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🌱 Patch AM: Where Lakewood’s Roller City fits into Denver’s skating revival
And check out Teague Starbuck on the Lakewood Patch calendar
Good morning Lakewood! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Where Lakewood’s Roller City fits into Denver’s skating revival
- How Lakewood’s rules helped shape Douglas County’s new construction-defect law
Also on today's calendar: What the Dickens!? and 5 more events.
Find out what's happening in Lakewoodfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Lakewoodfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Saturday: Mostly cloudy and cooler, with a high of 54 and low of 32 degrees.
- Sunday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 58, low: 39.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and warmer, with a high of 71 and low of 39 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Best Places to Roller Skate Around Denver (westword.com) — Roller City on West Alameda in Lakewood bills itself as Colorado’s biggest roller rink, offering huge floor space, kids’ parties, and adult skate nights with beer and wine. It’s one of several Denver-area spots featured for nostalgic, themed, and queer-friendly roller skating, plus upcoming Rainbow Dome plans and other skating resources around the metro. 
• Douglas County approves construction defect litigation ordinance (castlerocknewspress.net) — Lakewood is cited as one of several Colorado cities whose construction-defect rules helped shape Douglas County’s newly approved ordinance on how homeowners and builders handle faulty construction. The measure changes timelines, boosts HOA consent requirements, and gives builders more structured opportunities to inspect and repair, drawing both support from builders and strong criticism from homeowner advocates and a local legislator.
📸 Around Lakewood
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lakewood
★ Featured events ★
- Teague Starbuck
Teller's Taproom & Kitchen, 1990 Youngfield St, Lakewood
7:00 pm
Saturday December 20
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Other local events
- What the Dickens!?
What If Theatre , 9060 W 6th Ave , Lakewood
8:00 pm - Comedy Show
The Barrel Room Sports Bar and Grill , 1350 Colorado Mills Pkwy , Lakewood
8:00 pm - Nickel City Provisions — WestFax Brewing, Lakewood, CO
WestFax Brewing Company , 6733 W Colfax Ave , Lakewood
10:00 am - Jingle Llama Way! Family Day!
Painting with a Twist , 7134 W Alaska Dr , Lakewood
11:00 am - Spirit of the Season
Armstrong Center , 8787 W Alameda Ave , Lakewood
2:30 pm - Open for Visitors
Jefferson County, CO Calendar
8:00 am - Home Alone Movie Party!
Belmar Library , 555 South Allison Parkway , Lakewood
1:30 pm
Saturday December 20
Sunday December 21
Monday December 22
📣 Lakewood Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 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 - Wedding Site Tours
Jefferson County, CO Calendar
10:00 am - Family Time
Golden Library , 1019 Tenth Street , Golden
10:15 am
Saturday December 20
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- After those intense winds last night, I woke up expecting branches everywhere — but the roads and sidewalks were surprisingly clear.
The power outage even reminded me of my childhood in Iraq, when we’d pass the time with board games, acting, and puzzles. Hope your homes are safe… (Nextdoor Applewood Valley) - You know last year I was homeless for the holidays and even though I'm doing better.
I still feel empty. I'll tell you last night I cried because I know I won't have family for Christmas. So for the people who are depressed I want to… (Nextdoor Greenbrier-Cloverdale)
🗞 Nearby News
Golden
- Belmar Pharma Solutions builds growth-focused culture in Colorado (coloradobiz.com)
- Golden Retriever and Husky Have Puppies, Owner Can't Believe Result (newsweek.com)
- A Very Fine Stone Building (goldentoday.com)
Littleton
- AdventHealth Littleton ICU nurses turn final moments into lasting treasures with keepsake program (denver7.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
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