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City of Lakewood weekly newsletter for Oct. 6, 2017

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In This Issue

City Council Update
News & Events
Above & Beyond
In the Schools
In the Community

Police innovation

When Lakewood Police agents hit the streets, they are now equipped with an innovative tool to handle some of their most challenging calls, but it has nothing to do with what is strapped to their waists. It’s a trained mental health professional riding alongside them in the patrol car or available to respond to a call.

Through a collaboration with the Jefferson Center for Mental Health, the Police Department is using this pioneering approach to allow agents to better serve residents by connecting those with mental illness directly with resources and support during their time of crisis.

Read all about this initiative at Lakewood.org/GoodStories.

October meetings
with residents

Ward 1 meeting
Special topics: Responding to emergencies and help for seniors
Ramey Johnson and Charley Able, City Council members for Ward 1, will meet with residents from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7 at Holy Shepherd Lutheran Church, 920 Kipling St. Declan Costelloe with the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) in Lakewood will discuss how to be prepared to help in a disaster, and a representative from A Little Help will talk about volunteering to help seniors.
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Ward 2 meeting
Scott Koop and Sharon Vincent, City Council members for Ward 2, will meet with residents from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 11 at the 40 West Arts District, 1560 Teller St.
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Ward 3 meeting
Pete Roybal and Shakti, City Council members for Ward 3, will meet with residents from 9 to 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28 at Phillips United Methodist Church, 1450 S. Pierce St.
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Ward 4 meeting
Special topic: Ward 4 City Council candidates
David Wiechman and Barb Franks, City Council members for Ward 4, will meet with residents from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14 at Green Mountain Presbyterian Church, 12900 W. Alameda Parkway. The meeting will include a forum for the Ward 4 City Council candidates.
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Ward 5 meeting
Special topic: Growth cap initiative
Karen Harrison and Dana Gutwein, City Council members for Ward 5, will meet with residents at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7 at Bear Valley Church, 10001 W. Jewell Ave. The meeting will include a discussion of the 1 percent growth cap initiative with Rhonda Peters of the Strategic Growth Initiative and Mayor Adam Paul speaking.
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City Council Update

Monday, Oct. 9: 7 p.m., Regular City Council Meeting

Pending agenda items: Proclamation recognizing John Zabawa and a presentation of a Citizen Commendation. Council will have the first of two public hearings on the Revised 2017 Annual Budget, the proposed 2018 Annual Budget and a lease-purchase agreement to finance energy-efficient improvements for City facilities. (Agenda items reflect the latest available information and are subject to change.)

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News & Events

All things apple this weekend
Apple pressing, trick pigs, music and all things cider are available at Lakewood's annual Cider Days this weekend. Details at Lakewood.org/CiderDays.

‘Go, Dog. Go!’
Childsplay presents “Go, Dog. Go!” at 2 and 4 p.m. on Oct. 22 at the Lakewood Cultural Center, bringing the adventures of P.D. Eastman’s book to life in a frolicking musical dog party. Tickets available at 303-987-7845, the Box Office or Lakewood.org/LCCPresents.

Help make decisions for your city
Everyone loves to talk about making government better. Now here’s the chance to do it. Help make decisions for Lakewood’s Board of Appeals or the Historic Preservation Commission. Apply for openings on this board and commission by Nov. 17. Applications are available online at Lakewood.org/GetOnBoard.

Cycling Without Age kickoff
Because everyone, regardless of age, should have the chance to feel wind in their hair, Lakewood has become a partner with Eaton Senior Communities to purchase two special bicycles called trishaws that provide cycling options for seniors. Please join us for a kickoff to celebrate these bikes at 9 a.m. on Oct. 10. The kickoff will begin with a ribbon-cutting at Eaton, 333 S. Eaton St., followed by the two bikes heading to Lakewood Civic Center, 480 S. Allison Parkway, to meet Lakewood Mayor Adam Paul at 10 a.m. Learn about Lakewood’s Bicycle Advisory Team that initiated this project at Lakewood.org.

Cleanup Day
The citywide Cleanup Day is 8 a.m.-2 p.m. on Oct. 14 at Jeffco Stadium, 500 Kipling St. For a complete list of items that will be accepted, please call 303-987-7193 or visit Lakewood.org/Cleanup.

Pollinator garden workshop
Learn how to create a pollinator garden for butterflies at Mountair Park Community Farm in its final workshop of the season. The workshop is 10 a.m.-noon on Oct. 14 at West 13th Avenue and Depew Street. Register at SproutCityFarms.ticketbud.com.

Best for Colorado business workshop
Join us for a free workshop to learn about the Best for Colorado program, a free online tool for companies. Details at Lakewood.org/BestForColorado.

Advice for property owners
Check out the Police Department’s advice for dealing with homeless camps on private property in the latest edition of the W.A.R.N. e-newsletter. Read it and subscribe at Lakewood.org/newsletters.

Nighttime construction
The City will allow construction to occur at nighttime for the following projects:
• Digging to locate existing utilities in advance of a conduit installation for Comcast at 5375 S. Wadsworth Blvd. The working will occur Oct. 9-26.
• Boring a feeder cable under Interstate 70 on the east side of Denver West Colorado Mills Parkway. The work will occur Oct. 9-Dec. 9.

Above & Beyond

A Big Soda rescue
As a park ranger at Bear Creek Lake Park, Jon Szetela knows well to expect the unexpected. Thanks to his quick thinking, a child at the park was rescued safely when high winds created a life-threatening situation. Read this story and about its fortunate outcome at Lakewood.org/GoodStories.

Making a difference: a parent’s letter
Rosa Alfaro, site coordinator for the Lasley Cottages Before- and After-School Program, has been making a difference in the lives of children and their families for many years. She works year-round to better the Lakewood community. Read a letter from a parent whose family has been influenced by Alfaro’s dedication at Lakewood.org/GoodStories .

Lakewood8 wins awards
Videos produced by Lakewood8, the city’s government-access TV channels 8 and 880, received top awards from the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors. “Spotlight on Lakewood,” a police training video and others were honored in this competition with other government-access programs from across the country. Watch at Lakewood.org/Lakewood8.

In the Schools

Early learning roundup, open house
Jeffco Public Schools is having an open house for families to find the best school for their child's needs. Learn how to use choice enrollment and find more information about early learning options at the open house, 4:30-7:30 p.m. on Oct. 12 at Golden High School, 701 24th St. Details at JeffcoPublic Schools.org.

In the Community

Jeffco School board candidates’ forum
The League of Women Voters of Jefferson County will host a candidates' forum for those running for the board of Jeffco Public Schools. The forum will be 7-9 p.m. on Oct. 17 at Jefferson Unitarian Church, 14350 W. 32nd Ave. Details at LWVJeffco.org.

40 West First Friday
It’s First Friday tonight, and it’s also an Art Walk! in the 40 West Arts District. All the district’s galleries and creative businesses including 40 West Studios will be open, and there will be a contemporary dance troupe and spoken word poets roaming the district as well. The events are 5-8 p.m., and details are available at 40WestArts.org.