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City Council Update
Monday, May 7: 7 p.m., study session for presentations of the 2018 Sustainability Award winners and the findings and recommendations for the placement of historic Car No. 25. The discussion of parkland dedication requirements will continue.
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News & Events
Free mulch
Lakewood residents can pick up free mulch from 7 a.m. to noon on May 5, 12 and 19 at the City Greenhouse, 9556 W. Yale Ave. Staff will be available with a loader to assist residents. Mulch is a byproduct of Lakewood’s tree trimming operations and limb drop-off events. The mulch makes excellent ground cover in shrub and tree beds and helps landscaped areas retain water. Details at Lakewood.org.
Cycling Without Age wins Sustainability Award
Generosity, storytelling, relationships and cycling – these are the four guiding principles behind Cycling Without Age, an innovative program that has been named one of Lakewood’s 2018 Sustainability Award winners. Cycling Without Age uses a unique bicycle that allows older adults to sit comfortably on the front while a pilot pedals behind. Celebrate the 11th anniversary of the Sustainability Awards on May 7, with a reception at 6 p.m. and a winners recognition at 7 p.m. during the Lakewood City Council Study Session at 480 S. Allison Parkway. Read about the eight winners at Lakewood.org/News.
Open house on Eiber history
Join History Matters, the City of Lakewood and the Lakewood Historic Preservation Commission at 6:30 p.m. on May 22 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Parish Hall, 9200 W. 10th Ave., to celebrate the completion of the Eiber Neighborhood Cultural Resource Survey: Challenging Assumptions and Exploring Contradictions. The results of the survey will be presented, and recommended next steps will be outlined. For more information, please contact Mary Therese Anstey at mtanstey@historymattersllc.com or 303-214-8069.
Lakewood Police receive protective equipment
Five Lakewood Police Department agents recently received protective equipment thanks to Fox31 Denver and Channel 2 KWGN's Support the Shield fundraising campaign. Donations from the campaign will help protect more than three dozen Colorado law enforcement officers. Learn more about the campaign.
Bear Creek Lake Park offering summertime programs
Families who are looking to spend the summer connecting with nature are encouraged to register for summertime activities at Lakewood’s Bear Creek Lake Park, 15600 W. Morrison Road. Get moving with a family adventure race, join a park naturalist for a hike, tell stories around the campfire or watch your child catch their first fish. Space is limited and registration is required for these programs, which are free or low-cost with the purchase of a park pass. Visit Lakewood.org/BCLPEvents for more information.
Kaiser Permanente Colfax Marathon road and traffic alerts
More than 19,000 athletes are expected to participate in the Kaiser Permanente Colfax Marathon on Sunday, May 20. To provide a safe environment for this year's race, the cities of Aurora, Denver and Lakewood will have temporary road closures along the Colfax Avenue corridor on race day. View road closure information and an interactive map at RunColfax.org.
Lakewood one of 200 communities open for solar business
Lakewood is proud to be among the first 200 SolSmart communities across the nation. The SolSmart program provides no-cost technical assistance to help communities make it faster, easier, and more affordable to go solar. Lakewood is a SolSmart Bronze community. Find out more at SolSmart.org.
Volunteers needed for Colfax Marathon
The Lakewood Police Department is looking for volunteers to help with this year’s Kaiser Permanente Colfax Marathon on May 20. Volunteers will help direct people, answer questions and cheer the runners along the marathon course in Lakewood. The position will involve about five hours as well as a short mandatory training session in May. All volunteers will receive a hat and T-shirt. To volunteer for this fun community event, please contact LPDvolunteercoordinator@lakewoodco.org or 303-987-7105.
Subdivision approved
Lakewood’s planning director has approved a minor subdivision application for the property at 395 S. Owens St. to subdivide it into two lots. For more information, please contact Greg Colucci, project planner, 303-987-7520 or grecol@lakewood.org.
Nighttime construction
The city will allow construction to occur at nighttime for the following projects:
- Gas leak repair at 416 S. Sheridan Blvd. The work will occur through May 5 and will require lane closures.
- Pull and splice fiber in Wadsworth Boulevard. The work will occur from May 7 to May 18.
- Reroute underground electric lines in Wadsworth Boulevard. The work will occur through May 6 and will require lane closures.
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In the Schools
Free meals at schools
If you are 18 years old or younger, you can receive free meals from June 6 to July 18 at several Jeffco Public Schools. Enjoy good food, activities and fun with your friends. Adults can purchase meals for $4.15. Dates and meal times vary by location. Visit JeffcoPublicSchools.org/KidsEatFree for details.
- Lakewood locations: Belmar (885 Garrison St.), Deane (580 S. Harlan St.), Emory (1275 S. Teller St.), Glennon Heights (11025 W. Glennon Drive), and Molholm (6000 W. 9th Ave.) elementary schools
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In the Community
40 West Arts District First Friday opening reception tonight
It's a beautiful day for an art walk. Join the 40 West Arts District for its First Friday opening reception at 1560 Teller St. and continue on to multiple open locations for artwork viewing and purchasing, libations, light bites and much more. Tonight's event is 5-8 p.m., with many locations open beyond those hours. Find out more at 40WestArts.org.
Alameda Gateway First Friday Art Walk
Join Block7 tonight for a special First Friday Art Walk from 5 to 9:30 p.m. at 445 S. Saulsbury St. Celebrate "Star Wars" day by making an origami Darth Vader, see a free screening of one of the "Star Wars" movies at Art of Her, get a tarot reading at Valkarie Gallery and have a caricature drawn of yourself as a "Star Wars" character created at Sally Centigrade. "Star Wars" themed pop-up art will be available for purchase. Learn more about the Alameda Gateway Community Association at LakewoodCOUSA.com.
Learn how to recognize signs of elder abuse
The League of Women Voters of Jefferson County will host a presentation by the 1st Judicial District’s Elder Abuse Unit from 1:30 to 3 p.m. on May 17, at the Jefferson County Administration & Courts Building in Hearing Room 1 at 100 Jefferson County Parkway. The presentation is open to the public at no cost. For more information, call 303-238-0032 or visit LWVjeffco.org.
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