scooter was killed in a late-night crash at South Wadsworth Boulevard and West Mexico Place in Lakewood, and a 34-year-old driver now faces vehicular homicide and reckless driving charges. Police say the Tesla was traveling nearly double the speed limit and are still investigating, asking any Lakewood witnesses to call 303-987-7291 with information. 
• Robert 'Bob' Williams Mason (powelltribune.com) — Longtime Lakewood resident Robert "Bob" Mason, a civil engineer and Vietnam veteran who worked at Coors Brewery, has died at age 86. He and his wife Kathy built their life together in Lakewood before retiring to Wyoming, where he enjoyed golf, woodworking, and family time. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.
• Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen Introduces Legislation to Uncover How Trump's Mass Federal Workforce Firings Have Delayed Constituent Casework (house.gov) — From her Lakewood office, Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen is pushing new legislation to investigate how Trump-era federal workforce cuts are slowing down help for local residents with Social Security, taxes, student aid, and disaster relief. The bill would order a comprehensive study of layoffs' impact on casework and essential services, with backing from several major federal employee unions.
📸 Around Lakewood
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lakewood
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★ Featured events ★
- Miniatures & Dollhouse Show →
Sheraton Denver West Hotel, 360 Union Blvd, Lakewood
10:00 am - Zoom-delivered Japanese Classes →
Zoom @ Art Play Learn,
9:00 am
Saturday September 12
Monday September 21
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Other local events
- Art + Ag Art Festival →
Fleischer Family Farm, 2005 S Zephyr Ct, Lakewood
10:00 am - 2nd Son Kitchen →
WestFax Brewing Company, 6733 W. Colfax Ave, Lakewood
10:00 am - Sweet Adelines →
1884 S Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood
11:30 am - Open Adventure Day at Colorado Adventure Point →
Colorado Adventure Point, 10455 W. 6th Avenue, Ste 150, Lakewood
1:00 pm - Mama 6 and 40 hotdogs →
6 and 40 Brewery, 883 Parfet Street, Unit J, Lakewood
1:00 pm - bluegrass pick →
6 and 40 Brewery, 883 Parfet Street, Unit J, Lakewood
5:30 pm - Sunday Night Jitterbug featuring Queen City Jazz Band! + Board Game Night! →
Lakewood Elks Lodge #1777, 1455 Newland St, Lakewood
6:30 pm - 2000s Emo & Alternative Scream Sing | Paint & Sip | Sep 14 →
Painting with a Twist, 7134 W Alaska Dr, Lakewood
6:30 pm - ACOTAR: City of Starlight BLACKLIGHT! | Paint & Sip | Sep 18 →
Painting with a Twist, 7134 W Alaska Dr, Lakewood
8:00 pm - Free Family Fall Festival →
Glory of God Lutheran Church, 12200 W 38th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO, 80033
11:00 am
Saturday September 12
Sunday September 13
Tuesday September 15
Friday September 18
Sunday September 27
📣 Lakewood Shout Outs!
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- Crossroads at Lakewood Memory Care — (720) 393-0394
- Arbor View Senior Living — (303) 732-5909
- Unique Pet Care — (303) 969-0569
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Swadi Thai Cuisine @ 1910 Youngfield St.
Golden, CO. has only been open for 2 weeks. I am now a big fan of their fish pumpkin curry, pad eggplant and Thai fried rice. I can't wait to try… (Nextdoor Morse Park) - This cat visits my house regularly.
He comes to eat my cat's wet and dry food. I don't know who he belongs to. He? Is always welcome. (Nextdoor 20Th and Kipling)
🗞 Nearby News
Wheat Ridge
- 25 years after 9/11: Revisiting our stories (livinglutheran.org)
- Kangaroo Ranch in Wheat Ridge offers kangaroo yoga sessions (kosi101.com)
Morrison
- Into the Lebanon Silver Mine (thelakemurraynews.net)
- HEILUNG Enter Studio for Next Official Album + Announce 'Sagas' (metalshockfinland.com)
- Maestro Andrea Bocelli Announces 2027 Romanza 30th Anniversary U.S. Tour Dates (pollstar.com)
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
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hold me close John Deere. (Thank you Jenny H. for sending it in!)
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