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In today's newsletter:
- How a Lakewood bus tragedy united Colorado’s wrestling community in support
- How does a former Lakewood-based leader now shape Colorado’s wildlife future?
Also on today's calendar: Spirit of the Season and 5 more events.
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Today's riddle: What did one astronaut stranded on the moon say to another? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Lakewoodfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Friday: Very windy in the afternoon, with a high of 68 and low of 47 degrees.
- Saturday: Mostly cloudy and cooler, temps: high: 56, low: 28.
- Sunday: Partial sunshine, with a high of 58 and low of 39 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Falcon wrestling puts on match to raise money for Grand Junction team after fatal bus crash (gazette.com) — A recent deadly bus crash in Lakewood involving Grand Junction’s Central High School wrestling team inspired Falcon High School’s wrestling program to dedicate a match to raising money for the affected athletes. The fundraiser, which included multiple duals and strong community turnout, has already generated $2,400 and highlighted renewed focus on travel safety for student wrestlers. 
• CPW Director Jeff Davis steps down after two years heading wolf reintroduction (theflume.com) — Colorado Parks and Wildlife director Jeff Davis is stepping down after guiding the early, often contentious rollout of the state’s wolf reintroduction program. His interim replacement, Major General Laura Clellan, previously worked for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Lakewood and will steer CPW’s wildlife, conservation, and recreation work while the state searches for a permanent leader.
📸 Around Lakewood
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lakewood
★ Featured events ★
- Rotating Tap Comedy @ Landlocked Ales
LandLocked Ales, 3225 S Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood
8:00 pm
Friday December 19
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Other local events
- Basketball: G/V
John F. Kennedy High School
6:00 pm - Wrestling: B/ALL
Denver West High School
8:00 am - Wedding Site Tours
Jefferson County, CO Calendar
10:00 am - Family Time
Belmar Library , 555 South Allison Parkway , Lakewood
10:15 am - Cuentacuentos
Belmar Library , 555 South Allison Parkway , Lakewood
11:15 am - Spirit of the Season
Armstrong Center , 8787 W Alameda Ave , Lakewood
2:30 pm - Teague Starbuck
Teller's Taproom & Kitchen , 1990 Youngfield St , Lakewood
7:00 pm
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
📣 Lakewood Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Wedding Site Tours
Jefferson County, CO Calendar
9:00 am - Dakota Ridge Sports Assn.
Dakota Ridge High School - Small Gym
8:00 am - Swim & Dive: G/V
VMAC - Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center
8:30 am - Jingle on the Avenue
Downtown Golden , Washington Avenue , Golden
11:00 am
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hello Everyone,
I am new to the area and I have a black cat that goes outside time to time but always comes back. Last night however I wasn’t able to find him and… (Nextdoor South Daniels Garden) - Has anyone seen our Luigi?
We live near Garrison and Mexico. He is microchiped. We have been checking shelters and no luck. (Nextdoor Kendrick Lake)
🗞 Nearby News
Golden
- Wild West Escape: Colorado Horse Thief Jumps from Moving Train in 1916 (townsquarenoco.com)
- News About Golden - December 17, 2025 (goldentoday.com)
- Power shutoffs force patients to reschedule some procedures (kdvr.com)
Littleton
- AdventHealth Littleton ICU nurses turn final moments into lasting treasures with keepsake program (denver7.com)
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