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🌱 Patch AM: Which Lakewood theater is staging “South Pacific” this January?
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Morning Lakewood! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Which Lakewood theater is staging “South Pacific” this January?
- How much does it cost to skate at Belmar’s Lakewood rink?
- How a Lakewood bus crash turned into a homicide case
Today's riddle: I used to work in a doughnut shop. 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, nice and warm, with a high of 68 and low of 44 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and warm, temps: high: 70, low: 41.
- Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 65 and low of 38 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Performance Now Theatre Company To Present Rodgers & Hammerstein's SOUTH PACIFIC (broadwayworld.com) — Lakewood theater fans can catch Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “South Pacific” at the Lakewood Cultural Center from January 9–25, 2026, with evening and matinee options. Performance Now Theatre Company’s production features classic songs, a large local cast, and tickets starting at $33, available online or by phone. 
Find out what's happening in Lakewoodfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
• Ice skating rinks 2025-26: Check out these metro-area spots this winter (denverpost.com) — If you’re looking to skate close to home, The Rink at Belmar in Lakewood offers outdoor ice starting November 21, with sessions running into early February and discounts if you bring your own skates. The guide also highlights other metro-area rinks in Denver, Evergreen, Westminster, Littleton, and at DU for winter outings.
• Denver man charged with vehicular homicide in deadly crash with school activity bus (cbsnews.com) — Lakewood police say a high‑speed SUV crash with a school activity bus at Kipling Parkway and West 6th Avenue has now led to a vehicular homicide charge after one victim died. Sixteen people were hospitalized, including members of a visiting high school wrestling team and passengers in the SUV, and investigators believe speed played a major role as the case moves to Jefferson County.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lakewood
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Slammers Bingo, 1884 S Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood
7:30 pm
Thursday December 25
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Other local events
- Closed for Christmas
Jefferson County, CO Calendar
8:00 am - Toddler Time
Belmar Library , 555 South Allison Parkway , Lakewood
10:15 am - Family Time
Belmar Library , 555 South Allison Parkway , Lakewood
11:15 am - Cuentacuentos
Belmar Library , 555 South Allison Parkway , Lakewood
11:15 am - Wedding Site Tours
Jefferson County, CO Calendar
10:00 am - Open for Visitors
Jefferson County, CO Calendar
8:00 am - Chess Champ Refresh
Belmar Library , 555 South Allison Parkway , Lakewood
1:00 pm
Thursday December 25
Friday December 26
Saturday December 27
Sunday December 28
Monday December 29
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Open for Visitors
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8:00 am - Topic to Come!
Jeffco Fairgrounds , 15200 W 6th Ave , Golden
7:00 pm - Men's Basketball
Dakota Ridge High School - Large Gym, Dakota Ridge High School - Small Gym
7:30 am
Wednesday December 24
Thursday December 25
Sunday December 28
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🗞 Nearby News
Golden
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- Fire Hazard (goldentoday.com)
Littleton
- Littleton Elks donate $3,000 to Nourish Meals on Wheels (littletonindependent.net)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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